EV Charging
Electric Vehicle Skills
Course 1 – Introduction to EV Charging
Prerequisites: This lesson is designed so that no prior knowledge is required.
Description: As an EV charging technician, your primary role is to ensure that the electric vehicle charging station is functioning properly and providing reliable service to customers.
Objectives:
- Define electrical descriptions
- Recognize the power needs of Electrical Vehicles (EV) stations
- Identify EV charging station levels and components
Course 2 – EV Charging Basics
Prerequisites: Introduction to EV charging course.
Description: TThis course will describe the basics of EV charging.
Objectives:
- Overview of the 3 main EV chargers in the market today, including relevant terminology
- Understand the main components of each type of charger and their typical uses
- Learn the installation types, best practices, and network connectivity of chargers
- Description of EV charger preventative maintenance and the typical failures that will be encountered in the field
Course 3 – Installation
Prerequisites: Introduction to EV charging course.
Description: This lesson covers different installation practices commonly used to install EV Chargers.
Objectives:
- Learn how to install different types of EV Chargers and their use cases
- Provide guidance to customers when selecting type of charger and installation
- Knowledge of practices to commission and start up the charger
Course 4 – Connectivity
Prerequisites: Introduction to EV charging course.
Description: This lesson will outline the different connectivity methods used to network EV Chargers.
Objectives:
- Support the customer in deciding which method is best for their application.
- Connect the charger to each connection method.
- Ensure the connection method is working during the commissioning phase.
Course 5 – Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
Prerequisites: The four previous courses in the EV Charging library.
Description: TThis lesson will outline the most common issues found in the field related to EV chargers, how to troubleshoot and correct different issues and detail where to find EV Charger brand specific information to be able to resolve maintenance issues.
Objectives:
- Obtain a thorough understanding on how to troubleshoot and correct EV Charger issues.
- Learn about where to find all necessary information to troubleshoot EV Chargers.
- Knowledge of how long it will take to identify and resolve troubleshooting issues.
Course 6 – Standards and Regulations
Prerequisites: Introduction to EV charging course.
Description: This lesson will cover the major electrical and mechanical requirements needed to install an EV Charger.
Objectives:
- Knowledge of the major electrical and mechanical requirements of EV Chargers and where to find them.
- Learn how to interpret each standard and regulation.
- Apply the relevant standards and regulations.