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SSAUR0008

Heavy Vehicle Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge to inspect and service battery electric heavy vehicles (BEV) systems for a range of purposes required in an automotive retail, service and repair industry context. 

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 22 Sep 2025 Duration: 4 days View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$1,120

Course overview

This accredited course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles. carry out testing, and maintenance of battery electric vehicles. Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems and diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles.   

You will learn how to: 

  • Be high voltage safety aware
  • Safe operating procedures for tools and equipment
  • Identify a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and their main components
  • Operating principles of system instrumentation and safety interlocks in BEV
  • Ensure high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) are safely isolated
  • Safely test, service and maintain BEV
  • Diagnostic and repair procedures for system instrumentation, safety interlocks and HV RESS
  • Re-initialisation of the energy storage system
  • Performance testing RESS 

This accredited course will cover the required performance outcomes for individuals to safely depower and reinitialise battery electric 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 work to these vehicles. This course also covers information around workshop set up, personal protective equipment (PPE) and special tool requirements.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH101
    Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH101
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It involves ensuring 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.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH102
    Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH102
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It involves working with automotive electrical components, maintaining rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS), and performing basic tests on electric drive motors. Importance is placed in the unit on applying both high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    AURETH101
  • UNIT NAME
  • Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH015
    Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH015
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, remove and replace high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) in heavy electric vehicles.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH107
    Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH107
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the system instrumentation and safety interlocks of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

    Pre-requisite unit :
    AURETH101
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery 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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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
22 Sep 2025
4 days
Full time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,120

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Acacia Ridge

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 Sep 2025
DURATION

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

4 days
Workload

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

Full time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,120

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

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

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

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

No
ASSESSMENT

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

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

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

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
01 Dec 2025
4 days
Full time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $1,120

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Acacia Ridge

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. 

01 Dec 2025
DURATION

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

4 days
Workload

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

Full time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,120

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

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

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

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

No
ASSESSMENT

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

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

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

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Heavy Vehicle Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set (SSAUR0008)

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Heavy Vehicle Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSAUR0008
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 completed a qualification in one of the following areas: 

  • Automotive 
  • Mining Sector 
  • Heavy vehicle Sector 
  • Forklift
  • EWPA / Crane 
  • Coach building 
  • Trailer manufacturing 

If a  qualification is not held, applicants can provide a resume to demonstrate relevant automotive industry experience.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

  • clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337
  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
  • mechanic gloves
  • long hair must be tied back
  • You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You are also required to have access to and bring to class:

  • Notebook
  • Calculator
  • Headphones (recommended)
  • 2GB USB memory stick

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, available subsidies, 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.