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TIA TIRE Service training
Tire Industry Association (TIA) training is built by the industry for the industry, developed in North America but delivered globally.
SAFER OTR
Tire SERVICE
KLINGE donated it’s procedures and internal training materials to the Tire Industry Association to help develop the TIA ETS (Earthmover Tire Service) training packages starting in 2001 and continuing today. The classes are great for tire dealers, service providers and mine workers that want to reduce tire safety incidents or injuries, improve tooling life and increase efficiency.
What makes KLINGE TIA classes different?
- Class sizes are smaller, leaving time for 1-on-1 coaching and time on the tools
- KLINGE “Mine Spec” additional materials and training
- We regularly travel to mines or utilize our purpose-built training center (KOTC)
- Our classes are designed in an intensive workshop style
- Passing is not guaranteed, all Trainees are assessed on demonstrated skills and knowledge.
What do we mean by Mine-Spec?
Statistically, servicing OTR tires is the most hazardous job within Mining Maintenance. KLINGE Mine-Spec TIA classes adds our knowledge and experience drawn from our 41 years of zero fatality mining tire service. If you service or own mine or quarry fleets this is designed for you and covers in addition to ETS modules:
- KLINGE learning materials on major hazards, planning and risk assessment
- Mining and quarry specific exercises & discussion
- Specialist tooling, PPE and SOPs
- Tire Management & mining operational standards
200 Level Mine-Spec
Includes the TIA Basic ETS 200 level course plus “Mine Spec” additional learning on risk management, ultra-class tire & rim operations, tire management, major hazards and more. Requires hands-on assessment in person. Trainees receive the TIA ETS 200 level service training kit with all 15 modules covering basic safety guidelines for servicing OTR tires, wheels and rims. Accompanied by a 200+ page workbook with hundreds of photos with step-by-step procedures and various industry resources.
Prerequisites: Experience servicing OTR, Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial or Passenger tires. Managing or coordination of mechanical workshops, dealers or service providers.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese & French
300 Level Mine-Spec
Designed for experienced OTR tire technicians seeking to grow their knowledge and proficiency in this specialized area. Including all modules from the 300 level ETS, plus KLINGE learning focussed on supervisory, PPE, communication and risk management skills and OTR tire management. Trainees are held to a much higher standard than Basic Plus level classes and must complete a written, oral and written tests to obtain certification.
Prerequisites: 200 Level ETS completion, 2+ years servicing OTR tires in the field with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Languages: English & Spanish
UPCOMING TIA CLASSES
The KLINGE OTR Training Center (KOTC) is located within the Michelin Sales Training Center (MSTC) in Greenville, South Carolina. We’ve been operating out of this purpose-built facility since 2001. The latest tooling, equipment and a boom truck with tire manipulator is on-site for hands-on learning. From 2023 we’ve begun expanding with new equipment, tools, tire technology stations and more.
- August 19th – 22nd only 3 spots remaining!
- September 10th – 12th
- October 8th – 10th
- November 19th – 20th
- December 3rd – 5th
OUR TIA TRAINING FOOTPRINT
To date we’ve trained over 1,000 people in Tire Industry Association ETS packages including 200 & 300 level. We’ve delivered training at operations on every continent except Antarctica and have a multi-lingual training team including Spanish, Portuguese, French and English speakers.
From tire dealers and service providers to mining tire bays, we cater our training plans to suit the needs of our clients. Our team is experienced with global travel requirements, fully insured and have a safety-first mindset.
NOT YOUR EVERYDAY TRAINING
We actively invest in new technology, learning strategies and additional topics to inject more knowledge, that has a lasting impact. We continue to contribute to the development of industry standards and learning, but we believe our mission is to go further. Our TIA ETS “Mine Spec” reflects our exclusive modules KLINGE trainees experience including:
- OTR Tire Pyrolysis & Tire Fires
- Risk Management for OTR Service
- Communication for Tire Technicians
- Tire Management in Practice
When you’re learning with KLINGE you can expect more, because we’re just getting started. Our classes deliver lasting cultural change, pride in our profession and career reinforcement for new and experienced tire technicians.
SPEAK TO A TRAINER
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