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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 prepare 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 that 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. 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. 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 capstone project. Graduates are ready to meet the needs of the evolving automotive industry and prepared for exciting and rewarding careers in the EV service and maintenance sector.
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Your learning experience will be complemented by a 56-hour Electric Vehicle (EV) capstone project in your final semester. Applying accumulated knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios in the EV industry is the nature of this capstone course. It synthesizes learning from previous coursework in electric and hybrid vehicle technology, offering a hands-on, project-based experience.
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