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ELECTRICAL THEORY
Understand Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, power, and AC/DC principles for EV electrical circuits.
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Master single-line and three-line wiring schematics, power distribution diagrams, and architectural blueprints for EV charging sites.
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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
Troubleshoot control circuits, relay logic, safety interlocks, and sensor integration using wiring schematics and multimeters.
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WORKING SAFELY WITH ELECTRICITY
Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and PPE standards to minimize risks and prevent electrical hazards when servicing high-voltage equipment.
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Identify electrical shock hazards, physiological effects of AC/DC current on the human body, emergency rescue protocols, and arc flash boundaries.
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ARC FLASH AWARENESS
Learn arc flash risk assessments, incident energy ratings, required PPE categories (1-4), boundary calculations, and safe working procedures.
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LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
Master Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols to isolate hazardous electrical energy, verify zero energy state, and safely apply personal padlocks and tags.
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND SUPPLIES
Examine branch circuits, feeder cables, overcurrent protective devices (OCPD), grounding, and bonding in commercial EV electrical distribution.
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DC PRINCIPALS EVSE
Explore high-power direct current (DC) circuits, rectification, galvanic isolation, DC contactors, and high-voltage DC bus architectures in fast chargers.
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BATTERY TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Learn EV battery chemistries (NMC, LFP), state of charge (SoC), thermal runaway prevention, high-voltage battery management systems (BMS), and pack service procedures.
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GRID BASICS AND MAIN SERVICE PANELS
Understand utility grids, distribution step-down transformers, switchgear, panels, metering, and how high-demand EV loads impact local electrical distribution.
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TORQUE AND TENSIONING
Proper terminal torque specifications, calibrated tooling, busbar fastening, and compression lug techniques for high-current EV terminals.
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DEMAND PLANNING AND SITE EVALUATION
Conduct preliminary site audits, utility capacity assessments, conduit routing analysis, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and civil readiness surveys.
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EVSE OPERATION
Learn how electric vehicles function, including their drivetrains, energy management systems, and high-voltage operational principles.
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INTRODUCTION TO EV CHARGING
Explore the foundational concepts of EV charging, including charge levels, power delivery methods, and basic charging architecture.
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CHARGING SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES AND COMMUNICATION
Understand charger components, internal power routing, controller boards, and communication protocols (OCPP, ISO 15118).
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CHARGING STATION STANDARDS
Examine industry standards and protocols, such as SAE J1772, CCS, NACS, and CHAdeMO, that ensure interoperability across equipment.
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CONNECTIVITY
Master cellular, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi networking for EVSE units, gateway configuration, SIM management, and remote diagnostic connectivity.
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SAFETY, CODES, AND CYBERSECURITY
Review NEC Article 625, UL standards, NFPA 70E, and cybersecurity protocols to protect connected charging infrastructure.
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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Determine structural requirements, conduit routing, service capacity, and utility coordination prior to EVSE physical installation.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Perform scheduled inspections, filter cleaning, coolant checks, torque audits, and firmware updates to ensure maximum charger uptime.
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EV CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnose electrical faults, power module failures, isolation errors, and communication dropouts using diagnostic software and multimeters.
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CLIENT INTERACTIONS
Develop customer service skills, clear reporting protocols, stakeholder communication, and site-owner handoff procedures for commercial EV installations.
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IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Analyze thermal derating, extreme weather protection, ingress ratings (NEMA/IP), and climate mitigation strategies for outdoor charging stations.
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DC PRINCIPLES IN EVSE
Explore high-power direct current (DC) conversion, rectification topologies, contactor control, and DC bus safety systems.
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BATTERY TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Learn EV battery chemistries (NMC, LFP), state of charge (SoC), thermal runaway prevention, and high-voltage BMS interfacing.
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GRID BASICS AND MAIN SERVICE PANELS
Understand utility grid interfaces, distribution transformers, 480V 3-phase switchgear, and load management for DC fast chargers.
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TORQUE AND TENSIONING
Proper terminal torque specifications, calibrated tooling, busbar fastening, and compression lug techniques for high-current EV terminals.
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DEMAND PLANNING AND SITE EVALUATION
Conduct preliminary site audits, utility capacity assessments, conduit routing analysis, and civil readiness surveys.