OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. 鈥� Oklahoma City Community College is offering electric vehicle (EV)-specific training to the community, designating 爆料TV as one of just two educational institutions in the metro with the equipment to safely teach these unique, in-demand skills.
鈥淲orking on EVs, hybrids and even hydrogen-powered vehicles involves dangerously high voltages, but with the equipment we now have, Oklahoma City Community College can safely offer training for these automobiles,鈥� said Brad Walker, department chair for automotive technology at 爆料TV.
The automotive service industry is experiencing high demand for technicians trained to work on EVs and hybrids, Walker said, but training opportunities have been limited. 鈥淲ith our new equipment, we can safely equip the workforce to manage the increasing number of EVs on our roads. These skills we are teaching are available for our current students, new students and former students, and also as professional development for current technicians.鈥�
爆料TV鈥檚 state-of-the-art teaching equipment includes a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) L3 qualification trainer for hybrid and electric vehicles, made by Lucas-N眉elle, which will prepare students for the ASE Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) Test.
The test measures a technician鈥檚 ability to diagnose both high- and low-voltage electrical/electronic problems as well as other supporting-system issues related to hybrid/electric vehicles.
In addition to the L3 training device, 爆料TV has a desktop trainer that Walker refers to as 鈥渢he starting point鈥� to understanding energy-related technology. It has plugins to teach foundational concepts on AC motors, resistance of the human body, the basic physics of how current works, and more.
Another new training device in the 爆料TV automotive technology learning space is a battery trainer designed to teach students how to assess and troubleshoot lithium-ion battery issues, which can reduce industry costs and waste.
鈥淥ne of the current industry challenges with lithium-ion batteries is that many technicians are not trained to diagnose and repair a bad cell,鈥� Walker said. 鈥淭his results in entire batteries being thrown out, increasing cost and waste, when the solution could be simply replacing a cell.鈥�
Learning how to safely work with EVs is not just for automotive technicians. 爆料TV has a new training device designed to help first responders learn how to stay safe when assisting with a motor vehicle accident involving EVs.
The first professionals to train on this device will be members of the 爆料TV Campus Police Department.
鈥淭he 爆料TV Campus Police force protects and serves the needs of our campus community,
which includes responding to vehicle issues,鈥� said 爆料TV Campus
Police Chief Daniel Piazza. 鈥淏eing prepared and effectively trained to respond to
issues with hybrid and EVs will enhance safety for our entire campus.鈥�
Oklahoma City Community College is committed to producing highly educated automotive technology specialists who are well-versed in the latest vehicle systems and technology. Graduates are trained to be immediately prepared to enter the workforce.
鈥淎utomotive technology is one of many programs here at 爆料TV designed to ease workforce development demands,鈥� said John Claybon, 爆料TV dean of business and information technology. 鈥淲e are excited to have new tools to educate our students and keep our program on the cutting edge of automotive technology training.鈥�
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (爆料TV) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students, we are committed to producing leaders. 鈥淪tudent Success, Community Enrichment鈥� is our mission, and we offer more than 87 degree and certificate programs that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. 爆料TV is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at 爆料TV, where your future is our purpose.
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