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• ARTSA-i, CVIAA & NBTA TMS Zoom Briefing

  • When
    5 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Important changes have recently occurred with the use of Tyre Monitoring Systems (TMS) and ARTSA-i and NBTA are holding an information session to provide details.

  • Vehicles & trailers in the EU must be equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system that supports a warning light in the dashboard of the vehicle.
  • WA has introduced guidance information for vehicles transporting ammonium nitrate that include tyre temperature monitoring equipment.

  Agenda:

  • Welcome Peter Hart ARTSA-i Chairman

  • Ian Thomson, Engineering Manager, BPW Transpec - ECE regs and system requirements

  • Henry Zuidersma Department of Mines WA - DG vehicle guidance

  • Anthony Germanchev - Benefits of Pressure Monitoring Project

  • Supplier Panel - Wendy Cline CTI Air, Peter Woodford LSM Technologies

  • Open discussion

  A Zoom link will also be sent to Zoom attendees.

  
  

  
  

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• Couplings Technical Group Meeting

  • When
    7 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    D'Angelo Engineering 126-132 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North
  • Spaces left
    9

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  ARTSA institute membership provides professional development through participation in ARTSA-i Technical Groups and networking with industry peers. The Couplings Technical Group meeting is at D'Angelo Engineering in Laverton North where there is a unique opportunity to see how heavy vehicle couplings are manufactured. A meeting on industry matters will include:

  • NHVR enforcement feedback & advice
  • setting up a working document on ADR62 changes
  • Issues around test facility availability
  • gaps in regulation, 
  • general discussion regarding NZ model regulation
  • unregulated grey imports.  
  • group discussion.

  Following the meeting is the inspection of the D'Angelo factory and a light lunch with your peers.

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• Heavy Vehicle Modifications Training

  • When
    8 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VACC House, 650 Victoria Street, North Melbourne

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  Conducted by Dr Peter Hart, certification agent, forensic engineer, braking expert and former AVE. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle modifications for heavy trucks and trailers.

  Who should participate?

  OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in modifications and the provision of replacement parts.

  Course Content:

  
  

  Introduction and Overview

  Australian regulatory framework and technical standards applicable to heavy vehicles. What are modifications and what are repairs ?

  Vehicle Standards Bulletins and Australian plant equipment codes.

  Good engineering principles for modification of heavy vehicles.

  Chassis ladder strength considerations for body attachment, towbar/coupling installation and load distribution (VSB Sections J, H & T)

  Mechanical couplings. Types, ratings and safety considerations. (VSB6 Section P).

  Axles, Wheels, Suspensions and steering (VSB 6 Sections D, E & F).

  
  

  ARTSA-i & CVIAA members cost: $500 inc GST 

  Non-member cost: $600 inc GST 

  
  

  Become an ARTSA-i Member - click here.

  
  

  Morning Tea & Lunch included.

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• Heavy Vehicle Braking Calculator Training

  • When
    9 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VACC House 650 Victoria Street North Melbourne
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Conducted by Dr Peter Hart, heavy vehicle braking expert and forensic engineer. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and how to use the new Beta version of the ARTSA-i brake calculator which is free to use for accredited users that complete the training. All attendees must bring a laptop that links to the classroom Wifi.

  Who should participate?

  OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in maintaining, developing and regulating heavy vehicle braking systems.

  Course Content:
  

  • Brake system basics

  • Brake stability and Brake Rules

  • Introduction to the Brake Calculator

  • Practical Trailer brake Design Example

  • Design Examples -Combination Vehicles

  • Advanced Calculator Techniques

  • Assessing satisfactory brake design

  • Brake system modifications including VSB 6 Section G requirements.

  ARTSA-i & CVIAA members cost: $500 inc GST

  Non-member cost: $600 inc GST

  Lunch included

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