Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Training

Hosted by the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM) Led by Industry Experts from Salvage Wire Electric and hybrid vehicles operate with high-voltage systems that present unique risks and challenges. Under the leadership of Andy Latham, one of the automotive recycling industry’s foremost authorities on high-voltage vehicle safety, Salvage Wire has developed a specialized awareness training course designed to keep technicians, dismantlers, and first responders safe while maximizing the value recovered from these vehicles.

This Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) accredited course has been uniquely created by Salvage Wire, the recognized leader in electric vehicle dismantling and recycling training worldwide. It delivers the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to handle electric and hybrid vehicles safely and effectively.

Course Overview
This hands-on, one-day training focuses on the essential tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe working processes required to make an electric or hybrid vehicle safe and provides guidance on the correct procedures for removing high-voltage batteries.

Through clear instruction, real-world examples, and Salvage Wire’s proven methodology, participants will gain a strong understanding of best practices from vehicle receipt through to dismantling and disposal.

This Course is Ideal For
• Vehicle dismantlers and recyclers
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Metal recyclers and towing professionals
• First responders and recovery operators

Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the operation of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Identify and use the correct PPE, tools, and equipment safely
• Know what actions to take in an emergency (fire, electrolyte leakage, or electric shock)
• Apply best practices for handling vehicles safely from arrival to depollution and dismantling
• Access and interpret technical information on electric and hybrid vehicles

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Refunds will not be issued