Free Level 1 Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes one week to complete. It covers the safety principles you need when working around electric and hybrid vehicles and their high-energy systems. As electric vehicles become more common in workshops and on the road, this electric and hybrid vehicle safety qualification gives you a grounding in the risks involved and how to manage them.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll identify the key hazards associated with electric and hybrid vehicle high-energy systems.
You'll understand how high-voltage systems work and why they require special safety precautions.
You'll recognise the correct procedures for working safely around electric and hybrid vehicles.
You'll learn how to respond appropriately in an emergency involving a high-energy vehicle system.
You'll understand the relevant safety regulations and responsibilities that apply to this type of work.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus over one week of daytime sessions. Learning is delivered face to face. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Award framework. Contact the college directly for full details of how the assessment is structured for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vehicle technician - service and repair cars including electric models
EV workshop assistant - support qualified technicians working on electric vehicles
Fleet maintenance operative - maintain vehicles including hybrid and electric fleet
Roadside recovery technician - assist with breakdowns including EV incidents
MOT tester - progress toward testing electric and hybrid vehicles
Automotive parts advisor - advise on components for electric and hybrid vehicles
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to carry out practical maintenance work on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (City and Guilds) - for those moving toward more advanced diagnostic and repair work on high-voltage systems.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - a broader qualification covering the full range of vehicle technician skills.
