Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Program Code: CEC.VEVHB.CC

Program Control Number: 46082

This certificate prepares students to transition to Santa Ana College's Automotive Technology Program or obtain entry-level employment in the automotive technology field. Students will explore the function, operation, and design of hybrid/electric vehicles. They will also focus on safe practices and procedures when working with high voltage systems and build a purpose-built electric vehicle and study current electric vehicle manufacturers. In addition, students will work on hybrid transaxles. High voltage systems will be examined, along with battery designs, AC and DC power motors, and electrical inverter/converters. Moreover, students will be exposed to fuel cell vehicles. The High School Math 190 for College and Career Readiness course is designed to help students learn and apply basic math skills in the context of automotive service. The ESL 520 English for Work 2 course is designed to help students learn and speak the language used in the automotive service field. In VBUS 243 Introduction to Customer Service Skills and VBUS 400 Employability Skills, students learn soft skills that are beneficial in working in any automotive technology environment.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Apply the knowledge and skills they gained to start their career pathway in electric and hybrid automotive technology.