Who Should Attend?
Learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when preparing for repairs on heavy electric/hybrid vehicles' high energy systems.
Designed for technical staff encountering heavy electric/hybrid vehicles within an operational environment, this course contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have incurred damage to its high energy/electrical system.
This award 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.
- Vehicle damage repair technicians.
Learners interested in taking this course MUST possess appropriate heavy vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at Level 3 or equivalent.
Course content
- Working safely on 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 heavy vehicles.
- Safely preparing the vehicle when carrying routine maintenance (NOT high voltage components or systems).
- Completing the IMI online exam.
- Preparing the vehicle for shut down and reinitialising on high voltage energy system.
- Removal and replacement of high voltage component part in a highly participative practical exercise.
- Demonstrating all aspects of safety on and around the high voltage system.
- Leaving with knowledge and confidence to work on heavy vehicle high voltage system.
Course Duration
- Initial pre-attendance reading prior to 2-day onsite attendance for instruction, practical learning and assessment.
- Maximum 6 learners per course.
- Public course.
Assessment
Online Multiple-Choice knowledge test – 30 questions/60 minutes and 90-minute practical assessment