Course Overview
The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose, service and repair high-voltage electric vehicles. The course is designed for AST Red Seal Technicians or AST 3rd or 4th-year apprentices to build upon their previous knowledge of conventional vehicle systems and develop the knowledge and skills required to confidently work on the majority of electric vehicles on our roads. The course comprises a 6-hour online self-paced safety module that must be completed before an intensive 30-hour classroom/shop training period.
Prerequisite(s)
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement or SkilledTradesBC CofQ Level 3 or equivalent
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$1,078.62
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply high voltage safety procedures.
- Distinguish different categories of high voltage vehicles
- Service High Voltage Powertrain Systems
- Service high voltage battery charging systems
- Compare high voltage vehicle transmission type
- Service high voltage vehicle temperature management systems
- Distinguish the maintenance procedures for high voltage vehicles
- Associate causes for common symptoms found in current high voltage vehicles
Effective as of Winter 2020
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of AUTO 4011 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69091
Dates
Aug 18 - Aug 28 Loading
- CRN 69091
- $1078.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This session combines both online self-paced learning and classroom delivery. Students are required to complete and pass Online Modules 1, 2 & 3 prior to arriving at BCIT Burnaby Campus for the classroom and shop technical training. CSA approved safety glasses and steel-toed footwear required. For departmental approval contact Nicholas_Zhang@bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 68083
Dates
Jun 02 - Jun 12 Loading
- CRN 68083
- $1078.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This session combines both online self-paced learning and classroom delivery. Students are required to complete and pass Online Modules 1, 2 & 3 prior to arriving at BCIT Burnaby Campus for the classroom and shop technical training. CSA approved safety glasses and steel-toed footwear required. For departmental approval contact Nicholas_Zhang@bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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