Energized Electric Vehicle and High Voltage Battery Technician Certification

A two-day advanced course for work involving energized electric vehicle systems and high-voltage batteries. Participants assess electrical hazards, plan energized tasks, apply risk controls and equipment-specific procedures, and respond to electrical incidents.

Course format and prerequisite

Two days in person, including a written theory exam and practical performance assessment. Completion of Level 2 Electric Vehicle High Voltage Technician Certification is required before attending. Participants who meet the assessment criteria receive ElecTrain Level 3 certification; employers determine task-specific authorization.

Who this course is for

Experienced automotive manufacturing and assembly personnel, service technicians, supervisors, engineers, and safety professionals responsible for energized EV or high-voltage battery tasks.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe high-voltage battery components and safety features at the cell, module, and battery levels.
  • Assess energized vehicle and battery tasks, identify hazards and risks, and select appropriate controls, personal protective equipment, and tools.
  • Evaluate electrical scenarios and apply risk assessment and electrical safe work practices to mitigate hazards.
  • Describe safe battery handling, storage, and shipment considerations.
  • Apply equipment-specific procedures, contact release, and accident response concepts in classroom scenarios and practical assessment.

Topics covered

  • Energy storage systems and high-voltage battery construction
  • Electrical hazard assessment and risk management
  • Energized work practices, tools, and personal protective equipment
  • Battery handling, storage, and shipment
  • Contact release and electric vehicle accident response

Assessment and certification

A written theory exam and practical performance assessment evaluate course outcomes. Successful participants receive ElecTrain Level 3 certification. The course does not replace an employer’s task-specific authorization.

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Request or find a session

Ask about a private in-person course or check scheduled offerings.

You can also email info@electrain.com or call 509-396-3008.

Continuing training

ElecTrain recommends an annual online refresher and an in-person recertification every third year. This is a program recommendation, not a required automotive retraining interval under NFPA 70E.