Car Tyre Fitting and Balancing
This programme is designed for new and developing tyre technicians who require the knowledge and practical skills to safely remove, fit, inflate and balance tyres fitted to cars, vans, 4x4s and SUVs. The programme provides delegates with an understanding of tyre identification, relevant tyre legislation, valves and Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), wheels and safe working practices.
Description
Programme objectives
By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:
- Interpret tyre sizes, load and speed indices and other important tyre sidewall markings.
- Explain the relevant principles of tyre legislation and their application to tyre fitting activities.
- Identify appropriate valves, including the principles and importance of TPMS.
- Identify and interpret relevant wheel and tube markings.
- Carry out a risk assessment and select the appropriate PPE before commencing tyre fitting activities.
- Demonstrate the correct and safe removal of a tyre from a wheel using appropriate tyre fitting equipment.
- Inspect the tyre and wheel before fitting and identify conditions that could affect safe fitment.
- Demonstrate the correct and safe fitting of a tyre, including lubrication, valve replacement and correct positioning of the tyre beads.
- Demonstrate safe tyre inflation using an appropriate inflation area or cage and following the required safety procedure.
- Demonstrate safe and effective wheel-balancing procedures.
- Apply safe working practices throughout tyre fitting and balancing activities.
Programme structure
- Programme duration: 1 day.
- Delivery method: Essential theory combined with practical workshop training and assessment.
The programme covers:
- Health and safety and risk assessment
- PPE
- Tyre construction and identification
- Tyre sizes and sidewall markings
- Relevant tyre legislation
- Wheels, tubes and valves
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
- Tyre removal
- Tyre and wheel inspection
- Tyre fitting and safe inflation
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