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The NTDA Tyre Technician Development Scheme was introduced following the huge success of the REACT working safely at the roadside licensing scheme. the recent changes to the apprenticeship framework and the general interest expressed by NTDA tyre retailers to have a standardised licensing scheme for retail centre based personnel. This scheme, effectively, is intended to act as a form of self-regulation for the tyre retail industry and represents a very exciting opportunity for both employers and employees in that it improves the mobility of tyre technicians by providing them with a nationally recognised license designed to demonstrate their competency. Similar self-regulation schemes have proven highly effective in other industries, such as the Electro-technical certification Scheme (ECS), which has issued thousands of cards to competent electricians. The NTDA Tyre Technician Professional Development Scheme is based on the following structure: Licensed Retail Tyre Technician (LRTT) Licensed Vehicle service Technician (LVST) Licensed Commercial Tyre Technician (LCTT) (This does not replace the REACT license to work safely at the roadside, which will remain unchanged, as it relates to roadside safe working as opposed to specific commercial tyre fitting competencies) The common criteria for a company to apply for any of the licenses is as follows: Whether applications are submitted by a tyre retailer, manufacture’s training department, or independent training provider, an individual must have been trained or re-trained and assessed as competent against the relevant occupational standards criteria for each license. Evidence of this (such as certificates, training records etc.), must be retained and made available when requested by the NTDA who will maintain a database of all licensed personnel. INTERESTED? PFTP is proud to have been awarded approval by the NTDA to offer this valuable licence to our customers. To find out more, please either telephone us on 024 76325880, use the live talk function to talk to one of our sales operatives or visit our contact page to leave a message. We look forward to hearing from you!

The IMI Four Wheel Alignment course is 2 1/2 days in duration and is aimed at Technicians involved with carrying out light vehicle wheel alignment. It is advised that candidates should have a minimum of 3 months practical wheel alignment experience but courses of longer duration can be arranged for those people requiring it. Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Steering & Wheel alignment. As well as being recognised throughout the Motor Industry, this qualification will also count towards the NTDA tyre Technician Professional Development Scheme’s Licenced Retail Tyre Technician licence. PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND NOT ON ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT. Course Details: Classroom based theory session Workshop practice session Examination and assessment Course Fees £499.00 + VAT Per Candidate *Please contact us for group rates and onsite training Course Content Theoretical Health & Safety Components, functions & Layout of vehicle steering systems Steering angles and how they work together Common faults associated with steering systems 4 wheel alignment Practical Pre-alignment vehicle inspection. Carry out 4 wheel alignment. Carry ou a thrust angle alignment IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Two practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.   What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainer Course booklet Examinations Fees and Certification One year IMI membership To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

The IMI PAC course in High Performance Light Vehicle Tyre Fitting is 3 days in duration and is aimed at light vehicle tyre fitters wishing to update their skills and knowledge for today’s modern tyre types and designs. A minimum of 3 months practical light vehicle tyre fitting experience is required as this is not an introductory course. We also run a 1 day basic, non certificated course if for those without the tyre fitting experience, please contact for further details. Successful candidates will receive an IMI Professional Achievement Certificate in High Performance Light Vehicle Tyre Fitting. As well as being recognised throughout the Motor Industry, this qualification will also count towards the NTDA tyre Technician Professional development Scheme’s Licenced Retail Tyre Technician licence (LRTT). / Course Details: One day classroom based theory session One day workshop practice session One day examination and assessment Course Fees £396.00 + VAT.  per person Please contact us for group rates Course Content Theoretical Health & Safety Light Vehicle Tyre construction identification Run-flat technologies Light Vehicle Wheel rim identification Light Vehicle Tyre sidewall markings (including lyre labeling) Construction & Use regulations Limits of wear and serviceability Fault identification methods Tyre & Inner tube repairs conforming to BSAU159g Practical Tyre inspection and fault reporting Safe vehicle jacking Safe removal and replacement of road wheels Safe wheel balancing Safe tyre removal and replacement (High Performance & Run Flat) Safe tubeless tyre and inner tube repair IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor. What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainers Course booklet Examinations Fees and Certification One year IMI membership To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880