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Hino donation helps next
generation of mechanics
Hino Australia is adding to the learning experiences of automotive mechanical
technology (heavy duty vehicle) students through the donation of Hino engines and
transmissions to Wetherill Park TAFE (WPT) in Western Sydney.
The donation, made in November last
year, consisted of two medium duty diesel
engines and two gearboxes. These joined
WPT’s diverse range of training equipment,
including engines from trucks, cars and
mining equipment.
WPT Plant and Heavy Vehicles Head Teacher
Phillip Cue says the two Hino diesel engines
and transmissions are used to train a wide
range of students on various mechanical
principles and methodologies.
“The engines and gearboxes donated from
Hino are a valuable part of our training assets,
helping students recognise differences
in components across manufacturers
and demonstrating different construction
techniques,” Mr Cue said.
“We’re very grateful to
Hino … these donations
really contribute to the
range of knowledge of
our students”
“We use the engines to teach valve settings,
liner heights, capacity measuring, oil pumps,
cooling systems, cam timing, engine tuneup,
pre-assembly checks and assembly
procedures.
“And the gearboxes can show students
differences in rebuild procedures with
synchromesh and non-synchroboxes,
assembly tolerances and sequences, correct
tooling and other underpinning trades skills,”
he said.
“We’re very grateful to Hino; every bit of
assistance we can get is a blessing. With our
limited budget and the prohibitive costs of
components to use as teaching resources
these donations really contribute to the range
of knowledge of our students.
“The donations allow the teachers to
demonstrate the technology commonly used
in heavy duty vehicles and machinery today. A
working knowledge of current technology is a
priority in our course delivery,” Mr Cue said.
Hino National Training Centre Manager Sergio
Bonvini says that Hino is always looking for
ways to improve its relationships with industry,
and is glad that the donated engines are
providing good learning opportunities for WPT
students.
“We’re happy to be helping the next generation
of mechanics by making this donation,” Mr
Bonvini said.
“These engines and gearboxes provide the
students with the chance to look at the latest
Hino engine and gearbox technology and
common-rail fuel systems.
“We’re hopeful that many of the students using
them will end up servicing Hinos full-time once
they’ve completed their studies.”
WPT teaches over 11,000 students about
practical aspects of automotive technology.
Approximately 800 of these are apprentice
(heavy duty) mechanics.
Other students include previously qualified
mechanics from industry and government
departments adding to their skill sets, as well
as mechanics from overseas completing trades
assessments.
18 issue 22 AUTUMN 2013