DGUV 209-093 · Qualification Pathway
AEntry Path ANo prior electrical or automotive background

HV Training Entry Path A
Full Qualification from Scratch

No automotive trade, no electrical qualification – and still need HV certification? Entry Path A is the route for career changers and those without a relevant technical background. The curriculum covers all required electrotechnical fundamentals and leads directly to the Qualified HV Specialist (FHV) certification per DGUV 209-093.

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≥ 80
teaching units for Level 2S
(each 45 min.)
≥ 8
mandatory practical
units on vehicle
~2
weeks full-time
(incl. practical)
2S–3E
Levels
achievable
Target Group

Who qualifies for Entry Path A?

Entry Path A is for anyone without a completed electrical or automotive qualification who needs to work on or near HV vehicles.

Typical profiles for Entry Path A

  • Career changers from non-electrical technical trades (e.g. metalworkers, machine operators without electrical content)
  • Commercial or logistics staff with vehicle contact
  • Process mechanics and plant operators without electrotechnical background
  • Retraining candidates and new entrants without automotive or ET qualification

Not Entry Path A if …

  • completed automotive qualification → check Entry Path B
  • completed electrical qualification → check Entry Path C
  • Kfz-Mechatroniker (graduated after 1 July 2013) → may already hold Level 2S
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Qualification Levels

Which HV levels are reachable via Entry Path A?

LevelDesignationTraining Scope Entry Path AAuthorisation
2SFHV Series Vehicles
Qualified HV Specialist		≥ 80 teaching units (~2 weeks)
of which ≥ 8 units practical		Independent de-energisation and work in the de-energised state on series vehicles
2EFHV Development Vehicles
Qualified HV Specialist		≥ 100 teaching units (~2.5 weeks)
of which ≥ 16 units practical		Work on development and prototype vehicles before SoP
3S / 3EFHV – Live Working
Advanced level		Advanced course on top of 2S/2E
after required practical experience		Diagnosis and measurements on live HV systems
Process

How does the qualification work?

On-site training comes directly to your facility – no travel for your staff, no disruption from external training trips. The curriculum covers all required electrotechnical fundamentals and HV-specific content in one programme.

1

Inquiry & Quote

Provide us with the number of participants, location and the qualification level required. We will send you a binding quote with a proposed date within 24 hours.

2

Theory – Electrotechnical Fundamentals & HV Systems

The course opens with electrotechnical fundamentals (voltage, current, resistance, protection measures), followed by vehicle-specific HV content: HV vehicle architecture, the 5 safety rules, PPE requirements, hazard assessment, and DGUV 209-093 requirements.

3

Practical Training – ≥ 8 teaching units on the vehicle

Mandatory practical instruction takes place directly on HV vehicles: de-energisation per the 5 safety rules, verification of voltage-free state, securing against re-energisation, and re-commissioning. At least 8 teaching units of practical training are legally required.

4

Final Exam & Certificate

Upon passing the final examination, participants receive a personalised certificate per DGUV Information 209-093 – valid for 3 years. Full training documentation is provided.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Entry Path A

Entry Path A applies to persons without a completed electrical or automotive qualification: e.g. career changers, commercial or logistics staff, industrial mechanics without relevant electrotechnical content in their training.
For Level 2S (series vehicles), a minimum of 80 teaching units (each 45 min.) is required, of which at least 8 must be practical training on the vehicle. This corresponds to approximately 2 weeks of full-time training. For Level 2E (development vehicles) at least 100 teaching units are prescribed.
No. Level 1S is not a mandatory prerequisite for Level 2S. With Entry Path A, direct entry into Level 2S is possible – the curriculum covers all required fundamentals.
The training is conducted in German. The certification and documentation are issued per DGUV Information 209-093 in German. Please contact us to discuss requirements for international teams.
On-site Training

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Full HV qualification per DGUV 209-093 for your team – directly at your site. Nationwide, flexible scheduling, documentation per DGUV 209-093 and personalised certificate included.

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