DGUV Information 209-093

HV Training Courses & Seminars – All Levels at a Glance

From Sensibilisierte Person to the highest qualification level: all HV training courses per DGUV Information 209-093 for automotive workshops, OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers. Inhouse at your premises or as online training – nationwide.

Certificate per DGUV 209-093 Inhouse & Online Level S/E to 3E Quote within 24 h
Sensibilisierte Person
For everyone who comes into contact with HV vehicles
HV Sensibilisierte Person – Level S/E
Level S/E
Sensibilisierte Person

Sensibilisierte Person – basic HV hazard awareness. For everyone who may come into professional contact with HV vehicles – breakdown services, workshop reception, fire services.

2 TP From €89 / person Online available
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HV training Level 1S/1E Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP)
Level 1S / 1E
Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP)

Qualification for general work on HV vehicles under supervision of a Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV). For vehicle mechanics, diagnostic technicians and inspectors.

2–4 TP From €149 / person Online available
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Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV)s
Independent work in the de-energised state
HV training Level 2S Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) series vehicles
Level 2S
Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) – Series Vehicles

Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) for series vehicles (after SoP). De-energising, voltage-freedom verification, independent work in the de-energised state – our most popular course.

16–80 TP per entry route From €699 / person On-site & Online
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HV training Level 2E Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) development production
Level 2E
Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) – Development & Production

Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) for development and production (pre-SoP). For engineers and technicians working on prototypes, test rigs and pre-production vehicles at OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

24–100 TP From €999 / person On-site
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Live HV Work
Fault diagnosis under active HV voltage – highest qualification level
HV training Level 3S live HV work series vehicles
Level 3S
Live HV Work (Series)

Highest qualification level for series vehicles. Fault diagnosis and measurements under active HV voltage – for specialists in workshops and dealerships.

24 TP / 3 days €1,099 / person On-site
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HV training Level 3E live HV work development
Level 3E
Live HV Work (Development)

Highest level for development and production. For test rigs, prototypes and complex HV systems at OEMs, research institutions and Tier-1 suppliers.

24 TP / 3 days €1,099 / person On-site
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Special Formats
Tailored to your organisation
Inhouse HV training at your premises
Inhouse Training
At Your Premises

All levels as inhouse training directly at your facility. Our trainer travels to you – no travel costs for your staff. From 2 persons, nationwide.

All levels available Your preferred date Nationwide
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Annual HV instruction per DGUV 209-093
Annual Instruction
Mandatory HV Refresher

Annual mandatory instruction per DGUV 209-093 and BetrSichV. Refresher and documentation for all Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) personnel – efficiently delivered as online training.

4 TP From €149 / person Online available
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Our course advisors will help you identify the right qualification level within 24 hours – free and without obligation.

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System Overview

The HV Qualification System per DGUV 209-093

All levels and entry paths at a glance – S-Track for workshops and dealerships, E-Track for development and test fields.

Qualification levels per DGUV Information 209-093: S-Track and E-Track with all entry paths A, B, C

Infographic: qualification levels per DGUV Information 209-093, edition August 2021

Level Comparison

All HV Training Levels at a Glance

DGUV Information 209-093 defines seven qualification levels. Which HV training your employees need depends on their activities on or near the vehicle.

Level Designation Duration Authorisation Typical Target Group
S/E Sensitised Person 2 teaching units
approx. 1.5 h		 Recognise HV vehicles, keep clear of danger zone, alert others Roadside assistance, fire brigade, workshop reception, warehousing
1S / 1E Specially Instructed Person (FuP) 2–4 teaching units
half day		 General work under supervision of an FHV Kfz-Mechatroniker, diagnostic technicians, testers
2S Qualified HV Specialist (FHV) – Series 16–80 teaching units
2 days to 2 weeks		 Independent de-energisation and work in the de-energised state Automotive workshops, dealerships, fleet operators
2E Qualified HV Specialist (FHV) – Development 24–100 teaching units Work on development and pre-series vehicles before SoP OEM engineers, Tier-1, test benches, research
3S FHV Live Working – Series 24 teaching units
3 days		 Diagnostics and measurements on live HV systems (series vehicles) HV specialists, service technicians, dealership diagnostics
3E FHV Live Working – Development 24 teaching units
3 days		 Diagnostics and measurements on live HV systems (development vehicles) OEM test benches, research facilities, prototype development

Training duration for Level 2S/2E varies by entry path (A, B or C) – automotive technicians with electrical knowledge need significantly fewer teaching units than career changers.

