CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION 2020-2021

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Successful completion of the courses for the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
certificate of specialization trains students to maintain and repair the most common hybrid
electric vehicles. Students will learn the required knowledge and skills to diagnose
hybrid/electric automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. Students must complete each course
with a grade of “C” or better to be awarded this certificate of specialization. Completed courses
will appear on the student's transcripts. However, the Certification of Specialization will only
appear on documents obtained directly through the Automotive department.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of theory, operation, fault validation, appropriate choice and

execution of diagnostic methods, safe and environmentally sensitive practices, and
efficient work habits of the following systems: High Voltage Battery Systems, High Voltage
Electrical Systems, and Hybrid Support Systems.
• Validate service and/or repair success and document service/repair information.
• Demonstrate safety procedures when working on hybrid electric vehicles

Program Requirements

AUTO 102 Automotive Systems 3.5

AUTO 170 Electrical Systems 3.0
AUTO 181A Introduction to Alternative Fuel and Hybrid/Electric 2.0
Vehicles
AUTO 181B Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 3.0

Total units 11.5

May, 2020