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SSAUR0001

Safely Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Vehicles Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Advance your knowledge in the servicing of hybrid vehicles in this fast-growing, high-demand industry. This accredited course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to diagnose and safely depower and reinitialise hybrid vehicles.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Far North Queensland North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 23 Apr 2024 Duration: 1.5 days View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee
$690

Course overview

This accredited course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to diagnose and safely depower and reinitialise hybrid vehicles. You will learn how to:

  • Identify a hybrid battery electric vehicle and its main components
  • Ensure high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) are safely isolated
  • Be high voltage safety aware
  • Reinitialisation of the energy storage system
  • Safety reinitialise the hybrid electric vehicle

This accredited course will cover the required performance outcomes for individuals to safely depower and reinitialise hybrid vehicles. It involves ensuring that the vehicles high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications before commencing any service or repair work to these vehicles. It also involves the necessary procedures that may need resetting once the energy storage system has been reinitialised. This course also covers information around workshop set up, personal protective equipment (PPE) and special tool requirements.

This course applies to those working in the automotive repair and service industry only. You must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or equivalent. 

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Industry-standard workshops

TAFE Queensland recognises the changing needs of industry and has developed a series of new advanced battery electric vehicle and heavy electric vehicle training available for our qualified trades people. Our workshops are equipped with the latest technology to identify a hybrid battery electric vehicle and its main components to ensure high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) are safely isolated.

Industry Partnerships

TAFE Queensland has developed many strong relationships with the major players across the automotive industry. We have partnered with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, Komatsu, and Jeep Chrysler to deliver industry-current, tailored training programs. Employees trained by TAFE Queensland are highly-skilled and highly-valued.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skills set  requires you to complete the unit listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH011
    Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH011
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes required to depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). It involves ensuring that the vehicle high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated before commencing any service or repair work. It also involves calibrating vehicle systems that may need resetting once the energy storage system is reinitialised. Importance is placed in the unit on applying RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns
On Campus
23 Apr 2024
1.5 days
Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

23 Apr 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Cairns
On Campus
04 Jun 2024
3 nights
4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

04 Jun 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 nights

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Cairns
On Campus
09 Jul 2024
1.5 days
Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

09 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Cairns
On Campus
20 Aug 2024
3 nights
4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

20 Aug 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 nights

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Cairns
On Campus
12 Nov 2024
1.5 days
Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

12 Nov 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, Wednesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Cairns
On Campus
19 Nov 2024
3 nights
4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

19 Nov 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 nights

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

4 hours per night over 3 weeks 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On Campus
22 Jul 2024
2 days
up to
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

22 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

up to
Monday, Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On Campus
04 Nov 2024
2 days
up to
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

04 Nov 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

up to
Monday, Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On Campus
11 Nov 2024
2 days
up to
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

11 Nov 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

up to
Monday, Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On Campus
02 Dec 2024
2 days
up to
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $690
demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

02 Dec 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

up to
Monday, Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $690
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Safely Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Vehicles Skill Set (SSAUR0001)

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Safely Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Vehicles Skill Set

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Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

You must have previous automotive qualifications or be engaged in an apprenticeship and have completed stages one and two.

It is recommended you have language, literacy and numeracy levels to year 10. It is highly recommended that you are computer literate as there is a portion of the course which includes computer work.

You must not have a pacemaker, another medical device, or a condition that can be affected by the strong permanent magnets within an EV, as per AS5732:2022 (Sect 2.1).

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.