June 19 & 20, 2013 Mechanic/Technician Registration
IAPT Mechanic Workshops and Hands-on Training
- Illinois' Best School Bus Technician Competition
Come to IAPT's Mechanic Workshops to receive information and hands-on training. Mechanics attending the workshops also have the opportunity of attending our large trade show and speaking with representatives from all exhibitors.
For more information about the Mechanic Workshops, email Bob Long at: RoLo370@hotmail.com
Following the workshops, all mechanics are invited to participate in the IL Best School Bus Technician Competition -- either as a competitor or as an observer. The Tech competition is a fun learning experience for everyone. The final scores of the competitors will not be revealed. The mechanic with the highest score from the written part and the “hands-on” part of the competition will earn the opportunity to represent Illinois at the National competition in Jasper, IN. Travel expenses to the National competition will be provided by Hydrotex and IAPT.
Questions in the written part may be true/false or multiple choice. An example of a true/false question is:
In a diesel engine equipped with glow plugs; the glow plugs perform the same function as the spark plugs do in a gasoline engine. True/False
An example of a hands-on exercise is:
A bus driver writes up that the bus has a vibration above 30 mph and the vibration gets worse the higher the road speed. What may be wrong?
The day is completed with an Awards Banquet recognizing our competition winners.
The Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation is proud to participate in the national competition for America's Best School Bus Technician. We are following the guidelines set by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). The School Bus Technician's Training and Skills Competition sponsored by NAPT shall be for the purpose of providing training and to determine America's Best School Bus Technician. This skills competition will require technicians to demonstrate exemplary skills in such areas such as technical knowledge and diagnostic troubleshooting.
For more information about the Technician Competition, email ___________ at:
2012IAPT ILLINOIS' BEST BUS TECHNICIAN 1ST PLACE WINNER - FROM DISTRICT 205 Rockford.
represented the State of IL in the National Competition.
The IAPT Events Packet includes:
- Mechanic Workshops Registration Form
- Technician Competition Registration Form
- Technicians/Mechanics T-Shirt Order Form
- School Bus Safety Roadeo Application/Letter
- Roadeo T-Shirt Order Form
If you wish to pay for your Mechanic Registration and/or your T-Shirt online, click the buttons below. You will still need to download both forms and send them in as instructed. INDICATE YOU PAID ONLINE. Note: There is a slight markup to cover the costs of online credit card processing.
And if you wish to order your t-shirt and pay for it online, click here. Note: There is a slight up-charge to cover the costs of online credit card processing.
