Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate (HVR1)
The Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician TCC is designed to prepare experienced automotive technicians to service, diagnose, and repair hybrid or fully electric vehicles in a general repair shop. The program emphasizes hybrid/electrical vehicle operation and systems diagnosis and repairs. Emphasis on personal and overall shop safety with high voltage batteries will be addressed. Graduates will be able to obtain industry certification in the Hybrid/Electric Vehicle area.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be able to be employed in any general repair shop as a hybrid and EV service technician.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 19 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Other Admission Conditions:
Students enrolling in this TCC should be graduates of the advanced level auto tech programs or experienced service technicians working in field with requisite ASE or OEM certifications demonstrating adequate knowledge and experience in auto electrical systems, engine performance, and auto chassis systems.
Curriculum
This certificate will require 5 classes for a total of 19 credit hours.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (19 credit hours)
| AUTT 1040 | Automotive Engine Performance | 7 |
| AUTT 2200 | EV/Hybrid Vehicles Introduction and Safety Protocols | 3 |
| AUTT 2205 | EV/Hybrid Vehicle Batteries and Powertrains | 3 |
| AUTT 2210 | EV/Hybrid Vehicle Battery and Powertrain Service | 3 |
| AUTT 2215 | EV/Hybrid Vehicle Body, Chassis, HVAC and Support Systems | 3 |
Program Costs
Tuition: ($107 per credit hour) $2,033
Fees: ($410 per semester) $820
Books/Supplies: $350
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)