Mars Institute
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Training
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course will equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely depower and reinitialise both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). They will learn to ensure that vehicle high-voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated before conducting any service or repair. Additionally, the course covers calibrating vehicle systems that may need resetting after reinitializing the energy storage system. This course places a strong emphasis on applying RESS and Separated Extra Low Voltage (SELV) safety procedures.
This course is suitable for automotive professionals with basic electrical knowledge, looking to upskill in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) service and repair.
Participants that successfully complete the course will be awarded Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
- AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles.
- AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles.
Delivery mode
Mars Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 5/200 Turner Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
All participants in this course:
- Must be aged 18 years or over.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Must have basic digital literacy.
- Must have access to a computer with camera and speaker functions.
- Must be physically capable of handling the demands of training and assessment.
- Must demonstrate competency in:
◦ Safe work practices and electrical safety relevant to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).
◦ Understanding of electrical principles, including AC and DC systems
◦ Vehicle-specific electrical requirements
◦ Workplace policies, including quality control, documentation, and reporting related to deactivating and reinitializing HEV power supplies
◦ Adherence to Commonwealth, state, or territory legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Training will prepare you for the following roles.
Electric Vehicle Technician
An Electric Vehicle Technician maintains and repairs electric vehicles, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. You might work in automotive...
Electric Vehicle Mechanic
An Electric Vehicle Mechanic services, maintains, and repairs electric cars, vans, and other battery-powered vehicles. You might work at specialise...
About Mars Institute
Mars Institute is a registered RTO and CRICOS Provider. We deliver quality Education and Training Services to our students, we follow policies and processes developed to meet the VET Quality Framework and SRTOs 2015.
