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Ministry-approved title: Electric Drive Vehicle Technician
Durham College’s (DC) Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) Ontario college diploma program is one of only two offered in the province and prepares students to enter the in-demand field of clean transport – the fastest growing industry in Canada’s clean energy sector. As investments in Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure and manufacturing continue to rise, so does DC’s commitment to preparing the next generation of skilled trades graduates. The unique and specialized curriculum of the EDVT program:
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or Math. Domestic applicants who are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s), i.e. Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 Math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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For more than two decades, Canada’s clean transport industry has been the fastest-growing industry within the country’s clean energy sector. This growth has created unprecedented demand for qualified EV technicians across the country, with industry experts projecting thousands of new positions in the coming years. With significant investments, Ontario is set to become a hub for EV manufacturing, and Durham College’s (DC) Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) graduates will be well-positioned to capitalize on this growing market.
To meet the increasing demand for skilled EV Automotive Technicians, DC’s EDVT program is specifically designed to equip students with the technical knowledge required to succeed in this industry by exploring the rise of zero and low emission propulsion systems, such as battery electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen technology, and study the effects of emerging trends in the automotive industry. The Electric Vehicle Technician course curriculum was developed in consultation with industry partners to ensure graduates possess the skills employers seek.
By building on their understanding of conventional vehicle systems inside DC’s state-of-the-art Vanhaverbeke Family EV Training Centre, students develop expertise in diagnosing and servicing electric and hybrid vehicles from various manufacturers. The curriculum is future-focused and covers major components like EV powertrains, batteries, regenerative braking, fuel cells, and safety systems. Students gain a deep understanding of how these vehicles operate and how to maintain them effectively through a 56-hour EV technician capstone project. Graduates are ready to meet the needs of the evolving automotive industry and are prepared for exciting and rewarding careers in the EV service and maintenance sector.
Through the Electric Vehicle Technician program, students will:
Graduates with electric vehicle technician training enter the workforce with a distinct competitive advantage, possessing both traditional automotive knowledge and cutting-edge EV expertise. The program’s hands-on approach, industry partnerships, and state-of-the-art facilities will give you the practical abilities and technical understanding needed to excel in this growing field.
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Your learning experience will be complemented by a 56-hour Electric Vehicle (EV) capstone project in your final semester. The capstone project is designed to mirror the real demands placed on EV technicians in professional settings, strengthening your technical abilities while building the problem-solving skills employers seek in qualified electric vehicle technician course graduates.
Applying accumulated knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios in the EV industry is the nature of this capstone course. As an aspiring electric vehicle technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work on actual EV systems and solve complex diagnostic problems under the guidance of experienced instructors. It synthesizes learning from previous coursework in electric and hybrid vehicle technology, offering a hands-on, project-based experience.
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