DGUV High-Voltage Training & QualificationsIn accordance with DGUV Information 209-093Safe Working. Technical Competence. Professional Qualification.
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Professional High-Voltage Training for Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Professional High-Voltage Training for Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
EVsTech provides professional high-voltage safety and qualification training in accordance with DGUV Information 209-093 for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Our training programs support automotive manufacturers, engineering companies, development teams, production facilities, workshops and vocational training institutions in developing the knowledge and practical competencies required for safe work on high-voltage vehicle systems.
Training covers both vehicle development and pre-series production (E levels) and series-production vehicles, including service and maintenance (S levels).
EVsTech offers flexible on-site training tailored to customer requirements, vehicle technologies, participant qualifications and workplace safety needs.
Choose Your Qualification Path
Choose Your Qualification Path
S Levels
S Levels
Series Vehicles, Service & Maintenance
For automotive technicians, workshop professionals and personnel working on series-production electric and hybrid vehicles.
S · 1S · 2S · 3S
E Levels
E Levels
Research, Development & Pre-Series Production
For engineers, technicians and professionals working on prototype vehicles and high-voltage systems before the start of series production.
E · 1E · 2E · 3E
Level E
Level E
Level E – High-Voltage Awareness
Sensibilisierte Person
Training for personnel involved in the operation and handling of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Training Content:
Electric and hybrid vehicle fundamentals.
Identification of high-voltage components and hazards.
Safe vehicle operation and handling.
Safety precautions and emergency procedures.
Target Group: Test drivers, vehicle operators and development support personnel.
Entry Requirements: No previous electrical qualification required.
Duration: 2 hours.
Completion: Confirmation of participation.
Level 1E
Level 1E
Level 1E – High-Voltage Instructed Person (FuP)
Fachkundig unterwiesene Person
Safety instruction for personnel performing non-electrical work on vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems.
Training Content:
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Identification of high-voltage components and cables.
Safe mechanical and non-electrical activities.
Limits of permitted work.
Workplace safety and emergency procedures.
Target Group: Mechanical technicians, assembly personnel and development support staff.
Entry Requirements: No previous electrical qualification required.
Duration: Half day / 5 training units.
Completion: Documented high-voltage safety instruction.
Level 2E
Level 2E
Level 2E – Qualified Person for High-Voltage Systems (FHV)
Fachkundige Person Hochvolt
Qualification for electrical work on de-energized high-voltage systems in vehicle research, development and pre-series production.
Training Content:
Electrical engineering fundamentals.
High-voltage vehicle architecture.
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Safe isolation and verification of absence of voltage.
Electrical measurements and insulation testing.
Component replacement and troubleshooting.
Safe commissioning and decommissioning.
Practical high-voltage training.
Entry Pathways & Duration:
Completion: Theoretical and practical assessment with documented qualification
Level 3E
Level 3E
Level 3E – Qualification for Live High-Voltage Work
Fachkundige Person für Arbeiten an unter Spannung stehenden HV-Komponenten
Advanced qualification for specialized electrical work on live high-voltage components in vehicle development and pre-series production.
Training Content:
Electrical hazards and arc flash protection.
Safe live working procedures.
Specialized protective equipment and tools.
High-voltage energy storage systems.
Risk assessment and workplace safety.
Supervised practical live working exercises.
Emergency response procedures.
Entry Requirements:
Existing Level 2E qualification.
Minimum age of 18 years.
First aid training, including CPR (9 UE).
Health suitability for live electrical work.
Relevant recent practical professional experience of at least one year in the automotive or electrical sector.
Additional competency assessment where required.
Duration: 3 days / 30 UE, including at least 16 practical units.
Completion: Theoretical and practical assessment with documented qualification.
Series Vehicles, Service & Maintenance (S Levels)
High-Voltage Qualifications – S Levels
High-Voltage Qualifications – S Levels
Series Vehicles, Service & Maintenance
Professional high-voltage training for automotive workshops, service centers and technical personnel working on series-production electric and hybrid vehicles.
Level S
Level S
Level S – High-Voltage Awareness
Sensibilisierte Person
Basic safety awareness for personnel operating and handling electric and hybrid vehicles.
Training Content: High-voltage hazards, safe vehicle operation, charging, safety precautions and emergency procedures.
Target Group: Vehicle operators, service advisors, sales personnel and automotive support staff.
Entry Requirements: No previous electrical qualification required.
Duration: According to the intended activities and training needs.
Completion: Confirmation of participation.
Level 1S
Level 1S
Level 1S – High-Voltage Instructed Person (FuP)
Fachkundig unterwiesene Person
Safety instruction for personnel performing non-electrical work on series-production electric and hybrid vehicles.
Training Content:
Identification of high-voltage components.
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Safe mechanical maintenance.
Limits of permitted work.
Workplace safety and emergency procedures.
Target Group: Automotive mechanics, workshop technicians and service personnel.
Entry Requirements: No previous electrical qualification required.
Duration: According to the applicable qualification requirements.
Completion: Documented high-voltage safety instruction.
Level 2S
Level 2S
Level 2S – Qualified Person for High-Voltage Systems (FHV)
Fachkundige Person Hochvolt
Professional qualification for electrical work on de-energized high-voltage systems in series-production electric and hybrid vehicles.
