Tyre Industry Association (TIA) training is built by the industry for the industry, developed in North America but delivered globally.
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 tyre dealers, service providers and mine workers that want to reduce tyre safety incidents or injuries, improve tooling life and increase efficiency.
What makes KLINGE TIA classes different?
Statistically, servicing OTR tyres 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 tyre service. If you service or own mine or quarry fleets this is designed for you and covers in addition to ETS modules:
Includes the TIA Basic ETS 200 level course plus “Mine Spec” additional learning on risk management, ultra-class tyre & rim operations, tyre 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 tyres, 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 tyres. Managing or coordination of mechanical workshops, dealers or service providers.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese & French
Designed for experienced OTR tyre technicians seeking to grow their knowledge and proficiency in this specialised area. Including all modules from the 300 level ETS, plus KLINGE learning focussed on supervisory, PPE, communication and risk management skills and OTR tyre 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 tyres in the field with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Languages: English & Spanish
The KLINGE OTR Training Centre (KOTC) is located within the Michelin Sales Training Centre (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 tyre manipulator is on-site for hands-on learning. From 2023 we’ve begun expanding with new equipment, tools, tyre technology stations and more.
To date we’ve trained over 1,000 people in Tyre 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 tyre dealers and service providers to mining tyre 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.
“7 days of intense learning provided by the company’s team KLINGE, performing a fantastic job of auditing BMSA Tire Maintenance. Very happy to be part of this survey and very motivated to do things differently and improve our processes more and more. ”
“KLINGE is a supportive and ethical partner… Their technician’s attitude towards tyre safety and service quality of work, especially for underground tyre works, is exceptional.”
“120% KLINGE should be the way to go! Some others try to do the same but they’re not as good as KLINGE (by far), especially the lead trainer, Roy. Nor do they have the same passion that is transferred to the student.”
“In my opinion, the training I received when I worked for KLINGE would have to be the best in Australia, and I still change OTR and cleaning components as I did in my training.”
“Great class delivered by great people. Roy, the lead trainer at KLINGE, is the best trainer in the business!”
“Got to oversee and be with an amazing group of guys last week at KLINGE for TIA level 200 training. I personally took the class 14 years ago and it was a game changer in my career…”
“I have to say Klinge provides the most experienced and professional training available! It is a great investment for your company as well as the trainee.”
“KLINGE trainers and consultants always give unbiased technical support and have a sound employee skills strategy. The KLINGE representatives are polite, informative, well-groomed and always assist and contribute positively.”
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:
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.
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