“KLINGE is a supportive and ethical partner… Their technician’s attitude towards tire safety and service quality of work, especially for underground tire works, is exceptional.”
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. 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 task efficiency.
KLINGE TIA ETS classes are different because we:
- keep our class sizes small
- have a purpose-built training center
- design learning to be interactive workshop style
- create an intensive learning environment
- ensure ample time for 1-to-1 coaching
- guarantee hands-on tool time and assessment of skills, and do not guarantee a pass
200 Level Plus
Includes the TIA Basic ETS 200 level course plus additional modules on risk management, ultra-class tire & rim operations, tire management and 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.
300 Level Plus
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.
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.
OUR TIA TRAINING FOOTPRINT
To date we’ve trained close to 1000 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 native Spanish 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.
“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.”
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 “Plus” 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. Our classes do not offer product placement to any single supplier.
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