Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency & Recovery Personnel

Course Overview

This specialist qualification targets emergency responders, breakdown operators, and roadside technicians. The course covers safe methods for assessing and handling electric or hybrid vehicles at the scene of an incident, including hazard identification, shutdown procedures, and first-response safety.

What You'll Learn

• EV/hybrid hazard identification at incident scenes
• Safe vehicle shutdown procedures
• First-response safety protocols
• High-voltage system awareness for emergency situations
• Recovery procedures for electric vehicles

Assessment

• Knowledge check/test
• Scenario-based practical assessment

Who Is This For?

• Recovery operators and roadside technicians
• Fire and rescue, police, and ambulance personnel
• Fleet and highway maintenance teams

Entry Requirements

• No formal qualifications required
• Must be working in a role involving roadside recovery, incident response, or vehicle access during emergency situations