Automotive Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Technician - Level 2 - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)
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
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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 |
AUT 281 | Hybrid Electric Vehicles II | 4 |
Total Credits | 39 |
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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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 | |
Spring | ||
AUT 281 | Hybrid Electric Vehicles II | 4 |
Credits | 4 | |
Total Credits | 39 |