What is the Body Shop Skills EV program?
The Body Shop Skills EV Program aims to provide a structured training path and a recognized certification on electric and hybrid vehicles. This program is intended for industry workers throughout Quebec.

An electric vehicle training pathway

Skills EV certification for body shops

Skills EV certified trainers

A network of authorized training centers
How to register?
Talk to your employer about your interest. He or she will have to contact his or her regional organization (CPA or CSMO-Auto) to register you for training or to pre-register on our website.
Note: Training will be daytime and your employer must agree to release you on your work time (salary reimbursement applicable).
Trainings and objectives
For body shops and painters

3 levels of training
Trainings available for all starting from level 1

EV Certification
Evaluation tool to certify the skills and knowledge acquired along the way.
Electricity (Basic)
Duration - 21 hoursHybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEV 1)
Duration - 7 hoursGeneral maintenance and diagnostic tools (VHE 2)
Duration - 28 hoursFor Assessors

1 Level of training
1 day training available.
Training estimators / workshop managers
Duration - 7 hoursFor Parts clerk

1 Level of training
1 day training available.
Training Parts Clerk / Attendant / Advisor
Duration - 7 hoursBodybuilder and Painter Certification
Certifications will follow the body shop.
Prerequisites
- Completion of all program training (levels 1 to 3)
- Passed the Body Shop Skills EV certification exam (your regional organization will contact you at the end of the pathway)
This information is subject to change.
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