Training Content:
High-voltage vehicle technology.
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Safe isolation and verification of absence of voltage.
Electrical measurements and insulation testing.
High-voltage component replacement.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Practical workshop exercises.
Target Group: Automotive technicians, electrical technicians and service professionals.
Entry Requirements: Previous vocational qualifications, electrical knowledge and practical competencies are assessed to determine the appropriate qualification pathway.
Duration: According to the applicable entry pathway and previous qualifications.
Completion: Theoretical and practical assessment with documented qualification.
Level 3S
Level 3S
Level 3S – Qualification for Live High-Voltage Working
Fachkundige Person für Arbeiten an unter Spannung stehenden HV-Systemen
Advanced qualification for specialized electrical work on live high-voltage systems and components in series-production vehicles.
Training Content:
Safe working procedures for live high-voltage systems.
High-voltage battery technologies and associated hazards.
Specialized tools and protective equipment.
Advanced electrical measurements and diagnostics.
Practical exercises on live high-voltage components.
Risk assessment and emergency procedures.
Entry Requirements:
Existing Level 2S qualification.
Minimum age of 18 years.
Appropriate first aid training, including CPR.
Health suitability for live electrical work.
At least one year of relevant recent practical professional experience in the automotive or electrical sector.
Additional competency assessment where required.
Duration: According to the agreed training program, with at least 24 UE, including at least 16 practical units.
Completion: Theoretical and practical assessment with documented qualification.
Level 3S – Qualification for Live High-Voltage Working
Fachkundige Person für Arbeiten an unter Spannung stehenden HV-Systemen
Advanced qualification for specialized electrical work on live high-voltage systems and components in series-production vehicles.
Training Content:
Safe working procedures for live high-voltage systems.
High-voltage battery technologies and associated hazards.
Specialized tools and protective equipment.
Advanced electrical measurements and diagnostics.
Practical exercises on live high-voltage components.
Risk assessment and emergency procedures.
Entry Requirements:
Existing Level 2S qualification.
Minimum age of 18 years.
Appropriate first aid training, including CPR.
Health suitability for live electrical work.
At least one year of relevant recent practical professional experience in the automotive or electrical sector.
Additional competency assessment where required.
Duration: According to the agreed training program, with at least 24 UE, including at least 16 practical units.
Completion: Theoretical and practical assessment with documented qualification.
Refresher Training
High-Voltage Refresher Training
High-Voltage Refresher Training
Erhalt der Fachkunde
Maintaining and updating professional high-voltage knowledge, practical competencies and safe working procedures.
Levels 2E · 2S · 3E · 3S
High-Voltage Refresher Training
High-Voltage Refresher Training
Maintenance of Qualification – Erhalt der Fachkunde
Refresher training for qualified high-voltage personnel to maintain and update their technical knowledge and practical safety competencies.
Training Content:
Review of high-voltage safety requirements.
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Safe working procedures and risk assessment.
Updates in electric vehicle technology.
Level-specific practical exercises.
Target Group: Existing Level 2E, 2S, 3E and 3S qualified professionals.
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours.
Training Format: In-person training, with selected theoretical content available online where appropriate. Live working refresher programs include relevant practical exercises.
Completion: Documented participation and assessment where applicable.
High-Voltage Refresher Training
High-Voltage Refresher Training
Maintenance of Qualification – Erhalt der Fachkunde
Refresher training for qualified high-voltage personnel to maintain and update their technical knowledge and practical safety competencies.
Training Content:
Review of high-voltage safety requirements.
Electrical hazards and protective measures.
Safe working procedures and risk assessment.
Updates in electric vehicle technology.
Level-specific practical exercises.
Target Group: Existing Level 2E, 2S, 3E and 3S qualified professionals.
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours.
Training Format: In-person training, with selected theoretical content available online where appropriate. Live working refresher programs include relevant practical exercises.
Completion: Documented participation and assessment where applicable.
Mobile & On-Site Training
Mobile & On-Site High-Voltage Training
Mobile & On-Site High-Voltage Training
Professional Training at Your Location.
EVsTech offers flexible high-voltage training directly at your facility, workshop, manufacturing site or technical training institution.
Training programs can be adapted to your vehicle platforms, high-voltage systems, employee qualifications and workplace requirements.
Theoretical instruction, practical exercises and competency assessments are organized according to the applicable qualification requirements.
Formal qualification programs are coordinated with cooperating training organizations where applicable, including participant registration, training site requirements, assessment and qualification documentation.
Request Your DGUV Training
Request Your DGUV Training
Develop your team's high-voltage competence with EVsTech.
Contact EVsTech to discuss your required qualification level, participant experience, training location and preferred schedule.
Email: ali.sameh@evstech.org
Telephone: +49 170 5977715
Based in Munich, Germany – Supporting Clients Internationally.
Technical Reference
DGUV Information 209-093 – Qualification for Work on Vehicles with High-Voltage Systems, August 2021.
One training unit (UE) corresponds to 45 minutes.
The listed training durations represent EVsTech training programs. Final qualification requirements depend on the intended activities, previous qualifications and applicable workplace safety requirements.
Successful completion of training does not automatically authorize all high-voltage activities. Employers remain responsible for verifying competence, assigning appropriate tasks and ensuring safe working conditions.
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