In collaboration with Tire Industry Association (TIA), Western Canada Tire Dealers (WCTD) will be holding a Commercial Tire Service Training Level 300 course in Edmonton February 13th to 15th
Training Location: The classroom portion will be held at the NTD warehouse at 14404 – 128 Avenue, Edmonton. The practical portion location is to be determined.
Attendees are to bring their own PPE equipment (Steel Toe shoes. Gloves, Hard Hats, Vests, Glasses etc.) for the hands-on practical portion of the training.
Training Materials (manuals), Lunches and Coffee Breaks will be provided. All other expenses are the student’s responsibility.
With the snow about to fly across the west, the latest Tracker is ready for you to download. As always, you’ll find no shortage of pertinent news that touches on almost every aspect of the association’s wide range of activities.
First and foremost, we bring to your attention the resumption of in-person training, after a long hiatus thanks to the pandemic. Sessions are already gearing up—and there’ll be more to come. We expect plenty of demand so urge you to book promptly. Find registration info on page 13.
Are you charging enough for your skills and services? Regular contributor Paul McAlduffmakes the case as to why “Great Service Should Always Be Paid For” in his latest ‘Just Sayin’’ column.
Ever wonder what happens to those scrap tires that get picked up? Over the years WCTD has played a key role in the evolution of our various recycling agencies. On that note, you can check out another of Tire Stewardship BC’s very successful playground projects on page 19.
No time like the present to remind you of the need to make sure that TPMS systems remain intact during during changeovers. Our good friends at Federated Insurance offer some helpful insights on TPMS liability on page 17, including a course of action if the customer refuses to have the work completed.
There’s more, of course, as we check in on Quebec’s ground-breaking Right to Repair legislation and get some helpful tips from Simply Safe on updating your in-house hearing conservation program—and making sure that workers PPE devices fit properly.
Last but not least, we are delighted to salute this year’s Scholarship Recipients!
We regret to announce that all TIA training in Canada has been postponed until further notice, due to travel restrictions put in place as a precaution against Coronavirus. Once the ban has been lifted these training sessions will be rescheduled as soon as possible. We thank you for your understanding and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Matt White leads an EMT Program
In conjunction with Tire Industry Association (TIA), Western Canada Tire Dealers announces the following training courses for 2020.
• Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) Advanced Installer Program (Postponed)
Edmonton, AB, June 9th – 11th. Location: Holiday Inn and Suites, 11330-170 St., Edmonton. For room registration phone 780-444-3110. Starts 8 AM. Cost $900.00
Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Level 400 / Train the Trainer(Postponed)
• (2) Edmonton, AB, April 14th – 16th. Holiday Inn and Suites, 11330-170 St, Edmonton. For room registration phone 780-444-3110. Starts 8 AM. Cost $900.00
The instructor for all of these courses is TIA Director of Service Matt White, who has been our instructor in the past. Matt is renowned worldwide for his training and is highly regarded as the best.
Attendees must bring their own PPE equipment (steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, vests, glasses etc.) for the hands-on, practical portion of the training.
Training material, lunches and coffee breaks will be provided.
In cooperation with the Tire Industry Association (TIA), Western Canada Tire Dealers offers the following training courses for 2019. 1.Earthmover TireService (ETS) Advanced Installer Program
2.Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Level 400 / Train the Trainer
3.Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Level 400 / Train the Trainer
As always, leading these courses is TIA Director of Tire Service Matt White, our valued instructor in the past. Matt enjoys worldwide recognition for his dynamic approach and is highly regarded as the best in his field.
Attendees must bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (steel toed shoes, gloves, vests, glasses etc.) for the hands-on practical portion of the training.
Training materials, lunches and coffee breaks will be provided.
1. Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) Advanced Installer Program
March 5th to 7th, Vernon. BC
Starts 8:00 a.m. on March 5th at:Prestige Inn, 4411 – 32nd. Street, Vernon, BC. For room registration phone: 250-558-5991. Ref. Event E05580
Cost of this course is $800.00 + GST
Matt White: Airing on the side of safety
2. Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Level 400: Train the Trainer
March 11th to 15th, Langley, BC. Two courses offered:
• ATS A. March 11th, 8 a.m. to noon, March 13th
• ATS B. March 13th, Noon to 5:00 p.m. March 15th
Holiday Inn Express, 8750 – 204th. Street, Langley, BC. For room registration phone: 604-882-2000
Cost of this course is $600.00 + GST
3. Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Level 400: ‘Train the Trainer’
April 9th to 11th, 2019
This course starts at 8:00a.m. April 9th at:
Holiday Inn and Suites, 11330 170th. Street Edmonton, AB. For room registration phone: 780-444-3110
Cost of this Course is $800.00 +GST
On two occasions, the shop was airing up a tire and it blew off the rim at around 90 psi.
The tires had been placed inside a certified cage and a locking air chuck attached to an extension hose with an inline pressure gauge was used.
All technicians had received appropriate TIA training.
Good news – no one was injured.
Findings
A certified cage was used, thus preventing any physical injuries.
The rims were not adequately inspected before being reused.
The rims had been exposed to excessive heat causing damage to the rim and making them unfit to be used.
Learning opportunities
The use of the cage prevented potential bodily injury and property damage. This is why a cage is always used.
All rims need to be checked for damage, such as excessive heat, chips, warping, bent, etc. before being reused.
Alcoa rims have safety features:
Prior to 2009, they have a sticker that if exposed to heat will be charred.
After Jan 2009, they have a 1” clear round heat indicator located next to the roll stamp on the inside as well as a 1” clear round heat indicator on the tire side drop well.
For more information on Alcoa rims, please refer to their Wheel Service Manual.
