Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy offer Electric/Hybrid Vehicle training delivered by our Technical Trainers who have extensive knowledge of the Automotive Industry. We offer all your Electric/Hybrid training needs from our fully equipped Training Centre, to give your existing technicians the significant core knowledge, skills and the ability to work safely around and maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

 

This qualification is for those who may encounter accident damaged or broken-down Electric/Hybrid Vehicles. For example, roadside recovery operators and emergency services.

 

This Electric/Hybrid Vehicle course consists of 2 training days at Pro-Tech Academy. Throughout the course, candidates will gain the knowledge required to work safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system, during emergency and recovery situations. It contains one mandatory unit covering:

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• The types of Electric/Hybrid vehicles available

• Hazards associated with motor vehicle high energy electrical systems

• Working safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles including charging

• How to reduce the risk of injury when encountering electric/hybrid vehicles

• How to safely transport and store electric/hybrid vehicles

 

As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and the ability to work safely around, but not maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

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Entry Requirements for the Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness:

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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.

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In support of the IMI’s Campaign of TechSafe, we are recommending that all technicians undertake this qualification before working on an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle. To find out more about the TechSafe initiative - IMI TechSafe Campaign