DGUV 209-093 · Qualification Pathway
BEntry Path BAutomotive technician with electrical background

HV Training Entry Path B
Fast-Track for Automotive Technicians

Already qualified as an automotive technician or electrician in the automotive trade? Entry Path B recognises your existing electrotechnical knowledge and significantly shortens the path to HV certification. Level 2S (FHV) achievable in just 2 days – per DGUV 209-093.

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≥ 16
teaching units for Level 2S
(each 45 min.)
~ 2
days
(not 2 weeks)
≥ 8
mandatory practical
units on vehicle
2S–3S
Levels
achievable
Target Group

Who qualifies for Entry Path B?

Entry Path B is for automotive professionals who already have a recognised electrotechnical foundation from their trade training and need the HV add-on qualification.

Profiles qualifying for Entry Path B

  • Kfz-Elektriker (automotive electrician)
  • Kfz-Mechatroniker – graduated before 1 July 2013
  • Kfz-Mechaniker (older trade qualification)
  • Land- und Baumaschinenmechatroniker (agricultural/construction machinery mechatronics)

Not Entry Path B if …

  • no automotive or electrical qualification → check Entry Path A
  • electrical qualification outside automotive → check Entry Path C
  • Kfz-Mechatroniker graduated from 1 July 2013 → already holds Level 2S (see note below)
Important: Kfz-Mechatroniker from 2013 onwards
Per DGUV 209-093, Kfz-Mechatroniker who completed their training on or after 1 July 2013 (specialisations: passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bodywork) already hold Level 2S qualification. No course required – just have your certificate reviewed.
Qualification Levels

Which HV levels are reachable via Entry Path B?

LevelDesignationTraining Scope Entry Path BAuthorisation
2SFHV Series Vehicles
Qualified HV Specialist		≥ 16 teaching units (~2 days)
of which ≥ 8 units practical		Independent de-energisation and work in the de-energised state on series vehicles
2EFHV Development Vehicles
Qualified HV Specialist		≥ 48 teaching units
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. Because your existing automotive and electrical knowledge is credited in full, Level 2S is achievable in just approximately 2 days.

1

Inquiry & Quote

Provide the number of participants, location and target qualification level. We will send a binding quote with a proposed date within 24 hours. For Entry Path B we ask for a brief note on participants' training background to confirm eligibility.

2

Theory – HV Systems & Safety Rules

As electrotechnical fundamentals are already in place, the course goes straight into vehicle-specific HV content: HV vehicle architecture, traction batteries, power electronics, the 5 HV safety rules, PPE requirements, hazard assessment, and DGUV 209-093 requirements for workshops and production.

3

Practical Training – ≥ 8 teaching units on the vehicle

Mandatory practical instruction on HV vehicles: de-energisation per the 5 safety rules, verification and documentation of voltage-free state, securing against re-energisation, and re-commissioning. A minimum of 8 practical teaching units is required by law.

4

Final Exam & Certificate

After passing the final examination, participants receive a personalised certificate per DGUV Information 209-093 – valid for 3 years. Full training documentation including proof of practical instruction is provided.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Entry Path B

Entry Path B applies to automotive technicians with electrotechnical knowledge: Kfz-Elektriker (automotive electrician), Kfz-Mechatroniker (graduated before 1 July 2013), Kfz-Mechaniker, and Land- und Baumaschinenmechatroniker.
For Level 2S (series vehicles), a minimum of 16 teaching units (each 45 min.) is required, of which at least 8 must be practical training on the vehicle – approximately 2 days. For Level 2E (development vehicles), at least 48 teaching units are prescribed, of which at least 16 must be practical.
No – Kfz-Mechatroniker who graduated on or after 1 July 2013 (specialisations: passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bodywork) already hold Level 2S qualification per DGUV 209-093. No training course is required for Level 2S.
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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HV qualification per DGUV 209-093 for your automotive technicians – directly at your workshop or site. Nationwide, flexible scheduling, documentation per DGUV 209-093 and personalised certificate included.

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