ABCT2080 High-Voltage Safety and EV Systems
This course introduces students to the safety requirements, system components, and operational characteristics of electric vehicles (EVs) in the collision repair environment. Students learn high-voltage (HV) safety protocols, de-energization procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) handling guidelines for batteries and HV components. The course covers EV system architecture, battery pack construction, thermal management, and high-voltage cable routing as they relate to collision damage assessment and repair planning. Laboratory activities focus on safe work practices and the interaction between EV systems and body repair operations.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
ABCT2146 or concurrent enrollment
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply high-voltage safety protocols, PPE requirements, and isolation procedures for EV systems
Describe high-voltage components and their relationships to body structures
Demonstrate safely correct de-energization and re-energization procedures following OEM guidelines
Explain EV battery construction, thermal management systems, and collision-related hazards
Assess when high-voltage components require special handling, transport, or storage due to collision damage
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details