Hybrid Vehicle Training Courses

Advancing Skills for a Cleaner Future

Explore the range of course offerings for hybrid vehicle training. For more information on scheduling a training opportunity at your location or to register for an offering, please contact Schauna Rasmussen at (608) 243-4478.

Hybrid Vehicle Systems Overview (47-404-460)
Introduction to hybrid vehicle systems. Overview of various systems, components and configurations. An introductory course to set the foundation for more advanced classes. (non-credit, 4 hours)

Hybrid Vehicle Safety for Technicians (47-404-461)
Discusses the necessary steps and equipment to safely work on the high voltage system of hybrid and electric vehicles, including an explanation of the built-in safety features of current vehicles. (non-credit, 4 hours)

Hybrid Vehicle Electric Machines/Transmissions (47-404-462)
Overview of hybrid vehicle electric machine and transmission design/operation. Covers the theory and operation of electric machines used in hybrid and electric vehicles. (non-credit, 4 hours)

Hybrid Vehicle High Voltage Batteries (47-404-463)
Hybrid vehicle high voltage battery design, configuration and testing basics. The primary focus is on nickel metal hydride with an introduction to lithium batteries. (non-credit, 8 hours)

Hybrid Vehicle Electric Drive Systems (47-404-464)
Hybrid vehicle inverter/converter operation and testing; introduction to electric machine testing. (non-credit, 8 hours)

Hybrid Vehicle Predictive Maintenance Overview (47-404-465)
Introduction to future hybrid vehicle testing strategies utilizing advanced test equipment and procedures. Designed to build on the Hybrid Vehicle High Voltage Batteries (47-404-463) and Hybrid Vehicle Electric Drive Systems (47-404-464) classes. (non-credit, 8 hours)

Automotive Electrical Review (47-404-466)
Basic automotive circuit design review, voltage drop testing electrical circuits, principles of electromagnetism as related to automotive circuits. (non-credit, 4 hours)

Digital Storage Oscilloscope Usage (47-404-468)
Includes basic operation; voltage wave forms (fuel injectors, ignition coils, etc.); current ramping (fuel injectors, ignition coils, etc.). (non-credit, 8 hours)

First Responder Safety Training – Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (47-503-418)
Information for first responders (police, fire, EMS, etc.) about how to safely deal with hybrid electric vehicles in the event of an emergency. Includes how to disarm the high voltage system, high voltage electrical safety specific to vehicles, how to utilize information available about the vehicles on the scene, and how to deal with HEV/EV fires and extrication. (non-credit, 4 hours)