300 LEVEL - TECHNICIAN SERIES
Technician Training & Certification | |
| When it comes to technician training, TIA Certified Technician Programs are unparalleled in the industry. Students that successfully complete this program series must participate in a training seminar conducted by a TIA Certified Instructor and demonstrate a level of understanding by achieving a passing score on the final exam. Once the technicians complete this process, they receive an ATS or CTS certificate and uniform patches. This level is designed for the experienced technician. |  | | | | ATS-300 | Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS)
Technician Program | (options below) | | | TIA's latest technician training and certification program is based on two principles: a hands-on demonstration of skills witnessed by a TIA Certified ATS Instructor and the successful completion of an independently administered Certified Exam. Companies that employ TIA Certified ATS Technicians take additional steps toward limiting liability by providing the most comprehensive educational program for technicians that service passenger and light truck tire and wheel assemblies. When combined with an on-going risk management program, TIA can help members lower insurance premiums and improve the level of service as well as safety.
Certified ATS is designed for the professional passenger and light truck tire technician so the subjects range from the relationship between torque and clamping force to the TPMS relearn procedures on domestic and import vehicles. Certified ATS also includes an exclusive module on Tire Donditions Analysis that uses images from TIA's Passenger and Light Truck Tire Conditions Manual to educate technicians on the most likely reason for common irregular treadwear patterns. Certified ATS is comprised of the following 15 Modules: Module 1: Introduction Covers personal protective equipment (PPE) and general shop safety practices.
Module 2: Tires Covers tire construction, nomenclature, sizing, application and replacement guidelines.
Module 3: Wheel & Fasteners Covers wheel and rim nomenclature as well as fastener and bolt hole indentification.
Module 4: Raising the Vehicle Addresses the step-by-step procedures and safety guidelines for lifting a vehicle with an above-ground lift or floor jack and jack stands.
Module 5: Tire/Wheel Aseembly Removal Covers the procedures for removing the assembly from the vehicle including wheel locks and wheel covers.
Module 6: Torque & Clamping Force Explains the relationship between torque and clamping force including lab tests that show the effects of lubricants.
Module 7: RIST Covers step-by-step procedures for wheel installation.
Module 8: Demounting, Mounting & Inflation Covers the step-by-step procedures for demounting, mounting and inflating tires on rims with valve stem and band-mounted sensors.
Module 9: Balance and Run-out Addresses the basic principles of balance and run-out including the use of pin-plates to secure the assembly to the balancer.
Module 10: Puncture Repair Covers the general industry guidelines for puncture repairs in passenger and light truck tires as well as the step-by-step procedures for installing one-piece and two-piece repair systems.
Module 11: Tire Conditions Analysis Uses images from the Passenger and Light Truck Tire Conditions Manual to show technicians the signs of common problems that may require removal from service.
Module 12: TPMS Identification Explains the different types of TPMS currently in use and how they can be identified.
Module 13: TPMS Service Requirements Covers the step-by-step procedures for servicing valve stem and band-mounted sensors.
Module 14: TPMS Relearn Procedures Uses the TPMS Relearn Chart to explain the relearn requirements for the most popular domestic and foreign vehicles.
Module 15: TPMS Diagnostics Covers the necessary steps to correct a malfunction with common electronic scan tools including the replacement of a sensor on popular Asian models. ATS Technician Certification Includes:
• TIA Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Manual
• TIA Certified ATS Technician Certificate
• 13 TIA Certified ATS Technician Uniform Patches Certification is valid for two years, at which time you will receive notification from TIA that it is time to recertify. The Recertification Exam is available online at the TIA website, allowing easy access anytime and anywhere within the window of availability.
| | | | | | | | | CTS-300 | Certified Commercial Tire Service (CTS)
Technician Program | (options below) | | | More than 35,000 technicians currently have the advantage of the most comprehensive training and certification program in the industry. TIA's CTS Technician Program represents the first step in changing the image of the truck tire and wheel service industry. Companies that choose to invest in education send an important message to their customers and their employees by making safety a top priority. By focusing on OSHA Regulations, manufacturer guidelines and industry recommended practices, TIA can deliver accurate technical information to the field, where it's needed most.
