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HV Training Level S/E
Sensibilisierte Person

€89
per person
excl. VAT

Level S/E provides the fundamental Sensibilisierte Person for all employees who come into professional contact with high-voltage vehicles – without performing technical work themselves. Mandatory instruction per DGUV Information 209-093 and §12 ArbSchG for vehicle movers, cleaning staff, logistics personnel and anyone who regularly handles HV vehicles.

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2
teaching periods (45 min each)
1.5
Hours training duration
Online
available
€89
per person excl. VAT
Target Group

Who is Level S/E for?

Level S/E is the entry-level qualification for all persons who come into contact with high-voltage vehicles in their daily work – regardless of their technical background.

Vehicle Movers
Moving, parking and transferring HV vehicles in workshops, dealerships and fleet centres
Cleaning Staff
Interior and exterior cleaning of EV/HEV in automotive businesses, dealerships and fleet centres
Reception & Sales
Vehicle handover and reception in dealerships, fleet operators and service centres
Warehouse & Logistics
Handling HV vehicles and HV components in production facilities and warehouses
Recycling & Dismantling
First-response measures and safe handling of end-of-life vehicles, HV batteries and parts removal
Apprentices & Career Changers
Mandatory instruction at the start of apprenticeship or when joining an automotive business with HV vehicles
Course Content

What does Level S/E cover?

2 teaching periods (approx. 90 minutes) with one goal: every participant understands the hazards of HV vehicles and knows how to behave safely.

⚡ Course Topics

  • What is high voltage? Definition from 60 V DC / 30 V AC (DGUV Information 209-093)
  • Identifying HV vehicles: orange cables, HV warning labels, type plates
  • Hazards from electric shock and arc flash – effects on the human body
  • Hazards from thermal runaway of Li-ion batteries
  • Correct behaviour with intact HV vehicles and when moving them
  • Behaviour after accidents, damage and suspected HV incidents
  • Who may do what? Distinction between S/E, FuP (1S) and Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV) (2S/3S)
  • Emergency response and first aid in HV incidents

What Level S/E permits – and what it does not

Clear scope of authorisation after the training:

  • Safely move and park HV vehicles
  • Clean and prepare HV vehicles
  • Receive and hand over HV vehicles
  • Initiate first-aid measures in HV incidents
Not permitted: Technical work on HV systems, de-energising, voltage-freedom verification or work on HV components. These require at least Level 1S (FuP) or Level 2S (Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV)).
Prerequisites & Process

Who can attend and how does it work?

Level S/E has no technical prerequisites – it is suitable for all employees regardless of their training or experience.

Entry Requirements

  • No technical prerequisites required
  • Suitable for all employees from day one
  • Language: English (German also available)
  • Online option: PC/tablet with camera and microphone
Legal obligation: §12 ArbSchG obliges employers to instruct all employees who come into contact with hazardous equipment. HV vehicles qualify as such – Level S/E fulfils this obligation.

Training Schedule

  • Welcome & Learning Objectives: Overview of course content and relevance to daily work
  • HV Fundamentals: What is high voltage, how do I identify HV vehicles?
  • Hazards & Behaviour: Electric shock, thermal runaway, emergency response
  • Scope of Authority: What may I do – what must I leave to the Fachkundige Person Hochvolt (FHV)?
  • Q&A & Knowledge Check: Short quiz to verify learning outcomes
  • Certificate Issuance: Digital participation certificate upon completion
Qualification Proof

Participation Certificate – Level S/E

All participants receive a digital certificate after the training as proof for their employer, trade association and supervisory authorities.

The certificate documents:

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Name and qualification level (Sensibilisierte Person S/E)
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Course content per DGUV Information 209-093, Level S/E
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Training duration (2 teaching periods, approx. 90 minutes)
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Training date (annual renewal recommended)
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Signature of the qualified course provider
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Training provider: Hochvolt-Experten
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – HV Training Level S/E

Does every employee need to complete Level S/E?
Yes – per DGUV Information 209-093 and the general employer duty to instruct (§12 ArbSchG), all persons who come into professional contact with HV vehicles must hold at least the Sensibilisierte Person qualification. This also applies to non-technical personnel such as vehicle movers, cleaning staff and reception employees.
How much does the Level S/E training cost?
From €89 per person excl. VAT. For larger inhouse groups – for example the entire workforce in one session – the per-person price is often significantly lower. Ask us for an individual group quote.
What is the difference between Level S and Level E?
Level S (Series vehicles) applies to series-production HV vehicles after Start of Production (SoP). Level E (Development) applies to prototypes, test vehicles and pre-production vehicles. In practice, both levels are often taught as a combined S/E training, since businesses frequently handle both vehicle categories – particularly at OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and testing organisations.
Can the training be conducted online?
Yes – Level S/E can be delivered entirely as remote training (webinar/online) since it requires no practical exercises at the vehicle. For inhouse groups we still recommend an on-site session so questions can be demonstrated directly on the vehicle.
How often must the Sensibilisierte Person be renewed?
DGUV Information 209-093 recommends annual instruction. We recommend an annual refresher for Level S/E – especially when new vehicle models or HV technologies are introduced in the workplace. The refresher can also take the form of a shorter Annual Update Training.
Do I receive a certificate after the training?
Yes – all participants receive a digital participation certificate per DGUV Information 209-093 after the training. The certificate serves as proof for the employer, trade association and supervisory authorities and can be filed directly in the personnel file.

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Next Step

Advance to Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP)

After Sensibilisierte Person, the next step is Level 1S/1E – the entry qualification as a Fachkundig unterwiesene Person (FuP) for work on high-voltage systems in the automotive sector.

Continue to Level 1S/1E →