SIC to Offer Electric Vehicle Course This Summer

Southeastern Illinois College will offer a new Electric Vehicle Essentials course this summer, providing students with hands-on experience in electric vehicle technology.

The course, titled Electric Vehicle Essentials (Building a Switch EV), begins June 8 and runs for eight weeks. Classes will meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Diesel Technology Shop on SIC’s Harrisburg campus.

The three-credit-hour course (AUTO 136) is open enrollment with no prerequisites and has a maximum capacity of 14 students.

Students will gain practical experience working with electric vehicle systems, including high-voltage safety, electrical components, and diagnostic procedures. The course will also include hands-on learning opportunities where students will help build, test, and drive a Switch electric vehicle.

“This course gives students a chance to work directly with emerging vehicle technology,” said Robbie Lindhorst, EV and Diesel Technology Instructor at SIC. “They won’t just learn the theory — they’ll build, test and drive an electric vehicle, which is where the real understanding happens.”

The course is part of SIC’s Diesel Technology program and reflects the growing demand for skills in electric vehicle systems and maintenance.

Enrollment is limited, and interested students are encouraged to register early.

For more information or to enroll, contact SIC Admissions at admissions@sic.edu or call 618-252-5400, ext. 4120.

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