Automotive High Voltage Battery Repair (ELRT 1150)

This course explores high-voltage battery systems used in modern electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Students are provided with hands-on experience in handling, diagnosing, and repairing high-voltage battery packs. Key areas of study include battery architecture, the disassembly and reassembly of battery packs, safe procedures for discharging and recharging, and the techniques required for battery balancing. Learners will diagnose common issues and perform repairs on high-voltage batteries, gaining insight into both theoretical concepts and practical applications. A critical component of the course is the development of skills necessary for rebuilding battery packs, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards. Testing procedures and module-level diagnostics are also introduced. This course emphasizes safety and best practices, preparing students to work confidently with high-voltage systems in real-world scenarios.

Course code: ELRT 1150

Credits: 3.0

Length: 60.0 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ELRT&number=1150

Prerequisites

ELRT 1003, ELRT 1004.

Additional Information

Battery chemistry and system architecture
High voltage safety and insulation protocols
Battery discharging and recharging
Battery pack disassembly and reassembly
Diagnostic methods and repair techniques
Cell balancing strategies
Battery management systems (BMS) and CAN?bus integration
HV Battery charging and discharging tools and software
Insulation and isolation testing
Contactors, cell types and configurations

Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience. Assessment will include the following:

Actual repair reports, reprogramming records, or module service logs created and/or used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the Automotive High Voltage Battery Repair course assignments. Examples may include records of battery pack disassembly and reassembly, discharge and recharge procedures, cell balancing, diagnostic testing, or the application of manufacturer specifications.

A successful interview with the Electronics Programs’ Department Head or one of the department’s full-time faculty, focusing on diagnostic strategies, repair techniques, and safety procedures specific to high voltage battery systems, including safe handling, discharging, and reassembly.

An essay in which the applicant reflects on and analyzes their prior experience in relation to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course, such as battery chemistry, diagnostic methods, fault repair, pack rebuilding, and safety standards.

* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Automotive High Voltage Battery Repair (ELRT 1150)

Prerequisites

Additional Information

What you will learn

Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)

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