

elvTech©
The first technical qualification designed to meet the National Occupational Standards for end-of-life vehicle depollution and dismantling.

elvTech ©
EMPLOYERS
Our elvTech© Qualification demonstrates to enforcement agencies and clients alike that staff are competent and trusted professionals. The elvTech© qualification delivers our entire depollution course, to ensure candidates are equipped with the necessary skills to meet today's ELV challenges. Invest in your people and make sure your technicians have the necessary skillset to manage and support your vehicle dismantling business. From here, staff can choose to specialise in optional ELV disciplines, enhancing their skillset further by gaining our coveted elvProTech© recognition.
Successfully completing and passing our qualification route provides automatic enrolment on the UK's only Depollution Register; ensuring that any Authorised Treatment Facility can quickly verify any technician's qualification.
EMPLOYEES
Our elvTech© Qualification ensures your knowledge and skills stand out from the competition. Demonstrate to employers that you have met the requirements of the UK's National Occupational Standards and that you take pride in your automotive career. The elvTech© qualification delivers our entire depollution course to ensure you are equipped with the necessary skills to meet today's ELV challenges. In addition, you will receive automatic enrolment on the UK's only Depollution Register, ensuring that future employers can quickly verify your qualification. Serious about your career? Choose to specialise in any of our optional ELV disciplines and gain elvTech© recognition.
Syllabus
WHAT IS
INCLUDED?

Fifteen core modules encompassing all aspects of standard vehicle depollution.
All current ELV Legislation covered.
Best practice shared by Industry Experts.
A programme built around the IMI's newly launched National Occupational Standards.
Free enrolment on the ELV Depollution Register (valid for 3 years) with elvTech recognition.

Introduction to ELV Depollution
Our very first training module provides a starting point for all of our other ELV training. This module offers an overview of end-of-life vehicles, relevant legislation and the fundamentals of the depollution and dismantling processes.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

Hazards and Risks associated with Vehicle Dismantling
ELV depollution and dismantling activities involves a number of different risks. This course is designed to provide delegates with an overview of the hazards and risks specifically associated with vehicle workshops and ELV depollution.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
45 MINUTES

ELV Personal Protective Equipment Training
PPE is particularly important within the ELV depollution and vehicle dismantling sector as there are many risks to consider. This module is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in relation to the ELV depollution and dismantling role.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
2 HOURS

Fire Awareness and Evacuation Training
It is vital that employers and their staff are fully updated with the hazards and risks associated with fire safety and are fire evacuation trained. Delegates who complete this fire safety training course will be made aware of the basic precautions and simple control measures that can be implemented to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
2 HOURS

Emergency Spill Response Training
Spills and pollution can be extremely damaging to the environment. This course offers delegates the understanding of how spills occur, how to reduce the chances of them occurring and provides practical tools to be able to handle a spill effectively.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

ELV Depollution Rig Familiarisation
Vehicle depollution & dismantling rigs are available in numerous combinations. This course is designed to familiarise delegates with the features and functionality available on modern ELV depollution stations. Learn how to use the equipment efficiently, safely and just as importantly, learn how to look after it.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
45 MINUTES

Safe Neutralisation and Handling of Vehicle Pyrotechnics
Supplementary Restraint Systems rely on pyrotechnic devices to operate, at very high speed and with explosive force. This course familiarises delegates with Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) and how to safely handle and neutralise these devices.
Format
Duration
Online
1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

Safe Extraction and Storage of Fuel
The safe use, handling and storage of flammable and explosive substances is critical in an automotive workshop or ELV depollution workplace. This training offers critical awareness of the hazards and risks associated with drilling and extracting flammable fuels from vehicles including methods for their safe storage.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

Engine and Drivetrain Oil Recovery
Vehicle oils and lubricants can be extremely damaging to the environment and must be properly recovered from end-of-life vehicles. This courses ensures delegates are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with extracting and storing used engine, gearbox and drivetrain oils.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
45 MINUTES

Removing Catalytic Converters
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.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
45 MINUTES

Recovering Hydraulic Oil from Vehicle Systems
There are various hydraulic systems present in modern vehicles, so this course ensures that delegates are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with extracting and storing used hydraulic fluids from an ELV, typically found in braking, clutch and suspensions systems.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

Recovering Coolant and Screenwash from ELVs
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.
Format
Duration
ONLINE
45 MINUTES

Safe Storage of Hazardous Components and Substances
ELV depollution can create large volumes of hazardous substances that need to be handled and stored safely and appropriately. This course is designed to ensure delegates understand the requirements associated with the safe storage of hazardous materials and substances, after they have been extracted from an ELV.



