High Voltage for Transit Essentials Program Details
Elevate your transit team’s safety and expertise with Immersed Technologies’ cutting-edge High-Voltage Awareness for Transit Essentials Program. This comprehensive suite of courses is designed to equip your personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving world of Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) and Electric Vehicle Support Equipment (EVSE). From foundational awareness to advanced qualification, our program ensures your team is prepared for the electric future of public transportation.
The Essentials program comprises four self-paced online courses and a one-day, hands-on training class. The table below provides recommendations on each course’s target audience.
| Course Title | High-Voltage Safety Awareness Track | High-Voltage Qualification Track | Course Duration | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Release |  | | 90 minutes | Online |
| High-Voltage Awareness Level 1-ZEB Edition | | | 2 hours | Online |
| High-Voltage Awareness Level 2-ZEB Edition | | 2 hours | Online | |
| Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) | | 4 hours | Online | |
| High-Voltage Qualified for Transit Instructor-Led Course | | 8 hours (1 day) | In-Person |
Contact Release Online Learning Course:
Empower your team with life-saving skills in just 60 minutes! Our Contact Release course is a must-have for anyone working around ZEBs and EVSE.
This engaging online training transforms your personnel into potential heroes, equipping them with the confidence and know-how to respond effectively to electric shock emergencies.
With industry-compliant techniques and a downloadable quick reference guide, this course puts practical information at your fingertips.
Prepare to respond effectively to electric shock emergencies with the Contact Release self-paced online course, tailored for personnel working on or around Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) and Electric Vehicle Support Equipment (EVSE). This training is designed for anyone potentially exposed to high-voltage circuits, equipping them with lifesaving skills to perform Contact Release on an electric shock victim.
Whether you are directly involved in electrical tasks or not, understanding and executing proper rescue techniques can dramatically improve outcomes in emergency situations. This course meets industry compliance standards and empowers you with the confidence to act decisively in life-threatening situations. You will learn the necessary steps and recommended practices to accomplish a quick, safe, and efficient response to an electric shock incident. Equip yourself with the skills that make a real difference.
Online course duration: 60 minutes
In this course, participants will:
- • Clearly define the purpose and importance of Contact Release in high-voltage environments
- • Identify the primary goals of a successful rescue of a person who cannot self-release from an electrical source
- • Describe the characteristics and conditions of a person who requires a rescue
- • List alternative items that can be used to perform a Contact Release if a rescue hook is unavailable
- • Memorize and recall the three critical steps involved in performing a successful rescue
Course benefits:
- • Life-Saving Skills: Equip yourself with the skills to perform a Contact Release, potentially saving lives during electric shock incidents
- • Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared to respond effectively to accidents, minimizing injury severity and ensuring a safe rescue
- • Take-Away Resources: Download a Quick Reference Guide PDF to have essential information at your fingertips
- • Industry-Standard Training: Receive training based on the principles of OSHA 1910 and the latest edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Compliance:
- • All personnel are required to take and pass this course annually
- • Taking this course fulfills the annual Contact Release training certification for many workplaces
Additional options:
- • Contact Release – Available as a 2-hour virtual instructor-led training
- • Contact Release Quick Reference Guide (QRG) – Available as PDF or an 8.5 in x 6 in. spiral-bound book printed on waterproof and synthetic paper stock
High-Voltage Awareness Level 1 – ZEB Edition Online Learning Course:
Get up to speed with ZEB safety in our foundational High-Voltage Awareness Level 1 course. In just 2 hours, your team will gain the essential knowledge to identify and mitigate electrical hazards in dynamic transit environments.
This course goes beyond basic safety, offering clarity on roles, important visual cues, and emergency response procedures. Stay compliant, stay safe, and stay ahead of the curve as you embrace the future of public transportation.
Get up to speed with Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) through the High-Voltage Awareness Level 1 self-paced online course. Designed for all personnel who may be exposed to high-voltage circuits, this course equips you with the knowledge to identify electrical hazards and take preventive measures to ensure safety. Learn to recognize potential electrical hazards and common injuries, explore training requirements for transit personnel, identify important visual cues, and walk away with the information you need to stay safe around ZEBs.
