Level 4 IMI Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components

This course is perfect if you want to learn the diagnosis, testing and repair of electric vehicles and components.

Cost

The cost of this course is £700 and includes:

• Tuition fees
• Exam fees
• Refreshments

Please note: this course is VAT exempt.

Course content

This qualification has been developed in close liaison with industry specialists, electric vehicle manufacturers, training providers, the health and safety executive and the IMI Sector Skills Council. This is the first qualification of its kind to address working on live electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage vehicle systems and components. The qualification is essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working on electric/hybrid vehicles. On completion of this qualification technicians will be able to practically demonstrate that they have the skills required for repairing high voltage vehicle systems and components.

This qualification is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. It contains the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems.

On completion, technicians will be able to practically demonstrate that they have the skills required to repair high voltage vehicle electrical components and systems.

The course includes:

• IMI awards overview
• Safety equipment and procedures
• Carry out insulation resistance testing on the High Voltage System and components
• Understand the use of live data and actuation tests to assist you in the diagnosis of the High Voltage System
• Potential equalisation connections and testing
• Interlock connections on DC cables – using vehicle wiring diagrams
• Carry out battery management system relay weld testing
• Test the power relays (contactors)
• Diagnose high voltage system faults, identify and minimise potential risks and demonstrate a safe working practice throughout
• Diagnose, remove and refit high voltage battery component