Course Overview
This intermediate level course is designed to introduce the participants to various BEV chargers, charge rates, and troubleshooting techniques to solve common vehicle and infrastructure charging issues. Students need to understand electrical schematics and electrical circuit troubleshooting techniques. Scan tool operation to interact with the vehicle will be beneficial but not crucial for success in this course. This course covers various battery electric vehicle (BEV) charging behavior and best practices for charger maintenance to support efficient use of those vehicles.
Prerequisite(s)
- Automotive Service Technician or Electrician Red Seal Endorsement or Skilled Trades BC C of Q Level 3 or equivalent
Credits
0.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify various levels of BEV charging and charger ports
- Discuss BEV charging infrastructure
- Diagnosis charging issues originated from various sources
- Analyze and repair BEV charger, charge cable and charge ports
- Use test equipment to repair on-board BEV charging system concerns
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
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