November 27 2024 at 4:36 PM | NJ Pathways

NJ Pathways Project Highlight: Integration and Pilot of New EV Technician ASE Standards

Center of Workforce Innovation for Electric Vehicles

Camden County College (CCC) developed, integrated, and piloted new Automative Service Excellence (ASE xEV) standards into its non-credit Automotive Technology career training program to create the pathway project Integration and Pilot of New EV Technician ASE Standards, alongside Camden County Technical High School’s (CCTS) Automotive Technology program. This initiative included the creation of two stackable courses at CCC and the groundwork for adding an advanced-level light-duty hybrid/electric vehicle course aligned with ASE High-Voltage Electrical Safety Standards for EVs. 

CCTS piloted one newly developed training module during the 2023-2024 school year, with additional pilots scheduled within CCC’s program for the 2024-2025 school year. 

This year, CCTS implemented and piloted a new EV-specific module within their Automotive Technology program in two classes: ASE Electrified Propulsion Vehicles (xEV) High Voltage Electrical Safety Standard. This module focused on safe practices for working around Electrified Propulsion Vehicles, minimizing exposure to hazards associated with high-voltage systems. 

At CCC, three program modules were developed within the non-credit Automotive Technician career training program. Each course built upon the foundational knowledge gained in the previous one, providing a cohesive learning pathway for students: 

  1. ASE Electrified Propulsion Vehicles (xEV) High Voltage Electrical Safety Standard – This course, also integrated into the CCTS program, focused on safety standards and practices for working with Electrified Propulsion Vehicles. 
  1. ASE Electrified Propulsion Vehicles (xEV) Level One – Electrically Aware Person – This course taught safety awareness for working near Electrified Propulsion Vehicles and their high-voltage components, including preparation for repair. 
  1. ASE Electrified Propulsion Vehicles (xEV) Level Two – High Voltage Vehicle Technician – This course focused on evaluating and classifying the condition of high-voltage battery systems, isolating and securing high-voltage systems, and working on de-energized components. 

All three modules were incorporated into CCC’s program during the 2024-2025 school year, offering students a comprehensive, step-by-step pathway into the field of electrified vehicle technology.