Applied Technology Center - 10407 State St. Omaha, NE 68122Diesel Technology
- Basic hydraulic setup using a schematic, basic steering alignment principals, basic electrical circuit setup using a schematic, diagnose a fault condition using diagnostic software, air brake symptom diagnostics, precision measuring down to .001", a basic vehicle inspection, preform a wheel bearing adjustment followed by an interview.
REQUIRED
Fire Fighting
- Physical agility course that many fire departments use to screen applicants. Contestants will wear athletic apparel including gloves and a fire helmet while completing several tasks to include: walking a stairwell up/down 3 times; pulling a simulate "charged" houseline; striking a "force machine" with a sledgehammer; Raising/Lowering an extension ladder; carrying 2 saws around an obstacle a distance of roughly 50' and tying 3 knots. Followed by an interview. A walk thru and demonstration of the course will be held prior to the competition. Total timed event will provide 60% of overall score; tying 3 knots 10%; Interview, Resume & Cover Letter 30%
REQUIRED
Fort Omaha Campus - 5300 N 30th St. Omaha, Ne 68111
Construction Education Center (25)
Carpentry
- Competitors frame walls, and floors using wood. They will cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, and fascia board. Demonstration of knowledge of stair construction is required. Competitors will be judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety and the proper use of tools, equipment and materials.
REQUIRED
- PPE: Hardhat, safety glasses, long pants, closed toed shoes/boots
- Tools: Tool Belt, Hammer, Speed Square, Chalk Line, Utility Knife, 4’ Level, 2 quick grip clamps, Tape Measure, Rafter/Framing Square, Stair Gauges, Cats paw, and Carpenters Pencil
Electrical Technology
- This is an individual competition. Competitors will be given a written test over the basic knowledge of the NEC Code. There will also be a practical portion of the competition where competitors skills will be tested in Residential and Commercial Wiring Systems. Judging will be based on Following Instructions, Neatness and Quality of Work, Code Requirements and Safety in the shop during the Competition. Only the listed tools may be used during competition.
REQUIRED
- Practice: Attend a minimum of 4 practice sessions before November 20th.
- PPE (All to be supplied by the competitor): Safety glasses, Hard Hat, Jeans (no holes or frayed edges), Boots or closed toed shoes, gloves are optional
- Tools (ALL to be supplied by the Competitor): Marking tools (Pencil, Pen, and Sharpie), Tape measure, Lineman Pliers, Regular Strippers, Romex Strippers, Claw Hammer, Diagonal Pliers, Philips and Standard Screwdriver, Utility Knife, and Tool Belt
HVAC
- Competitors will braze, troubleshoot a furnace and air conditioner, complete a written test, Refrigerant recovery set up, refrigerant identification, and Sub cooling and Superheat checks.
Plumbing
- Competitors are required to complete the calculations to find the lengths of pipe required to complete a PVC and copper assembly project. A fitting specification sheet will be provided. Once calculations are complete for the PVC and copper assembly project, the competitor is then required to assemble according to instructions given. Competitors will be judged on safety, workmanship, and the copper assembly must hold pressure for 15mins at 100psi.
REQUIRED
- PPE: Jeans, closed toed shoes or work boots and hard hat*
- Tools: Tape measure, construction calculator, copper soldering kit*, and hand tools*
PROVIDED*
- A copper soldering kit, hand tools and a hard hat
Mastercraft - 1111 N 13th St. Omaha, Ne 68102
Suite 305
Cabinet Making
- A small piece of furniture will be built that uses different methods of joinery. A test will be taken over cabinet making knowledge and joinery. Once registration closes, participants will receive a print in order to complete a cut list.
REQUIRED
- PPE: Jeans, closed toed shoes or work boots, safety glasses
- Tools: Hammer (smooth face), Combo Square (6"), Tape Measure (25'), Nailset, Set of Chisels (1/4”, 1/2", 3/4", and 1”), Pencil (#2—No carpenters pencil!), Screwdriver w/ #1 and #2 Philips, Torpedo Level, Speed Square, Framing Square, Utility Knife, Needle Nose Pliers, Coping Saw, Block plane, Sliding T Bevel
South Omaha Campus - 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. Omaha, Ne 68107
Automotive Building (AUT)
Automotive Refinishing Technology
- Competitors will have 1-hour to blend paint on a pre-painted fender with primer under the clear coat and 1-hour to mask two adjacent panels for paint (example, door and fender).
REQUIRED
- PPE: Jeans, closed toed shoes (boots preferred), safety glasses and a paint respirator
Collision Damage Appraisal
- Contestant's will complete a mock interview, a written knowledge test covering different areas of damage analysis & estimating, complete a "live" computerized estimate and attach photos. Complete a "virtual" computerized estimate, and perform a total loss vehicle evaluation.
REQUIRED:
- Resume
- PPE: Jeans, closed toed shoes (boots preferred), and safety glasses.
Collision Repair Technology
- Competitors will fix a 1.0 hour sized dent in a fender, and metal finish a 1.0 hour sized dent in a fender. Perform a nitrogen weld on a polypropylene bumper and finish using flexible filler. Mock Interview, Quiz including structural and non-structural questions, Resume.
REQUIRED
- Resume
- PPE: Jeans, closed toed shoes (boots preferred), and safety glasses.
Mahoney Building (MAH)
Powersports and Outdoor Power Technology
- Competitors will be tested at 8 different stations, 20minutes per station. Written test, Service manual utilization, Engine parts measuring, Electrical measurements, Service information lookup (online), Valve adjustment, Carburetor and Parts Identification.
REQUIRED
Center For Advanced Manufacturing Building (CAM)
Welding
- This is an individual competition. Competitors will be given a written test covering fundamental knowledge of the major welding processes including O/A cutting and welding, SMAW, GMAW and GTAW. Drawings and parts will be given to complete hands on projects in O/A cutting, SMAW and GMAW. SMAW project will use 1/8” 6010 and 1/8” 7018 electrodes. GMAW is short circuit using .035 ER70S-6 and C25 gas. Judging is based on following instructions given on the prints, accuracy of layout and location of parts, weld size and quality as well as safety in the shop during the competition. Only the listed tools may be used during competition
REQUIRED
- PPE (all supplied by the competitor): Safety glasses, jeans (no holes or frayed edges), boots, burn jacket, leather gloves adequate for welding/cutting (gauntlet style preferred), welding helmet, hat or beanie (if desired), #5 face shield for O/A cutting (if welding helmet doesn’t have cutting mode).
- Tools (all supplied by the competitor): Marking tools (soap stone, sharpie, paint marker, pencil or silver streak), Compass, Spark lighter, Tape measure, Square, Pliers or vice grips, Hammer, Center punch, Chipping hammer, Wire brush and a Cold chisel or scraper
