# ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

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### Description

The **Associate of Science in Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician** prepares students to address needs in the emerging field of servicing and diagnosing green vehicles, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell automobiles. Students need to apply for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Light Duty/Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Test (L3) and pay all applicable fees to take the final ASE exam. This degree is intended to be the capstone of the Hybrid/Electric/Fuel Cell Program.

To acquire the **Associate of Science in Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 23 |
| AUTO 106 | Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures | 3 |
| AUTO 131 | Automotive EV Electronics I | 3 |
| AUTO 132 | Automotive EV Electronics II | 3 |
| AUTO 147 | Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology | 3 |
| AUTO 157 | Automotive Specialized Electronics Training | 4 |
| AUTO 260 | Advanced Hybrid/Electric Vehicle | 4 |
| AUTO 266 | Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| **Total** | | **23** |