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In: Uncategorized
24 Jan 2012From November 2012 the EU is introducing compulsory Tyre labelling, which will ensure all new tyres are labelled with clear ratings for wet grip, noise and fuel efficiency. It is a Europe wide initiative and the legislation will be identical in all member states. Manufacturers, Retailers and vehicle suppliers and manufacturers have legal obligations under the legislation.
While all the stipulations of the legislation have yet to be finalised we have put together an overview of what the industry anticipates will come into force. To see how the new regulations will affect you, ITIA members can access the full overview in our members section of the web site.
In: ITIA News
24 Jan 2012The ITIA have been working with the IMI( Institute of Motor Industry) and have put in place an Accreditation programme for our members.
The IMI ( www.motor.org.uk) is a not for profit organisation and is the governing body for Automotive Technician Accreditation(ATA). It is driving a campaign for ‘Ethical competence’ through its members.
Accreditation is valid for 5 years and successful candidates must follow a code of conduct which includes best practise.
At this stage two levels of competency have been developed – level 1 Fast fit Technician and Level Two Fast fit Technician.
Training will be offered to groups of 12 tyre technicians and takes one day to complete, with another day to sit the accreditation exam.
The ITIA see training as an important aspect to membership of the association. It will set our members apart and reassure the driving public that when they choose an ITIA member, they are dealing with a fully trained professional tyre outlet. Together we can improve standards throughout the industry by working levels of best practise and offering a customer orientated service and after sales care.
For Further details or to sign up for training please email Anne Marie on info@itia.ie or call 086 773 96 66
In: ITIA News
24 Jan 2012ITIA Annual Dinner – 1st March 2012, Burlington Hotel, Dublin.
The AGM and Annual dinner will be held in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on March 1st 2012. The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 7pm followed by dinner at 8pm.
We are delighted to announce that we will have our first group of Accredited Tyre Technicians at the dinner to receive their certificates. As this is the first independent qualification available for tyre technicians in Ireland, we feel that this is a great step forward to our members and the industry as a whole.
To book places for the dinner please email info@itia.ie or call Anne Marie on 086 773 96 66
