Automotive Alternative Fuels/Hybrid Technology

Certificate of Achievement (CA) Automotive Technology · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Overview

The Automotive Alternative Fuels/Hybrid Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. This program concentrates on Hybrid technologies which will allow students to gain employment with manufacturers. The current climate in the automotive industry has a focus on Hybrid training and this program will give our students a leg up on the competition Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include Teaching, Automotive Technician, Automotive Parts Personnel, Automotive Management, Shop Owners, and Automotive Performance Personnel

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Apply safety procedures relating to alternative fuels and high voltage.
  2. Diagnose alternative fuel systems.
  3. Perform high voltage disable procedures.
Automotive Alternative Fuels/Hybrid Technology (CA): Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core: (28 Units)
AUTO A1Engine Repair4
AUTO A2Automatic Transmission/Transaxle4
AUTO A6Electrical/Electronic Systems5
AUTO A8Engine Performance5
AUTO INTIntroduction to Automotive2
AUTO INTLIntroduction to Automotive Hands-On Lab2
AUTO LABABeginning Automotive Lab2
AUTO L3Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles4
Total28

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