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.
Prerequisites
ELRT 1003, ELRT 1004.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application 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.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42468 |
January 11, 2027 to March 22, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.