This one-day course is designed for automotive trade professionals who need the skills and knowledge to safely depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The course also covers calibrating vehicle systems that require resetting after reinitialising the energy storage system. This unit of competency is required by the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) to enable access to EV technical information.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements; however, this course is suited for individuals with an automotive background and a basic understanding of electrical principles who need high voltage safety awareness skills for the workplace and onsite applications.
Special Requirements
Due to the high voltage and potentially dangerous nature of the work, learners with severe twitches or impaired fine motor skills must assess their suitability to enrol in the course. Learners with pace-makers or other medical device, or condition that can be affected by the powerful magnets within an EV, as per AS 5732:2022 (Sect 2.1), are not suitable to attend this course.