Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician Certification
Application and Exam for Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician Certification
Product Details
Overview
The certified Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician personnel certification program has been developed by CSA Group in conjunction with interested parties in the industry to provide assurance that an individual possesses the competencies deemed necessary to perform the job function of a Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician.
Passing the Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician examination will indicate that the candidate possesses the knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities necessary to safely diagnose, inspect, maintain, and repair high-voltage OEM or converted electric truck and/or coach vehicles. The program is designed to meet industry needs and promote a safe, consistent, national workforce.
Highlights
- Tests for each candidate’s knowledge to ensure they possesses the knowledge and skills of the Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician
- Provides formal recognition of knowledge and understanding
- Listing on CSA Group’s registry of certified Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technicians
- Periodic reassessments every 5 years to remain up-to-date on technical developments and industry changes
Exam Content
The exam is based on categories of tasks and knowledge required by a Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician. The list below outlines the examination content by category.
- Safety and related tasks and common occupational skills
- Perform high-voltage disconnect
- Remove and replace a high-voltage battery in a heavy-duty vehicle
- Maintain a battery system and components in a heavy-duty vehicle
- Diagnose and service high-voltage electronic control systems in a heavy-duty vehicle
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair heating and cooling systems related to high-voltage systems
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair high-voltage drive units
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Target Audience
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET)
- Bus and Truck Mechanic/Truck Transport Mechanic (TTM)
- Transport Trailer Technician (TTT)
- Independent and Manufacturer specific Service and Repair Facilities Technicians
- Fleet Managers
- Tow Operators/First Responders
- Mechanics/Technicians working on EVs
- Airport Operations Technicians
- Trainers, Teachers & Educators
The development of this certification is guided by the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. ISO/IEC 17024 is the global benchmark for organizations operating personnel certification programs and outlines the methods and procedures required to ensure the objective and unbiased assessment of a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To apply to take the certified Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician exam for certification, candidates must satisfy the following prerequisites for either option below:
- Option in Canada: TTM (truck transport mechanic) Red Seal, HDET (heavy duty equipment technician) Red Seal, TTT (transport trailer technician) Red Seal, or equivalent,
- Equivalent in Quebec
- Heavy duty equipment technician
- Heavy equipment mechanic
- Mechanic, heavy duty equipment
- Option in US: ASE Medium-Heavy Duty Truck Certification Tests (T1-T8) and L3 Hybrid Electric
- Recommend: ASE xEV Level 2
Please note: all information including references provided to CSA Group as part of the application process will remain confidential.
To become a certified Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Technician an applicant must:
- Purchase application and exam through the CSA Group website (via this page),
- Meet all the prerequisites of the certification,
- Respond to purchase confirmation by completing the online application,
- Provide copies of all applicable documentation
- Agree and adhere to the code of ethics and professional conduct and the certification terms and conditions, and
- Schedule and pass the written exam.
All fees are due prior to submitting the application.
An email address is mandatory and must be included as this will be the primary mode of communication regarding the steps in the certification process. Each candidate applying for certification must have their own unique, individual email address. One email address may not be used for multiple candidates.
CSA Group will process applications when received. If an application is incomplete, CSA Group will notify the applicant via email of the deficiencies found in the application. Those deficiencies must be corrected before the candidate will be approved to take the certification exam. All applicants will receive a confirmation email within two (2) weeks of application regarding their registration and certification eligibility requirements.
Each new application has a life span of six (6) months from the time it is accepted. The applicant must fulfill all requirements of the certification process within that time period. If an applicant is unable to complete the certification process within that period of time, the application will expire and the applicant must restart the certification process including payment of any application or examination fees.
