Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology

The Electric Vehicle Technology course has been specifically designed to prepare technicians for safely working on, diagnosing and maintaining both hybrid and electric vehicles. This hands-on course covers the hazards, safe work procedures and specialized equipment used when working with the high voltages associated with hybrid and electric vehicles. Beginning with terminology and safe work practices, this 2-week, 10-day course covers both DC and AC electrical fundamentals, including electric motor motors, invertors, and battery management systems. After taking the Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology course, the technician will have a firm understanding of electrical, electronics, DVOM operation, battery and electrical safety and the basic principle of operation behind data communication. This course will provide the strong electrical foundation required for technicians to safely and confidently maintain hybrid and electric vehicles. This course includes both theory and practical instructional methods. 

By the end of this course of study, Learners should be able to: 

• Identify high voltage safety requirements and the use and care of P.P.E related to working with high voltages
• Define terminology associated with Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Vehicles 
• Describe electric vehicle types, including hybrid and full electric vehicles BEV
• Demonstrate proper use of testing equipment related to high and low voltage systems, electrical, and electronic fundamentals 
• Explain high voltage battery construction 
• Summarize high voltage vehicle drivetrain types and testing procedures related to transportation 
• Analyze high voltage (in-vehicle) safety systems including interlocks and high voltage isolation detection 
• Explain the operation of electric vehicle charge types, L1, L2 and DC fast chargers 
• Interpret wiring diagrams related to high voltage systems
• Explain battery management systems for hybrid and electric vehicles

With the influx of hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles now on the market and consumer demand of this product, technicians need to be trained to safely diagnose and service these vehicles.