Course Aim

• This course is designed to provide candidates with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

  The course does not require any previous training or repair knowledge within the automotive industry.

  This course offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable candidates to continue to work safely within their role. These non-technical roles can include but are not exclusive to:

  • Managers

  • Valeters

  • Parts Advisors

  • Sales and aftersales advisors

  • Event Staff

  • Vehicle Recovery Personnel

  • Vehicle Dismantlers

  • Vehicle Damage Assessors

  • Electric/Hybrid professional vehicle drivers

Course Objective

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the candidates 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

• Know the levels of current and voltage that present a hazard to humans

• Know the appropriate methods to isolate safely the high energy electrical system and carry out a safe method to re-instate the vehicle following the manufacturer’s instructions

• Know the correct method of connection of an alternative power source (if permissible) to an electrically propelled/hybrid vehicle for the purpose of jump starting and/or charging the vehicle
  

Candidates completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not the maintenance of, Electric Hybrid vehicles.

Assessment & Certification

Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

A: Online Test

C: IMI – L1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness (ID No: 603/1465/5)

Course Programme Details

Group size maximum 10 (1-day Course Inc Registration, Examination & Certification)

Available for Delivery On-site - Delivery at NLGGTA Facility Chelmsford, Offsite on Request

Cost £300 per Candidate

*Discounts may apply, contact North London Garages for further details

**For Company or Local Authority bookings please call 020 8805 6967 for details

Progression

Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel

Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities

Notes

This course provides the knowledge required to work with vehicles that are powered by live high energy electrical components and associated systems.

This course does not require any previous training or repair knowledge within the automotive industry.

This course does not cover commercial or domestic electrical installations.