Gain skills and expertise.
Learn the applied skills and knowledge needed for a career in electric vehicle service and repair.
Moraine Valley’s Automotive Technology programs offer hands-on training you need to diagnose and repair today’s vehicles, including electric vehicles. Our program has achieved Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) accreditation by the , which is a nationally recognized accrediting organization.
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Move forward into a career in automotive technology
The Automotive Service Technician Certificate opens many doors and solid earning potentials in the automotive repair industry and many related repair industries.
This program provides the student with entry-level skills needed to become an automotive technician. Students will learn necessary manipulative skills along with the theory of operation of various automotive systems. Students can use the certificate as a partial fulfillment of requirements for the A.A.S. degree in automotive technology.
The Electric Vehicle Service and Repair Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
The Electric Vehicle Service and Repair Certificate will prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the automotive service industry, diagnosing, servicing and repairing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Proficiency Credit allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge attained outside of the traditional college classroom setting.
Here is the list of approved certifications/noncredit and corresponding Moraine Valley courses for the Automotive Technology Program.
To begin the process of converting certifications/noncredit training to college credit, please complete the following steps:
- Submit the completed Proficiency Credit form along with certifications/noncredit training information to the Academic Outreach Department for evaluation.
More information about the process of converting certifications to college credit can be found here.
Contact the Academic Outreach Department if you have any questions.
Academic Outreach Office
(708) 974-5710
Building L, Room L244
academicoutreach@morainevalley.edu
Potential careers in Electric Vehicle Service and Repair
Moraine Valley鈥檚 automotive technology programs prepare you for careers in the industry, including electric vehicle service and repair. This growing field requires students to have the skills and knowledge-base to conduct routine maintenance, fleet operations and high-voltage battery management.
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These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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The college offers MCAP, a full-time apprenticeship program with a similar course structure as the college’s general automotive A.A.S. degree program. The difference with MCAP is that it focuses on course information and hands-on activities using Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep and Ram products and procedures. As a student, you’ll also work at an approved Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep and Ram dealer or Chrysler fleet location as an entry-level technician during the internship period. Students completing the A.A.S. degree with the MCAP option also will receive a certificate from the Chrysler Group.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1478 | Mechanical Technologies |
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