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Electric Vehicle Technician (Tesla) Certificate
Program Overview
Electric Vehicle Technician (Tesla) Certificate
Summary
The Tesla START program is a manufacturer-college partnership program designed to offer service technician training for qualified applicants. This intensive 16-week training program provides students with the skills necessary for job placement as Service Technicians at Tesla Service Centers across the United States.
What You’ll Learn
- Apply employability skills for success in an entry-level automotive technician position.
- Perform common maintenance, inspection, and service procedures for the eight automotive systems: Electric Drive systems and Axels, Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Control, and Vehicle Performance.
- Identify and apply safe work practices working on/with vehicle systems, tools, equipment, lifts, ventilation, and hazardous waste disposal.
- Utilize service information systems to obtain specifications and proper service and maintenance procedures.
- Utilize service information and skills to diagnose basic automotive concerns.
- Utilize service information to remove and replace failed components.
Program Description
Shoreline Community College offers an optional Electric Vehicle Technician (Tesla) Certificate of completion. This certificate can be a stand-alone program for qualified candidates or one-quarter course of study for students in the GST/AST automotive program. This course leads to a certificate of completion in Electric Vehicle Technician service for Tesla Inc.
Certificate of Completion (24 Credits)
GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.
Program Prerequisites
- CASAS test score of 220
- ESL level 5 or higher
- Permission to register
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Proof of insurability (i.e. Dept. of Licensing driving record)
- Tesla internship interview process
- Tesla new hire background check
Work with your advisor to determine English and Math placement.
Core Requirements - 24 Credits
- AUTOA 141 Tesla START I
- AUTOA 142 Tesla START II
Certificate Completion
Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.
Program Advisor
- John Hennig, Rm 2914
Program Navigator
- Amber Avery, Rm 2154
Program Information
- Length of Program: 24 Credits
- Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
- Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Approximate Quarterly Costs: $2670 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Careers & Opportunities
The demand for electric vehicle technicians is projected to remain strong over the next decade. Employment opportunities exist as a Tesla service center technician.
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Related Program Options
- Toyota Technician Training and Education Network (T-TEN) AAAS
- Automotive Service Technician AAAS
- General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) AAAS
- Automotive General Service Technician (GST) Certificate
- Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) AAAS
- Mopar College Automotive Program (MoparCAP) AAAS
