ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Associate of Science Degree Automotive Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |