Introduction to Elec/Hybrid Vehicle Systems L1 Award
Course overview
Courses are free until the end of June 2023. Places are limited.
This qualification is for people who require the knowledge to work safely on or near electric vehicles but do not work on the vehicle’s high-voltage system. It covers safe working practices and essential knowledge of the hazards associated with electric vehicles and the precautions to follow to avoid these.
This course is available to anyone (including members of the public) that are wanting to (or required to) drive and operate electric vehicles in the future.
Organisations who are in the process of converting their fleets to electric/hybrid, or encouraging their staff to use electric vehicles may also wish to share this opportunity with their staff to provide them with the knowledge to be able to operate them safely and correctly.
Other roles that this programme might be relevant to will include:
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Car and Commercial Vehicle Repairs
- Roadside Recovery Operators
- Vehicle Dismantlers
- Vehicle Damage Assessors
- Vehicle Fitters
- Body Shop Technicians
- Vehicle Fast-fit Technicians
- Paint Technicians
- Windscreen or Tyre Repairs
- Emergency Services
- MOT Testing
As well as non-technical roles such as:
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle sales and aftersales
- Valets
- Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories
- Sales Advisors
- Electric/hybrid Professional
- Vehicle Drivers, including taxis and buses
- Event Staff
- Car Dealers
This qualification has been designed to give you the knowledge required to work safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles. It contains one mandatory unit covering:
- the types of electric/hybrid vehicles available
- hazards associated with motor vehicle high-energy electrical systems
- working safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles including charging
Completion of the qualification will give you significant core knowledge of working safely around electric/hybrid vehicles. This does not include the maintenance of electric/hybrid vehicles.
On successful completion, you will achieve: Level 1 Award in Introduction to Electric/Hybrid Vehicle High Energy Systems
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however, an interest in the subject area is advisable.
This qualification will help support progression onto qualifications that further develop your knowledge of either working safely in emergency or recovery situations, or within a technical role carrying out routine servicing and maintenance activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
You could progress to a Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel
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