2017 TAPT Conference in Frisco, TX June 25-27, 2017 TASBT REGISTRATION FORM Certification Classes & Texas Best Deadline for registration June 16 th TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SCHOOL BUS TECHNICIANS NAME: SCHOOL DISTRICT: SCHOOL ADDRESS: CITY: POSITION: BUS. PHONE: SIGNATURE: ***PLEASE TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY*** ZIP: Email address: FAX: Certification Classes Offered Sunday, June 25, 2017 (Full Day) Monday, June 26, 2017 (1/2 Day) Class # All classes start at 8:00 AM Class # All classes start at 8:00 AM SBT 01 Tire & Wheel Maintenance & Repair $85 SBT 06 Basic Electronics $45 SBT 02 School Bus Preventive $85 SBT 07 Basic Brakes $45 Maintenance & Inspection SBT 05 Air Conditioning $85 SBT 08 Shop Safety $45 SBT 09 Alternative Fuels $85 SBT 10 Shop Management $85 Tuesday, June 27, 2017 (Full Day) All classes start at 8:00 AM SBT 03 Air Brakes $85 Free retest on classes not passed in the last 12 months SBT 04 Body Electrical $85 SBT 06A Advanced Electronics Blue Bird $85 SBT 06B Advanced Electronics International $85 SBT 06C Advanced Electronics Thomas $85 RE-TEST Register me for Class # $ No Charge Register me for Class # $ No Charge Register me for Class # $ No Charge Registration fee (June 1, 2017-May 31, 2018) $ 35.00 TOTAL DUE $ Please indicate if attending General Session on Sunday June 25 th Lunch will be provided. No Charge Please indicate if attending the Vendor Trade Show on Monday June 26 th $20.00
Please return this FORM and FEES to: TASBT, 1121 County Road 230, Florence, TX 76527. We accept checks, money orders, cash, purchase orders and credit cards. If paying by credit card there will be a 5% charge. Invoice will be sent after we receive registration forms. Late registrations after June 16 th, there will be an additional charge of $20.00. For more information contact Leslie Mauch at (512)695-7557 or Scott Bettinger at (254)780-5131 or fax (512)943-5177 or email tasbt01@gmail.com. TASBT Classes will be held at Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 on the 2 nd floor of the convention center For TAPT Conference & certification class information and registration go to www.tapt.com. Hotel information Holiday Inn Express Hilton Garden Inn 3400 Parkwood Blvd 7550 Gaylord Parkway Frisco, TX 75034 Frisco, TX 75034 (972)668-5959 (469)362-8485 $99 per night $139 per night Texas Best will be held Saturday June 24 th at: Frisco ISD-Transportation West 10701 Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 (Located on Dallas Pkwy s access road, between Eldorado and Main Street) If attending Texas Best please fill out next page and return with registration forms. There is no charge for Texas Best.
This year, the Texas Best Technician Competition will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Frisco Transportation Center, 10701 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034. Technicians must be members of TASBT to compete. Texas Association of School Bus Technicians School Bus Inspector/Technician Competition Entry Form I will be competing in the: Please check one: Inspector Div. Technician Div. To Be Completed by Competitor Competitor Name: Please print clearly Employer: School Address: City: State: Zip Code: Contact Number: Fax Number: Signature: Date: T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL To be completed by Competitor s Supervisor I hereby certify that the competitor named above has been selected to represent the identified school district, that the information stated has been verified, and that the competitor meets all qualifications for participating in this competition. Signature: Date: I hereby certify I am an active member in TASBT and my dues are current. Signature: Date: Membership ($35.00) if not paid: $ Membership runs from June 1 st to May 31 st. Registration may be paid with class registration or Texas Best registration. To be completed by TASBT Executive Secretary Date Entry Form Received Assigned Number E-mail form to tasbt01@gmail.com Fax: 512-943-5177 or mail to TASBT, 1121 County Road 230, Florence, TX 76527. For more information contact Leslie Mauch at 512-695-7557 or Scott Bettinger at 254-780-5131.
Texas Best School Bus Technician and Inspector What to Expect The Texas Best will include separate events for Technicians and Inspectors. Each of these areas will include a written exam and a hands-on portion. Each participant s total score will be determined by combining the individual scores for each phase of the competition. The total scores will be used to determine the overall winners for both categories. All necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, and required safety equipment will be provided for use during the competition. Individual competitors will be required to follow standard safety procedures for tool usage and personal safety. School Bus Technician Criteria Routine School Bus Maintenance Technical Components Electrical Systems Brakes Engines Suspensions Drive Trains Body Systems Ability to Diagnose, Troubleshoot and Repair Various Mechanical Components Found on School Buses School Bus Inspector Criteria* School Bus Systems and Components Inspection Proficiency Electrical Systems Brakes Engines Suspensions Drive Trains Body Systems Visually Inspecting School Buses for Early Signs of Component Wear and Deterioration Ability to Inspect Buses in a Systematic and Logical Manner to Ensure all Defects are Identified and Duly Noted for Repairs
Tie-er In the event of a tie score in the final standings for positions first, second or third; a tie-breaker will be implemented to determine the higher ranking. For both categories, the tie-breaker shall be based on the total amount of time in completing a single phase of the hands-on part of the competition. This timed portion will be identified prior to the competition and times will be recorded for each as they complete the identified phase. The competitor with the lowest total time for those competitors with the tie score will be placed in the higher position in the final standings. Awards will be presented to the first three places for Technicians and Inspectors. *Inspection Stations Consist of the School Bus Interior, Exterior and Undercarriage. **Must be an active member of TASBT and dues are current TASBT SCHEDULE FRISCO SUMMER 2017 7:00am-8:00am Saturday, June 24 th Registration and Set-up for Texas Best Bus will leave hotel at 7:15am and return after competition 8:00am-1:00pm Texas Best Competition 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch and Awards Announcement Sunday, June 25 th 7:00am-7:30am Registration Set-up and Citation Room Instructor s meeting 7:30am-8:00am TASBT Registration 2 nd Floor Foyer 8:00am-4:00pm SBT01: Tire & Wheels Comanche Room SBT02: School Bus Gallant Fox Room Preventive Maintenance SBT05: Air Conditioning Whirlaway Room SBT09: Alternative Fuels Winchester Room SBT10: Shop Ranger Room Management 10:00am-10:15am Morning Refreshment 2 nd Floor Foyer 11:45am-1:15pm TASBT General Session and Lunch Provided Ranger, Sea Biscuit & Traveler Rooms 2:30pm-2:45pm Afternoon Refreshment 2 nd Floor Foyer Monday, June 26 th 7:30am-8:00am TASBT Registration 2 nd Floor Foyer 8:00am-12:00pm SBT07: Basic Air Brakes Comanche Room SBT06: Basic Electronics SBT08: Shop Safety Ranger Room Sea Biscuit Room
10:00am-10:15am Morning Refreshment 2 nd Floor Foyer 12:30pm-4:00pm TAPT Vendor Trade Show Downstairs 1 st Floor (Lunch with Vendors) Tuesday, June 27 th 7:30am-8:00am TASBT Registration 2 nd Floor Foyer 8:00am-4:00pm SBT03: Air Brakes Comanche Room SBT04: Body Electrical Gallant Fox Room SBT06A: Advanced Ranger Room Electronics Blue Bird SBT06B: Advanced Sea Biscuit Room Electronics International SBT06C: Advanced Traveler Room Electronics Thomas 10:00am-10:15am Morning Refreshment 2 nd Floor Foyer 11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (On Your Own) 2:30pm-2:45pm Afternoon Refreshment 2 nd Floor Foyer