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The Battery Electric Vehicle Course - High Voltage Electrical Safety is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge required for ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage electrical systems in battery electric vehicles. The course focuses on the details of battery electric vehicles, emphasizing safety measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure a secure working environment.
Course Overview:
The curriculum covers a wide array of topics, including low/high voltage maintenance, grounding, battery maintenance, and troubleshooting, among others. Participants will gain in-depth insights into the principles of electrical safety, emphasizing the significance of adhering to established best practices, standards, and regulatory frameworks in Canada, such as the CSA Z462, Canadian Electrical Code, and the OH&S Regulations.
Emphasis on Safety:
The course focuses on crucial factors such as the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), risk assessments, and the development of safety-conscious work practices. Through extensive discussions participants will learn how to effectively handle electrical hazards, mitigate risks associated with electrical shock and arc flash, and maintain safe working distances from potential energy sources.
Training and Assessments:
With a strong emphasis on practical application and real-world simulations, allowing participants to validate their theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment. The program culminates with assessments to evaluate participants' understanding of the course material and their ability to implement safe practices in various high-voltage electrical scenarios.
Preparation for Industry Standards:
Participants will be prepared to meet industry standards, including those outlined in the CSA Z462, enabling them to confidently apply their expertise in the maintenance and operation of battery electric vehicles. The goal is to ensure personal and co-worker safety while working with high-voltage electrical systems in the rapidly evolving landscape of battery electric vehicles.
The course is structured to include interactive sessions. Participants will have access to course manuals and interactive discussions to enhance their learning experience.
Join us to gain the critical knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of battery electric vehicles and ensure the highest standards of safety in High Voltage electrical operations.
Course Overview:
The curriculum covers a wide array of topics, including low/high voltage maintenance, grounding, battery maintenance, and troubleshooting, among others. Participants will gain in-depth insights into the principles of electrical safety, emphasizing the significance of adhering to established best practices, standards, and regulatory frameworks in Canada, such as the CSA Z462, Canadian Electrical Code, and the OH&S Regulations.
Emphasis on Safety:
The course focuses on crucial factors such as the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), risk assessments, and the development of safety-conscious work practices. Through extensive discussions participants will learn how to effectively handle electrical hazards, mitigate risks associated with electrical shock and arc flash, and maintain safe working distances from potential energy sources.
Training and Assessments:
With a strong emphasis on practical application and real-world simulations, allowing participants to validate their theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment. The program culminates with assessments to evaluate participants' understanding of the course material and their ability to implement safe practices in various high-voltage electrical scenarios.
Preparation for Industry Standards:
Participants will be prepared to meet industry standards, including those outlined in the CSA Z462, enabling them to confidently apply their expertise in the maintenance and operation of battery electric vehicles. The goal is to ensure personal and co-worker safety while working with high-voltage electrical systems in the rapidly evolving landscape of battery electric vehicles.
The course is structured to include interactive sessions. Participants will have access to course manuals and interactive discussions to enhance their learning experience.
Join us to gain the critical knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of battery electric vehicles and ensure the highest standards of safety in High Voltage electrical operations.
| Next High Voltage Electrical Safety Course for Battery Electric Vehicles Courses | ||||
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| December 11 – 11, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time | OR24973 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| January 9 – 9, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR25105 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| January 23 – 23, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time | OR25106 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| February 5 – 5, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR25107 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| February 19 – 19, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time | OR25108 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| March 5 – 5, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time | OR25109 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| March 26 – 26, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time | OR25110 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 16 – 16, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time | OR25138 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 23 – 23, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR25139 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Caeden Watkins, BC TransitHighly 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.
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Mark Janzen, Epiroc FVTInformative 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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Marc-Andre Huneault, MedatechThe course was very useful. It made me aware of some possible hazards I was previously unaware of.
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Lee Zahorodny, KomatsuGreat Engagement, lots of material specific to BEV. Let the class engage in productive engagement discussion during the course.
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Mike Booth, MedatechThis was an excellent course, very well presented with lots of good information, which I'll start to implement.
Course topics
I. Principles of Electrical Safety
Objective: Understand the fundamental principles of electrical safety in the context of battery electric vehicles.
II. High Voltage System Components
Objective: Familiarize participants with the key components of high-voltage systems in battery electric vehicles.
III. Arc Flash Incidents and Mitigation
Objective: Equip participants with the knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with arc flash incidents.
View all topicsI. Principles of Electrical Safety
Objective: Understand the fundamental principles of electrical safety in the context of battery electric vehicles.
