Why internationally and globally operating OEMs and suppliers for the German market need DGUV I

Access to the German market starts with compliance

Any international OEM or supplier that wants to supply components or systems for electric vehicles to German manufacturers must offer more than just technical excellence: They must meet the legal and safety requirements of the target market.
DGUV Information 209-093 is the authoritative standard in Germany for the safe handling of ( ev ) high voltage systems in development, production and service. Without the appropriate proof of qualification, employees are not permitted to carry out any work on HV (ev) systems – neither on prototypes nor on series production vehicles.

What the DGUV I 209-093 regulates

DGUV I 209-093 defines the knowledge and skills that specialists must have in order to work safely on ev) high voltage systems. It describes the different qualification levels (Level 1E, 2E and 3E) and specifies which activities are permitted in each case.
For international companies that want to become active on the German or European market, this means that their engineers, technicians and production staff must be demonstrably trained and certified on the basis of this standard.

Why this training is essential for global suppliers

German automotive manufacturers and system suppliers are increasingly checking compliance with DGUV I 209-093, ISO 6469-3 and UN-ECE R100 as part of their supplier approval process. Those who cannot demonstrate the required qualification risk project delays or even exclusion from audit procedures.
With HV (ev) training in accordance with DGUV I 209-093, international companies ensure the necessary compliance, increase their chances of market approval and strengthen the trust of potential clients.

Training solution for international teams

Technology Consulting Solutions GmbH (TCS Engineering) offers a fully accredited training program for high voltage qualification according to DGUV I 209-093 – in English and German, online and available worldwide.
The training courses teach all safety-relevant content up to and including Level 3E (live line work in development & production) in a practical manner and conclude with a certified certificate that is recognized for both internal audits and external examinations.

Conclusion

(ev) high voltage qualification in accordance with DGUV I 209-093 is not a national detail, but a decisive key to market access in Germany and Europe.
If you want to be successful as an international supplier or OEM in the long term, there is no way around this legally compliant qualification. For us, the topic of international issues is definitely part of the standard of high-quality (ev) high voltage training.

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