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EV charging training — T1, T2 and T3

Precifarm trains hub staff, partner operators and field engineers to work safely on DC fast charging, solar-backed hubs and fleet charging across Kenya.

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Our three-tier programme builds competence in a clear sequence: safe awareness (T1), routine field maintenance (T2), then commissioning and advanced diagnostics (T3). Every module is mapped to the chargers, CSMS and hub layouts we operate on live intercity routes — not generic classroom theory.

Who should attend

  • Hub operators and site hosts on Nairobi–Kisumu and partner locations
  • Partner bus operators, fleet managers and front-line depot staff
  • Field engineers, electricians and maintenance teams installing or servicing chargers
  • Precifarm partner cohorts — operators, financiers and OEM field teams on request
Field engineers and hub staff at a Precifarm DC fast charging site with solar canopy and battery storage on an intercity route
Training uses the same charger models, monitoring tools and hub layouts deployed on live Precifarm routes.

Overview

Tiers at a glance

Start here — duration, format, audience and certificate for each level.

Scroll right on smaller screens to read all columns.

Quick comparison — click a tier to jump to its modules
TierLevelDurationFormatWho should attendCertificate
T1Awareness & site safety
Entry level1 dayClassroom (4 hrs) + guided hub walkthrough (4 hrs)Hub staff, drivers, site hosts, partner front-line teamsPrecifarm T1 — EV charging site safety (valid 24 months)
T2Field technician
Intermediate3 days2 days classroom + 1 day supervised field work on a live hubHub operators, maintenance staff, partner techniciansPrecifarm T2 — EV charging field technician (annual refresher required)
T3Specialist & commissioning
Advanced5 days2 days classroom + 1 day lab + 2 days live hub commissioning moduleLead engineers, commissioning teams, authorised partner specialistsPrecifarm T3 — EV charging specialist (annual refresher + authorisation renewal)

Full specification

T1, T2 and T3 compared

Side-by-side detail on assessment, certification and what each graduate can do on site.

Rows are grouped by topic. Tier columns are colour-coded: T1 entry, T2 intermediate, T3 advanced.

Full specification — read across a row to compare the same detail for each tier
Detail
T1Entry level
T2Intermediate
T3Advanced
Basics
Full titleAwareness & site safetyField technicianSpecialist & commissioning
LevelEntry levelIntermediateAdvanced
Duration1 day3 days5 days
FormatClassroom (4 hrs) + guided hub walkthrough (4 hrs)2 days classroom + 1 day supervised field work on a live hub2 days classroom + 1 day lab + 2 days live hub commissioning module
Typical rolesHub staff, drivers, site hosts, partner front-line teamsHub operators, maintenance staff, partner techniciansLead engineers, commissioning teams, authorised partner specialists
Assessment & certificate
AssessmentWritten safety quiz + observed hub walkthrough checklistPractical fault-drill assessment + CSMS log reviewCommissioning checklist sign-off + supervised acceptance test on live hardware
Certificate awardedPrecifarm T1 — EV charging site safety (valid 24 months)Precifarm T2 — EV charging field technician (annual refresher required)Precifarm T3 — EV charging specialist (annual refresher + authorisation renewal)
Scope after passing
You canWork safely near chargers, support passenger dwell, report faults and follow emergency procedures — without opening enclosures or performing live repairs.Run daily hub checks, resolve common first-line faults, reset sessions and coordinate spares with Precifarm NOC — within defined SLA boundaries.Lead commissioning, configure CSMS reservations and load sharing, diagnose module-level faults and sign off hub handover documentation.

Curriculum

Modules and outcomes by tier

One row per tier — left column is the level, then modules taught and skills assessed before certification.

Modules taught and skills assessed — everything covered in each tier
TierModules coveredAssessed outcomes
T1Awareness & site safety
1 day

Modules

  1. EV and battery basics for intercity buses and fleet vehicles
  2. High-voltage awareness and PPE requirements
  3. Hub layout: chargers, solar canopy, storage and passenger zones
  4. Incident reporting, CCTV and emergency contact escalation

Outcomes

  1. Identify DC charger components, CCS2 connectors and isolation points
  2. Follow lock-out / tag-out and emergency stop procedures
  3. Escalate faults correctly without attempting live repairs
  4. Support passengers and fleet dwell safely during charging windows
T2Field technician
3 days

Modules

  1. DC fast charging operation (IEC 61851 / CCS2)
  2. Preventive maintenance schedules and thermal inspection
  3. OCPP monitoring, session troubleshooting and reset procedures
  4. Solar + storage awareness at route hubs (read-only interfaces)