Online course duration: 2 hours
In this course, participants will:
- • Identify electrical hazards and describe the injuries they can cause
- • Distinguish between the roles of Aware, Qualified, and Authorized personnel in a high-voltage environment
- • List and recognize the visual cues that indicate the presence of hazardous voltage
- • Download the Emergency Response Guide for your specific bus and learn how to disable the high-voltage system in an emergency
- • Apply effective strategies to prevent electrical accidents and ensure a safe working environment
Course benefits:
• Safety Awareness: Build a strong foundation in high-voltage safety to prevent accidents and injuries
- • Role Clarity: Differentiate between the various roles and responsibilities in ZEB environments
- • Visual Identification: Recognize visual cues that signal electrical hazards, improving your ability to respond to potential dangers
- • Industry-Standard Training: Receive training based on the principles of OSHA 1910 and the latest edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Compliance:
- All personnel are required to take and pass this course every 3 years. The course may be required sooner than the 3-year mark depending on significant changes, including:
- • Introduction of new vehicle model(s)
- • New technology or types of equipment
- • Technical Service Bulletins or engineering changes
- • Updates or changes to Electrical Safety Program, Emergency Response Plan, or Standard Operating Procedures
Additional options:
- • High-Voltage Awareness Level 1 – ZEB Edition – Available as a 4-hour virtual instructor-led training
High-Voltage Awareness Level 2 – ZEB Edition Online Learning Course:
Take your mechanics’ expertise to the next level with our High-Voltage Awareness Level 2 course. This advanced online training is the steppingstone to high-voltage qualification, offering an in-depth exploration of ZEB systems.
In 2 hours, your team will master component identification, understand complex safety systems, and learn to create electrically safe work conditions. Equip your mechanics with the knowledge that turns challenges into opportunities in zero-emission transit.
Elevate your understanding of high-voltage systems with the High-Voltage Awareness Level 2 self-paced online course. Building on the foundation established in Level 1, this course is designed for mechanics seeking high-voltage qualification to work on Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) systems and Electric Vehicle Support Equipment (EVSE). This advanced course uses detailed lessons and practical exercises to enhance your ability to work safely around ZEBs. You will learn to identify critical high-voltage components, understand safety systems, and create an electrically safe work condition that complies with industry standards.
Online course duration: 2 hours
In this course, participants will:
- • Identify and describe the operations and functions of critical high-voltage components within a ZEB
- • Explain how electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy for vehicle propulsion
- • Differentiate between vehicle safety systems used in ZEBs
- • Evaluate the purpose, capabilities, and ratings of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for high-voltage tasks
- • Recall how Restricted, Limited, and Arc Flash boundaries protect personnel from electrical hazards
- • Describe how Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and testing for the absence of voltage create an electrically safe work condition
Course benefits:
- • Advanced Safety Knowledge: Enhance your understanding of high-voltage systems and the safety measures required to work on them
- • Safety Procedures: Gain practical knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and testing for the absence of voltage, ensuring compliance with safety protocols
- • Critical Component Identification: Identify and explain the functions of key high-voltage components, essential for effective diagnostics and repair
- • PPE Proficiency: Develop a thorough understanding of PPE ratings and their applications, ensuring you are adequately protected on the job
- • Industry-Standard Training: Receive training based on the principles of OSHA 1910 and the latest edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, ensuring you are equipped with up-to-date knowledge
Compliance:
HV Qualified Mechanics are required to take and pass this course every 3 years. The course may be required sooner than the 3-year mark depending on significant changes, including:
- • Introduction of new vehicle model(s)
- • New technology or types of equipment
- • Technical Service Bulletins or engineering changes
- • Updates or changes to Electrical Safety Program, Emergency Response Plan, or Standard Operating Procedures
Additional options:
- • High-Voltage Awareness Level 2 – ZEB Edition – Available as a 4-hour virtual instructor-led training
Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) Online Learning Course:
With our comprehensive 4-hour online DVOM course, mechanics will build a strong foundation with meters and test equipment. This course unlocks the potential of automotive multimeters, empowering your team to tackle complex electrical issues in modern transit vehicles.
From basic measurements to advanced high-voltage testing techniques, this course combines theory with practical simulations to ensure your mechanics are ready for any electrical challenge.
Unlock the full potential of your meter and other test equipment with this comprehensive DVOM self-paced online course. This dynamic course will help transit mechanics master the use of a DVOM and discover the advanced functionalities required to work on high-voltage systems. Through interactive lessons and practical simulations, you will learn the foundations of accurately diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues in modern transit vehicles. Enhance your proficiency with automotive multimeters and gain the confidence to effectively handle testing and measurement tools.
