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Advanced Vehicle Specialist Advanced Technical Certificate

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Automotive service technicians and mechanics must be able to work on high-voltage electrical systems and advanced vehicle systems. Technicians need to be familiar with other parts and systems specific to these vehicles, such as lithium-ion batteries, electric generators, and camera based autonomous systems. Working on these advanced vehicles requires skills in addition to those needed to work on conventional vehicles.

The job of automotive service technicians and mechanics has evolved from simple mechanical repairs to high-level technology related work. Integrated electronic systems and computers regulate vehicles and their performance on the road. To fix problems with these systems, workers use both computerized shop equipment to work with electronic parts and traditional hand tools.

This certificate is intended for students who are employed in field, or who have completed an AAS or Diploma in Automotive Technology. Students taking this certificate are expected to have extensive existing knowledge of auto mechanics.

Award Outcomes

Evaluate hybrid technologies

Interpret electronic service information

Analyze vehicle telematics systems and determine necessary action

Interpret wiring diagrams

Evaluate ADAS operation, and determine necessary actions

Analyze hybrid batteries

Perform digital multimeter (DMM) measurements

Evaluate electric machines

Career Opportunities

The rising number of advanced vehicles on the road has led to a corresponding increase in the need for automotive services for these vehicles. These services are performed at a wide range of repair facilities, including dealership service departments, independent maintenance/repair shops, and automotive repair chain service centers.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 22 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1210Automatic Transmissions II

3

ATEC1625Chassis Electrical

3

ATEC1636Advanced Vehicle Systems

3

ATEC1860Engine Performance

4

ATEC2800Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

3

ATEC2805Hybrid Electric Vehicle Batteries

3

ATEC2810Hybrid Electric Vehicle Machines and Controls

3

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 22

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence - Spring Start

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1625Chassis Electrical

3

ATEC1636Advanced Vehicle Systems

3

Total Credits  6

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1210Automatic Transmissions II

3

ATEC2800Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ATEC1860Engine Performance

4

ATEC2805Hybrid Electric Vehicle Batteries

3

ATEC2810Hybrid Electric Vehicle Machines and Controls

3

Total Credits  10

Graduation (22 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


3/7/2024 : BP 5108 / EP 5109