Attendees at the 2024 SEMA Show will have the opportunity to become electric vehicle (EV) and EV safety certified through the show’s education program focused on professional and business advancement. The 2024 SEMA Show takes place Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas. Presented by SEMA Education and Legacy EV, the “Electric Vehicles 101” and “High-Voltage Safety Certification Training” education sessions will help attendees understand EV powertrains and safety. Each of the sessions will be limited to 20 participants.        

“What makes these courses unique is the hands-on experience students gain by working with EV equipment and wiring right in the classroom during the SEMA Show,” Mavrick Knoles, co-founder and president of Legacy EV, said. “Participants will not only walk away with valuable experience but can also credit the cost of both of these sessions towards a comprehensive Legacy EV Certified Technician course post-SEMA Show.”

Registration is now open for:

Electric Vehicles 101, Presented by Legacy EV — Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

This course is divided into two sessions — “Understanding EV Anatomy and Electrical Theory” and “Applications with EV Specifications, EV Tooling, HV Safety” — and offers a brand-agnostic and hands-on training opportunity for automotive technicians to gain an understanding of EV powertrains, Legacy EV said. During this class, students will work with real EV powertrains and tooling on Legacy EV training benches. Trainees who complete this course will receive an official EV 101 certification from Legacy EV. The cost for this session is $599.

High Voltage Safety Certification Training, Presented by Legacy EV — Thursday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

New for 2024, this course is geared towards those who work with or sell high-voltage retail and products; service high-voltage components or vehicles; build, manufacture or assemble high-voltage components or vehicles; and manage high-voltage vehicle technicians, Legacy EV said. Guests will learn about “Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition” and “High-Voltage Batteries and Battery Management Systems.” Trainees who complete this course will receive a Legacy EV Level 1 High-Voltage Safety certification, a Legacy EV Level 2 High-Voltage Safety certification, and a digital badge and physical certificate. Two to four hours of online pre-course work is required before this eight-hour in-person session at the SEMA Show. The cost for this session is $1,399.

Legacy EV said these sessions are part of the 2024 SEMA Show education program designed to help industry professionals enhance their leadership and business development, gain insight into trends and discover industry practices from experts in the aftermarket field.