North Metropolitan TAFE
5 days
Master battery electric vehicle inspection and servicing to advance your automotive career. This nationally recognised skill set equips technicians with essential expertise in BEV systems as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles, ensuring long-term job security and new career opportunities.
To enrol, you must have completed a Certificate III level qualification in automotive electrical technology, light vehicle mechanical technology, heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology, or mobile plant technology. Applicants must provide supporting evidence of prior qualifications. Basic computer literacy and access to a device with WiFi is recommended. Personal protective equipment including long cotton drill pants, cotton work shirt, steel-capped boots, and clear safety glasses must be provided by the student.
The course covers four core units: Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles, focusing on safe depowering procedures; Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles, covering inspection protocols and maintenance tasks; Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles, addressing battery system diagnostics; and Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles, ensuring proper functioning of safety systems. Throughout the course, students learn to understand BEV system components, conduct thorough inspections for optimal performance and safety, perform servicing and maintenance specific to electric vehicles, diagnose and troubleshoot common issues, and apply industry standards and best practices.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with extensive experience in automotive training. The institution offers nationally recognised qualifications delivered by experienced instructors in specialised training facilities. TAFE provides a balanced learning experience combining academic theory with practical, hands-on training to ensure students are confident and successful in their field. The course is delivered on campus with direct access to industry-standard equipment and expert guidance.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as automotive service technicians specialising in electric vehicles, automotive repair specialists with BEV expertise, or electric vehicle maintenance technicians. This skill set provides an addition to current skills in meeting emerging electric vehicle technologies and positions graduates for long-term job security in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Further study opportunities include the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set, and potential credit towards AUR40620 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology for those with appropriate prerequisites.
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