Sinclair Community College
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Electric Vehicle Training at Sinclair College
Sinclair Community College, also branded as Sinclair College, is a public college based in Dayton, Ohio. Its Automotive Technology department offers degrees and certificates covering automotive service, electrical systems and advanced vehicle technology.
The Automotive Electric Vehicle Service Technician short-term certificate is an 11-credit program created for automotive technicians who want to develop skills in electric-vehicle service, diagnosis and repair. The credential became effective in Fall 2025.
Automotive Electric Vehicle Service Technician Short-Term Certificate
Sinclair’s EV certificate combines automotive electrical coursework with dedicated hybrid and electric-vehicle systems courses. The published curriculum includes Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I and II, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems and Automotive Electric Vehicle Systems.
Program outcomes include servicing and repairing charging systems, batteries, drive units, thermal-management systems and related components. Students also study precautions for disabling high-voltage systems and diagnostic procedures using industry-specific tools.
Credential and Certification Preparation
The program awards an 11-credit short-term certificate. Sinclair states that it also prepares technicians for the ASE L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist examination.
Completing the program does not automatically award ASE certification. ASE certification has separate testing and experience requirements.
What Students May Learn
- Automotive electrical and electronic systems
- Hybrid vehicle operation and safety
- High-voltage system disabling procedures
- EV charging and battery systems
- Electric-drive units
- Thermal-management systems
- EV diagnostic tools and procedures
- Service and repair practices for electrified vehicles
Career Relevance
Sinclair states that students earning this credential may be prepared for work with independent repair facilities and dealerships that service electric vehicles. Employment is not guaranteed, and prospective students should ask how the short-term certificate fits their previous automotive education and experience.
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