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Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technician Certificate

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Type
Certificate
Estimated # of Quarters
This certificate is approximately 1 quarter long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Hybrid courses are taught summer quarter only. Fall and spring admission to the Automotive Technician program.
Prerequisites
Graduation from an ASE/NATEF certified program or two years of industry experience with instructor’s permission. Must have approved safety glasses, coveralls, and high-voltage gloves. Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive or equivalent.

This certificate covers the history and evolution of hybrid, electric, and alternate-fuel vehicles; general safety precautions and procedures; and required and recommended tools for servicing. This certificate is designed to give students the theory and hands-on experience needed to safely and confidently service this growing vehicle population.

To receive a certificate or degree in an automotive program all courses must be completed with a 2.0 GPA or higher.

To remain in the program all students must have the required textbooks by the start of the third week of classes and must have the required tools by the start of the second quarter.

Certificate Requirements

Course NumberClass TitleCredits
AUTH 105Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Introduction & Safety2
AUTH 110Alternate Fuel Vehicle Systems2
AUTH 115Toyota Hybrid System Overview2
AUTH 120Toyota Prius Hybrid System2
AUTH 125Honda Hybrid System Overview2
AUTH 130Honda Civic IMA Hybrid System2
AUTH 135Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid System Overview2
AUTH 140General Motors & Other Hybrid Systems Overview2
AUTH 145Advanced Lab & Final Exam Preparation2
 Technical Credits18

Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Introduction & Safety

Item #
AUTH 105
Total Credits
2

Covers the history, evolution and general safety precautions for servicing. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Alternate Fuel Vehicle Systems

Item #
AUTH 110
Total Credits
2

Covers diesel, E85, CNG, and hydrogen systems in use today.

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Toyota Hybrid System Overview

Item #
AUTH 115
Total Credits
2

Covers the Toyota systems in use today, with a focus on the Prius model. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Toyota Prius Hybrid System

Item #
AUTH 120
Total Credits
2

Covers the Toyota systems in use today, with a focus on the Prius model. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Honda Hybrid System Overview

Item #
AUTH 125
Total Credits
2

Covers the Honda hybrid systems in use today, with a focus on the Civic model.

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Honda Civic IMA Hybrid System

Item #
AUTH 130
Total Credits
2

Covers the Honda Civic Integrated Motor Assist systems in use today. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid System Overview

Item #
AUTH 135
Total Credits
2

Covers the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid systems in use today, with a focus on the Escape model. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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General Motors & Other Hybrid Systems Overview

Item #
AUTH 140
Total Credits
2

Covers General Motors and other systems in use today, with a focus on the GM Dual Mode model system. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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Advanced Lab & Final Exam Preparation

Item #
AUTH 145
Total Credits
2

Gives students a hands-on opportunity for preparation for the final exam. 

Prerequisites
Students must have completed an ASE/NATEF-certified automotive training program or have instructor’s permission with two years of automotive experience.
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