Clean Energy and Vehicle Electrification

The transportation and energy industry are constantly changing.  This certificate prepares students to advance in the field of clean energy and vehicle electrification by providing training in alternative fuel, hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicle technology.  Jobs include gaseous fuels technician in both automotive light duty and medium-heavy trucks, including transit buses and heavy equipment, hybrid technician, and electric vehicle technician.

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The automotive and medium/heavy truck programs are combining together to address emerging training and educational needs of students in alternative fuels, hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicle technology. The proliferation of technology is fueled by the goals set by California and regional centers. California has set the goal of 1.5 million zero emissions vehicles by2025 (California Air Resources Board) and the Port of Long Beach has mandated that all terminal equipment be zero emissions by 2030 and on road trucks by2035 (Port of Long Beach). The decision to develop alternative fuel and vehicle electrification training by the automotive and medium/heavy truck programs has the support of each programs advisory committee (see advisory minutes for Spring 18 and Fall 18). This program expands the automotive and medium/heavy truck programs to include training in Clean Energy and Vehicle Electrification technologies. The program will provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in the changing transportation industry.

AUTO 190 and 282 are foundational and serve as prerequisites for AUTO 283.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO 190	Alternative Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines	4	S1
AUTO 282	Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology	5	S1
AUTO 283	Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology	3	S2

Automotive Technology

Cerritos College; LA Trade-Tech; Long Beach College; Rio Hondo College; and Saddleback College.

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