Online course duration: 4 hours
In this course, participants will:
- • Demonstrate recommended practices for using a DVOM
- • Identify and describe the capabilities of a multimeter within the realm of vehicle electrical systems
- • Increase the accuracy of diagnosing electrical repairs, reducing downtime, and improving repair quality
- • Accurately convert meter readings into specified service information values
- • Explore additional testing equipment such as proving units, insulation testers, and resistance meters
- • Match the right meter, accessories, and other measurement tools to specific tasks to ensure safety and precision
- • Apply recommended practices for meter safety
- • Learn how to perform Live-Dead-Live, a safety protocol for working on zero-emission vehicles
- • Compare the functions and features of automotive multimeters and apply them in real-world scenarios
- • Apply recommended practices for high-voltage measurement tools and techniques to ensure safety
Course benefits:
- • Practical Knowledge: Gain hands-on experience with simulated DVOM displays, symbols, features, and functions
- • Enhanced Diagnostic Skills: Improve your ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively
- • Advanced Tools Proficiency: Develop your expertise with high-voltage measurements and testing
- • Align with Standards: Ensure you work with safety information from the latest industry standards
- • Take-Away Resources: Download reference and resource materials to support ongoing learning
High Voltage Qualified for Transit Instructor-Led Training Course:
Experience the pinnacle of high-voltage training with our immersive, hands-on qualification course. This intensive 8-hour, in-person session is where theory meets practice, transforming your mechanics into confident high-voltage specialists.
Participants will master critical procedures like Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage, and creating electrically safe work conditions on actual ZEB systems. Aligned with the latest industry standards, this course doesn’t just teach—it empowers. Invest in this training to ensure your team is compliant and competent in electric transit maintenance.
The High-Voltage Qualified in-person training provides you with the hands-on experience you need on your path to achieving high-voltage qualification. This 8-hour course is designed for mechanics who interact with high-voltage areas in Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) and Electric Vehicle Support Equipment (EVSE). This immersive one-day training guides you through critical procedures including creating an electrically safe work condition. You will gain practical skills through testing and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), setting up safety barriers and protection boundaries, and safely de-energizing a vehicle and isolating its high-voltage energy using service information for your specific bus.
Immersed Technologies’ High-Voltage Qualified course is based on principles from OSHA 1910 and the latest version of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
This training ensures that you are fully equipped to create and maintain an electrically safe work condition, complying with industry standards and recommended practices. It also ensures that all participants are confident in their capabilities and can demonstrate proficiency to achieve a qualified status.
In-person course duration: 8 hours
In this course, participants will:
- • Describe the operations and functions of high-voltage components and how they work together
- • Identify the types, causes, and symptoms of electrical injuries and how to prevent them
- • Recall how to establish and respect protection boundaries for high-voltage areas
- • Demonstrate the proper way to wear and inspect PPE for high-voltage tasks
- • Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and test for the absence of voltage to ensure safety
- • Practice the three steps in performing a Contact Release effectively
- • Develop skills to set up and recognize visual cues indicating the presence of hazardous voltage
Pre-requisites:
High-Voltage Awareness Level 1 and Level 2 – ZEB Edition, Contact Release, and Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) Self-Paced Online Learning Courses
Course benefits:
- • Practical Knowledge: Gain hands-on experience with high-voltage components and safety procedures in a controlled environment
- • Safety Proficiency: Enhance your ability to identify and mitigate electrical hazards
- • PPE Mastery: Identify, don, and inspect PPE, which is crucial for protecting yourself in a high-voltage environment
- • Electrically Safe Work Condition: Master the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure, test for the absence of voltage, and ensure equipment is safe to work on
- • Interactive Learning: Through interactive worksheets and rigorous hands-on exercises, you will reinforce your learning and prepare for real-world applications
- • Take-Away Resources: Printed participant guide with resource materials to support ongoing learning
- • Industry-Standard Training: Receive training based on the principles of OSHA 1910 and the latest edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
Compliance:
HV Qualified Mechanics are required to take and pass this course every 3 years. The course may be required sooner than the 3-year mark depending on significant changes, including:
- • Introduction of new vehicle model(s)
- • New technology or types of equipment
- • Technical Service Bulletins or engineering changes
- • Updates or changes to Electrical Safety Program, Emergency Response Plan, or Standard Operating Procedures