Free Level 1 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, daytime, and the course takes one day to complete. It covers the safe maintenance, servicing, and handling of electric and hybrid vehicles. The course is aimed at people working in the automotive sector or public services such as the emergency services, who may encounter electric or hybrid vehicles at work. No prior qualifications are required to enrol.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand how electric and hybrid vehicle systems work.
You'll learn the key safety risks associated with electric and hybrid vehicles.
You'll identify the correct procedures for handling electric and hybrid vehicles safely.
You'll learn how to respond appropriately if you encounter an electric or hybrid vehicle incident.
You'll understand the maintenance and servicing requirements specific to electric and hybrid vehicles.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Crawley College over one day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the theory and safety principles of electric and hybrid vehicles. Assessment is through a short knowledge-based test to confirm your understanding of the unit content.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Automotive technician: service and repair electric or hybrid vehicles
Vehicle mechanic: work on modern low-emission vehicles
Emergency services responder: handle incidents involving electric vehicles safely
Fleet maintenance operative: maintain electric or hybrid fleet vehicles
Roadside recovery technician: recover electric and hybrid vehicles safely
Public transport maintenance worker: support electric bus or vehicle fleets
What you could study next
IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement: the next step for automotive technicians who want to carry out hands-on repair work on electric and hybrid vehicle systems.
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement: for experienced technicians moving into more complex diagnostic and repair work on high-voltage systems.
