Hybrid and Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and more common. There is now more of a high demand for Hybrid/EV technicians, so now is the time to expand your career.
There are many things you need to know before choosing the best Hybrid/EV course for you.
You may have many questions like; What Hybrid courses are available? How long will the course take and how much will it cost? Which course is best for me?
Below you will find the answers to your questions.
Hybrid Training Course, Level 1
The Hybrid Training Course, Level 1, is a 2 day course. This EV Training Course is to raise awareness of Hybrid/Electric vehicles. If you are an individual who has no experience in the motor industry and you want to gain knowledge of the theses types of vehicles, then this maybe the course for you.
For this course there is no entrance exam and this course is aimed at any individuals that maybe in contact with theses types of vehicles, even if you are office based.
At the end of the course, you will have a multiple choice exam. This Electric Vehicle Training Course will allow you to be more up to speed with these types of vehicles.
Hybrid/EV Training Course, Level 2, Light Vehicles
The Hybrid Training Course, Level 2, Light Vehicles is a 2 day course. This hybrid/Electric mechanic course will help you develop your skills and knowledge on Hybrid technology vehicles.
In the course, you will focus on working safely on EV’s and the maintenance and repairs of the vehicles. Also, you will learn the construction and function of battery models, the related components and the system components. You will also have the skills and knowledge to safely power down these light vehicles ready for servicing.
This Hybrid/Electric car mechanic training course is 90% practical and 10% theory based. There is an exam at the end of the course which is a multiple choice exam.
Hybrid/EV Training Course, Level 2, Buses
The HEV Training course, Level 2, Buses, is similar to the course layout as the Level 2, Light Vehicles.
However you will develop the knowledge and skills on hybrid buses, instead of on light vehicles. You will also have the skills and knowledge to safely power down Hybrid/Electric buses ready for servicing.
The course consists of 90% practical and 10% theory based and at then end of the course you will have a multiple choice exam.
Hybrid/EV Training Course, Level 2, Heavy Goods Vehicles
This course is for technicians that want to develop their knowledge and skills around Hybrid/Electric heavy goods vehicles. With this course you will learn how to carry out the maintenance and repairs of HGV’s and how to work safely with the high voltage technology.
You will also gain the skills and knowledge to safely power down the heavy Goods vehicles ready for servicing. This Hybrid/Electric automotive training program is a 2 day course, which consists of 90% practical and 10% theory based, along with a multiple choice exam at the end of the course.
Hybrid/EV Training Course, Level 3
The Hybrid/EV level 3 training course, is designed for technicians to gain skills and knowledge on how to work safely and confidently on hybrid vehicles and understanding the construction and functions of the battery models and related components. Technicians will be taught the hybrid drive layout and how to carry out the maintenance and repairs on these types of vehicles.
This course is very similar to the Level 2 course, but this course is more practical and you work on live high voltage components. You are required to take an entrance exam before the course.
The level 3 course, is a 4 day course and is 90% practical and 10% theory based and at the end of the course you will be required to take a multiple choice exam.
MOT Training Courses + Hybrid/EV Level 1
The combination of the MOT – Hybrid/EV course is in anticipation of changes we believe DVSA may introduce. That is the requirement of ALL MOT technicians to have at the very minimum basic health and safety knowledge of Hybrid/EV.
The Mot Tester Course, Award in MOT Testing Class 4 and 7, replaces the Nominated Tester Training (NTT) which was formerly run by DVSA. The MOT qualification is for individuals who are serious about becoming fully qualified MOT Testers for cars and vans. This intensive Mot Tester Course will develop your skills around the MOT Testing Routine to help you become a Nominated Tester for classes 4 and 7.
You will focus on Working Safely within a Vehicle Test Centre, Working Relationships, Professional Development, Pre-Test Checks & The MOT Test. Using a blend of practical and theory based study we make learning easy by putting in place meaningful assessments that reflect the demands of today’s competitive industry, giving you a solid grounding in key principles and ideas.
Once you have completed your Award in MOT Testing Class 4 and 7, you will need to complete a VT8 Observation, which is the final step in your journey to become an MOT Tester and gain your MOT qualification. This course is a 5 day course in total and is divided into 4 days pf MOT Training and 1 day pf Hybrid/EV Training.
What documents are required for our HEV Courses?
For the Hybrid Training Course, Level 1 you will need;
⦁ To bring with you your valid ID
For the Hybrid Training Course, Level 2 in Light Vehicles, Buses and Heavy Goods Vehicles, you are required to;
⦁ To bring with you your valid ID
⦁ Have knowledge of the motor vehicles
For the Hybrid Training Course Level 3, you are required to;
⦁ To bring with you your valid ID
⦁ Have mechanical experience in the motor trade
Training at your location
We can provide the full Hybrid Level 1, 2 and 3 Course including exams to certify you/your workforce.
The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Course will develop your skills around hybrid technology vehicles. You will focus on Hybrid & Electric safety, operation principles, series & parallel, motor assisted systems, extended range hybrids, electric vehicle operation, servicing, maintenance and diagnostics.
Requirements for the courses to be conducted at your location
Our Mobile Training Centre will need access to a conference room at your base with access to Wifi. At your base we will need a space in your workshop for the vehicle practical’s. Moreover, we also require a parking space for a 7.5 tone lorry and a trailer.
There also needs to be a minimum of 5 candidates booked on the course being conducted.
More Detailed Information
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles is set to be a huge growth, with many motor manufacturers declaring that the end is high for traditional petrol and diesel engine vehicles. Hybrids and Electric Vehicles may seem complicated and daunting and can cause confusion when trying to service, repair or diagnose a system fault.
In addition to this, safe working practices must be adapted during routine service and repair, as well as when components are removed and refitted.
Our expertise of Hybrid and E.V’s is down to our Master Technician-Lecturer with 40 years of electrical and mechanical expertise.
We have been involved with the running Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, in the diagnosis and repair (including advanced battery repairs) and training.
MTC currently have a Hybrid/E.V in our personal fleet. We also deliver; train-the-trainer on Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles, to training companies, technical college councils and major car dealerships throughout the UK and Internationally.
We have teamed up with the Skills and Education Group, in order to have this course accredited at Level 3. One of the reasons we have done this as an anticipation of proposed health and safety legislation and/or licencing for technicians who want to work with these vehicle systems.
This course meets the National Occupation Standards at Level 2 and Level 3, and is formally assessed. Successful completion of the course and the assessment, will lead to the award of a Level 3 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles qualification.
It is anticipated that Level 3 will be the minimum requirement in the future. Best practice dictates that each technical staff member should be qualified to at least level 2 (service technician). Diagnostic technicians should be qualified to level 3 (for fault diagnosis and removal, test and refit of high voltage systems) and the senior technician/foreman should be qualified to level 4.
The main duty of care as a business owner is the implications or liabilities, if inadequate training for these systems isn’t provided for employees.
This course will take you through our unique approach to safe working, service and repair, remove and refit of high voltage components. Everything we cover on this course has a direct link to the practical aspect of service, repair and maintenance of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
