Transportation

The ADAS Calibration course is part of a comprehensive training program designed to equip automotive and collision technicians with the knowledge and skills to accurately diagnose, repair and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This hands-on course provides detailed on-vehicle activities using the latest industry-specific diagnostic and calibration equipment. ADAS technology promotes the principles of the green economy and clean transportation by improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, preventing accidents, optimizing traffic flow, supporting electric vehicles, reducing accidents & the number of vehicles entering scrap yards and facilitating infrastructure planning. As these systems continue to advance, they will play an increasingly vital role in achieving a greener and more sustainable transportation ecosystem.  Prerequisite(s) – Automotive service, collision technician or level-3 equivalent apprentice. 

The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose, service, and repair high-voltage electric vehicles. The course is designed for AST Red Seal Technicians or AST 3rd—or 4th-year apprentices to build upon their previous knowledge of conventional vehicle systems and further develop their knowledge and skills required to work confidently on most electric vehicles on our roads.   Prerequisite(s) – Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement or SkilledTradesBC CofQ Level 3 or equivalent. 

Green technology and transportation basics are changing. Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles. This microcredential will introduce you to the safe handling of EV batteries, the fundamentals of EV batteries, and the storage of EV batteries. Intended audience is anyone working in the retail automotive sector such as car dealerships, parts stores, and automotive repair shops.

Students will first learn safe practices used when working with high-voltage hydrogen fuel cell systems. Students will then work on the fundamentals of hydrogen fuel cell systems. Students will then examine how hydrogen is produced and transferred in a safe way.  Students will study how high-pressure hydrogen storage systems function and the various safety systems in place in vehicles. Finally, students will apply this knowledge and acquire the skills to determine and address the servicing needs of fuel cell electric vehicle systems. 

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. 

This microcredential focuses exposing students to concepts on sustainability practices with the supply chain sector. By using the SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model to help navigate all sectors of the supply chain and how implementing environmental controls through the supply chain will help sustainability by reducing carbon footprints, through the three pillars of supply chain sustainability: environmental, social and economic. 

Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles. But where do you start? If you’re a consumer or someone in retail automotive sales who is interested in EVs, this microcredential is a good place to start. In this microcredential, you will examine the positive aspects of running an EV and gain an understanding of the general maintenance involved with an EV. The intended audience is anyone working in the retail automotive sector such as car dealerships, parts stores, and automotive repair shops. The intended audience also recognizes the need for consumer education, therefore, this microcredential is for consumers interested in learning about EVs and their impact.