Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician program at Rio Hondo College offers a 2–4 year certificate credential at this public institution located in Whittier, CA. The program trains students in the service and repair of vehicles powered by alternative fuels and advanced propulsion systems, including hybrid, electric, hydrogen, and natural gas vehicle technologies.

This program falls within the alternative fuel vehicle technology field (CIP 47.0614). Rio Hondo College also offers related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at the 1–2 year certificate, 2–4 year certificate, and associate degree levels, as well as Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician. Students with an interest in emerging automotive technologies will find this program complementary to traditional automotive mechanics training offered at the same school.