Class Description

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of EV charging stations and solutions from analysis to design to installation. Course content includes:

• Overview of the EV industry
• Electrical EV basics and an introduction to the NEC
• An overview of GE EV charging stations, solutions and related electrical equipment and components
• Overview of electrical utility connected EV systems and requirements for interacting with electrical utilities
• Instruction regarding EV station permitting, inspection, commissioning, documentation and labeling requirements and system maintenance practices and procedures
• Overview of integration of EV stations with payment, RFID and web technologies
• Trouble shooting EV stations
• Post installation EV station maintenance and support
• How to plan and design small, mid and large scale GE EV charging solutions
• Hands- on installation lab experience featuring GE EV charging stations

The course provides hands-on training exercises and labs. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the tools used to complete site evaluations, perform necessary measurements and calculations, and specify components required to complete a fully-functional EV charging station solution. Safe use and storage of required tools will also be covered, along with OSHA and NEC safety codes.

Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite coursework. No EV industry experience is assumed. Knowledge requirements include basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, use of formulas, algebra and word problems), use of the Internet, problem solving skills, and the use of a calculator. Use of basic hand tools is required for lab participation.

Course Objectives

Upon Completion of this course, the student will have the ability to:

• Describe the history, development and current state of electric vehicle (EV) technologies, markets and applications
• Identify the types and levels of EV stations and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type
• Explain how a grid power converts into EV power
• Define EV terms
• Identify opportunities for grid-interactive residential and commercial EV stations and solutions
• Describe EV station and solution components and configurations
• Describe battery, generator and other types of backup systems and how they are integrated into a grid-interactive EV charging solution
• Describe how solar power and solar power car parking structures are integrated into a grid-interactive EV charging solution
• Identify and configure EV electrical system components
• Analyze charge load demands and calculate charging requirements
• Conduct a EV site survey and specify EV station and solution components and design
• Determine structural and or civil integrity and suitability for installation of EV stations and solutions
• Perform a complete turnkey installation of an EV charging station or solution
• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures for installed EV stations and solutions
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of required tools and measurement instruments necessary to conduct a thorough site survey and system installation
• Describe inspection, permitting and documentation requirements for grid-interactive EV stations and solutions
• Describe the risks and safety issues and OSHA requirements when working with EV charging stations

Upon successful completion of the course students will become Certified GE EV Charging Solution Professionals

Student Evaluation

Student performance is evaluated on the basis of:

• Class participation
• Lab participation
• Completion of assignments
• Attendance - 16 hours is required

Attendance Policy

It is expected that students will attend scheduled classes regularly and on time. If an absence occurs, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work. Students, who must withdraw from a class, will receive credit for work completed and may complete the course at a later date with instructor approval. Attendance will be tracked and maintained for various reporting purposes.

Accreditation and Evaluation

This course is accredited by GE. Additionally, students are encouraged to provide informal feedback throughout the course. Online, real time access to instructors is provided at scheduled times throughout each week. This feedback is used to create an on-going professional development plan for instructors and to inform course improvements.

Students with Disabilities

This institution complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests knows when registering for a course or workshop. If a disability is identified after class has begun, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed.