{"product_id":"electric-vehicle-fundamentals-evf","title":"Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThe Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential is focused on the fundamentals of electric vehicles and provides a starting point for career pathways in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES7029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential course! If you're interested in starting a career in the rapidly growing field of electric vehicles (EV), this course may be the perfect starting point for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVF course is designed to assess your comprehension of fundamental EV concepts and can be used to help you secure entry-level positions in the areas of automotive assembly and production of electric vehicles. Additionally, learning about electric vehicle manufacturing can serve as a stepping stone for further training pathways in EVs, allowing you to build a long-term career in an industry with plenty of opportunities for advancement and good-paying jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout this electric vehicle training program, you will learn about a wide variety of topics related to electric vehicles, including the introduction to EV production, assembly, safety, quality, electrical units, and battery components. 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However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of an electric vehicle technician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of an electric vehicle technician is $58,029.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is advanced manufacturing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Manufacturing.org, advanced manufacturing refers to the use of innovative technologies to create new and existing products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You will be prepared for the Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) exam and certification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific skills in advanced manufacturing will I learn in this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are just a few of the advanced manufacturing skills you will learn in this course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical Assembly \u0026amp; Wiring - Reading wiring diagrams, routing cables, making proper electrical connections (especially for EV motors, batteries, and sensors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueprint \u0026amp; Schematic Reading - Interpreting manufacturing drawings and work instructions to assemble components accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Control \u0026amp; Inspection - Performing visual and tool-assisted inspections (e.g., calipers, micrometers). 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This course covers many of the fundamental topics and skills needed for EV manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course cover current trends in manufacturing, such as automation, IoT, or sustainable manufacturing practices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEV manufacturing is one of the most transformative and fast-growing trends in the global manufacturing industry today. It represents a shift not just in \u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e we build (electric vehicles vs. internal combustion engine vehicles), but \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e we build them—integrating advanced technologies, sustainability practices, and workforce evolution. 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