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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automotive Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Technology Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology (094840)

Projected Start Date

08/15/26

Catalog Description

The Automotive Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Technology Certificate is designed to introduce a student to the use of hybrid and electric power trains for vehicle propulsion. Topics will include safety when working with high voltage, theory of operation, power flow, hybrid battery technology, fuel cell technology, and preventative maintenance procedures. This program course work is suitable for students entering into the hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel technology field. This certificate requires a total of 23.5 units completed, all of which are required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

25 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The occupational goal of the program is to prepare students for employment in the hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicle repair field.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

23.5 units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 23.5 units completed, all of which are required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AUTO 100 FAutomotive Fundamentals4.5S1
AUTO 110 FAutomotive Engine Rebuilding8S1
AUTO 160 FAutomotive Electrical and Electronic Systems5S2
AUTO 170 FAutomotive Heating and Air Conditioning4S2
AUTO 191 FIntroduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology2S2

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Advanced Transportation - Automotive

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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

25 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Advanced Transportation

Submission Details

Published at

02/25/25 - 05:12 PM

Status

Recommended

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