# Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service (Certificate of Achievement)

Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

Source: https://catalog.evc.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/automotive-hybrid-electric-vehicle-service-certificate-of-achievement/

### Overview

This Certificate of Achievement will provide students with the foundational skills necessary to take the ASE L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Exam and be accepted into a manufacturer’s training program for the service and repair of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (HEV). Subjects covered will include electric vehicle safety, EV and HEV design, high voltage battery service and repair, drive systems, and the repair and service of power electronics.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Utilize service information (electrical diagrams, diagnostic charts, specifications) to perform diagnosis and repair on hybrid and electric vehicles.
-   Complete all laboratory tasks using recommended tools and equipment following the manufacturer repair procedures and safety policies.
-   Describe the basic function and operation of major systems and parts common to most hybrid electric vehicles

### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUTO 102 | Automotive Systems | 3.5 |
| AUTO 103 | Light Line Technician | 2 |
| AUTO 105 | Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 3 |
| AUTO 106 | Automotive Brake Systems | 2.5 |
| AUTO 122 | Advanced Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 125 | Automotive Electronics | 2 |
| AUTO 135 | Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| AUTO 170 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 181A | Introduction to Alternative Fuel and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles | 2 |
| AUTO 181B | Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| **Recommended but not required: COMM C1000 and BIS 109 or CIT 010** | |  |
| **Total Units** | | **26** |