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EV Training at the Whittier Campus
Río Hondo College’s Whittier campus provides automotive training that includes conventional vehicle systems, automotive electronics and electric-vehicle technology. Students may pursue the Automotive EV Specialist Certificate of Achievement or explore the separate Tesla START certificate if they meet its application and prerequisite requirements.
The EV Specialist curriculum emphasizes electrical fundamentals, diagnostic equipment, high-voltage batteries, charging systems, thermal systems and safe service procedures. The Tesla START pathway provides additional Tesla-specific instruction for accepted participants.
Programs at This Location
- Automotive EV Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Technology
Admissions Note
The Automotive EV Specialist certificate requires published prerequisite coursework and 75 hours of electric-automotive work experience for completion. Tesla START requires acceptance through a formal application and interview process. Visitors should review the official program pages and speak with Río Hondo before selecting a pathway.
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