Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels
Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology
The automotive technology program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems, fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection), emission systems, transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding, automotive machining, or air conditioning. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in automotive service, repair, tune- up, smog certification, or automotive air conditioning.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/automotive-technology.php
Required Core: 18 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 1 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 |
| ATEC 22B | Electrical, Electronics and Computer Controlled Systems | 8 |
| orATEC 25 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 26 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis | 4 |
| ATEC 51 | Introduction to Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| ATEC 52 | Introduction to Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology | 3 |
| ATEC 53 | Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Electric Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair | 3 |
Total Units: 18