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Electric School Bus Pre-Training Course
WDI’s no-cost pre-training course on electric school buses introduces the battery-electric school bus technology to all pupil transportation workers. It is designed to help the workforce prepare for the transition to electric school buses before they receive product-specific training from manufacturers, unions or their employers.
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Module 1: Basics of Electrical Theory
Covers the basic characteristics of electricity, direct and alternating current circuits, the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance, and the principles of induction motors.
Module 2: Battery-Electric School Buses 101
Provides an introductory understanding of the major components in EV school buses, how they are similar to and different from traditional buses, and how the work will change for pupil transportation workers.
Module 3: Charging Considerations
Provides an overview of battery-electric school buses charging methods and considerations, charging options, existing and future charging technology, charging management (including smart charging), charger-bus communication, charging levels, charger maintenance, and safety considerations.
Module 4: Safety Considerations for Electric School Bus Workers
Introduces safety hazards and risks on battery-electric school buses. Workers will become familiar with in-built safety features, accident/incident protocols, the use of personal protective equipment, and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain EV school buses.
Demystifying Electric School Bus Technology to New Yorkers
This introductory video provides an overview of battery-electric school buses to the pupil transportation workers in New York State and how the transition to battery-electric school buses will affect their work.
The pre-training course is designed to inform and prepare drivers, bus aides, mechanics, technicians, and dispatchers for this new technology. The program demystifies the basics of battery-electric school buses through engaging content on key topic areas including electrical theory, fundamentals of battery-electric motor systems, charging considerations, and safety. WDI’s battery-electric bus pre-training course will complement other learning offerings from manufacturers, unions, and employers.