Course Aims:

To enable participants to identify irregular tyre wear problems and carry out Wheel Alignment checks using various equipment available and to make adjustments in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.

Course Content:

  • Pre and post course assessment
  • Health and Safety including Manual Handling
  • Basic principles of steering geometry
  • Irregular tyre wear
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Calibration of equipment
  • Practical use of equipment
  • Understanding manufacturers data
  • Adjust toe settings
  • Car fleet inspection module
  •  Practical test/test paper

Course Outcomes:

  • Contributes towards the part completion of a module that forms part of the tyre fitting Apprenticeship.
  • Certificated for CPD purposes
  • Covers elements of:-

Techniciansafe
Businesssafe

Method:

Flipchart, workbook, handouts, video, workshop practice, practical test, test paper

Venue:

Identified Training Centre or Agreed Venue

Duration:

1 day

No. of Candidates:

Maximum 9