TasTAFE
3 days
This short course equips automotive technicians and apprentices with essential safety knowledge and practical skills to depower and reinitialise electric vehicles. Ideal for professionals in the automotive service and repair industry looking to expand their expertise in working with battery and hybrid electric vehicles.
Students need to be a qualified or experienced automotive technician or apprentice. While not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Students must bring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear and workwear. Standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, and USB should also be prepared.
The course covers safety procedures and practical skills for working on electric vehicles, including: high voltage rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) isolation and safety procedures; separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures; battery electric vehicle (BEV) depowering and reinitialisation; hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) depowering and reinitialisation; vehicle system calibration and resetting; and relevant Australian Standards for electric vehicle work. Core units include AURETH011 (Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles) and AURETH101 (Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles).
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry connections and expertise in automotive training. This course is delivered through mixed learning at the Alanvale Campus with experienced instructors who understand workplace requirements. TasTAFE offers subsidised training for eligible automotive technicians employed in Tasmania, with funding provided by the Department of State Growth through the Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) office, demonstrating commitment to supporting industry upskilling.
Upon completion, graduates will be qualified to perform inspection, service, and repair work on electric vehicles in the automotive industry. This specialised qualification opens career opportunities in automotive service centres, dealerships, and independent repair shops that service electric and hybrid vehicles. As the automotive industry transitions to electric vehicles, this qualification positions technicians for career advancement and increased employment opportunities in the growing EV service sector.
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