Automotive Alternative Fuels Certificate of Achievement

The emphasis of the Automotive Alternative Fuels Certificate is on key alternative vehicle systems including their basic operation, function, and service. The systems include engine management, emission controls, electronic/electronic controls, and on-board diagnostics related to alternate fueled vehicles. This certificate is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees for entry-level positions at local automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, national repair chains, and parts suppliers, as well as fleet services specializing in alternative fuels. 

The applicable courses comply with the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), meet the standards of National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), and integrate Mopar College Automotive Program (CAP) Local levels 0 and 1 online coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Safely work in shop environment and on the high voltage high pressure alternative fuel vehicles.
  2. Describe the basic operation of the major systems on a compressed natural gas (CNG), electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vehicle.
  3. Perform basic service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on CNG, electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vehicles.
  4. Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information.

Program Requirements

Course Code Title Units
Required CoursesUnits
AUTO 010Introduction to Automotive Technology3
AUTO 011BAuto Electronics & Electrical Systems4
AUTO 040ECNG Diagnosis & Repair4
AUTO 043AIntro to Hybrid, Electric & Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology3
AUTO 045AIntro to Alternative Fuel Vehicles2
AUTO 095AAutomotive Technology Work Experience (Maximum of 2 units may be used for work experience) 12
CERTIFICATE TOTAL18
1

For extenuating circumstances, as deemed by the automotive advisor, work experience may be fulfilled through a special shop project or an appropriate elective.