About the Course
A battery does not store electricity; it stores the chemical energy necessary to produce electricity. This course is all about lead acid batteries. How they work, the hazards, the risks, and importantly, how to safely handle and store them.
You will be able to:
Explain what a typical 12 volt lead acid battery does.
Understand how a lead acid battery works.
Identify the hazards and risks associated with batteries.
Identify appropriate PPE to consider when handling lead acid batteries.
Locate the lead acid battery within an ELV.
Remove a lead acid battery from an ELV.
Store a lead acid battery compliantly and safely.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is designed for anyone who needs awareness or technical knowledge of lead acid batteries and the risks they pose within a vehicle dismantling or automotive repair workplace.
This course is designed for anyone who needs technical knowledge of lead acid batteries removal and storage within a vehicle dismantling or automotive repair workplace.
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:
A battery does not store electricity; it stores the chemical energy necessary to produce electricity. This course is all about lead acid batteries. How they work, the hazards, the risks, and just as importantly, how to safely handle and store them.
This course gives an overview of how a typical lead acid battery stores chemical energy and provides electricity for the vehicle's primary electrical systems including the initial cranking of the engine. At the end of this course, delegates will be able to efficiently identify the common locations for battery placement within vehicles and be able to recognise and isolate the electrical terminals safely. Furthermore, learners will be able to safely remove, handle and appropriately store the battery in preparation for recycling.