Course Overview
Electric Vehicle Technology and Service prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose and service high voltage electric vehicles. Certified AST Technicians, registered AST 3rd or 4th year apprentices, build on previous understanding of conventional vehicle systems, to develop skills in preparation for the exponential increase in electric vehicles on our roads. This course has a 6-hour online self-paced module that must be completed in advance of the 30-hour classroom/shop training period.
Prerequisite(s)
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement or Level ITA 2 CofQ or higher.
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
$1,516.98
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.
- Categorize high voltage vehicles
- List common failures found in high voltage vehicles
- Service high voltage powertrain Systems
- Analyze high voltage battery charging systems
- Compare high voltage vehicle transmission type
- Service high voltage vehicle temperature management systems
- Demonstrate maintenance procedures of high voltage vehicles
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XEVT 4011 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52942
Dates
Sep 15 - Sep 25 Loading
- CRN 52942
- $1516.98 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.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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