Electric Drive Vehicle Fundamentals

This program will introduce students to the aspects of Electric Vehicle (EV) fundamentals, both theory and practical. Students will study Electric/Electronic fundamentals, electrified vehicle systems and components, High Voltage safety, and Electric Vehicle maintenance.

Students will learn vehicle architectures and the Low Voltage (LV)/High Voltage (HV) electrical power fundamentals which dictate the operation and diagnostics of systems used on EV (Electric Vehicle) - PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) - HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicles).

Students will study how to properly select and use testing tools and equipment by using approved industry standards while performing system fault analysis.Students completing this program will have the opportunity to continue into the 2nd year of the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician diploma program.

Students will be able to obtain SAE Electrified Vehicle Certification Level 1 - In school/theoretical accreditation and an applied/practical portion of certification would be acquired based on completion of the 1-year St. Clair College program.

Students will be engaged in project-based learning through a capstone EV-focused project which could include but is not limited to hardware, software, introduction to programming/coding, build/fabrication and system testing.

Students will apply various project strategies, methodologies and technologies throughout the Capstone project.

The learner will also gain extensive hands-on experience and interpersonal skills development reinforcing their theoretical knowledge through practical learning experiences in conjunction with potential local Automotive Repair community partners. (i.e. Windsor Professional Automotive Repair Association).

Career Opportunities

Graduate employment opportunities will exist throughout the private and public vehicle service/repair sectors. These roles may be found within automotive dealership pre-delivery inspection and electric vehicle regular maintenance service helper positions.

Students can continue into the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship program (NOC 7321). Some examples of employers are automotive repair facilities, and major OEMs (Ford/GM/Stellantis/Honda/Toyota).

Several additional employment description examples are: NOC 7334 (forklift, all-terrain, scooter EV vehicle configuration, troubleshooting and repair), NOC 1522(EV vehicle parts specialist) and NOC 9522( motor vehicle assemblers and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles.)

Laddering Opportunities

Students coming from Motive Power diploma programs or motive power apprenticeships would ladder well into this program.Students can go into the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician college diploma program from here or enter into an apprenticeship.