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Wheels and Tyres

CDX : WHEELS AND TYRES Chapters 1-4

This is a short program that is offered for learners who wish to specialize in wheels and tyres.

Wheels must be strong enough to support the vehicle and withstand the forces caused by normal operation. At the same time, they must be as light as possible, to help keep un-sprung weight to a minimum.

The tyre provides a cushion between the vehicle and the road to reduce the transmission of road shocks. It also provides friction to allow the vehicle perform its normal operations. At some point customers would need to have the tyres checked by a trained professional.

This custom designed course encompasses 4 chapters of our nationally recognised competencies covering the following topics:

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Learners will start his/her training at and will be expected to acquire the essential skills in the workshop environment.

Duration of Course
2 Weeks

 

Chapter 1 - Safety and first aid in the workshop
(Introduction, safety overview, work environment, standard safety measures, personal safety, first aid, fire : background and introduction and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
Chapter 2 – Using lifting equipment
(Introduction, the correct procedure for manual lifting, the application and purpose of lifting equipment, the safe use of lifting equipment, types of lifting and moving equipment, using lifting equipment and introduction and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
Chapter 3 – understanding wheels and tyres on vehicles
(Introduction, wheel and tyre principles, wheels and tyre principles, tyre safety features, tyre service, tyre maintenance and repair, tyre diagnosis, wheel alignment fundamentals, vehicle handling diagnosis, wheel alignment service and repair and introduction and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
Chapter 4 – understanding and performing real balancing and alignment on a heavy – duty vehicle
(Introduction, wheel and tyre principles, wheel and tyre fundamentals, tyre safety features, tyre service, tyre maintenance and repair, tyre diagnosis, wheel alignment fundamentals, steering geometry introduction, vehicle handling diagnosis, wheel alignment service and repair and introduction and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)