Light & Heavy Vehicle, Paint & Panel, Manufacturing, Auto Electrical, Air Conditioning, Motorcycle, Outdoor, Marine

Kangan Institute is offering a skill set in depowering and reinitialising battery electric vehicles, and inspecting and maintaining battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Participants will learn how to safely depower the vehicle’s high voltage rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and separated extra low voltage (SELV) system, and to reinitialise the RESS and SELV confirming correct vehicle operation. In the second unit within this skill set, participants will learn the skills and knowledge required to inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (BEVs), involving working with automotive electrical components, maintaining rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS), and performing basic tests on electric drive motors.

The Administration course covers all the liabilities and responsibilities associated with being a Licensed Vehicle Tester or Signatory for Light, Heavy Vehicles or Motor Cycles. The course will cover how to correctly complete all of the documentation relevant to the position of Licensed Vehicle Tester or Signatory.

This Heavy Bus Tester course covers the accreditation component for participants to be aware of and understand their responsibilities in examining Large Buses (LB) More than 4.5 Tons in in accordance to VicRoads Requirements.

This course also covers the Bus Technical Inspection component from the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (NHVIM).

VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester Buses examiners will use the NHVIM to inspect and test a vehicle using the Bus Tester Examiner manual with the current equipment required under Licensed Vehicle Tester Licence conditions.

The Structural Awareness Course covers the knowledge and ability to identify and assess damage or sub-standard repairs, acceptable/unacceptable repairs on a vehicle presented to you to complete a roadworthy inspection (Light Vehicle).

Reference and use the appropriate standards for assessing structural damage and repairs. Locate and complete all relevant documentation involved with structural assessment.

Supply and interpret information to and from a vehicle repairer in relation to the structural repairs.
Access the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR) website for the purpose of checking the status (Written off or Stolen) of a vehicle presented for inspection.