Background: why are there different entry points?
DGUV Information 209-093 provides graduated entry routes into the HV qualification depending on existing electrical knowledge. Those with a recognised electrical qualification do not need to start from scratch.
With the 2013 BIBB training framework plan for automotive mechatronics, HV-relevant content – electrical engineering, safety regulations, high-voltage systems – became a mandatory part of the apprenticeship. Graduates from this year onwards therefore automatically qualify for the shortened entry route.
Entry A, B and C compared
| Entry | Prerequisite | Training volume |
|---|
| Entry A | No relevant electrical background (e.g. administrative roles, career changers) | up to 80 units |
| Entry B | Automotive mechatronics technician, qualified from 2013 | approx. 16 units |
| Entry C | Electrical engineering degree (university / university of applied sciences) | individual recognition |
All three entry routes lead to the identical certificate as a Qualified Person for High-Voltage Systems in Motor Vehicles (FHV) Level 2S under DGUV Information 209-093.
What about technicians qualified before 2013?
Automotive mechatronics technicians who completed their apprenticeship before 2013 follow Entry A (up to 80 units), since HV-specific content was not yet mandatory in the old framework plan. In such cases the training provider can consider individual prior knowledge – but a blanket reduction is not possible.
What remains mandatory for all entry routes?
- Practical examination on a real HV vehicle – regardless of entry route
- Annual instruction under § 6 ArbSchG – applies to all qualification levels
- Refresher training after >12 months of inactivity or when new vehicle technologies are introduced
- Work only within the scope of one's own qualification level
Practical impact for companies
For a workshop with several automotive mechatronics technicians all qualified from 2013, the cost saving is substantial: instead of 80 units per person, approx. 16 units suffice for the same qualification. For an on-site course covering 10 staff, that is up to 640 saved teaching units.
Source: DGUV FAQ Electric Mobility, October 2025, Chapter 4.20 · BIBB Training Framework Plan for Automotive Mechatronics 2013
Which HV training entry point applies to automotive mechatronics technicians qualified from 2013?
Entry B – approx. 16 teaching units instead of up to 80 for Entry A. The certificate is identical. This is made possible by the 2013 BIBB training framework plan, which made HV-relevant content a mandatory part of the apprenticeship.
Is the certificate less valuable with Entry B?
No. All entry routes (A, B and C) lead to the identical certificate as FHV Level 2S under DGUV Information 209-093. The shorter training route does not reduce the value of the qualification.
What applies to automotive mechatronics technicians qualified before 2013?
They follow Entry A (up to 80 units), since the old framework plan did not yet include HV-specific content as mandatory. Individual prior knowledge can be discussed with the training provider.
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