Which of these types of employees should become a Level 1 technician?

• A. Electrician
• B. Mechanic
• C. Parts specialist
• D. EV salesperson

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is who benefits most from Level 1 safety training by focusing on basic hazard awareness and safe interaction with EV systems. Level 1 is about recognizing hazards, knowing when to avoid work and escalate to a qualified technician, and understanding safe practices and PPE in general terms.

An EV salesperson fits this best because their role is customer-facing and involves little to no hands-on electrical repair. With Level 1 training, they gain essential safety awareness: how to spot high-voltage hazards, how to keep people safe around vehicles, when to stop and involve a technician, and how to communicate safety precautions to customers. This level of training helps prevent unsafe situations and ensures they know the appropriate steps if a vehicle needs service.

The other roles involve more direct, technical work with electrical or mechanical systems, which typically requires higher levels of training beyond Level 1 due to the skills and protections needed for safe repair and maintenance. A parts specialist mainly handles inventory and parts support, where extensive safety training is less critical to daily duties.