Bosch offer a comprehensive solution to this, with a complete suite of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training courses available to suit all needs and requirements, ranging from essential EV knowledge and awareness, right up to fully-qualified ‘expert’ technician at Level 4 (IMI Accredited).
What’s more, for added convenience, much of this training can be attended online, with the courses adopting Bosch’s unique Virtual Classroom and Blended Learning delivery methods.
For those staff wishing to gain an overview of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, covering the technology involved and safety precautions, the new online Virtual Classroom module HEV Awareness is ideal. With the course being suitable for all staff members within the business, including front of house, drivers, valeters and technicians alike, it’s the perfect starting point for workshop owners and employees wishing to begin their journey into the realms of electric vehicles.
Technicians looking to gain a recognised qualification can enrol onto the combined Levels 2 & 3 IMI accredited course, which runs over 2 days online as a Virtual Classroom, with an additional face-to-face assessment taking place later at one of Bosch’s dedicated Training Centres.
Those technicians looking to become fully-fledged ‘experts’ in EV will be pleased to know that Bosch have recently launched a brand new Level 4 training course in EV Systems technology. This qualification contains the knowledge and skills required to carry out diagnosis and repairs on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems, whilst working safely. It is the highest level of qualification currently available.
Courses available are as follows:
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Awareness (Level 1) Online, Virtual Classroom – 4 hours
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems (IMI Levels 2 & 3 Combined) Blended Learning or Face-to-Face –3 days
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems (IMI Level 4) Blended Learning – 3.5 days