Overview

IMI Levels 2/3 Awards in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance, System Repair & Replacement

This 3-day course is designed to give an in-depth knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicles within the passenger car market, including the practical skills needed to perform routine tasks. It will cover the different characteristics and components when compared to internal combustion engines (ICE). The hazards and risks associated with hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as the precautions to be taken.

Content of the Training

• Relevant legislation/regulations
• Identifying an electric vehicle
  • Process to follow
  • Badges and external markings
  • Internal signs
  • Components and markings

• Difference between Hybrids
• Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen
• Dangers
  • Weight
  • Electricity
  • Fire
  • Silent Moving
  • Battery
  • Corrosive Substance
  • Magnetism
  • Environmental

• Hazards when a vehicle is damaged
• Risk Assessment – (Inc: Relevant Signage, PPE & first aid)
• High Voltage components
  • Identification
  • Operating Principles
  • Understanding drive train layout

• Workshop Exercises
  • Shutting down and re-initialising the HV system
  • Voltage Measurement
  • Using the relevant PPE
  • Removing and refitting HV components

• Precautions and Recovery
  • Different characteristics of hybrid/electric to ICE
  • Lifting electric vehicles
  • Moving electric vehicles

• Charging

Prerequisites

It is advised that you have a relevant automotive qualification or practical experience within the chosen subject.

Qualification

All successful candidates who complete the course, practical assessment, write up and online test will receive a Nationally recognised qualification in the UK.