EV Technician Program
This program prepares learners for technical roles supporting electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It combines instructor-led instruction, electrical safety training, virtual practice, office hours, vendor-specific qualification activities, and career-readiness support. Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles in EVSE installation, service, and operations, with hands-on qualification for InCharge Energy, ABB, and Tritium hardware, plus OSHA 30, EHS, and Qualified Electrical Worker training.
What you’ll learn
- EV fundamentals, high-voltage battery systems, and charging-system architecture
- OEM charging standards, electrical codes, and site requirements
- Advanced load calculations and EVSE site assessment
- Installation tools, measuring equipment, and charging hardware
- Safe work practices for high-voltage systems, OSHA 30, and EHS
- Installation, commissioning, inspection, and troubleshooting
- Remote diagnostics, maintenance, and repair workflows
- Hands-on qualification for InCharge Energy, ABB, and Tritium
Curriculum
Module 1 — EVSE foundations and site readiness (Weeks 1–2). EV fundamentals, OEM standards, codes, load calculations, charging equipment, grid integration, site assessment, network communication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting.
Module 2 — EV systems and technical diagnostics (Weeks 3–4). Safety, high-voltage batteries, capacitors, electronic components, converters, inverters, motors, wiring, charging systems, diagnostics, hazards, protective measures.
Module 3 — OSHA, EHS, and qualified electrical work (Weeks 4–6). OSHA 30, hazard communication, PPE, electrical safety, machine safety, fall protection, ergonomics, cybersecurity, emergency procedures, QEW training.
Module 4 — Virtual EVSE hardware practice (Weeks 6–7). Electrical working safety, installation tools, measuring tools, hardware architecture, assembly, installation, commissioning, control, communication, diagnostics, maintenance, repair.
Module 5 — Vendor hands-on qualification (Weeks 8–10). InCharge Energy, ABB, and Tritium hands-on practice and qualification.
Module 6 — Career readiness (Week 10). Professionalism, communication, goal setting, teamwork, leadership, work effort estimation, career development.
Weekly schedule
| Week | Theme | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EV charging foundations, OEM standards, codes, load calculations | 19 |
| 2 | Charging equipment, grid integration, site assessment, installation | 20 |
| 3 | Safety, EV systems, high-voltage batteries, electronics, motors | 20 |
| 4 | Wiring, charging systems, diagnostics, protective measures, OSHA 30 | 21 |
| 5 | EHS training and OSHA 30 continuation | 22 |
| 6 | OSHA 30 completion, QEW training, virtual electrical safety, tools | 22 |
| 7 | Virtual charging hardware architecture, assembly, commissioning | 20 |
| 8 | InCharge Energy and ABB hands-on practice and qualification | 21 |
| 9 | ABB and Tritium hands-on practice and qualification | 21 |
| 10 | Tritium qualification and career-success training | 14 |
| Total | 200 |
Program format
- Live instructor-led lecture
- Virtual hands-on practice
- Weekly office hours
Who should apply
- Electricians, apprentices, and skilled-trades workers (automotive, HVAC, solar, facilities) looking to specialize in EV charging infrastructure
- Career changers and transitioning veterans with technical aptitude — no prior EV experience required
- Anyone who works in or is interested in the automotive industry