Course Overview

This 2 day advanced electric vehicle course offers the next level of competence from the Level 3 Qualification., pitching it between the Level 3 and Level 4 Service Technician Masters Qualification.

This course contains a refresher of the knowledge and skills previously gained at Level 3 and then includes some collision repair specific competencies from the Level 4 Service Technician Masters Qualification.

All delegates will be provided with PPE Safety equipment to use during the course, which includes the necessary compliant Class Zero Rated High Voltage rubber gloves, 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?

Delegates enrolled on this course must have previously achieved IMI Level 3 Qualification in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.

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.

Course Duration

2 days

Course Content

The content of this accreditation 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 three practical assessments, plus an online test.

• High voltage safe working module
• High voltage battery replacement
• High voltage component replacement
• Identification of high voltage components
• Understanding and usage of testing equipment
• Insulation resistance testing
• Testing of high voltage components
• Balancing of battery cells
  
• Sourcing and interpreting information to carry out the task
• Recording information and making suitable recommendations

What will this course provide?

• Recognised IMI accreditation
• Increased knowledge, skills and safety awareness
• Increase in confidence and competence with working on live high voltage components

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