Program Overview

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Certificate of Achievement

The Alternative Fuels Service Technician Certificate option prepares students for employment as an entry-level alternative fuels service technician. Through courses focusing on both electrical and mechanical areas of the vehicles, students learn how to use specialty equipment and hand tools found in automotive and alternative fuels service and repair facilities. Core topics include electric vehicle operation, diesel engines, alternative fuels engines, and heavy-duty natural gas engines. Design, function, and operation of all these systems is also included in the certificate. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians, general service technicians, fleet and municipality technicians, or apprentice technicians. Cognitive ability and hand-eye coordination are recommended for those entering the program.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $44,000 to $74,000 with an average salary of $61,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Education Level

Postsecondary nondegree award

+1.6% Job Growth $ 61k Average Salary $ 44k $ 74k

Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Map

Pathway: to Certificate

Automotive Technology: Alternative Fuels Service Technician

Certificate of Achievement

17.0 Units

Major Course

General Education Course

Elective Course

Milestone

Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024

1st Term

8.0 UNITS

• MAJ AUTO 160 5.0 Units Introduction to Automotive Electrical
• MAJ AUTO 103 3.0 Units Introduction To High Voltage Vehicles
• MILE Department Information

Spring 2025

2nd Term

8.0 UNITS

• MAJ AUTO 108 4.0 Units Energy and Transportation Systems
• MAJ AUTO 260 4.0 Units Intermediate Automotive Electrical

Fall 2025

3rd Term

1.0 UNITS

• MAJ AUTO 265 1.0 Units Advanced Automotive Electrical

Automotive Technology: Alternative Fuels Service Technician - Certificate of Achievement

17.0 units