Electric Vehicle Technician

Electric vehicles are growing fast, and the UK needs skilled people now. If you want a modern trade with strong demand, this course is a smart next step. You will learn how an electric vehicle works in a clear and simple way. It starts with workshop safety, tools, and basic vehicle systems, so beginners feel ready. You will also learn what a vehicle technician must check before any job begins.

Next, you will study EV powertrains, batteries, and regenerative braking. You will learn charging types, charging fault checks, and how energy storage is handled. You will also cover motors, controllers, inverters, converters, and cooling systems, with high voltage safety at every stage. Diagnostics units teach how to read error codes, monitor battery health, and handle software updates. These skills can lead to real jobs in garages, fleets, and charging support. By the end, you will feel confident, safer at work, and ready to grow in a future proof career.

Learning Outcomes of Electric Vehicle Technician Course

Follow electric vehicle safety rules and workshop steps each day.
Use tools and checks like a vehicle technician in safe ways.
Explain electric vehicle systems and EV powertrain basics well.
Inspect charging systems and spot faults with clear methods.
Read error codes and plan service tasks with safe routines.

Course Description

This Electric Vehicle Technician course for people who want a future proof job in electric vehicle work. You will start with workshop safety, tool use, and basic vehicle systems. Next, you will learn EV fundamentals, including powertrains, battery types, and regenerative braking, with strong safety rules. Charging units cover charging types, infrastructure, and basic fault checks. You will also study motors, controllers, inverters, converters, and thermal cooling systems, plus high voltage safety. Diagnostics lessons teach how to read error codes, monitor battery health, and run software updates. The course ends with simple servicing steps you can follow in real workshops. By the end, you can support EV maintenance tasks and move towards a vehicle technician role.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Core Vehicle Maintenance Principles

Cover workshop safety, correct tool use, basic vehicle systems, and common parts. Learn legal and environmental duties, and set tidy routines that support safe work and clear checks.

Module 02: Electric Vehicle EV Fundamentals

Understand how an electric vehicle differs from petrol cars. Study EV powertrains, battery basics, regen braking, and safety standards, with simple terms that guide safe daily service work.

Module 03: EV Charging Systems

Review charging types and infrastructure, then check charging faults using clear steps. Learn energy storage basics, battery swapping ideas, and safe recycling routes that support modern EV care.

Module 04: EV Powertrain and Electronics

Study motors, controllers, drivetrain layouts, inverters, converters, and thermal systems. Learn cooling checks and high voltage safety steps so work stays safe and faults are easier to spot.

Module 05: EV Diagnostics and Maintenance

Use diagnostic tools to read error codes, plan fixes, and run safe software updates. Learn battery health checks, cooling upkeep, and a clear EV servicing procedure for workshops.

Why Choose This Electric Vehicle Technician Course?

Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime.
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards.
Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards.
Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities.
Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency.
Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success.

Who Is This Electric Vehicle Technician Course For?

Car enthusiasts keen to understand electric vehicle systems.
People starting workshop life who need safe routines.
Career changers moving towards a vehicle technician pathway.
Petrol garage staff shifting into electric vehicle repair work.
Fleet teams supporting charging checks and service schedules.

Prerequisites

This Electric Vehicle Technician course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Electric Vehicle Technician course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Certification

After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for £9.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £19.99.

Career Path

Vehicle Technician — £26,000 to £38,000.
EV Service Technician — £30,000 to £45,000.
Diagnostic Technician — £32,000 to £48,000.
Fleet Maintenance Technician — £30,000 to £44,00.
Workshop Controller — £32,000 to £42,000.
Charging Point Technician — £28,000 to £42,000.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: Core Vehicle Maintenance Principles
	Module 1: Core Vehicle Maintenance Principles	00:19:00
Section 02: Electric Vehicle (EV) Fundamentals
	Module 2: Electric Vehicle (EV) Fundamentals	00:19:00
Section 03: EV Charging Systems
	Module 3: EV Charging Systems	00:14:00
Section 04: EV Powertrain and Electronics
	Module 4: EV Powertrain and Electronics	00:15:00
Section 05: EV Diagnostics and Maintenance
	Module 5: EV Diagnostics and Maintenance	00:18:00