Trailerbodybuilders 11293 Ntea Truck Equipment 201 1 0
Trailerbodybuilders 11293 Ntea Truck Equipment 201 1 0
Trailerbodybuilders 11293 Ntea Truck Equipment 201 1 0
Trailerbodybuilders 11293 Ntea Truck Equipment 201 1 0
Trailerbodybuilders 11293 Ntea Truck Equipment 201 1 0

NTEA releases vehicle certification training course

Feb. 14, 2019
NTEA recently developed the first Truck Equipment 201 module for the work truck industry.

The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently developed the first Truck Equipment 201 module as part of its ongoing effort to support the education and training of work truck industry employees.

Truck Equipment 201 is intended as a series of online course modules, designed for those with technical knowledge who are seeking a deeper understanding of certain topics.

“The first module in Truck Equipment 201 focuses on certification—a foundational subject vital to delivering high-quality, safe vehicles to market,” said Susan Dehne, NTEA's senior director of technical services. “The course conveys important and complex aspects of the process in a succinct way. It’s a great educational resource for the work truck industry.”

This vehicle certification module includes a review of US, Canadian and European Union certification processes and US/Canadian label requirements, as well as the influence of motor vehicle safety standards.

The new module builds on the success of Truck Equipment 101—an NTEA training program covering all aspects of work trucks and the industry—which launched in 2017. Made up of 15 online modules, Truck Equipment 101 provides insight into systems that make up a truck and basic regulatory requirements applicable to US and Canadian markets. Details are available at ntea.com/te101.

There are no prerequisites to take the Truck Equipment 201 online course, NTEA said. To receive a certificate of completion, the learner is required to complete a brief quiz following each of the four sections, in addition to an evaluation at the end.

Truck Equipment 201 is available through the NTEA Learning Center platform, which brings together formal and informal knowledge, social learning, live on-site education and online events. After ordering the course through Shop NTEA, the learner gains access through ntea.com (members can use current login credentials). NTEA’s team is ready to field any technical questions that arise.

Learn more and get access to Truck Equipment 201 at ntea.com/te201. The course is a free benefit to NTEA members and eligible for MVP credit and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the association’s accreditation by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. Nonmembers can purchase access for $49.

Workforce development is a top priority for NTEA. This topic will be emphasized at The Work Truck Show 2019 (March 5–8 in Indianapolis IN). The educational program will address how to build, protect and differentiate a high-performance culture; master the art of accountability; create an environment and process to attract and train new workers; increase productivity, quality and profits with existing employees; and more.

Visit worktruckshow.com/workforcedevelopment to browse the many options and identify employee-specific training opportunities.

The Association’s technical services team will conduct live Truck Equipment 201 demos at The Work Truck Show from 1–1:30 pm on March 6 and 2–2:30 pm on March 7. Get details and register to attend the show at worktruckshow.com.

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