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Electric Vehicle 101

Topic:Others, Sustainability and Green Skills

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    02 Dec 2024 to 02 Dec 2024
    02 Dec 2024 to 02 Dec 2024
  • Registration Period:

    15 Oct 2024 to 11 Nov 2024
    15 Oct 2024 to 11 Nov 2024
  • Duration/Frequency:

    8 hours / 8.30 am - 5.30 pm / Monday
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    -

Participants would get a chance to have hands on experience on charging an actual electric car with both Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) charger.

Course Objective

This course will equip participants with essential knowledge of Electric Vehicle (EV), types of EV and EV charging.

Participants will be able to differentiate the various types of vehicles and know the benefits of driving an EV. The common myths of EV charging would be demystified with facts.

Course Outline

By the end of the Course, participants will be able to: 
• Describe the benefits of EV over the conventional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) vehicles 
• Explain the advantages of EV over that of the conventional ICE vehicles in terms of their performances, battery power and maintenance
• Describe the process of charging an EV battery to its optimal performance
• Compare and contrast the differences between the AC and DC charging methods for an EV

Topic to be covered,

1. What is Electric Vehicle (EV)
2. Situation of EV in Singapore
3. Difference between EV and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle
4. Batteries for EV
5. How do EV charge
6. Difference between AC and DC EV Charging
7. Facts of EV charging, and breaking the myths of charging
8. Practical/Hand on Session

Minimum Requirements

Basic electrical knowledge and proficient in English

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Private Hired Drivers / Taxi Drivers / Assistant Sales Engineer / Automotive Workshop Supervisor

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST* Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $315.00 $9.45 $44.45
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $245.00 $9.45 $114.45
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $245.00 $9.45 $114.45
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $315.00 $9.45 $44.45
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $31.50 $381.50

Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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