Description

The Automotive Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technician – Level 2 Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is a continuation on the Automotive Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technician – Level 1 Career Pathway Certificate. Students will become well prepared to analyze and repair electric drive vehicles as it applies to the state-of-health and predictive maintenance on vehicles with electric drive systems. Students will be able to experience extensive time with analysis of vehicles with electric drive systems. Emphasis will be placed on high voltage battery systems and inverter diagnosis. 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.
• Describe and perform diagnosis and repair HEV (hybrid electric) and EV (electric vehicles).
• Develop the capacity to train other technicians on the safety precautions and procedures when working on HEV and EV vehicles.
• Perform testing and restoration of HEV and EV drive motors and battery systems.
• Describe the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and hand-held testers to assist in diagnosis.
• Perform the use of manufacturer and generic scan tools to capacity.

Entrance Requirements 

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Required:

  • Students must complete the following five courses prior to proceeding into other AUT courses: AUT 101 Basic Electricity for Automotive, AUT 106 Automotive Program Orientation, AUT 107 Mechanical Systems I, AUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology.

• Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED.

Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)

Material costs

• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing

• Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source

Enrollment fees

• All AUT prefix courses up to AUT 260 Diesel Performance II have a $15 course fee 

• All advanced AUT courses (AUT 260 Diesel Performance II and above) have a $200 course fee

Course Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
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
AUT 281	Hybrid Electric Vehicles II	4
Total Credits		39

Performance Standards

• 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

Sample Plan Grid

First Year
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
Spring
AUT 281	Hybrid Electric Vehicles II	4
	Credits	4
	Total Credits	39