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Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Vehicle Technician, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Vehicle Technician, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Inspect, service, and perform basic repairs of modern automobiles and light trucks.
  • Practice safety precautions to protect yourself, vehicles, and the environment.
  • Properly articulate, through verbal and written communication, what constitutes each of the different vehicle electrification categories.
  • Identify and describe each of the HEV system sub-category derivative types and associated operational modes, including all sub-systems.
  • Visually identify and confirm if the equipment being utilized to perform electrical measurements meets the minimum CAT safety requirements.
  • Perform High Voltage Battery Pack testing when installed in the vehicle or removed from the vehicle and bench tested by using specialized testing equipment.
  • Test and check the functionality of cabin and High Voltage battery pack HVAC system and its associated components utilizing test vehicles, diagrams, OEM service information, Scan Tools, electronic test equipment, and worksheets.
  • Articulate how the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems operate to permit and control the Regen Braking System, and how to test, analyze, and service the Regen Braking System when provided with test equipment.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Vehicle, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Communication

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3
or
WR 121ZComposition I

4

Computation

AUT 290Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians

4
or
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
or higher

Human Relations

AUT 643Customer Service for Auto Tech

3
or
Human Relations

3
 
 

See Related Instruction Requirements for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

Program Courses

AUT 315Vehicle Systems Diagnostics: Scanner and Scope

3
AUT 316Maintenance & Light Repair

10
AUT 317Electrical Sys & Engine Performance

10
AUT 319Suspension, Steering & Braking

10
AUT 350Shop Skills I

3
AUT 351Shop Skills II

3
EV 400EV/Hybrid System Architecture and Safety Systems

10
EV 401EV/Hybrid AC/DC Theory and Systems Operation

10
EV 402Electric Vehicle Propulsion Systems

10
EV 403Advanced Vehicle Control Networking Diagnosis

3
EV 404Hybrid/EV Power Storage Systems/Battery Technology

3
EV 405Understanding Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)

3
WE1. 280WCWE Auto Technology

1-12

Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits of WE1. 280W Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students with prior Automotive certification may be elegible to receive LBCC credit. See Credit for Prior Learning webpage for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 91-92