With the need for technicians trained to handle battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the rise, TAFE students in Queensland are getting a leg up.
Nine technicians graduated this month having completed the new Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set course at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge campus.
The intense four-day course had technicians working on current BEVs specifically purchased for training.
“There is a need for perpetual innovation in the training industry, especially for the automotive sector,” TAFE Queensland SkillsTech General Manager John Tucker said.
“TAFE Queensland prides itself on working closely with industry to shape our training products and ensuring we provide forward-thinking training options.”
“At TAFE Queensland, we know that preparing the industry for its transition to an EV future means skilling existing technicians around the state who are already starting to work on these vehicles.”
The course is part of the state government’s Fee-Free TAFE initiative.
Ali Abbas is one of the technicians who completed the course. The owner of Mobile Diagnostic Repairs said undertaking the course – at no cost – was a great chance to prepare for the future.
“These vehicles are becoming more and more common so I wanted to upskill so I could confidently work on these vehicles and advertise that I’m doing so in order to boost my business,” Ali said.
“Being certified is a good thing, but to really feel confident and comfortable that I am actually able to do this work and advertise it to my clients is even better.”
The course comes as the Federal Government looks to implement a national fuel efficiency standard to boost electric vehicle numbers nationally.