Course Offerings

This course will deliver Automotive High Voltage Certification Training under the guidelines of the European regulation ECE-R-100 and the IMI Level 3 Training curriculum. This course will cover Electrical engineering, high voltage safety, high voltage system understanding and high voltage certification. This class is online modules as well as hands on in person in order to gain certification.

Course Objectives

This Automotive High Voltage Certification Training is developed for 12 students and has the following timetable and learning objectives:
o Online Live Webinar Part 1: Electrical Basic Engineering
- Understand parallel and series electrical circuits.
- Understand the function of resistors, diodes, and capacitors in HV systems.
- Explain Ohm's law.
o Online Live Webinar Part 2: High Voltage Safety
- Explain the High Voltage Safety systems in a Hybrid/EV
- Understand the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
- Explain High Voltage hazards and risks.
o Online Live Webinar Part 3: High Voltage System Understanding,
Disconnect and diagnostic.
- Understand the function of High Voltage system components such as HV Battery, Inverter, Electric Motor, Charger, DC/DC Converter, and all auxiliary systems.
- Explain Potential Equalization (bonding).
- Describe the determination of the state of the HV Battery.
- Describe how to perform a four-wire measurement method.
- Describe how to perform an Insulation test.
- Understand diagnostic methods on an electrical vehicle.
- Describe the manufacturer disconnecting procedure and verify zero potential at an Electrical Vehicle

Outline of Instruction

2.5 Days in-Person High Voltage Certification Training
- Explain parallel and series electrical circuits.
- Explain the function of resistors, diodes, and capacitors in HV systems.
- Explain Ohm's law.
- Explain the cooling system/ electrical AC Compressor/ maintenance.
- Describe the operation of transformers and rectifiers.
- Explain the function of relays and transistors.
- Explain the Vehicle Intake process and all needed safety measures.
- Describe the determination of the state of the HV Battery.
- Perform a four-wire measurement method.
- Perform an Insulation test.
- Explain diagnostic methods on an electrical vehicle.
- Perform the manufacturer disconnecting procedure and verify zero potential at an Electrical Vehicle.

o High Voltage Theoretical and Practical Assessment
- 45 minutes theoretical Assessment (multiple choice)
- 30 minutes practical exam demonstrating and rated on the following tasks:
o Perform a certified disconnecting procedure.
o Diagnose the High Voltage system.
o Bonding and insulation faults must be found.

Contact Hours

20

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

High Voltage Level 3 Certification

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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