Autotech Training rolls out on-site EV training for fleet businesses

UK fleet vehicle industry to account for 75 per cent of all electric cars on the road by 2025

Autotech Training rolls out on-site EV training for fleet businesses

Autotech Training, the dedicated training division of Autotech Recruit, is now delivering levels one to three IMI electric vehicle training to all employees within any organisation which is electrifying its fleet.

Many businesses and local authorities are switching their fleet vehicles to electric and hybrid but with very little provision for EV training and many employees citing that they have received very basic guidance through a PowerPoint presentation, Autotech Recruit say EV uptake could just be a “tick the box exercise” for many organisations.

The high voltage nature of EVs introduces safety considerations and hazards and ALL employees that come into contact with them during their day to day duties require training, enabling them to safely operate, and work alongside, electric and hybrid fleet cars.

In accordance with the Electricity at Work regulations, enforced by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) all employers have a responsibility to ensure that employees are adequately trained – otherwise they may find themselves liable.

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To minimise any time away from business, Autotech Training is delivering all levels of its EV training within an organisation’s own premises, with training delivered by experienced, fully qualified, trainers.

Mandla Ndhlovu, head of training and apprentice, Autotech Recruit “It is vital that employees, whether they will drive an electric fleet vehicle or not, receive training to ensure they can safely work alongside EVs.

“We offer on-site training, with an actual electric vehicle for level two and three courses, to not only provide awareness, but the hands on approach helps to de-mystify electric vehicles which is a major bottleneck in uptake.”

Autotech Training can deliver Level one EV training to up to 14 employees at any one time, or via the IMI’s eLearning platform.

Levels two and three EV training is delivered to up to six employees over a two day period.

Related: British firm launches classic Mini electrification kit

In the bid to decarbonise road transport, the government is turbocharging its commitment to improving air quality, by driving down emissions and encouraging drivers to make the switch to cleaner, greener vehicles.

By 2025, the UK fleet vehicle industry will account for 75 per cent of all electric cars on the road.

Local authorities are expected to set the standard for this electric revolution, with plug-in car grants to fund EV fleet vehicles available, as part of the government’s Road to Zero Strategy.

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