HV security protocols course in EV
Online course of 300 hours in high-voltage safety protocols for EVs. 6 modules covering electrical risk in high-voltage vehicles, qualification and work organisation, protective equipment and tools, the safe disconnection procedure, and special situations and auditing, with an assigned technical tutor.
HV security protocols course in EV — studying from South Africa
South Africa's transition to electromobility is gaining momentum, with automotive manufacturers evaluating electric and hybrid models and local battery and hydrogen research under way. The country has significant mineral resources, including platinum group metals relevant to fuel cells, and universities and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research support work on energy storage and hydrogen technologies. Government policy on the energy transition shapes investment in charging infrastructure and related industries. Engineers in this field work across vehicle systems, power electronics and energy storage.
Fees for South Africa: 15,700 R (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Are SEIUM Institute programmes recognised by ECSA?
SEIUM Institute's programmes are its own private qualifications and are not official state degrees. The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) decides on professional registration, so please check directly with ECSA how your studies and experience will be assessed.
Do I need to speak a language other than English?
No. All SEIUM Institute programmes are taught in English, which is the main language of most South African engineering workplaces and professional registration processes.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the electrical hazards of high-voltage vehicles.
Apply the safe disconnection procedure to a vehicle.
Select and verify protective equipment and insulated tools.
Organise work permits and qualification levels.
Manage situations involving damaged or unstable batteries.
Investigate electrical incidents and propose corrective measures.
Design safety procedures for a workshop.
Who it's for
- Electrical risk prevention technicians.
- Safety managers in automotive workshops.
- Vehicle high-voltage technicians.
- Electrical safety trainers.
- Industrial safety auditors.
- Safety coordinators in battery manufacturing.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in workshops and after-sales.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 614/2001 (Spanish protection of workers against electrical risk)
- UNE-EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electrically propelled road vehicles)
- Ley 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
- UNE-EN 60903 (live working: insulating gloves)
- UNE-EN 60900 (live working: insulated hand tools)
- UNE-EN 61243-3 (live working: two-pole low-voltage detectors)
- DGUV Information 209-093 (German guidance on qualification for work on HV vehicles)
- Fluke 1587 FC (insulation tester)
- Prevengos risk assessment software
- ETAP (arc-flash study)
- Manufacturer technical information platforms
6 modules
1.1Physiological effects of electric current1.2Voltage levels in electric and hybrid vehicles1.3Arc flash and incident energy1.4Energy stored in capacitors and batteries1.5Thermal and chemical battery hazards1.6Voltage classes A and B in vehicles1.7Protection against direct and indirect contact1.8Legal framework for occupational risk prevention1.9Workplace risk assessment1.10Case study: hazards in a high-voltage workshop
2.1High-voltage qualification levels2.2Authorised worker and qualified worker2.3Person responsible for the installation and for the work2.4Demarcation of the work area2.5Signage and access control2.6Work permits and records2.7Communication between shifts2.8Periodic training and refresher courses2.9Coordination with subcontractors2.10Workshop: drafting a high-voltage work permit
3.1Insulating gloves and voltage classes3.2Testing and storage of gloves3.3Arc-flash face protection3.4Flame-resistant workwear3.5Insulated tools according to IEC 609003.6Voltage detectors and testers3.7Rescue hook and rescue equipment3.8Insulating mats and covers3.9Periodic inspection of equipment3.10Practical exercise: verifying an absence-of-voltage detector
4.1The five golden rules adapted to the vehicle4.2Vehicle identification and manufacturer documentation4.3Service disconnect and interlock disconnection4.4Lockout, tagging and isolation4.5Capacitor discharge time4.6Verification of absence of voltage4.7Live working and its restrictions4.8Reconnection and return to service4.9Damaged vehicles and compromised batteries4.10Lab: simulated isolation of an electric vehicle
5.1Hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles5.2Batteries at risk of thermal runaway5.3Storage of packs in the workshop5.4First aid for electrocution5.5Investigation of electrical incidents5.6Audit of safety procedures5.7Workshop safety indicators5.8Safety culture and behaviour5.9Updating internal procedures5.10Case study: analysis of an arc-flash accident
6.1Diagnosis of the work facility6.2Specific risk assessment6.3Design of written procedures6.4Selection of protective equipment6.5Training and qualification plan6.6Permit and record system6.7Audit and improvement plan6.8Validation of the proposed procedure6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working tools are Fluke 1587 FC (insulation tester), Prevengos risk assessment software, ETAP (arc-flash study) and manufacturer technical information platforms, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: drafting an isolation procedure, inspecting personal protective equipment and auditing workshop safety. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Real Decreto 614/2001, UNE-EN 50110-1, ISO 6469-3, Ley 31/1995, UNE-EN 60903, UNE-EN 60900, UNE-EN 61243-3, DGUV Information 209-093.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Fluke 1587 FC (insulation tester), Prevengos risk assessment software, ETAP (arc-flash study), Manufacturer technical information platforms, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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