Talking with the School of Transportation

Talking with the School of Transportation

A podcast helping students better understand complex automotive theory.

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November 15, 2024 49 mins

In this episode Harnek and Ian get the privilege of chatting with the one and only Alex Grupp. Alex is the coordinator for the Motorcycle and Power sports department at Centennial College. We learn about the different programs in the department and have a fun discussion about technology in the trade. Be sure to listen until the end to hear some fantastic answers to the famous final questions!

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In this episode we have returning guests Garrett Nalepka and Justin Gullison back to discuss an important tool that some students can find challenging the DVOM or Digital Volt Ohm Meter. Garrett and Justin both teach the AUTO 106 course that the DVOM is an integral part of. 

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In this episode Harnek and Ian discuss a simple planetary gear set and review some basic gear theory. This episode of the Talking with SOT podcast will be licensed in a special way! Using a Creative Commons license this podcast is open source to be used in any way for students to help understand a simple planetary gear set across the globe! For more information on Open Educational Resources contact icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. <...

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In this episode we have the notorious Jason D'Amico back to chat about master cylinders and the start of the brake system. D'Amico is going on a run to be the most frequent guest!

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In this episode Harnek and Ian travel to the Toronto Congress Center and live podcast from the Centennial College booth! Tune in for some fascinating interviews with Bill Couchie, First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Initiatives Program Facilitator... Ian Howcroft, CEO of Skills Ontario... Daniel Chudy is back to discuss his experience of Ontario Skills as a competitor and as a Judge/Chair of the Automotive Painting Section... ...

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In this episode Harnek and Ian have some of the Level 2 students on for a conversation about the day release program. Micheal Tremblay and Josh Martin discuss the ups and downs of the trade and getting up early for those morning classes.

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In this episode we have the talented Alister Lopes and the  one and only Justin "Gully" Gullison to chat about A/C how a vehicle is cooled. Harnek and Ian start with a recap of the 2024 Centennial College SOT skills competition and what it is like to be a part of. 

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A couple exceptional level 3 students from the Block Apprenticeship program discuss the ups and downs of trade school. Join Ian, Harnek, Matthew Demong and Joey Fares on a fun conversation about school, the shop, passing block level 3, Electude and the C of Q prep course! 

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In the season 2 premier episode Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about circuit protection. In an electrical world, how do we stay safe? Listen in for a fun chat about how fuses, fusible links, circuit breakers and monitored circuits work.

Intro and Outro music provided by Timster. 

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Harnek and Ian are joined by the fantastical Jesse Kennelly and the impressive Daniel Chudy for a conversation about the Body Shop department. From the different courses that the Body Shop teaches to safety and the art of painting, the conversation gives you a basic understanding of the 310B and associated licences. This will not be the last time we have these 2 characters on the podcast as the knowledge they can share is incredibl...

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Harnek and Ian have the stately Alan McClelland and the renowned Garrett Nalepka back on to discuss the TARGA race and how the Centennial College School of Transportation supports the team. Students are chosen to join the pit crew to ensure the team makes it through all the runs. Housekeeping is in order at the end of the episode as Garrett has some advice for our students... and you will never guess his favourite movie!!

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November 22, 2023 49 mins

Harnek and Ian have the incredibe Alister Lopes on for the second time to discuss service information. What is service information?? Well listen in for some advice on navigating it as well as bettering yourself in your automotive career.

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In the first episode of the Getting to Know series Harnek and Ian have an excellent conversation with the Dean of the School of Transportation at Centennial College Alan McClelland. We learn about how to succeed as a student at Centennial, are encouraged to try new things and learn some tidbits of what makes Alan the person he is!

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Harnek and Ian are joined by the marvellous Jason D'Amico and the one and only Robert Lirette for a conversation about suspension types and components. From MacPherson or Jay's favourite "multi-link to a Ford Twin "I" Beam the fellas bring some basic knowledge in an easy to understand way. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask the professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really ...

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Harnek and Ian are joined by a couple of Level 2 Block apprenticeship students Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee. They discuss what it is like being an apprentice, how to brand yourself as an apprentice and what are some of the more challenging subjects or components to learn.

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September 29, 2023 41 mins

Harnek and Ian are joined by the wonderful Robert Lirette and the powerful Mary Greene as they chat about how relays function in an automotive setting. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are!

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Harnek and Ian are joined by the one and only Jason D'Amico and the powertrains guru Alister Lopes for a conversation about clutch components and how friction plays such an important role. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are!

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Harnek and Ian are joined by the notorious Garrett Nalepka and the beloved Collin Peart for a conversation about magnetism. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are!

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Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about what the Talking with the School of Transportation podcast hopes to become. In the conversation you will hear about what we want to continue learning about, what topics or content we hope to bring to you, and a fun conversation about the diagnostic process when finding faults and repairing vehicles. 

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