EV Auto Repair Basics: Introduction to Electric Vehicle Service 12 Sections42 Lessons12 Quizzes8 Weeks

Curriculum

12 Sections
42 Lessons
8 Weeks

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Module 1: The EV Technician Career Path
5 Items
What EV technicians do, where they work, and the credential roadmap.
Module 2: Electrical Fundamentals
5 Items
Voltage, current, resistance, circuits and using a digital multimeter safely.
Module 3: Electrified Vehicle Types & Architecture
5 Items
HEV, PHEV, BEV and FCEV, and the major high-voltage components.
Module 4: High-Voltage Safety I: Hazards & PPE
5 Items
Shock and arc-flash hazards, safety standards and personal protective equipment.
Module 5: High-Voltage Safety II: De-energizing & Verifying
5 Items
How technicians make a vehicle electrically safe, and damaged-vehicle precautions.
Module 6: High-Voltage Batteries & Battery Management
5 Items
Cells, modules and packs; chemistries; the BMS; thermal management and thermal runaway.
Module 7: Motors, Inverters & Regenerative Braking
4 Items
How electric drive units turn stored energy into motion and back again.
Module 8: Charging Systems
4 Items
Charging levels, connectors, the onboard charger and charging problems.
Module 9: EV Maintenance & Basic Diagnostics
5 Items
What changes in the service bay, lifting and towing, and the diagnostic process.
Module 10: Certification & Training, Step by Step
5 Items
ASE tests and experience rules, xEV safety certifications and manufacturer programs.
Module 11: Landing Your First EV Role
5 Items
Entry-level roles, where to apply, tools and how to stand out.
Final Assessment
1 Item
Comprehensive exam covering all modules. Pass to complete the course.
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  Final Exam: EV Auto Repair Basics
  40 Minutes20 Questions

Credentials, Licensing & Choosing a Program

Is there an EV technician license?

In most of the United States, individual auto technicians are not licensed by the state. Instead, employers look for ASE certification and manufacturer training. Some states regulate repair businesses. For example, California requires automotive repair dealers to register with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Specialty work such as smog inspection has its own state licenses. Always check your state.

Key credentials

ASE xEV Level 1 and Level 2: online electrical safety certifications.
ASE A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems) and A8 (Engine Performance): required before L3.
ASE L3 (Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist): the advanced EV credential.
Manufacturer (OEM) certifications: brand-specific training required to work on that brand’s HV systems at a dealer or service center.

Choosing a training program

Look for programs accredited by the ASE Education Foundation or partnered with manufacturers.
Ask about hybrid/EV lab time, high-voltage safety training and the equipment students use.
Ask about job placement and partner employers.

About this course: it prepares you for formal training. It does not authorize you to work on high-voltage systems.

Your Step-by-Step Roadmap

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EV Auto Repair Basics: Introduction to Electric Vehicle Service