Course Overview

This course contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely on any Electric/Hybrid vehicle including the repair and replacement of high voltage systems.  This one day course provides in depth knowledge and practical training of this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable vehicle maintenance and repair technicians to continue to work safely on any Electric/Hybrid vehicle, but also the capability to work on any high voltage components and their systems.

All delegates will be provided with PPE Safety equipment to use on the day, which includes the necessary compliant Class Zero Rated High Voltage rubber gloves, leather Electrical Protection Gauntlets, cloth under-gloves and a full faced visor.

NOTE:  Employers must possess the high voltage tooling, equipment and PPE necessary for technicians to work safely on any Electric/Hybrid vehicle in the workplace.  Our full EV Workshop pack is available to purchase from us directly at a hugely discounted rate.  For further details regarding the employers equipment requirements for this course, please call us on 01908 969992.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is designed for Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Electrical Trim or Accident Repair Technicians who may encounter Electric/Hybrid vehicles within a routine working situation.

The course is aimed at skilled technicians who have an interest in gaining the technical knowledge and practical skills to work safely when carrying out routine maintenance activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

Individuals interested in taking this course will need to possess appropriate practical experience of 2 years or more in vehicle maintenance and / or repair at NVQ level 3, Senior IMI Accreditation or equivalent.

We recommend the Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities prior to this qualification as a progression route suitable for the less experienced technician, but is not a prerequisite for this course.

Course Duration

1 day

Course Content

The content of this qualification will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out routine maintenance and repair activities including high voltage components and systems.  This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.  It contains two mandatory units EV2.2 and EV3.  EV2.2 covers all of the skills and knowledge from IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities and EV3 covers skills in:

• working safely on electric/hybrid vehicles.
  
• using information to carry out the task.
• carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems.
• recording information and making suitable recommendations.

What will this course provide?

• Recognised IMI Qualification
• Increased knowledge, skills and safety awareness
• Increase in confidence and competence

Delegates successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and the ability to work safely around, and safely maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles and their high voltage components.