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Green Vehicle Technology Certificate

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
58

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
RE
AT 100
Technical Basics for the Automotive Professional
3
Req
AT 105
Mathematics for Automotive Technology
3
Req
AT 180
Automotive Data Acquisition
3
Req
AT 181
Electrical Fundamentals and Multimeter Basics
3

Semester 2

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 110
Automotive Brakes
3
RE
AT 130
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
3
Req
AT 311
Suspension and Steering Systems
3
RC
AT 314 1
Automotive Engine Repair
3

1 AT 314 is not part of this certificate but is a prerequisite to AT 333.

Second Year

Semester 3

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 310
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
3
Req
AT 330
Automotive Electrical Systems
3
RC
AT 333 2
California State Smog Check Inspector Training
6

2 AT 333 is not part of this certificate but is a prerequisite to AT 332.

Semester 4

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 331
Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
3
Req
AT 341
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles
3
Req
AT 343
Electric Vehicle Construction, Diagnosis and Repair
3
Req
AT 345
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology, Service and Repair
3



Third Year

Semester 5

10 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 332
Engine Performance & Electronic Engine Controls
6
Req
AT 347
Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Service and Repair
3
Req
AT 298 3
Work Experience in Automotive Technology
1

3 or AT 140

Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap

Career path

Career Options:

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry with emphasis on alternative fuel and electric vehicle drive systems and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair.

Other Notes:

  • An internship (AT 298) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through AT 298. See the Work Experience website for more information.
  • At the end of semester 5 students qualify for the Air Conditioning Service certificate, the Automotive Suspension and Steering certificate, and the Automotive Brakes certificate.

Published April 13, 2024

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