Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service (CVWS) Training Program
Through the joint efforts of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
and the Ontario Tire Dealers Association (OTDA), the enhanced Commercial
Vehicle Wheel Service training program is now fully deployed. The
revisions build on the program that was initially launched in 1996.
The Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service training program materials
entitled “Practical Tire & Wheel Service” are offered in
response to Ontario regulations. The regulation requires all individuals
who remove or replace wheels on heavy trucks and truck trailers, having
a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of 9,000 kg or higher and all
motor coaches to be certified. All certificates issued since 1996 remain
valid. Persons who wish to take refresher training can also attend the
revised training courses.
The certification training program consists of 17 learning modules
and allows individuals to become certified at one of four different
levels. These levels are based on the specific needs of the individual
and based on the job tasks each person is required to perform. Each of
the basic certification levels are very limited in scope and are
intended for drivers and other individuals who must perform certain job
functions as listed below. The advanced stream is designed for tire
service technicians - people who perform tire service work as a primary
part of their job function.
Basic I. – Inflation
(Modules 1-3) Appropriate for drivers and other individuals whose job
descriptions require them to re-inflate tires, but not to perform any
other work related to tires or wheels.
Basic II. – Inflation
& Checking (Modules 1-5) Appropriate for drivers and other
individuals whose job descriptions require them to re-inflate tires
and/or perform checks of wheel fastener security, but not to perform any
other work related to tires or wheels.
Basic III. – Remove and
Replace (Modules 1-9) Appropriate for drivers and other individuals
whose job descriptions require them to remove and replace mounted tire
and rim assemblies on their vehicles.
Advanced – Service
Technician (Modules 1-17) Appropriate for individuals whose job
descriptions involve removal and replacements of tires and wheels from
vehicles, tire de-mounting and mounting, and tire repairs.
To become certified an individual must attend the appropriate level
of training delivered by a qualified Instructor and successfully
complete the knowledge test.
To inquire about training, to register, or to obtain a list of
qualified Instructors, please contact:
Ontario Tire Dealers Association
Phone: 866-375-6832
www.otda.com