- Overview of Electrical Hazards
- Importance of Adhering to Safety Best Practices
- Significance of Risk Assessments
- Safety-Conscious Work Practices
- Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Response Methods
- Maintaining a Safe Working Distance
II. High Voltage System Components
Objective: Familiarize participants with the key components of high-voltage systems in battery electric vehicles.
- Battery Packs and Modules
- Inverters and Converters
- Electric Drives
- Charging Stations
- Power Cables and Connectors
- Grounding Systems
- Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
III. Arc Flash Incidents and Mitigation
Objective: Equip participants with the knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with arc flash incidents.
- Understanding Arc Flash Hazards
- IEEE 1584 and Incident Energy Calculations
- Arc Flash Protection Categories (PPE Levels)
- Arc Flash Boundary and Safe Working Distances
- Incident Energy Relationship
- Arc Flash Protection Equipment and Clothing
- Emergency Response to Arc Flash Incidents
IV. Electrical Shock Mitigation
Objective: Understand electrical shock hazards, safe working distances, protective equipment, and emergency response protocols to mitigate electrical shock risks.
- Understanding Electrical Shock Hazards
- Safe Working Distances – Limited and Restricted Approach
- Shock Protection Equipment and Electrically Rated Gloves
- Emergency Response to Electrical shock Incidents
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| December 11 – 11, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time , PE | Teleconference | OR24973 | Register |
| January 9 – 9, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR25105 | Register |
| January 23 – 23, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC | Teleconference | OR25106 | Register |
| February 5 – 5, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR25107 | Register |
| February 19 – 19, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time , NS | Teleconference | OR25108 | Register |
| March 5 – 5, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK | Teleconference | OR25109 | Register |
| March 26 – 26, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time , MB | Teleconference | OR25110 | Register |
| April 16 – 16, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC | Teleconference | OR25138 | Register |
| April 23 – 23, 2025 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR25139 | Register |
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Paul Sherwood
Years of Experience4744 years as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician in the U.K. And CanadaExperience in the engineering and manufacturing industries maintaining a wide variety of electrical equipmentWorked primarily in the Potash mining industry in Saskatchewan (32 years) At Potash held various roles, worked underground maintaining Electrical systems and equipment.Mill maintenance Electrician working on high, medium...
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Clint Olsen, Pattern EnergyPaul was very knowledgeable, with plenty of real-life examples to add to the course.
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Lucas Grimaldi, Vari-Form ManufacturingThe instructor was great. Paul was well spoken, carefully and thoughtfully went through each slide and seemed to be passionate about what he was teaching.
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Jaime Cameron, Mt. PolleyPaul Sherwood was very knowledgeable about the topic of the course. He adjusted the course to make it more relevant to our group of mine rescue personal who are not electricians but may run into these situations when responding to emergency call outs. He was able to answer all of our questions very quickly...
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Peter Waugh
Years of Experience45Peter 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...
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William Hanton, Claresholm SolarPeter was very knowledgeable in the content he was teaching. His presentation of the material was great. Thanks again Peter!
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Wes Palmer, Pretium Resources"Peter was very informative and eager to help with any questions we had."
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Alex McKay, Department of National DefensePeter was a great instructor who was very attentive to detail and was thoroughly prepared to teach this course.
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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 -
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 -
Enjoyable and informative. I feel significantly more comfortable with potential hazards and how to avoid them.
Justin Nagy, Medatech -
This was a good course to start our process of building safe operational procedures to troubleshoot BEV equipment.
Devin Chomiak, Komatsu -
This is indeed a good course and a lot of new information that is absolutely needed for our field of work or might come in handy in the future. I got to know a few safety standards I've regularly missed that can cause life threatening damage.
Jamik Suhagiya, MedaTech -
The course was very useful. It made me aware of some possible hazards I was previously unaware of.
Marc-Andre Huneault, Medatech -
This safety course definitely saved us from future possible hazards. There were many things that I didn't know which should be taken care of while working around high voltage.
Hemang Shah, Medatech -
Great Engagement, lots of material specific to BEV. Let the class engage in productive engagement discussion during the course.
Lee Zahorodny, Komatsu -
The course covered all the key points concerning Safety and the regulations.
Julio Aparicio, BC Transit -
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 -
It was a good course and provided us with more awareness surrounding the safety of electrical systems.
Greg Wagner, Medatech -
This was an excellent course, very well presented with lots of good information, which I'll start to implement.
Mike Booth, Medatech
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