Remove and Replace Off-The-Road (OTR) Wheels and Tyres

Equip yourself with industry-relevant skills and boost your career opportunities in mining, construction, and heavy-duty maintenance with this essential OTR tyre training.
Remove and Replace Off-The-Road (OTR) Wheels and Tyres
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Course Overview

This comprehensive training programme equips learners with the practical knowledge and skills needed to safely remove, replace, and maintain off-the-road (OTR) wheels and tyres used on heavy-duty industrial equipment such as earthmoving machinery, mining vehicles, cranes, and military applications.

The course is aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 256176 and is essential for technical personnel working in mining, logistics, construction, or industrial environments where OTR tyres are in use.

Entry Requirements

  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1

  • No prior tyre fitting experience is required

  • Physical ability to handle tools and equipment safely

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Skills you'll gain

  • Safe removal and replacement of OTR wheels and tyres
  • Correct use of tyre fitting tools and safety equipment
  • Identification of different tyre types (radial, crossply, tubed, tubeless)
  • Assembly and disassembly of multi-piece rim components
  • Correct inflation and deflation procedures
  • Fault identification and basic tyre maintenance
  • Workplace safety and hazard awareness
  • Teamwork in tyre handling environments
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Outcome

You will earn a QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate

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