Eliminate dangerous voltages when working on electrical vehicles. Safely depower electric cars and trucks by removing service plugs and doing service checks. Deactivate an EV’s battery pack and reinitialise it to ensure its systems are working again.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Determine appropriate procedures for minimising risk associated with hazards, using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Identify and use firefighting equipment as appropriate
Practice using the ‘one hand’ rule
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
Isolate HV RESS electrical supply before commencing any service or repair work
Stabilise vehicle electrical systems
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards a full qualification
Specialist skills that will enable you to depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or
A stage 3 apprentice in an automotive trade.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Safety work wear — steel capped shoes, long work trousers and safety glasses
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Our graduates go onto roles like: automotive battery electric vehicle technician.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
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The Statement of Attainment in Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles does not have any post-graduate courses.
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The Statement of Attainment in Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles does not have any related courses.
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