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Recovering Coolant and Screenwash from ELVs

Running Time:

45 Minutes

Delivery Method:

ONLINE

Level:

SKILL

About the Course

Most people do not realise how toxic antifreeze and screen wash really is. This course teaches how to safely recover and store these vehicle fluids and ensures that delegates have a solid understanding of all associated hazards and risks.

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You will be able to:

  • Explain the function of a radiator in a typical vehicle’s cooling system.

  • Explain how a cooling system works.

  • Identify the two types of cooling systems.

  • Demonstrate how to safely recover coolant and screen wash from a vehicle during the depollution process using a number of techniques and specialist suction equipment.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • This course is designed for anyone who needs awareness of ELV processes including the extraction of different types of operating fluids from an ELV including screenwash, antifreeze and coolant.

  • This module is suitable for any delegate who requires technical knowledge of how to safely extract vehicle operating fluids using specialist depollution machinery.

  • This module is suitable for any delegate who requires technical knowledge of how to safely store depolluted fluids including screenwash, antifreeze and coolant.

  • No experience is needed to take part in this course, it is aimed at all levels within an organisation or company.

  • Suitable for operatives, technicians, supervisors and management.

Full Description:

Most people do not realise how toxic antifreeze and screen wash really is. This course teaches how to safely recover and store these vehicle fluids and ensures that delegates have a solid understanding of all associated hazards and risks.


This course covers topics including:

  • What is the function of the radiator in a vehicle’s cooling system?

  • How does a cooling system work?

  • What are the two types of cooling systems?

  • What is the purpose of screen wash?

  • Is antifreeze a screenwash?



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