This is a one quarter certificate offered through our Automotive Technology program. It can be completed as an optional seventh quarter for our students earning their two year associate's degree in Automotive Technology, or earned on its own. These courses are perfect for those who are curious about electric and hybrid vehicles but aren't sure where to start. It covers a range of basic essential topics, including: Fundamentals of Electrical Laws: Refresh your understanding of Ohm's Law and Watt's Law. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Learn how to use and test PPE effectively. Motor and Generator Basics: Gain a basic understanding of motors and generators, including testing procedures. Power Factor: Understand power factor and its impact on vehicle range. Battery Disassembly and Testing: Disassemble a Prius battery, perform load tests on multiple blocks, conduct power tests, and analyze the results. Learn how to configure, charge, retest, and evaluate each battery stick.
Transmission Disassembly: Disassemble a transmission, describe its functions, and test the motor and generator to ensure proper operation. Mathematical Equations: Apply basic mathematical equations related to AC power.
EV Power Flow. Set the parameters on an EV vehicle and visually see the power flow of the circuit from charging the battery, to acceleration to regenerative braking.
Financial information
Total tuition
$1,450.00
Total required fees
$112.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Spokane
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Prerequisites
None
Other prerequisites
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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