Automotive Technology: Electric Vehicle Technician Certificate

Program code: AUTO-CC-EVT

Location: Gateway

Program Description

The Electric Vehicle Technician Certificate focuses on the operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of electric vehicle systems. The rapid growth in Electric Vehicles (EVs) has created the need for skilled EV maintenance and repair technicians. The certificate is designed for students who have successfully completed (or are working toward), the CT State CARS Automotive Certificate or Degree. Upon completion of the CARS and EV programs, graduates will be prepared for entry-level automotive service technician positions and additionally will be familiar with the unique safety, operation, and general service procedures of electric vehicles.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of all Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Foundational Electric Vehicle xEV* Safety Tasks per master accreditation standards. * xEV – Any electrified propulsion vehicle with a high-voltage system, including, but not limited to, HEV, PHEV, PEV, BEV, FCEV, and EV (SAE J1715-1 SEP 2022).
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the different principles, designs and classifications of electric vehicles.
  3. Research and discuss the environmental and economic impact of electric vehicles.
  4. Research and discuss current market trends and outlook for electrified vehicles.
  5. Locate procedures to safely de-energize/disable and energize/enable high-voltage systems.
  6. Demonstrate understanding of basic EV charging infrastructure and types of charging stations.
  7. Identify potential safety and materials handling concerns associated with high-voltage battery/energy storage systems.
  8. Demonstrate understanding of EV components and their functions, including batteries.
  9. Demonstrate knowledge of special multimeters, insulated tools, and other test equipment required for use in high-voltage circuits.
  10. Demonstrate knowledge of the use of a live-dead-live/zero potential test to verify isolation of the high-voltage battery/energy storage system.
  11. Demonstrate knowledge of the testing and verification of ground circuit isolation between vehicle chassis ground and the high-voltage circuits and components.
  12. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling procedures associated with high-voltage A/C compressors and wiring.
  13. Demonstrate knowledge of high-voltage thermal management systems.
  14. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling procedures associated with high-voltage powertrain components, such as electric motors.

Certificate Requirements

AUTO 1131Intro to Electric Vehicles3
AUTO 1132Electric Vehicle (EV) Operation, Maintenance and Light Repair3
AUTO 1133Electric Vehicle (EV) Diagnosis and Repair3
Choose one of the following:3
AUTO 1030
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
AUTO 1010
Introduction to General Motors Automotive Systems
AUTO 1101
& 1101L
Honda Express Service Theory
and Honda Express Service Lab
Choose one of the following:3
AUTO 1033
Electrical/Electronics Systems
AUTO 1016
General Motors Electrical Systems
AUTO 1110
& 1110L
Honda Electrical Systems Theory
and Honda Electrical Systems Lab
Elective(s)3
AUTO 1031
Engine Repair
AUTO 1037
Engine Performance
AUTO 1018
General Motors Engine Propulsion Systems
AUTO 2001
General Motors Powertrain Control System
AUTO 2101
& 2101L
Honda Engine Performance Theory
and Honda Engine Performance Lab
Total Credits18