Who Needs What

Which HV Training for Which Business?

The right HV training depends on what your employees actually do near the vehicle – not on company size.

Automotive Workshops & Dealerships

  • Reception, storage, collection/delivery service → Level S/E
  • Kfz-Mechatroniker, diagnostic technicians → Level 1S/E or 2S
  • Service technicians with de-energisation duties → Level 2S
  • HV specialists for live-system diagnostics → Level 3S
Most booked: on-site Level 2S for the entire workshop team

OEMs & Tier-1 Suppliers

  • Production staff without vehicle contact → Level S/E
  • Line production technicians → Level 1E
  • Quality inspectors on series vehicles → Level 2S
  • Engineers on prototypes / pre-development → Level 2E or 3E
Most booked: on-site package Level 2E/3E for development teams

Recovery & Breakdown Services

  • All drivers with HV vehicle contact → Level S/E mandatory
  • Dispatchers and operations coordinators → Level S/E recommended
  • Technicians with recovery duties → Level 1S
Most booked: online Level S/E for the entire workforce
Your Qualification Route

How Long Is Your HV Training?

The duration of an HV training course for Level 2S depends on your existing qualifications. DGUV 209-093 defines three entry paths – from 2 days to 2 weeks.

A

Entry Path A – Career Changers

No electrical or automotive prior qualification. Level 2S in at least 80 teaching units (approx. 2 weeks), Level 2E in ≥ 100 teaching units.

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B

Entry Path B – Automotive Technician

Kfz-Elektriker, Kfz-Mechatroniker (graduated before 2013), Kfz-Mechaniker. Level 2S in just 16 teaching units (approx. 2 days).

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C

Entry Path C – Electrical Specialist

Electricians, electronics technicians, electrical engineers without automotive background. Level 2S individually assessed, Level 2E in ≥ 24 teaching units.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about HV Training

An HV training course per DGUV 209-093 costs depending on the level and group size: Level S/E from €89/person, Level 1S/E from €149/person, Level 2S from €699/person (on-site), Level 3S/3E approx. €1,099/person. Use the → HV Course Advisor to find the right level for your team. Request a quote within 24 hours.
Automotive workshops typically need at least Level 2S (FHV series vehicles) for employees who independently de-energise HV vehicles and work in the de-energised state. Reception staff, roadside assistance and employees without direct HV contact require only Level S/E. For live-system diagnostics, Level 3S is required.
Duration depends on qualification level and entry path: Level S/E approx. 1.5 hours, Level 1S/E half a day, Level 2S: 16–80 teaching units (2 days to 2 weeks, depending on prior qualification), Level 2E: 24–100 teaching units, Level 3S/3E: 24 teaching units (3 days). The fastest route to Level 2S is Entry Path B with just 16 teaching units (approx. 2 days) for automotive technicians with electrical knowledge.
Yes. DGUV 209-093 requires annual instruction for all qualified HV specialists. This mandatory refresher (approx. 4 teaching units) serves to update knowledge and maintain documentation, and is a prerequisite for retaining the qualification. Without annual instruction, the qualification effectively lapses.
DGUV Information 209-093 is a national publication of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and applies to all industries and federal states in Germany. For a certificate to be recognised, the training must meet the requirements of the standard: qualified instructors per Section 3.1, the prescribed number of teaching units, and the required practical content. Employers are responsible for verifying this.
Yes, all levels are available as on-site training directly at your facility. The trainer comes to you – nationwide. This saves travel costs and lost working time. Yes, all levels can be conducted as on-site training directly at your facility. The trainer comes to you – nationwide. Benefits: training tailored to your HV systems and operational requirements, no travel costs for staff, instruction in English or German as needed, practical content on your own systems and equipment. For many levels, a combination of remote theory and on-site practical is also available. Quote within 24 hours.