By employing TIA Certified CTS Technicians, companies can actually exceed the minimum training requirements established by OSHA while providing valuable liability protection for the company and the customer. From a safety standpoint alone, it's been proven that properly trained employees are less likely to experience accidents because they're more aware of the risks and potential hazards. TIA's Certified CTS Technician Program thoroughly examines those risks and outlines the rules for servicing truck tires and wheels. The foundation of the CTS Program is the TIA Commercial Tire Service Manual. The Manual is a 250-page training tool that serves as an important reference in the field following the instruction. With a heavy-duty zippered binder, it can easily withstand the harsh environment of a typical truck tire shop or service truck. The Certified CTS Training and Manual include the following 16 Modules: Module 1: Safety Includes personal protective equipment (PPE), lifting safety, and other topics like heat stroke and frostbite prevention.
Module 2: Basic Tire Info Addresses tire construction, sizing and nomenclature, inflation pressure, tread design and compound for different applications, speed rating and all special service ratings and identification.
Module 3: Rims and Wheels Outlines the difference between rims and wheels including the nomenclature for both assemblies. It also identifies and addresses the different type of hub and drum assemblies for commercial vehicles.
Module 4: OSHA Regulations The video includes the script of the OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.177 with images supporting the wording. The Manual also includes the OSHA Demount/Mount and Rim Matching Charts.
Module 5: Emergency Road Service Demonstrates how technicians can protect themselves when working on the side of the road or on a job site.
Module 6: Jacking and Lifting Outlines procedures for properly jacking, lifting and supporting trucks, tractors and trailers. It focuses on jack and jack stand identification and operation as well as the proper position of each when lifting one, two or three axles.
Module 7: Torque Defines the relationship between torque and clamping force when installing wheels and rims. This in-depth look at how tightening a fastener creates the force that holds the assemblies to the vehicles will help technicians understand the importance of the RIST procedure (Remove debris, Inspect components, Snug in a star, Torque to spec).
Module 8: Wheel End Safety Addresses wheel end fires, commercial vehicle inspection, wheel-off prevention, and wheel end maintenance.
Module 9: Hub-Pilot Wheels Puts the basic principles of the previous two modules to work with hub-pilot wheel removal as well as the inspection and installation guidelines that accompany the RIST procedures.
Module 10: Stud-Pilot Wheels Focuses on stud-pilot wheel removal as well as the inspection and installation guidelines that accompany the RIST procedures.
Module 11: Demountable Rims Addresses demountable rim removal as well as the inspection and installation guidelines that accompany the RIST procedures.
Module 12: Single-Piece Dedicated to single-piece demount, mount and inflation procedures with an increased emphasis on disc wheel inspection, valve stem installation (including torque) and concentric bead seating techniques.
Module 13: Multi-Piece Covers the basics for demounting, mounting and inflating two-piece and three-piece multi-piece assemblies.
Module 14: Balancing Addresses tire assembly balance and run-out including static/dynamic imbalance, non-concentrically seated beads, hub-pilot run-out, tire/wheel run-out, as well as, the balance and run-out limits for all types of truck tire and wheel assemblies.
Module 15: Repair Dedicated to tire repair and outlines the general puncture repair guidelines and limitations, as well as, the step-by-step procedures for installing one-piece and two-piece repairs in tubeless radial truck tires.
Module 16: Load and Inflation Covers the relationships between vehicle load and inflation pressure so technicians have a better understanding of how to use thh Tire and Rim Association tables. CTS Technician Certification Includes:
• TIA Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Manual
• 2-year subscription to the Commercial Tire Service Today publication
• TIA Certified CTS Technician Certificate
• 13 TIA Certified CTS Technician Uniform Patches Certification is valid for two years, at which time you will receive notification from TIA that it is time to recertify. The Recertification Exam is available online at the TIA website, allowing easy access anytime and anywhere within the window of availability. |
Certify Your Technicians
(300 Level Pricing and Options)
| | Companies have two options for training and certifying their technicians through these programs. Please select a link from below: | Personal Certified InstructorThe first option is to send one employee through the ATS or CTS Instructor Class discussed previously. Upon successful completion of the Certification Exam, he or she can return to the company to train and certify the remaining employees as TIA Certified technicians.
| Locate An Instructor in Your AreaThe second option is to locate a TIA Certified Instructor in your area to conduct the training and certification program for the company's employees. Contact TIA at 301-430-7280 for a list of qualified Instructors in a specific area. You may then contact the Instructors and arrangements for training and certification can be made directly through the individual selected. |
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For more information on TIA's tire service training programs please contact Chris Bell , Director of Training
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