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The course is written specifically for ATFs by an electrically qualified, experienced and vehicle manufacturer trained engineer (who also delivers the course). The one day theory course usually takes around 6-8 hours and is an interactive day, covering all of the different types of EVs currently in the UK vehicle parc, including pure battery electric vehicles and all forms of hybrid electric vehicles. It sets out the risks involved in handling and making safe eELV ready for depollution, and demonstrates the correct processes, plant and equipment needed to safely isolate, disconnect, test and remove the battery from the vehicle, and covers key areas such as a general EV overview, EV specific health & safety, EV resources and information and a step-by-step walk through of how to receive, assess, isolate and handle an EV at end of life. This is all supported by videos and demonstrations, and options for resale or disposal of the battery and other components are discussed, including safe storage, transport and second life markets and candidates will receive a reference pack to keep on completion.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an official IMI Personal Development Certificate (One day theory).

One day theory

eELV training course summary

  • 1. General EV overview

    • Identifying EVs and their components

    • Types of EV

    • Types of drivetrain

    • How an EV operates

    2. EV specific health and safety

    • PPE, tools and safety equipment

    • Electrical first aid

    • Hazards

    • Risk assessments

    • Safety systems

    3. Resources and information

    4. Step by step eELV handling

    • Examples of common EVs and Hybrids

    • Assessing the vehicle and battery

    • Making the vehicle safe to work on

    • Isolating the battery

    • Testing the battery and other HV components

    • Safely disconnecting the battery

    • Removing the battery

    • Storing the battery

    5. Options for the battery and other HV components

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