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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.
The TIA Certified Automotive Tire Service Manual is the primary resource for the ATS Program. It includes the 250-page Certified ATS Workbook, the RMA Care and Service of Passenger and Light Truck Tires booklet and the ALI Lift Point Guide. The heavy-duty zippered binder protects the components in the shop and allows for future expansion as new resources become available. The ATS Manual includes: in-depth information on sidewall markings; tire size conversions; replacement guidelines; assembly removal procedures; demounting/mounting/ inflating; tire balancing procedures; assembly run-out measurement; indexing; one-piece/two-piece nail hole repair guidelines and procedures; assembly installation and inspection; fastener torque procedures; and diagnosing tire problems.
ATS Technician Certification Includes:
• TIA Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Manual
• TIA Certified ATS Technician Certificate
• 13 TIA Certified ATS Technician Uniform Patches
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More than 10,000 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.
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 CTS Manual includes information on tire construction, OSHA Regulations, OSHA Charts, zipper rupture inspection procedures, jacking/ lifting, road service guidelines, hub/stud-piloted wheel service and inspection procedures, demountable rim service and inspection procedures, single/multi-piece demount/ mount/inflation procedures, general repair guidelines, two/one-piece repair procedures, tube-type repair procedures, load/inflation tables and tire dimension/rim matching charts. The CTS Manual is available in English and Spanish.
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.
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.
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