Electric Vehicles

Less than 5% of UK vehicle technicians are qualified to work on the high voltage systems used in hybrid and electric vehicles.  More EVs were sold in 2021 than the previous five years combined. Sales of EVs in 2022 are forecast to triple compared to 2021.  With so many more EVs now needing routine maintenance, repairs and MOTs, how do we make sure the technicians looking after these vehicles is suitably qualified?  

Technology changes so quickly and keeping up with these changes can be a challenge.

Safety in the workshop is more important than ever with electric vehicles.

Our range of courses allow your technicians to understand the core principles of electrics and provide them with the skills and capability to diagnose problems quickly and accurately.  By using the right tools and process, right-first-time fixes become the norm and re-work goes down.

We offer bespoke courses with IMI certification.

Here at T10 you can find a range of courses certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry, suitable for all of your staff.

This unit is designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles (all variations) and require safety awareness. It is suitable for non-technical people such as managers, valeters, parts, sales and aftersales personnel, event staff, vehicle recovery personnel, vehicle dismantlers, vehicle damage assessors and electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers. It contains the knowledge of the dangers surrounding electric/hybrid vehicles (all variations) and the precautions to avoid potential injury.

Note: This is a knowledge unit only and does not deem someone competent to work on the high-energy electrical systems of an electric/hybrid vehicle.

This unit introduces learners to electric/hybrid vehicle (all variations) technology including, and in particular, the safety requirements of working on these types of vehicles, e.g. whilst carrying out routine vehicle servicing, general repairs that are not related to the high energy electrical system.

Note: This unit does not prove that someone is competent to work on the motor vehicle high energy electrical system and assumes an existing good level of electrical understanding. This unit does not cover commercial or domestic electrical installations including charging equipment and cables.

This unit introduces learners to electric/hybrid vehicle (all variations) technology including, and in particular, the safety requirements of working on these types of vehicles, e.g. whilst carrying out routine vehicle servicing, general repairs that are not related to the high energy electrical system.

Note: This unit does not prove that someone is competent to work on the motor vehicle high energy electrical system and assumes an existing good level of electrical understanding. This unit does not cover commercial or domestic electrical installations including charging equipment and cables.

This unit enables learners to demonstrate, in a practical way, their knowledge of high voltage vehicle systems including diagnostic, testing and repair procedures. The unit also ensures that the learner is aware of the effect that electric/hybrid vehicle technology has on other vehicle systems.

Note: This unit provides the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems. A good level of electrical understanding is required prior to the completion of this unit. The content of this unit should always be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ specific safety data. The live work on high voltage (HV) Vehicle Systems in this document relates to any work on the HV vehicle systems during which a person’s body or items (tools, devices, equipment or apparatus) may come into contact with live parts, or work where the non-live state of the vehicle is not confirmed.

The unit can only be undertaken after successful completion of Unit EP4 Electrically Propelled Vehicle System Repair and Replacement and a recommended minimum of 6 months related experience.

This unit does not cover commercial or domestic electrical installations including charging equipment and cables.

IMI TechSafe  is professional recognition within the IMI Professional  Register. It identifies a member's professionalism and safe working  practice in the field of electric vehicles (EV) and other  safety-critical vehicle systems such as Autonomous or Advanced Driver  Assistance Systems (ADAS).  

Employers have a responsibility and duty of care to ensure their staff  are competent to work on electric vehicles (EV) and that they meet the  requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The repair of  damaged electric vehicles and those with ADAS is covered within the  British Standard, BS10125. Most insurance companies (work providers)  support this by only giving work to businesses that meet the standard.