TUS and Shannon Chamber deliver first level 7 electric vehicle repair programme in Ireland

The launch of a new level 7 electric vehicle (EV) technology programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, has attracted the attention of garages throughout the country.

The first group, made up of fifteen course participants, come from Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Laois and Kilkenny.

Run over the course of 10 weeks, the programme includes weekly three-hour sessions, delivered online for nine weeks, with a final two-day in-person workshop in at the TUS campus in Coonagh on the outskirts of Limerick city.

Topics covered in the programme also include the key aspects of EV technologies, including powertrains, charging systems, and European electrical safety standards.

The concluding in-person workshop provides participants with the opportunity to apply their learning in a practical setting, focusing on high-voltage component assessment, risk analysis, and safe repair techniques.

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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,

"Participants who successfully completed the course were awarded a Level 7, 10 ECTS, Special Purpose Award Certificate from TUS, a prestigious qualification reflecting their advanced knowledge and practical expertise in this rapidly evolving sector,” she concluded.

Given the success of this inaugural programme, a second Electric Vehicle Technology (Certificate, Level 7, 10 ECTS) programme is set to be delivered in September 2025.