Outcomes

  1. Run daily pre-session checks and post-session logs
  2. Handle common CCS2 cable, contactor and cooling faults
  3. Read charger status, session data and OCPP alerts in the CSMS
  4. Coordinate spare parts and SLA response with Precifarm NOC
T3Specialist & commissioning
5 days

Modules

  1. Electrical isolation, earthing and Kenya grid / EPRA compliance context
  2. Commissioning: 400 V and 800 V vehicle envelope validation
  3. BESS, dynamic load management and hub power architecture
  4. Cybersecurity basics, OTA updates and audit-ready maintenance records

Outcomes

  1. Execute charger acceptance tests against Precifarm checklists
  2. Configure power sharing, reservations and fleet windows in CSMS
  3. Diagnose module, communication and payment-layer faults
  4. Document handover, warranty evidence and ten-year spares planning

EV charging tracks

Which tier for which product?

Use this matrix when scoping a cohort — route hub, home, private site or fleet charging.

RequiredMust hold this tier for the trackRecommendedNeeded for lead / commissioning roles—Not required for this track

Read each row left to right: track name, then T1, T2, T3 requirement.

Tier required per EV charging product — use when planning a cohort
EV charging trackT1T2T3Guidance
Route hub chargingRequiredRequiredRequiredAll tiers needed for full hub operations on Nairobi–Kisumu
Home EV charging—RequiredRecommendedT3 for lead installers and commissioning sign-off
Private in-house stations—RequiredRecommendedT3 for multi-bay sites with load management and BESS
Fleet & logistics chargingRequiredRequired—T1 for depot staff; T2 for fleet hub maintenance leads

Track detail

EV charging tracks explained

Roles, topics and tier requirements for each deployment type Precifarm operates.

What each EV charging track covers — roles and topics
TrackSummaryTiers neededTypical rolesKey topics
Route hub chargingDC fast charging under solar canopies on intercity corridors — the core of Nairobi–Kisumu operations.
T1T2T3
Hub operators, route engineers, partner depot leads
  • Reserved bus charging windows and fleet dwell
  • Multi-port load sharing and queue management
  • Uptime targets, MTTR and passenger communication
Home EV chargingResidential DC installs integrated with Neura Pod solar and storage — survey through five-year service.
T2T3
Install engineers, survey teams, warranty service technicians
  • Site survey, earthing and consumer protection
  • Wallbox / DC unit install and customer handover
  • Remote monitoring and warranty service visits
Private in-house stationsCampus, estate and industrial sites with dedicated charging for fleets and staff vehicles.
T2T3
Project engineers, estate facilities teams, fleet managers
  • Multi-bay layout, access control and billing options
  • Fleet invoicing without per-session friction
  • Expansion planning: spare ducts, switchboard ways and MV headroom
Fleet & logistics chargingContracted daytime charging for cargo vans and depot fleets on the same dependable hub network.
T1T2
Fleet dispatch, cargo partners, depot supervisors
  • ET01 cargo van and mixed-fleet CCS2 compatibility
  • Depot overnight vs route-side daytime charging
  • Energy cost reporting for fleet operators

Related: charging services, charge map, partner programme.

Progression

How to move between tiers

Sequential path unless Precifarm engineering approves equivalence for experienced teams.

Step-by-step path between tiers
StepStarting pointNext tierWhat you need to enrol
1No prior EV experienceT1Open enrolment. Basic workplace safety awareness recommended.
2T1T2Valid T1 certificate + electrical trade background or 12 months hub operations experience.
3T2T3Valid T2 certificate + licensed electrical qualification + written authorisation from Precifarm engineering.

Delivery

How training is run

Venue, cohort size and certificate timing — plan team cover before you book.

Logistics — venue, language, cohort size and certificates
Classroom venueNairobi — Precifarm training facility
Field modulesLive Precifarm hubs on the Nairobi–Kisumu corridor
Cohort size6–16 participants per intake (partner cohorts on request)
LanguageEnglish (Kiswahili support materials on request)
EquipmentSame DC charger models and CSMS used on deployed hubs
Certificate issueWithin 5 business days of passing assessment
RefresherAnnual for T2 and T3; T1 valid 24 months
Partner cohortsCustom dates for operators, site hosts and OEM teams

Enrol a cohort

Book a training cohort

Email us with your team size, current tier and the EV charging tracks you need. We confirm dates, venue and modules within one business day.

  • Organisation name and number of participants
  • Current tier held (T1, T2, T3 or none)
  • Tracks needed: route hub, home, private site or fleet
  • Preferred month and a contact name and phone

Training enquiries

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