Annual Report 2024

59 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Meanwhile, the EVL, which consists of a total of 48 hours of training, is designed for registered mechanics specialising in the service areas of Body Repair B1, Body Painting B2, Mechanical M and Electrical E under the VRSVM. The programme covers the safety designs of high-voltage systems in EVs and knowledge of safety protective equipment. It uses simulations of various scenarios to offer solutions for potential issues that may arise during the maintenance process. For example, students are required to learn how to effectively isolate a high-voltage vehicle traction battery system, use an onboard diagnostics (“OBD”) system to obtain diagnostic trouble codes (“DTCs”), and apply the “one-to-one”method to dismantle, replace, and install an EV high-voltage system or its associated components. The programme enables participants to apply and practice electric vehicle maintenance skills through a variety of scenarios. “These two programmes offered by the KMB Academy provide a platform for our KMB mechanics and industry practitioners to enhance their expertise in electric vehicle maintenance. With the growing trend of electric vehicles, there is a high demand for maintenance knowledge and experienced personnel in the market. The new programmes are designed to fill the gap in professional maintenance staff. Repairing electric vehicles involves certain risks. By leveraging the rich experience and expertise of KMB’s team in maintaining electric buses, programme instructors can effectively impart their skills and techniques for electric vehicle maintenance to participants in a safe environment, helping to develop more professional talent in the industry. Several industry practitioners have shared that, after obtaining the qualification, they have been assigned with more electric vehicle repair tasks.” Martin Cadman, KMB Safety Director and Director of KMB Academy