MITO to develop EV qualification framework

Official training standards for technicians working on electric vehicles are being developed by the Motor Industry Training Organisation.

“MITO is absolutely delighted to have received this funding. The fund encourages innovation and investment to accelerate the uptake of EV and low-emission vehicles in New Zealand,” MITO chief executive Janet Lane says.

“Critical to this is developing the human infrastructure required for the safe inspection, servicing and repair of EV vehicles, balancing the required physical infrastructure. We are sincerely grateful for this co-investment.”

The framework, which MITO is required to co-fund, will enable industry-wide access to training provision and qualifications for EVs by 2019.

“This project will benefit the public,” Lane says.

“It will ensure consumers have choice when purchasing inspection, servicing and repair services for their EV, which, in turn, will drive value for money and increase consumer confidence.”