Certificate of Technical Studies
The Hybrid Vehicle Service Technology Certificate prepares students for employment in automotive service technician occupations working with hybrid vehicle technologies such as:
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Service Technician
- Development Technician
- Battery Service Technician
- Electrical Test Technician
Courses in this Certificate of Technical Studies emphasize laboratory skills and a project-based experience.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate safe shop practices and hazardous material handling.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all basic automotive maintenance repairs including oil changes, tire changes and rotations, fluid inspection and changes/flushes, and vehicle inspections.
- Diagnose and repair basic automotive electrical issues.
- Diagnose and repair basic engine mechanical systems to ASE standards.
- Diagnose and repair automotive engine performance, fuel, and emission control systems to ASE Education Foundation.
- Demonstrate the proper use of high voltage personal protective safety equipment and procedures when servicing the high voltage systems on hybrid electric vehicles.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of operation, diagnostic procedures, and service practices related to hybrid automotive and light duty truck high voltage components.