In this 36-hour course, Electric Vehicle Technology and Service, you will build on your previous understanding of conventional vehicle systems to safely and confidently diagnose and service the most common high-voltage electric vehicles. Get six hours of self-paced online learning in preparation for 30 hours of intensive hands-on training with our expert industry-trained instructors at SAIT’s automotive training facility in Calgary. Topics covered include electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle battery construction, fuel cells, electric motor controllers, inverters and auxiliary accessories. To take this course, you must be a certified Automotive Service Technician Journeyperson, or Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic – Off Road or Truck and Transport Mechanic). Receive a SAITMicro digital badge if you meet the specified earning criteria for this microcredential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
