Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) - Major #8078

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
🖶 Printer Friendly Report

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as a Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) service technician.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path for the Alternative Fueled Vehicle powertrain system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair procedure for a given vehicle Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) powertrain system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Term 1

11 units

AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Students will be introduced to automotive components, service tools, and equipment. Designed for the prospective Career Technology Education (CTE) teacher and students needing an exploratory course in the automotive field. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer

        Automotive Electrical Systems

        4 units

        ATGM 52
        Automotive Electrical Systems

        4 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
        Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
        1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
          1. CSU Transfer
            or

            AUTOT 52
            Automotive Electrical Systems

            4 units
            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
            Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:
            1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
              1. CSU Transfer

                Engine Performance

                4 units

                ATGM 53
                Engine Performance

                4 units
                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                Students will be introduced to engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                Course Details:
                1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                  1. CSU Transfer
                    or

                    AUTOT 53
                    Engine Performance

                    4 units
                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                    Students will be introduced to engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                    Course Details:
                    1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                      1. CSU Transfer

                        Term 2

                        12 units

                        AUTOT 19
                        Work Experience Education

                        2 units
                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                        Students will be introduced to supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
                        Course Details:
                        1. Corequisite: AUTOT 50A
                        2. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
                        3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
                        4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
                        5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
                        6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
                        7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
                        8. Corequisite: MDHD 64
                          1. CSU Transfer

                            Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Advanced Electronics

                            4 units

                            ATGM 57
                            Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Electronics

                            4 units
                            Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                            Theory and practice in automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems/components. R-12, R-134A, and R-1234yf refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Diagnosis, service, and repair of the advance automotive electronics, automatic temperature/ climate control, and other computer controlled systems found on today’s late model vehicles. (A, CSU)
                            or

                            AUTOT 57
                            Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Electronics

                            4 units
                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                            Students will be introduced to theory and practice in automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems/components. R-12, R-134A, and R-1234yf refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Diagnosis, service, and repair of the advance automotive electronics, automatic temperature/ climate control, and other computer controlled systems found on today’s late model vehicles. (A, CSU)
                            Course Details:
                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
                            2. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
                            3. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                              1. CSU Transfer

                                AUTOT 171A
                                Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                2 units
                                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                Students will be introduced to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Various alternative fuels will be compared, such as Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Clean Diesel. The theory of operation, system components, and safe handling of these fuels are included. (A)
                                Course Details:
                                1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170C

                                      AUTOT 171B
                                      Service and Maintenance to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                      2 units
                                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                      Students will be introduced to the inspection, maintenance, and service procedures on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Emphasis will be placed on Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Diesel type fuel systems. (A)
                                      Course Details:
                                      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 171A

                                            AUTOT 171C
                                            Diagnosis and Repair to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                            2 units
                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                            Students will be introduced to the diagnosis and repair on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Emphasis will be placed on Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Diesel type fuel systems. (A)
                                            Course Details:
                                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 171B
                                                  Total: 23 units