ARAU has partnered with CCAR to offer two training courses, S/P2 and HazmatU, that focus on safety and pollution prevention and hazmat materials. 

 
S/P2 is an e-learning program developed by CCAR to address key safety and pollution prevention subjects.  The training is based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, which require that personnel be trained on safety and environmental issues at the beginning of their employment and at least annually thereafter. 

 
HazmatU was created by CCAR in cooperation with the North American Automotive Hazmat Action Committee (NAAHAC), a group of regulatory compliance specialists representing the major automotive manufacturers in North America, and ShipMate Inc., a hazmat training company with an extensive background of serving automotive companies.

 DOT regulations require any employee who works in the shipping or receiving of hazardous materials to receive training within 90 days and recurring training at least every three years.  Both of these training courses will be offered to ARAU members at a fraction of the regular participation cost.

ARAU has also teamed up with the ARA Product Services' Airbag Resources and ARA Airbag Protocol training and certification programs.  Airbag Resources is a new and exclusive software solution designed to enable members to train and certify employees and to inspect and track original equipment manufacturer (OEM) nondeployed airbag modules effectively and efficiently within their operations. 

 
The Airbag Resources site and customized software are provided by ARA Product Services as tools for ARAU members. 
The ARA Airbag Protocol training program provides in-depth training on airbag inspection and handling, and hazardous materials regulations as they are related to shipping airbags in commerce. 

By participating in the Airbag Protocol (ARAPro), ARAU members will be able to sell their airbags backed by the ARAPro Airbag logo, letting their customers know that an airbag-certified technician has inspected their quality OEM nondeployed airbag. 

 
ARA Product Services has agreed to allow ARAU members direct access to its innovative training programs at an affordable price.

The ARAEF ARA University (www.arauniversity.com) gives auto recyclers advanced technology and vast educational resources.

 
"For pennies on the dollar this additional e-training can increase safety awareness, reduce risk, and help auto recyclers stay current with changes in regulations," said Virginia Whelan, ARAEF resident. 

 
"As the automotive recycling industry becomes more complex, regulations increase and so does the challenge to create clear and accurate workforce training," Whelan said.  "The ARAU is up for the challenge to teach the often complicated and confusing in a simple and easy way."