Program: Advanced Transportation Technology
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)
Advanced Transportation Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
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(New students need to refer to the current academic year for the most up-to-date info)
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COURSE OFFERINGS
View courses offered in different semesters to assist in academic planning.
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| Auto 200 Introduction to Automotive Technology |
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| Auto 201 Automotive Lubrication Service |
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| Auto 202 Automotive Tire Service |
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| Auto 203 Automotive Brake Inspection |
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| Auto 216 Automotive Electric Systems |
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| Auto 270 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Vehicles |
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| Auto 271 Introduction to Alternative Fuels |
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| Auto 280 Light Duty Electric Vehicles |
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| Auto 281 Light Duty Hybrid Vehicles |
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| Auto 282 Light Duty Alternative Fuels |
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| Auto 283 Light Duty EV Powertrain Diagnostics |
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| Auto 292 Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels |
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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?
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.