Program: Advanced Transportation Technology

Overview

Advanced Transportation Technology

Do you love motorsports or want to learn more about your car?  Are you into reducing our environmental impact or are you looking for a career in the growing field of Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, or Alternative Fueled Vehicles?  We’ve got it all from passenger cars to heavy-duty Compressed Natural Gas engines, learn about the latest technology, and get the experience needed for this exciting field.


(Program Video: LBCC Career Technical Education, Advanced Transportation Technology)
 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Advanced Transportation Technology, Associate in Science (AS)

Required Courses

Program Mapper

Advanced Transportation Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)

Required Courses

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Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)

Required Courses

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Electric & Hybrid Vehicles, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)

Required Courses

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course Name Fall Winter Spring Summer
Auto 200
Introduction to Automotive Technology		 Check Icon   Check Icon  
Auto 201
Automotive Lubrication Service		 Check Icon   Check Icon  
Auto 202
Automotive Tire Service		 Check Icon   Check Icon  
Auto 203
Automotive Brake Inspection		 Check Icon   Check Icon  
Auto 216
Automotive Electric Systems		 Check Icon      
Auto 270
Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Vehicles		     Check Icon  
Auto 271
Introduction to Alternative Fuels		 Check Icon      
Auto 280
Light Duty Electric Vehicles		     Check Icon  
Auto 281
Light Duty Hybrid Vehicles		     Check Icon  
Auto 282
Light Duty Alternative Fuels		     Check Icon  
Auto 283
Light Duty EV Powertrain Diagnostics		 Check Icon      
Auto 292
Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels		     Check Icon  
View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

CAREER INFO

  • Start your career as a technician for an automotive manufacturer, Long Beach Transit, or even the Port of Long Beach.
  • Work as an apprentice to a full-time technician.
  • You could be shop foreman, service manager, or a district parts and service manager for a major automotive company.
To explore potential jobs in this field of study, we strongly urge you to visit LBCC Career Center. Working with a career counselor, we will assess your strengths, skills, interests, and accomplishments to help you identify internship opportunities and career goals that match your educational and professional needs.

FAQ

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Will this help me pass the ASE F1 Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas certification test?

We will provide insight and materials that will prepare you for the test.

Is the industry really heading towards Electric Vehicles and Natural Gas Vehicles?

Many automotive manufacturers have made commitments to switch over a portion of their gasoline cars to electric or hybrid vehicles within the next 5 years.

CNG is the most used fuel among the transportation sector including buses.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Depending on the number of units you take and whether you are a full-time or part-time student, completing a certificate program can take as little as one semester and completing an associate degree program can take about two years.

Make a 30-minute appointment with an academic counselor to receive services in educational plans, transcript evaluation, and career planning.

How much does the program cost?

Please visit Financial Aid for tuition cost and Federal Work Study information.

Who are the Career & Technical Education (CTE) counselors?

MEET LBCC COUNSELORS

Please visit the Counseling Office for Academic Counseling, Career Exploration, Educational Planning, College Transfer, Student Resources, and many others to help you achieve your educational goals.

How to transfer and lookup comparable course listings.

To help determine if courses taken at other schools are comparable to Long Beach City College courses, please visit LBCC Transfer Evaluation System (TES).

For more information, please visit LBCC Transfer Center.

How do I receive my degree or certificate after I finish the coursework?

You will need to complete an application for your degree or certificate and submit that application to the LBCC Admissions & Records office. Read how to apply for graduation and receive your degree or certificate for more details.