As the transport sector continues to evolve, transport operators are being urged to train their workforce in EV vehicles to future-proof their business.
Owners are being urged to update their workshop operating practices to include EV- and hybrid-type vehicles.
With a wide variety of full electric and hybrid vehicle systems currently on the market, from a health and safety perspective, general practice can no longer be relied upon to work on or around EV vehicles.
Ten per cent of vehicles on the road are now electrified. The Fundamentals of BEV & Hybrid Vehicles Training Course, offered by GPC, better known locally as Repco, NAPA, SAS and Sulco, in collaboration with Unitec, is designed to provide the appropriate hybrid and EV capability training for light-commercial operators and those with fleets.
“We are excited to be partnering with GPC and acknowledge their significant investment into the new training centre to support the New Zealand automotive industry,” says academic programme manager for Unitec Trades and Services Bryan Davis.
The course will enable businesses to clearly understand the intricacies of EV vehicles they may service and ensure workshop staff have the appropriate hybrid and EV health and safety training.
The course is endorsed by MTA.
“The GPC Fundamental EV Course aligns with the MTA Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EVs, making it the ideal foundation course for anyone looking to build essential EV safety knowledge,” MTA says.
“This course is a must-do for everyone, ensuring they have the skills and awareness needed to be safe around electrified vehicles.
“Endorsed by MTA sector managers, it provides the critical safety training required to navigate the evolving automotive landscape with confidence.”
The GPC Training Centre is designed to deliver the most up-to-date information regarding repairs and maintenance for the transport industry.
The training centre has been built to complement current New Zealand institutional industry tertiary training, adding the latest national and international expertise in emerging local workshop parts and service technology and trends.
The purpose-built 350m2 facility in Penrose, Auckland, offers multipurpose spaces for training, from a small group of technicians to a 150-person theatre-style format.
Training is available across all industry sectors, from mechanical, auto electrical, air conditioning, EV, hybrid, commercial, plus more.
The training centre has been built alongside a new Technical Centre of Excellence – a call centre team of highly qualified technicians to help and assist with hybrid, EV and future tech.
Basic course – fundamentals of BEV and hybrid vehicles
This fundamental course is for anyone in or around the automotive industry. Whether you are interested in electric/hybrid vehicles or are new to the field, this introductory course is for you.
Content:
- how to be EV-ready
- entry-level introduction to BEVs and hybrid vehicles
- basic BEV architecture
- basic hybrid architecture
- safety procedures and mandatory specialist workshops equipment, PPE, hand tools, etc
- how to depower and re-initialise electric vehicles (theory). Duration: seven hours (full day)
For more details, contact nztrainingcentre@gpcasiapac.com
