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Removing Catalytic Converters

Running Time:

45 Minutes

Delivery Method:

ONLINE

Level:

SKILL

About the Course

The catalytic converter is regarded as the most profitable part of an end-of-life vehicle. This course ensures delegates are familiar with the precautions, hazards, methods and tooling for cutting and removing catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems.

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You will be able to:

  • Visually identify the components and location of the catalytic converter within a vehicles exhaust system.

  • Understand the hazards and associated risks with handling and removing catalytic converters.

  • Understand the precautions, hazards and associated risks with using specialist catalytic converters removal tools, namely the Weber Hydraulik Catalytic Cutter.

  • Demonstrate the required technical knowledge and skills to safely use machinery (Cat Cutter and Cat Catcher) to efficiently remove a converter from a vehicle's exhaust system.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • This course is designed for anyone who needs awareness of ELV processes for the visual identification and removal of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems.

  • This module is suitable for any delegate who requires technical knowledge of how to safely remove and handle catalytic converters.

  • This module is suitable for any delegate who requires technical knowledge of how to safely use specialist machinery (Cat Cutter and Cat Catcher) to efficiently remove a converter from a vehicle's exhaust system.

  • 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:

The catalytic converter is regarded as the most profitable part of an end-of-life vehicle. This course ensures delegates are familiar with the precautions, hazards, methods and tooling for cutting and removing catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems and that they can visually identify the components and location of the catalytic converter, demonstrating the required technical knowledge and skills to safely use the required machinery.


The Weber Hydraulik Catalytic Cutter (Cat Cutter) has been specially optimised for the task of removing Catalytic Converters, however the principles taught in this course can be applied to any similar equipment designed to carry out such a task. The additional Catalytic Converter Catchment Tray (Cat Catcher) enables easy transport of the cutter and aggregate in order to prevent manual handling injuries to operators.

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