Certified Ekasi Hybrid Vehicle Specialist

Certified Ekasi Hybrid Vehicle Specialist
Automotive Advanced

Certified Ekasi Hybrid Vehicle Specialist

This specialized program provides training in the maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles, covering high-voltage systems, battery maintenance, and hybrid-specific components.

Course Description

This specialized program provides training in the maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles, covering high-voltage systems, battery maintenance, and hybrid-specific components.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
✔ Safely work with high-voltage hybrid systems.
✔ Perform maintenance on hybrid/electric vehicles.
✔ Diagnose hybrid battery issues.
✔ Service regenerative braking systems.
✔ Use hybrid-specific diagnostic tools.
✔ Understand hybrid vehicle operation principles.

Target Audience

Mechanics transitioning to hybrid vehicle repair.
Dealership technicians needing hybrid certification.
Automotive students specializing in new technologies.
Fleet maintenance professionals.
Entrepreneurs starting hybrid service centers.

10 Modules
50 Lessons
29h 40m

Critical module covering high-voltage hazards, mandatory PPE, lockout/tagout procedures, and emergency response protocols for hybrid and EV work.
  • Introduction to High-Voltage Systems in Hybrid Vehicles (45 min)
  • Introduction to High-Voltage Systems in Hybrid Vehicles (15 min)
  • Electrical Shock Hazards and Physiological Effects (50 min)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for HV Work (20 min)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hybrid Technicians (55 min)
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures for Hybrid Vehicles (25 min)
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures for Hybrid Vehicles (60 min)
  • Emergency Response for HV Incidents (25 min)
  • Emergency Response and Rescue Procedures (50 min)
  • High-Voltage System Identification and Component Location (45 min)

Compares series, parallel, and series-parallel hybrid systems. Covers full BEV architecture, power flow diagrams, and key component roles.
  • Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Architectures (60 min)
  • Overview of Hybrid Vehicle Architectures (30 min)
  • Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) Deep Dive (65 min)
  • Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Architecture (25 min)
  • Honda Hybrid Systems (IMA, i-DCD, i-MMD) (60 min)
  • Power Flow and Operating Modes in Hybrids (25 min)
  • Ford and GM Hybrid Systems (55 min)
  • European and Asian Hybrid Systems (BMW, Hyundai, Nissan) (55 min)
  • Electric Vehicle (BEV) Architecture Fundamentals (50 min)
  • PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) Systems and Components (50 min)

Covers battery cell chemistry (NiMH, Li-ion), pack construction, thermal management, Battery Management System (BMS) operation, and balancing.
  • HV Battery Chemistry and Cell Types (60 min)
  • Traction Battery Chemistry and Construction (30 min)
  • Battery Management System (BMS) Operation (55 min)
  • Battery State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) (25 min)
  • NiMH Battery Service and Diagnostics (55 min)
  • Battery Thermal Management Systems (25 min)
  • Li-ion Battery Service and Diagnostics (60 min)
  • Battery Cooling and Thermal Management Systems (50 min)
  • Battery Safety, Storage, and Transport (45 min)

Study of DC-to-AC inverters, DC-DC converters, and the operation of AC motor-generators used in hybrid drive systems.
  • Inverter and Converter Fundamentals (55 min)
  • Power Inverter Operation and Components (30 min)
  • Traction Motor Types and Operation (55 min)
  • DC-DC Converters: Operation and Diagnostics (25 min)
  • Inverter Diagnostics and Failure Modes (55 min)
  • Electric Motors: Permanent Magnet Synchronous and Induction (35 min)
  • DC-DC Converter Diagnostics (50 min)
  • Motor and Generator Diagnostics (50 min)

Explains regenerative braking theory, interaction between hydraulic and electric braking, and how brake blending is managed by the vehicle control system.
No lessons available in this module yet.

Covers dedicated HV battery cooling, electric motor cooling, and cabin climate systems in vehicles without a conventional engine-driven compressor.
  • Integrated Thermal Management Systems (25 min)
  • Cabin Heating and Cooling in Hybrids and EVs (25 min)

Practical use of hybrid-capable scan tools, reading HV system DTCs, performing isolation tests, and interpreting battery health reports.
  • Scan Tool Data Interpretation for Hybrid Systems (30 min)
  • Isolation Fault Testing and HV Safety Diagnostics (25 min)
  • Waveform Analysis for Hybrid Diagnostics (25 min)

Covers manufacturer-specified hybrid service intervals, fluid types, 12V auxiliary battery roles, and performing safe HV component replacements.
  • Routine Maintenance for Hybrid Vehicles (20 min)
  • HV Battery Reconditioning and Replacement (25 min)
  • Post-Repair Procedures and HV System Re-energization (20 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
No lessons available in this module yet.

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Hybrid Vehicle Specialist certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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150 hours content
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Duration 150 hours
Skill Level Advanced
Learning Method Self Study
Category Automotive
Modules 10
Total Lessons 50
Last Updated July 2025
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