Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician

Saddleback College, a public institution in Mission Viejo, CA, offers the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician program as a two- to four-year certificate. This program prepares students to service, diagnose, and repair hybrid, electric, and other alternative fuel vehicles, reflecting the growing demand for technicians skilled in modern vehicle technologies.

The program falls within the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field (CIP 47.0614). Saddleback College also offers programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Web/Multimedia Management, Cosmetology, and Drafting and Design Technology. Students can expect training in high-voltage systems, electric drivetrains, fuel cell technology, and emissions systems alongside foundational automotive service coursework.