Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Technologies (Level 1)

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level position in the autonomous vehicle manufacturing and electric vehicle repair industries

Automotive Technology and CIS expect to continue the enrollment trends for these classes.  Current openings in automotive technology each year are well over 200 job openings.

De Anza College’s Automotive Technician program is a part-time, evening program that is dedicated to providing education and technical training to individuals currently employed in the automotive industry and individuals wishing to enter the automotive industry. De Anza offers both programs for union-affiliated and non-union apprentices. The curriculum is modularized so students can pursue Certificates of Completion in several automotive specialty areas in tandem. Students wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding of different automotive systems can continue to take classes towards other Certificates of Achievement. By adding CIS classes to this new certificate, students are able to have more opportunities upon completion.  The Certificate of Achievement in Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Technologies (Level 1) is one of two specialized certificate programs that combine automotive technology and computer information systems.

Program Requirements

 

Certificate of Completion - Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Technologies (Level 1)

 

 

           

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Units	Sequence
Required core	AUTO 61B	9	Yr 1, Fall
(31.5 units)	AUTO 60	4.5	Yr 1, Winter
	AUTO 62A	9	Yr 1, Spring
	CIS 18A	4.5	Yr 2, Fall
	One from: CIS 40, 22A, 35A, or 36A	4.5	Yr 2, Winter

 

Required Core Total:          31.5 units

TOTAL UNITS:                                units

 

Proposed Sequence: 

Year 1, Fall = 9 units 

Year 1, Winter = 4.5 units

Year 1, Spring = 9 units

Year 2, Fall = 4.5 units

Year 2, Winter = 4.5 units

TOTAL UNITS: 31.5 units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

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De Anza College’s Automotive Technology program is unique among community colleges in the South Bay region. The only other community college in Santa Clara County to offer comprehensive Automotive Technology programs is Evergreen Valley College, however, the new autonomous and electric vehicle certificates are the first in the state. Evergreen is situated in South San Jose, approximately 20 miles away from the De Anza campus. De Anza College’s Automotive Technology program was first approved in 1967 and has enjoyed steady student interest and enrollment since that time. The Automotive Technology program is an Audi of America certified training program and is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Technologies Certificate of Achievement is part of a new partnership with high-tech companies. The size of the labor market for automotive technicians and other closely aligned professions is sufficiently large to accommodate graduates from both De Anza and Evergreen Valley Colleges.