Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Award Level 4

This qualification is designed for technicians in the motor industry who maintain and repair electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. It contains the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems.

This qualification has been developed in close liaison with industry specialists in electric vehicle manufacturer and repair it aims to train technicians in the changing industry of vehicle repairing, and will give the technician a L4 award recognised throughout the industry in Hybrid/Electrically propelled motor vehicle.

The course contains the following modules: L4 Electric Hybrid Vehicle practical assessment this ensures critical aspects of knowledge & skills are addressed a knowledge assessment (prior to practical tasks) and Observation by assessor, L4 Electrical Hybrid vehicle written assessment showing the understand of electrical principles relating to low and high voltage vehicle systems, knowing the hazards and first aid associated with working on live high voltage vehicle systems, knowing how to reduce the risks to yourself and others when working on live high voltage vehicle systems, understand high voltage vehicle systems and components

The assessments are made up of three components Electric/Hybrid practical assessment, written assessment and online multi choice exam.

All class-based materials will be provided.

Level 4 award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement.

This qualification will lead to employment in the industry of motor mechanics or to further study/higher education.

For entry into this qualification the learners must have completed a Level 3 Award in Hybrid/Electrical vehicles or equivalent. They must have Level 2 in literacy and numeracy to be able to organise written information clearly and have a level 2 in mathematics to work out electrical calculations.

Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College in the following circumstances:

• If the course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and they have given us permission to offer it at no cost to you and live in the WMCA area.
• If the course is part of the ‘Free Courses for Jobs’ government scheme and you are unemployed or working for a low wage.
• If the course is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) / WMCA and you meet certain criteria (such as this being the first qualification of this type and level you are studying, or unemployed, or working for a low wage).

Your personal circumstances and the funding available to you will be discussed at enrolment, if would useful if you bring evidence including proof of income / benefits; proof of age (i.e. driving licence); prior qualifications.

English & Maths: If you have not previously achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and/or maths, you can study these for free.