A.S. Degree - Advanced Transportation Technology

The Automotive Technology Department at Long Beach City College is committed to preparing students for employment in the automotive service and repair industry. This program provides students with exposure to acquire entry-level job skills through lecture and hands-on experience. This program will include passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, and port vehicles. ● Demonstrate proper safety and service techniques when performing maintenance and repairs on electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fueled heavy duty vehicles. ● Develop proper diagnostic skills required to resolve vehicle concerns for electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fueled heavy duty vehicles.

10-15 per year

The Advanced Transportation Technology program offers students the opportunity to learn about the exciting world of electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fueled vehicles. As the transportation sector is moving away from fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, this creates a new demand for qualified technicians who can maintain, service, and diagnose vehicle concerns. These courses are designed for students to have the best opportunity to learn the skills to meet the demand from industry.

Required Courses AUTO 200 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3 AUTO 216 Automotive Electric Systems 3 AUTO 270 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Vehicles 3 AUTO 271 Introduction to Alternative Fuels 3 AUTO 280 Light Duty Electric Vehicles 3 AUTO 281 Light Duty Hybrid Vehicles 3 AUTO 282 Light Duty Alternative Fuels 3 AUTO 283 Light Duty EV Powertrain Diagnostics 3 AUTO 292 Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels 3 Total Units 27

Automotive Technology, Trades and Industrial Technologies

Cerritos La Trade Tech Rio Hondo

100-150