Course Description: TICO’s EV Technician Training prepares qualified dealer service technicians to safely and effectively service TICO’s electric spotter tractors. The in-person course provides familiarization with TICO EV electrical systems and hands-on training in safe decommissioning and commissioning procedures (de-energizing and re-energizing for service). Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to work safely around high-voltage systems while following TICO standards and service practices.
Who Should Attend:
TICO dealer service technicians who already service TICO non-electric spotters and will support EV tractors
Technicians with experience servicing EV trucks
Registration: Contact Kimberly Welsh (kwelsh@ticotractors.com) to enroll technicians in the program.
*Enrollment may be limited to two technicians per dealer location. Priority is given to markets with TICO EVs already deployed or scheduled to deploy in 2026.
This course is developed and delivered in alignment with recognized industry standards commonly used in electric and hybrid vehicle service environments, including those published by ASTM International, OSHA, SAE International, and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Prerequisites and Other Requirements
ASE xEV Certification (or equivalent)
All participants must hold ASE xEV Level 1 Certification or equivalent (Volvo Penta/TICO EV training completed in 2023-2025 is acceptable) before attending class. Complete the certification online at https://www.ase.com/ev.
*ASE xEV Level 2 Certification will be required to receive the final certificate for this course.
Recommended Baseline Knowledge & Competencies
TICO Pro-Spotter familiarity: This course does not cover general components and systems found in all TICO spotters. Technicians are expected to have prior familiarity with TICO tractors before attending.
Basic Electrical Knowledge: Participants are expected to have baseline electrical knowledge and skills, including:
Understanding of volts, amps, resistance, and current flow
Awareness of AC vs. DC systems
Ability to safely use a digital multimeter (DMM) for voltage, current, and continuity
Knowledge of basic electrical safety practices and PPE use
Technicians without this foundation will likely struggle with the pace of instruction. There are many reputable providers of instructor-led or online "Basic Electricity" courses.
Required PPE/Safety Equipment
Each participant must bring Class 0 electrical gloves with leather protectors and safety goggles.
Gloves should be purchased directly from a glove manufacturer (not Amazon or general distributors) to avoid receiving gloves near expiration.
Gloves must be replaced annually; our trainer will cover proper glove testing procedures in class.