Automotive Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Technician - Level 1 - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)
Description
The Automotive Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technician – Level 1 Career Pathway Certificate of Completion trains students to be the key troubleshooter in figuring out a vehicle’s drivability problems. Students learn to identify everything from power-train malfunctions to ignition failures and other engine-related problems using state-of-the-art computer diagnostic equipment, as well as the best way to fix the problem for the client. Students will be introduced to hybrid (HEV) and electric (EV) vehicles to study and apply skills on diagnosing systems on an array of vehicles with electric drive systems. This coursework applies toward ASE certification in (A6) Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and (L3) Light Duty Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Specialist.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate basic technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in Automotive Technology from previous basic skills courses, plus second level electrical / electronic courses.
- Develop diagnosis and repair procedures for HEV (hybrid electric) and EV (electric vehicles).
- Describe hybrid safety and service procedures along with First Responder safety and procedures.
- Describe hybrid batteries and service, hybrid electric motors, generators, and controls
- Describe hybrid batteries and service, hybrid electric motors, generators, and controls
- Describe regenerative braking systems, hybrid vehicle transmissions and transaxles
- Perform vehicle diagnosis using manufacturer and generic scan tools.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
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Required:
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Recommended:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
Material costs
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Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200
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ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
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Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source
Enrollment fees
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
AUT 280 | Hybrid Electric Vehicles I | 4 |
Total Credits | 35 |
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Sample Plan
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
Credits | 11 | |
Winter | ||
AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
Credits | 11 | |
Spring | ||
AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
Credits | 9 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
AUT 280 | Hybrid Electric Vehicles I | 4 |
Credits | 4 | |
Total Credits | 35 |