Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Electric Vehicle Skills

Course 1 – EV Operation

Prerequisites: None.

Description: This course covers the fundamentals of operating an EV and its basic components. In addition, it also discusses the advantages of EVs to the drivers and the environment.

Objectives:

Describe basic EV operation
Explain regenerative braking
Discuss charging and typical ranges
Recognize the fundamental components
Discuss the advantages of EVs

Course 2 – Introduction to EV Charging

Prerequisites: This course is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical fundamentals AC/DC theory, electrical safety, and Ohms law.

Description: This course introduces the basics of charging for electric vehicles. It reviews electrical fundamentals and discusses the role of the EV charging technician. It explains charging station levels and components.

Objectives:

Describe your role as an EV charging station technician
Recognize electricity basics and electrical terminology
Explain the power needs of EV charging stations
Define EV charging station levels
Discuss charging station components

Course 3 – Charging Station Standards

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging.

Description: This course explains the different types of charger connectors, the different networking methods, and discusses charging station enclosures.

Objectives:

Explain types of charger connections
Describe where each is typically used
Identify charging networks
Recognize standards for charging enclosures

Course 4 – Connectivity

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging and Charging Station Standards.

Description: This course describes various modes of EV connectivity and modes of communication with the vehicle, the user, and the network. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Objectives:

Describe each mode of connectivity
Explain where each is typically used
Discuss pros and cons of each type

Course 5 – Safety, Codes, and Cybersecurity

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, Connectivity, and Installation Preparation.

Description: This course covers necessary safety precautions and codes related to EVSE. It also includes cybersecurity recommendations.

Objectives:

Explain safety requirements for EVSE technicians
Describe basic code requirements for EVSE
Identify ADA applicability to EVSE
Discuss the importance of cybersecurity for charging infrastructure
Identify protection methods and procedures used against cyber threats

Course 6 – Installation Preparation

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, and Connectivity.

Description: This course explains the initial requirements for technicians who will be involved in charger station installation.

Objectives:

Describe what is needed prior to arriving at the installation site
Identify all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Define all safety essentials
Explain first preparation steps at site

Course 7 – Preventative Maintenance

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, Connectivity, and Installation Preparation.

Description: This course is for technicians who need to understand the basic procedure for preventative maintenance of EV Chargers. This includes cleaning, performance of routine checks, handling minor repairs, and record keeping.

Objectives:

Describe the basic inspection process
Identify cleaning, repair, or replacement procedures
Discuss software updating requirements
Explain the need for scheduling and record keeping

Course 8 – EV Charger Troubleshooting

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, Connectivity, Installation Preparation, and Impact of Environmental Conditions.

Description: This course describes a systematic troubleshooting approach for EV charging technicians. It explains the safety precautions necessary for troubleshooting and the tools and documentation required.

Objectives:

Explain preparation needed for troubleshooting
Identify safety precautions
Describe basic EVSE troubleshooting steps
Discuss typical issues
Identify resolution of situations encountered

Course 9 – Client Interactions

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, and Installation Preparation.

Description: This course describes techniques for optimum interaction with users, project managers, and site owners.

Objectives:

Define effective customer interactions
Explain interactions with business owners
Identify importance of interacting with project managers
Describe how to set and manage expectations

Course 10 – Impact of Environmental Conditions

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging, Charging Station Standards, Connectivity, and Installation Preparation.

Description: This course explains how weather and other environmental conditions affect charging stations.

Objectives:

Explain the impact of weather conditions on charging and battery efficiency
Describe the effects of weather and environment on charging stations
Identify safety precautions

Course 11 – DC Principles in EVSE

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging and Ohm’s Law.

Description: This course explains the terminology related to DC electrical and the differences to AC. It identifies how DC is utilized in EVs and EVSE. and introduces the use of DC in solar panels and battery storage.

Objectives:

Define basic terminology for Direct Current (DC) electrical
Explain the differences between Alternating Current (AC) and DC electrical
Identify types of DC used for EV
Describe DC for solar power generation

Course 12 – Battery Technology in Electric Vehicles

Description: This course explains the various types of batteries in use along with their chemistry, operation, advantages and disadvantages. It also introduces directions in future battery development.

Objectives:

Explain the fundamentals of battery technology
Discuss lithium-ion batteries categories
Outline advantages and disadvantages
Recognize future developments and innovations

Course 13 – Grid Basics and Main Service Panels

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with DC Principles in EVSE and Ohm’s Law.

Description: This course describes the delivery of power from power stations to homes and businesses.

Objectives:

Define the basics of the electric grid
Explain generation, transmission, and distribution
Identify the main service panel
Describe importance of main service panel operation
Identify power supply issues

Course 14 – Torque and Tensioning

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with EV Charger Troubleshooting, Charging Station Standards, Connectivity, and Installation Preparation.

Description: This course describes the difference between torque and tension and the process for performing electrical torque checks.

Objectives:

Define torque and tensioning
Explain mechanical and electrical considerations
Identify the impacts of over or under-torquing
Describe routine torque checks
Recognize the importance of documentation

Course 15 – Demand Planning and Site Evaluation

Prerequisites: This lesson is designed for participants familiar with Introduction to EV Charging and EV Operation.

Description: This course examines the necessary preparation that businesses and facilities need to plan for the installation of EV charging stations.

Objectives:

Define utility demand planning
Explain the demand planning process
Identify the importance of site evaluations
Describe the essential steps for site evaluations
Explain installation and implementation policy