Electric Vehicle Skills Bootcamp

Part Time

Course Overview

This course is designed for technicians who are required to diagnose, remove, refit and repair Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle components. This course will cover learning to safely use a suitable multimeter, insulation tester, oscilloscope, specialist safety equipment, and so much more. You will also obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

This course will be delivered within our dedicated, fully equipped, Electric Vehicle Centre.

Course Content

Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle system training is designed for garage technicians who are required to service, repair, diagnose and fix faults on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. You will achieve an IMI Level 2 and Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.

This course aims to enable participants to:

Be able to work safely on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Know Hybrid and Electric Vehicles operating concepts and working fundamentals
Use a range of tools on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles systems and components
Carry out Hybrid and Electric Vehicles system repair
Test and diagnose Hybrid and Electric Vehicles systems
Diagnose Faulty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles components
Remove and refit safe and live Hybrid and Electric Vehicles components
Understand charging infrastructure and vehicle charging systems (including charge cables)
Understand fault setting criteria, common faults (and codes) and how to perform data analysis to resolve complex faults
Diagnose and repair battery and battery management systems (BMS) faults
Gain a deep understanding of motors, generators and inverters, including test, measurement and diagnosis

Entry Requirement

The Skills Bootcamp is designed for adults aged 19 years of age, or older.
Either be in work, self-employed, recently unemployed or returning to work after a break.
Be a UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years and have the right to work in the UK.

How much does a Skills Bootcamp Cost?

There may be no cost involved if you are unemployed or employed and looking for a career change.

Large employers looking to upskill their staff will contribute 30% of the cost for their staff members and small or medium-sized employers will contribute 10%.

Assessment

Completion of practical assessment, under observation.

Where does this course lead to

Progression onto the Level 4 IMI Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid vehicles and Components.
Routes into employment, or increased responsibilities with a current role.