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Certification

Tire Repairers and Changers

Certification Description
TIA's newest training and certification program is directed to technicians working in a typical retail tire dealership. The Certified ATS Instructor seminar is divided into 3-day and 4-day classes. Students that successfully complete the 3-day program become TIA Certified ATS Instructors and receive the credentials to train and certify technicians in the field. Students that successfully complete the 4-day program become TIA Certified Advanced ATS Instructors and receive the credentials to train and certify technicians and instructors in the field.

Certifying Organization
Tire Industry Association
https://www.tireindustry.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified ATS Instructor Website

Certification Description
The CTS Instructor Program is divided into 4-day and 3-day classes. The 4-day students arrive on Tuesday and participate in one full day of hands-on training. Each student will physically demount, mount, install, remove and repair a typical tubeless truck tire using tools and equipment commonly found in the field. This class is designed for individuals with less than two years of hands-on commercial truck tire experience. On Wednesday, the 4-day students join the 3-day students for two full days of classroom and hands-on demonstrations.

Certifying Organization
Tire Industry Association
https://www.tireindustry.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Commercial Tire Service Instructor Website

Certifying Organization
Tire Industry Association
https://www.tireindustry.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Commercial Tire Service - 300 Level Website

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