AU3. 400 EV/Hybrid System Architecture and Safety Systems
Covers high voltage safety and personal protective equipment including the proper selection, testing, use, and maintenance of high voltage tools, equipment, gloves and attire. Also introduces high voltage vehicle system architectures focusing on identification of high voltage components, their locations, and their purpose at an introductory level using a systems approach that can be applied to various vehicle makes and models.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of Automotive Technology AAS or completion of Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certificate
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify electric vehicle system architectures and components. Communicate using industry recognized Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Terminology. Demonstrate understanding of vehicle level system architecture acronyms and definitions, electric powertrain systems operation, High Voltage Wire and Cable design features, High Voltage Components: Labels and Identifications, High Voltage Interlock Systems, High Voltage Bus Discharge Systems, and High Voltage Isolation Fault Detection Systems. Demonstrate proper use of high voltage electrical measurement equipment and high voltage electrical gloves. Demonstrate proper operation of High Voltage Manual/Service Disconnect Systems.