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

Course Structure

The qualification content reflects advanced industry practices and includes the following key areas:

Advanced electric and hybrid vehicle system architecture
High-voltage battery systems and battery management systems
Electric motors, inverters and power electronics
Advanced diagnostic strategies and fault finding techniques
Testing procedures for high-voltage components
Repair and replacement of EV/Hybrid components
Safe isolation, testing and recommissioning procedures
Use of specialist diagnostic tools and equipment
Completion of a written assignment demonstrating understanding of advanced EV/Hybrid systems and diagnostic procedures

Eligibility

This qualification is suitable for:

Experienced automotive technicians
Technicians already working with electric or hybrid vehicles
Individuals who have previously completed a Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle qualification or equivalent knowledge

Candidates are expected to have strong automotive diagnostic experience and prior knowledge of electric or hybrid vehicle systems before undertaking this qualification.

Course Details

CPD Credit Value 32
Course Format Physical
Course Duration 4 days
Provided By S & B Automotive Academy

What do I receive?

IMI Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Level 4 Qualification

The Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric / Hybrid Vehicles and Components has been designed to provide experienced automotive technicians with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to diagnose, test and repair high-voltage systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.

This qualification focuses on developing a deeper understanding of electric vehicle technology, enabling technicians to safely and effectively work on complex vehicle systems including high-voltage batteries, electric drive systems and associated control components.

Learners will develop the skills required to carry out advanced diagnostics, testing and repair procedures on electric and hybrid vehicles, while maintaining safe working practices when dealing with high-energy electrical systems.

This qualification equips learners to:

Understand the operation and construction of advanced electric and hybrid vehicle systems
Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures on high-voltage components
Test, analyse and interpret system data from EV/Hybrid systems
Safely diagnose faults within electric drive systems and associated components
Repair and replace high-voltage components following correct safety procedures
Apply safe isolation, testing and recommissioning procedures for EV/Hybrid vehicles

CPD Credits

CPD Type	Eligibility	Credits
Professional Register		32
TechSafe	N/A	N/A

Who is this for?

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is aimed at individuals who:

Are experienced automotive technicians working with electric or hybrid vehicles
Have prior knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle systems
Want to develop advanced diagnostic and repair skills for EV and Hybrid vehicles
Are responsible for diagnosing complex faults within high-voltage vehicle systems

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through:

3 days of face-to-face classroom training at S&B Automotive Academy
An additional online study module, which must be completed alongside the classroom sessions
Practical workshop training on electric and hybrid vehicle systems
Diagnostic exercises using specialist EV/Hybrid testing equipment
Completion of a written assignment, which forms part of the assessment for the qualification

This approach ensures learners develop both the theoretical understanding and practical diagnostic capability required to safely repair electric and hybrid vehicles.

Training Centre Location - Bristol

For information on dates, venues and booking a place on this course, please register your interest.

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