Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems is a two day technical training course from AK Automotive covering electric and hybrid electric vehicle high voltage systems.

The course is aimed at vehicle mechanics, technicians and apprentices working in the motor industry who would like to gain a working knowledge of how electric and hybrid electric vehicle high voltage systems work.

The course covers essential high voltage electric vehicle health and safety awareness, tools and equipment requirements and explains the disciplines required for working safely on and around modern electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

The course comprises classroom technical sessions supported by workshop based hands-on vehicle practical sessions carried out on live road going vehicles.

During the course, you will learn how to make the vehicle safe using manufacturer specific battery isolation procedures and connecting and disconnecting external charging equipment to charge the vehicle’s high voltage battery.

You will learn how to evaluate high voltage system operating parameters using diagnostic scan tool equipment to view live data in the the vehicle’s battery management system control module and other high voltage systems.

You will also learn how to safely carry out test measurements on the vehicle’s high voltage systems using the correct specification of test instruments, PPE and safety equipment.

At the start of the course, you will receive a detailed and fully illustrated set of course reference notes which are yours to keep at the end of the course

By the end of the course, you will have gained a detailed working knowledge of how the high voltage systems work on modern electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

The Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems course from AK Automotive covers the following main subjects:

Day 1

Introduction to electric & hybrid vehicles:
– Technical developments
– Drive configurations
– Hazards & safety awareness
Recap electrical principles
High voltage components familiarisation
High voltage battery technology
Contactors & power relay assembly
Battery Management System BMS
EVSE & battery charging systems
Motor / Generator unit
EV & hybrid drive control systems:
– Power / inverter module
– IGBTs
– Sensors & system monitoring
Heat pumps / air conditioning overview
Day 1 review and summary

Day 2

Re-cap day 1
Personal protection equipment
Legislation & regulations
Isolation & insulation monitoring
Making the vehicle safe:
– Safe working disciplines
– Battery isolation procedures
– 7 step method of isolation
Test tools & diagnostic equipment
Diagnostics and systems testing:
– Systems functionality checks
– Scan tool live data evaluation
Technical information and data
Workshop practical sessions
Course review & summary

Further information

The Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems course from AK Automotive is an ideal starting point for those who would like to gain some background knowledge and understanding of electric and hybrid electric vehicles before attempting qualification courses. More experienced technicians will also find this course to be a useful refresher.

The knowledge gained from attending this course will be useful to those working on and around electric and hybrid electric vehicles in their workplace.

Prerequisites

To be accepted for a place on this course, candidates must be working in the motor industry or have a motor industry or relevant background (e.g. emergency services / ex R.E.M.E. etc). They should have (and be able to demonstrate) a thorough understanding of electrical theory and principles, be PC literate and fluent in English.

Further development

IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Electric Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities

Those who complete this course might light to go on to gain the IMI Level 2.2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities, qualification ID No: 603/1466/7.

The Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems course from AK Automotive covers all of the underpinning knowledge and skills requirements to enable you to successfully complete the IMI Level 2.2 Award.

AK Automotive are approved by the IMI to offer the Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Electric Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities.

On-site Training

AK Automotive specialise in delivering on-site training. To enquire about an on-site training course with AK Automotive including the IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities, please contact Tony Kitchen at AK Automotive directly.

Telephone: 00 44 (0)7484 831 015
E-mail: tony@akautomotivetraining.co.uk