Overview

IMI Level 2/3 Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance, System Repair & Replacement (Awards)

Target Audience

Light Vehicle Diagnostic/Master Technicians, Technical Trainers/Instructors, Automotive Engineers and Designers.

Overview
This course is specifically designed to cover all aspects of Hybrid/Electrically Propelled Technology. Covering the basic procedures of safety in handling High Voltage systems through to content that looks at in depth on how the Propulsion and Re-Generation system is controlled. Along with the management of the Inverter power unit, a thorough understanding of Battery management and how information is used to maximize the efficiency of the system will be gained. Other subjects covered include High Voltage Air Conditioning compressors, DC-DC Converters, PTC Heater assemblies along with high pressure hydraulic braking systems and the management between conventional braking and regeneration braking balance. Suitable for Technicians carrying out repairs and replacement of Hybrid/Electrically Propelled HV components.

This course content is designed towards a Nationally recognized level 3 qualification VRQ (Vocational Related Qualification) and if successful the delegate will receive a Qualification certificate which can be put towards a program of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). A copy of the qualification’s Learning outcomes and Assessment criteria can be downloaded by going to the IMI Awards website.

Subjects Covered

• Terminology
• Types of Hybrid/EV layouts
• Operational conditions
• Auto-Stop Systems
• Construction and function of Hybrid systems
• Handling Hybrid components and safety procedures
• Construction and function of Electrically propelled/Hybrid systems
• Safe Shut-down procedures and Methods of electrical measurement
• Construction and function of components Identification of Control units, components and motor assembly – Practical (Subject to hardware availability)
• Battery construction and operation
• Brushless Motor Construction and operation
• 3-Phase principles
• Motor control
• Electrical Regeneration
• Inverter Voltage rectification and regulation