Last winter, thanks to financial support from Emploi‑Québec, the Compétences VÉ program in automotive mechanics was launched with its five training levels, all put in place to offer a safe framework as well as the essential basic skills for our EV technicians of tomorrow.
With the participation of the six joint committees, the CSMO‑Auto and more than a dozen vocational training centres, this program will allow apprentices and mechanics in the industry to benefit from standardized training throughout Quebec.
At the end of their training, an exam will allow these candidates to obtain their certifications. In addition, repair shops benefiting from the expertise of a certified EV worker will receive an EV attestation that will place their garage on the map of Hydro-Québec. Electric vehicle owners will finally have access to a list of certified repair shops Compétences VÉ which they can refer to for repairing or maintaining their vehicles.
Today, the CPCPA is implementing two new training streams to broaden our vision: EV bodywork as well as heavy hybrid and electric vehicles and buses !
The electric future is already well established; our mission is to support the industry in adapting to this inevitable shift.
We invite industry stakeholders to mobilize to meet consumers' growing expectations. Awareness of the need for continuous training, for its part, is growing slowly, and the speed at which new technologies evolve requires training aligned with the appropriate skills. The objective is to raise awareness about a crucial stage of change: train to better adapt !
The challenge is even greater in the sector of manufacturers of heavy hybrid and electric vehicles and buses, which is a rapidly expanding industry in Quebec. The next generation must be on the scale of this new market, which explains the purpose of our mission. With the support of our partners, we hope to reach a workforce that spans the territory.
The Compétences VÉ program is expanding, join us !
This partner content was produced as part of the Impulsion MTL 2021 event – The International Forum on Fleet Management.
