PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TECHNICAL TRAINING
April 16, 2012
To: All Interested Parties
Portland Community College Technical Training Program is now offering a new 3rd
component to our Hybrid Vehicle Training. It is called Predictive Maintenance and
Battery Rebuilding.
This first run will be offered May 8 and 9 and then again May 15 and 16, 2012.
We are offering this class only to those who have completed the first two PCC hybrid
classes listed next.
PCC CEU 9381 Introduction to Hybrid Safety Systems
PCC CEU 9383 Hybrid Vehicle Information Systems
If you are not sure that you have completed these two classes call Dorinda at
971-722-4373 between 9 – 5, M – F and she can look it up. If you have taken these
classes you should have a signed certificate.
What is this new class about?
Outcomes for:
Predictive Maintenance (PM), Electric Machine Testing & Rechargeable Energy Storage
Systems (HV Battery Systems).
At the completion of this program the student will be able to do the following:
Understand and be able to apply PM concepts to their own workshop needs.
State of Health (SOH) check before a prospective buyer purchases a hybrid/electric/fuel
cell vehicle.
Customers with "out-of-warranty" vehicles that want to know of any impending or
eminent repair.
Trend/track the SOH of customer HEV systems.
At the completion of Electric Machine Testing & Rechargeable Energy Storage
Systems (HV Battery Systems) the student will be able to do the following:
Perform High Voltage battery module analysis by performing Power, Energy, and
Temperature testing.
Analyze battery data to determine whether the battery pack needs module replacements
or conditioning, (battery pack SOH).
Perform High Voltage battery module charging.
Perform High Voltage battery discharging.
Perform Electric Machine (motors/generators) rotor and stator tests.
Analyze Electric Machine data to determine the SO.
COST:
The cost for the 2 day class is: $200.00 per student. This is a special introductory price.
We would like participants to give constructive feedback on content and layout of this
course.
If you or you know anyone who may be interested in attending this class, make sure they
are registered as soon as possible.
If you have any questions please email me at techtraining.auto@pcc.edu or call me at
971-722-8308 and I will contact you as soon as possible (This coordinator position is part
time without regular office days or hours).
In an effort to keep my large email list current I would ask that you inform me of any
changes that take place such as a new email address or if you want off my email list.
Classes are held in the Automotive Department (AM building, room AM 207) at Portland
Community College, Sylvania campus, 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, Oregon, 97219.
A campus map and directions to Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus can be
viewed by clicking on the following link: http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/sylvania/
Visitors to PCC must purchase a one-day parking permit and park only in the general
parking areas, in accordance with the PCC Parking Regulations. One-day permits are
available from outside parking permit dispensers for $5 or from any campus business
office and bookstore. More information can be found at:
http://www.pcc.edu/resources/parking/
A Healthier, Safer Place to Learn: PCC has a restricted smoking policy. For more
information go to: http://www.pcc.edu/about/policy/tobacco/faq.html
-Scott Putnam
Technical Training Coordinator
Automotive Service Technology
Portland Community College
techtraining.auto@pcc.edu
971-722-4968