ELECTRIC LEARNING
This year’s 2024 SEMA Show will offer attendees the exclusive opportunity to become EV and EV safety-certified. The 2024 SEMA show will take place from November 5 through November 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with each of the two EV certification sessions to be run by Legacy EV on November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST at the SEMA Show campus. The program, “Electric Vehicle 101, Presented by Legacy EV,” will be capped at 20 participants to ensure an intimate, hands-on setting for attendees. The full-day course will be divided into two sessions—”Understanding EV Anatomy and Electrical Theory” and “Applications with EV Specifications, EV Tooling and HV Safety.” Trainees who complete the course will receive an official “EV 101 certification” from Legacy EV.
CIRCUIT-FILLED CERTIFICATIONS
The University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that it will be launching a new EV Design certificate for undergraduate students via the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. According to the certificate description, “this certificate provides an opportunity for students to learn about EVs within the context of engineering applications and expand their understanding of the technical and environmental implications of engineering in EV design.”
ATLANTIC OPPORTUNITY
Holland College of Charlottetown, P.E.I., is offering a short-term subsidy course in electric vehicle maintenance. The five-day course is recommended for experienced mechanics and tuition is covered by the provincial government’s National College Fund. Craig Roche, program manager, says the goal is to give mechanics a greater comfort level in working with EVs. The course focuses on charging and cooling systems, and identifies different battery types and their separations. There is a six-hour online component module that must be completed before the 30-hour classroom/shop training period, according to Holland College’s website www.hollandcollege.com/about/customized-training/ ev-maintenance-training.html
FOSTERING FUTURE
I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Provincial Council of Joint Committees of the Automotive Services Industry (CPCPA) to provide EV training for repairers in Quebec. This recent partnership is part of the I-CAR Canada Industry Training Alliance, wherein I-CAR Canada is partnering with different training providers. Collision repair shops and businesses can take courses through these providers and receive I-CAR Canada credits. The I-CAR Canada Industry Training Alliance program also allows these different training providers to maintain their Gold Class recognition. In partnership with the CPCA, collision businesses in Quebec will thus have access to immediate EV training courses to provide repairers in the area the opportunity to upskill their workforce.
