{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "automotivetechnology--electric-hybrid-and-alternative-fuel-vehicle-technician-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Electric, Hybrid, and Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Technician",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "automotivetechnology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/automotivetechnology/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This certificate qualifies students for entry-level employment as electric, hybrid, and alternative-fuel vehicle technicians. Students learn the theory, safety, and hands-on procedures for maintenance, service, and repair of full electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen electric, and alternative-fuel powered vehicles. The certificate program requires basic courses in the automotive technologies utilized by all electric and hybrid vehicles, including automotive electrical, engine performance, alignment, suspension, and brakes.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to pass the ASE A4, A5, A6, and L3 national examinations."
    },
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "text": "Required courses:"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 130",
          "title": "Basic Engine Performance",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 135",
          "title": "Auto Electronic Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 160",
          "title": "Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 161",
          "title": "Automotive Brake Service and Repair",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 200",
          "title": "Automotive Electric and Hybrid Vehicles",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 201",
          "title": "Alternative Fuel Vehicles",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "20"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}