Drive the Future: Master Electric Vehicles with Our EV Courses

Guided Learning Hours – 3

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to students in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These students will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in electric/hybrid vehicles entering the workplace.

It is therefore designed to provide students with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near electric/hybrid vehicles.

This Award sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role. These roles can include, but are not exclusive to, non-technical people, such as,:

• managers
• valeters
• parts personnel
• sales and aftersales personnel
• event staff
• fleet managers and personnel
• vehicle recovery personnel
• vehicle dismantlers
• vehicle damage assessors
• insurance companies
• vehicle hire companies, and electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers

What will the student study as part of this qualification?

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the students the knowledge required to work safely around electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains one mandatory unit covering:

• the types of electric/hybrid vehicles available
• hazards associated with motor vehicle high energy electrical systems
• working safely around electric/hybrid vehicles including charging
• As a result, students successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not maintain electric/hybrid vehicles.

Guided Learning Hours – 14

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to students in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These students will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out routine maintenance activities on electric/hybrid vehicles.

It is therefore designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system.

This Award sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role. These roles can include but are not exclusive to:

• Vehicle maintenance and repair technicians

What will the student study as part of this qualification?

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the students the knowledge and skills required to work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out routine maintenance and repair activities (not voltage components or systems). This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.

It contains one mandatory unit covering knowledge of:

• electric/hybrid vehicle system components and operation
• hazards surrounding electric/hybrid vehicles
• how to reduce the risks to yourself and others when working on electric/hybrid vehicles
• safely preparing the vehicle when carrying routine maintenance (NOT high voltage components or systems)

Skills of:

• working safely on an electric/hybrid vehicle (NOT high voltage components or systems)

As a result, students successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to work safely around and maintain electric/hybrid vehicles.

Guided Learning Hours – 34

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to students in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These students will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage systems. It is therefore designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system. This Award sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.

These roles can include but are not exclusive to:

• Maintenance and repair technician

What will the Student study as part of this qualification?

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the students the knowledge and skills required to work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. 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 an electric/hybrid vehicle
• using information to carry out the task
• carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems
• recording information and making suitable recommendations

As a result, students successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to remove and replace electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage components.