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The use of electric and hybrid vehicles is growing at a significant rate with objectives towards reducing carbon emissions and fuel/operating costs. It is estimated by 2040, 80 percent of the world’s city bus fleet will be electric, along with 33 percent of the world’s cars.

Lithium ion batteries are used extensively in electric and hybrid electric vehicles due to their high energy density and long cycle life. Increased energy density provides electric vehicles with extended range and increased power.

Modern electric vehicles have voltages that approach 1000 Volts. In addition to high voltage, short circuit current can deliver several thousand amps in large advanced battery systems. Also, components may retain a dangerous voltage even after the vehicle is switched off.

Service, repair, maintenance, and emergency response on electric vehicles can put workers at risk of electric shock and burns potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Mechanics qualified in conventional automotive systems now require additional training, knowledge and skills including:

· Use of HV Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and voltage rated insulated tools

· Zero Voltage Verification Procedures (de-energizing the system)

· Skills for servicing battery packs, auxiliary equipment, inverters, and traction motors

This one day course combines in-depth exploration of the workplace electrical safety standard, CSA Z462-21 with practical exercises on how to assess and mitigate hazards for anyone working on or near electrical equipment.

We use real life examples of electrical accidents to promote open discussion and analysis of the events ensuring maximum buy in from every student and conformance to company safe work practices and procedures.

Next Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety for Electrical Vehicles Courses
October 25 – 25, 2023 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time OR23669 $749.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
November 9 – 9, 2023 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time OR23754 $749.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
November 15 – 15, 2023 LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time OR23724 $749.00 + Tax Per Attendee Register
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  • Mike Barnhill, Epiroc
    The course contained a lot of useful information that will make me safer in the work place. It achieved that goal, an overall good experience.
  • Caeden Watkins, BC Transit
    Highly recommend this course for all in the industry starting to get into battery electric, or fully electric equipment. Peter is extremely knowledgeable, lots of real world examples and great class discussions with the participants.
  • Julio Aparicio, BC Transit
    The course covered all the key points concerning Safety and the regulations.
  • Mark Janzen, Epiroc FVT
    Informative course overall. Well written and some useful insights. Further research is done in this area(DC arc flash), and it will be helpful to stay on top of the new content coming out for future people. Overall though, instructors were knowledgeable and clear. They had plenty of experience, which...

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  • Peter Waugh

    Years of Experience
    44

    Peter Waugh brings 44 years of experience in fields of maintenance and human resources management. Peter graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He started his career with Westinghouse Industrial Field Service servicing power distribution equipment. He then moved to the Pulp & Paper industry where he worked for three companies over the next 30 years working in...

     
    • Jarod Hubert, Mount Milligan
      Peter did a great job teaching this course. He was very clear and thorough in explaining everything.
    • Amanda Sica, Camcor Environmental
      Peter was very clear and easy to understand with basic electrical training. I thought the way he taught the safety aspect was very effective.
    • Kall Cloarec, Centerra Gold
      Peter is very good at what he does. It is great to have someone teaching that knows what he is talking about.
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  • The course contained a lot of useful information that will make me safer in the work place. It achieved that goal, an overall good experience.

    Mike Barnhill, Epiroc
  • Highly recommend this course for all in the industry starting to get into battery electric, or fully electric equipment. Peter is extremely knowledgeable, lots of real world examples and great class discussions with the participants.

    Caeden Watkins, BC Transit
  • The course covered all the key points concerning Safety and the regulations.

    Julio Aparicio, BC Transit
  • Informative course overall. Well written and some useful insights. Further research is done in this area(DC arc flash), and it will be helpful to stay on top of the new content coming out for future people. Overall though, instructors were knowledgeable and clear. They had plenty of experience, which...

    Mark Janzen, Epiroc FVT

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