
Ireland’s first-ever Level 7 course for EV mechanics

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Briain Kelly
Last edited
24/01/2025
Ireland’s first ever Level 7 programme for repairing and maintaining electric cars recently completed its first intake class from garages across the country.
Due to the rising number of electric and hybrid cars and other EVs on our roads Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Shannon Chamber Skillnet, and their industry partners collaborated to create this programme.
The course aims to equip motor mechanics who are more familiar with ICE vehicles with the knowledge and skills to work on electric vehicles.
Among the concerns which has been aired about the rollout of electric vehicles in Ireland, alongside public infrastructure, has been where to take them for repairs. This is especially true for vehicles which are out of warranty.
The launch of a new Level 7 EV Technology programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, attracted the attention of garages throughout Ireland with the first group of fifteen course participants drawn from Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Laois and Kilkenny.
The 10 week course incorporated weekly three-hour sessions, delivered online for nine weeks, with a final two-day in-person workshop in TUS’ Coonagh, Co. Limerick.
The programme covered the key aspects of EV technologies, including powertrains, charging systems, and European electrical safety standards.
The concluding in-person workshop provided participants with the opportunity to apply their learning in a practical setting, focusing on high-voltage component assessment, risk analysis, and safe repair techniques.
Commenting on the programme, Shannon Chamber Skillnet manager, Alan Kelly said, “Shannon Chamber, via its Skillnet business network, was delighted to collaborate with TUS in delivering this trail-blazing course.”
“Equipping motor mechanics with the skills necessary to diagnose and repair high-voltage electric vehicle systems, which are so essential in the drive to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels, complements the work being doing via the Mid-West Sustainability Network to develop an ethos of sustainability in the region.”
Dr. Orlaith Borthwick, head of flexible and professional learning at TUS added: “This programme, designed with input from industry, underscores the value of collaboration between Shannon Chamber Skillnet, TUS, and automotive professionals in addressing the critical skills gap in EV technology.”
Given the success of this inaugural programme, a second Electric Vehicle Technology (Certificate, Level 7, 10 ECTS) programme will be delivered in September 2025.
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Briain Kelly
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Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.
Author:

Briain Kelly
Renewable Energy Researcher
Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.
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Ireland’s first-ever Level 7 course for EV mechanics
Written by
Briain Kelly
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12/02/2025
Ireland’s first ever Level 7 programme for repairing and maintaining electric cars recently completed its first intake class from garages across the country.
Due to the rising number of electric and hybrid cars and other EVs on our roads Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Shannon Chamber Skillnet, and their industry partners collaborated to create this programme.
The course aims to equip motor mechanics who are more familiar with ICE vehicles with the knowledge and skills to work on electric vehicles.
Among the concerns which has been aired about the rollout of electric vehicles in Ireland, alongside public infrastructure, has been where to take them for repairs. This is especially true for vehicles which are out of warranty.
The launch of a new Level 7 EV Technology programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, attracted the attention of garages throughout Ireland with the first group of fifteen course participants drawn from Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Laois and Kilkenny.
The 10 week course incorporated weekly three-hour sessions, delivered online for nine weeks, with a final two-day in-person workshop in TUS’ Coonagh, Co. Limerick.
The programme covered the key aspects of EV technologies, including powertrains, charging systems, and European electrical safety standards.
The concluding in-person workshop provided participants with the opportunity to apply their learning in a practical setting, focusing on high-voltage component assessment, risk analysis, and safe repair techniques.
Commenting on the programme, Shannon Chamber Skillnet manager, Alan Kelly said, “Shannon Chamber, via its Skillnet business network, was delighted to collaborate with TUS in delivering this trail-blazing course.”
“Equipping motor mechanics with the skills necessary to diagnose and repair high-voltage electric vehicle systems, which are so essential in the drive to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels, complements the work being doing via the Mid-West Sustainability Network to develop an ethos of sustainability in the region.”
Dr. Orlaith Borthwick, head of flexible and professional learning at TUS added: “This programme, designed with input from industry, underscores the value of collaboration between Shannon Chamber Skillnet, TUS, and automotive professionals in addressing the critical skills gap in EV technology.”
Given the success of this inaugural programme, a second Electric Vehicle Technology (Certificate, Level 7, 10 ECTS) programme will be delivered in September 2025.
Author:

Briain Kelly
EDITOR
Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.
Author:

Briain Kelly
Renewable Energy Researcher
Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.