Course Description

Automotive Tire Dealer Seminar

This two-day seminar is designed specifically for automotive technicians with the focus on passenger tire service. Tech stresses the importance of proper repair procedures for standard passenger, high performance and run flat tires. The second portion of the seminar includes the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Basic ATS program. Basic ATS meets the need for documented training of new and experienced automotive technicians. This section includes basic principles of tires and wheels,mounting and demounting using center post and rim clamp machines, balancing, using a lift, and proper torque procedures. An additional course has been added to cover servicing tires with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. Students who meet Tech’s Hands-on requirements and pass the written exam will receive the Tech Authorized Nail Hole Certificate, and arm patches. Basic ATS and TPMS training certificates will be issued from TIA.

Commercial Tire Dealer Seminar

The two-day Commercial Tire Dealer Seminar(with optional two day Section repair) is designed for commercial truck technicians. Topics include tire construction, inspections, warranty requirements, and the industry standards for tire repair. In this course, Tech stresses the need for proper nail hole repair using Uniseals, Two-Piece and Radial-seal repairs. Part of the course also includes the TIA basic CTS (formerly OSHA Compliance Training) program. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 states that the employer shall provide a program to train all employees who service rim/wheels on the hazards involved in servicing those rim/wheels and the safety procedures that must be followed. This portion of the seminar includes four hours of classroom training on single piece and multi-piece demounting, mounting and inflation, zipper ruptures, servicing disc wheels and demountable wheels. Attendees who pass Tech’s nail hole repair test and the OSHA test will receive two certificates, a Tech Authorized Nail Hole Repair Technician certificate and an OSHA Compliance certificate.

Truck Tire Section Repair Seminar

Three day Truck Section Repair course includes nail hole repair procedures and in-depth section repair techniques. Classroom instruction includes tire construction, tire inspection, repair limitations, and vulcanization. Each student will complete radial truck crown and sidewall section repairs using spotters and Monaflex Vulanizing systems. Tech Authorized Section Repair Technician certificates and arm patches will be given to students meeting the requirements.

Tire Industry Association (TIA) Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Technician Certification

Two-day TIA Commercial Tire Service Technician Certification – Join over 9,000 TIA Certified Technicians that are recognized as true professionals in the industry. The first day of this course covers tire construction, tire inspection, proper repair procedures with hands-on training. Day two includes OSHA Standard CFR 1910.177, multi-piece rim matching, zipper ruptures, road service guidelines, wheel service, mounting, demounting and inflation. Attending technicians will be required to take the TIA Commercial Tire Service Technician exam. Those who pass will receive Tech’s Authorized Nail Hole Repair Technician Certificate and arm patches, as well as a certification from TIA as a Certified Commercial Service Technician. Certified CTS Technicians along with the tire dealership they represent will be listed on the internet in the TIA Certified Tire Service Directory. There is one requirement for the CTS training from TIA. All participants must have one year of tire experience.

Off-The-Road Tire Section Repair Seminar

The three-day OTR Section Repair Seminar covers tire construction, tire inspection and the section repair of bias and radial Off-The-Road tires. In this seminar we also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different curing systems available and how to use these systems. Customers who pass this course receive Tech’s Authorized OTR Repair Technician certificate, arm patches, and wallet card.

Sales Seminar for Tech ITDs and Distributors

The three-day Sales Seminar covers the construction and repair of speed rated tires, how to sell and demonstrate Uniseals, Radial-Seals, and Two-Piece repair method. A tour of the factory, the many uses of the 2-Way inflator and competitive product comparisons are covered. New products such as Florida Pneumatic air tools, Winntec jacks, hands-on demos of Kentool, Gaither J1 and the TNT100. We utilize the expertise of Regional Sales Managers to provide tips on growing your territory, managing your business, effective communicating and secrets of successful selling. Every class is different because we tailor the training to the experience level of each group.