HV Training for Automotive Workshops
Make your workshop HV-ready – with compliant qualification directly on your premises. On-site training using your own vehicles, FHV Level 2S and FuP Level 1S per DGUV 209-093. Quote within 24 hours, nationwide Germany.
What the law requires of your workshop
With the growing share of electric and hybrid vehicles in German workshops, employers are legally obliged to ensure the safety of their staff when working with HV systems.
§3 ArbSchG – Employer's basic duty
The employer is obliged to take the necessary occupational health and safety measures and to take into account the safety and health protection of employees at work. This includes verifiable qualification for working with high-voltage vehicles.
- Prepare risk assessment per ArbSchG §5
- Identify qualification needs and implement them
- Document and retain qualification records
DGUV Regulation 3 + DGUV 209-093
DGUV Information 209-093 defines the binding qualification levels for work on HV vehicles. For automotive workshops this means:
- At least 1 Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV, Level 2S) per business
- All staff with HV contact: at least Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP, Level 1S)
- Annual refresher training recommended to maintain qualification
Liability risk: Without verifiable qualification, the workshop owner is personally liable in the event of accidents involving HV vehicles. The employer's liability insurer and trade association (Berufsgenossenschaft) may refuse to pay claims. HV qualification is not optional – it is a legal requirement.
Workshop activities – qualification levels at a glance
The required qualification level depends on the tasks performed on HV vehicles in your workshop.
| Workshop activity | Qualification | Level | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle reception, car wash, vehicle handover | Sensibilisierte Person (sensitised person) | S/E | Recommended |
| Moving HV vehicle, de-energised tasks | Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP) | 1S | Required |
| Maintenance, inspection, de-energised HV components | Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP) | 1S | Required |
| Diagnostics, de-energising, work on HV system | Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) | 2S | Required |
| HV battery, inverter or e-motor replacement | Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) | 2S | Required |
| Live HV work (special cases only) | FHV under voltage | 3S | Special cases |
Level S/E = Sensitised person · 1S = Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP) · 2S = Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) series vehicles · 3S = FHV live HV work
Typical training plan: workshop with 5 mechanics
For an automotive workshop with 5 technicians, we recommend the following qualification structure – achievable in a single on-site training day:
Level 1S – FuP (all 5 mechanics)
2–4 teaching units (approx. half a day): HV technology basics, hazards, safety measures, emergency procedures. Prerequisite for all further qualifications and mandatory for every employee with HV vehicle contact.
Level 2S – FHV Series (1–2 mechanics)
16–80 teaching units (depending on prior knowledge and vehicle portfolio): in-depth HV systems technology, de-energising, diagnostics, work on de-energised HV systems. Built on Level 1S. This mechanic takes on the FHV role in the business.
Documentation & certificates
All participants receive normatively compliant certificates per DGUV 209-093 on the day of training. Documentation can be presented to the trade association (Berufsgenossenschaft), insurers and customers.
Annual refresher training (following year)
To maintain qualifications, we recommend an annual refresher (2–4 teaching units) – also available remotely. This keeps all qualifications current and your workshop HV-ready.
Benefits of on-site training at your workshop
Training on your own vehicles
Practical exercises directly on the vehicles your mechanics see every day. No need to adapt knowledge to unfamiliar vehicle types – maximum relevance for everyday work.
No travel costs
No travel time, no hotel costs, no vehicle downtime. We come to you – anywhere in Germany. The group price is often significantly lower than external courses.
Dates to suit your operations
Training on your terms – outside core hours, on Saturdays, or as a block seminar. Workshop disruption is kept to a minimum.
Normatively compliant documentation
All certificates and qualification records per DGUV 209-093 – legally sound, immediately usable for trade association, insurer and manufacturer approvals.
Group discount from 3 participants
Training from as few as 3 participants. From 5 you receive a discounted group price – ideal for teams of any size.
All brands, all models
Our instructors know all major HV vehicle manufacturers. Training content is tailored to your vehicle fleet and specific work tasks.
FAQ – HV training for automotive workshops
Make your workshop HV-ready
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The key qualification levels for automotive businesses: