Have you noticed an increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on Virginia’s roads? Hybrid and electric vehicles are a fast-growing section of the market. Do you wonder about who has the technical skills to perform the required maintenance on these vehicles? Many of today’s technicians don’t possess the knowledge and/or skills to repair electric drive vehicles, resulting in a critical need for education in these new and emerging technologies.
In response to this shortage of talent, and with the benefit of a grant from the Department of Energy, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) is offering a new Career Studies Certificate in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology. This program is designed to provide advanced technical education to automotive technicians currently working in the field, students, and graduates of JSRCC’s automotive program. This certificate program provides an opportunity for upgrading occupational or technical skills, retraining for career change, and investigating new career possibilities.
This 22-credit Career Studies Certificate program will immerse the student in the latest theory and practice with courses in Alternate Fuel & Hybrid Vehicles, Automotive Control Electronics, Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles, and Fuel Cell Electric vehicles. Admission requirements include automotive industry experience or completion of designated automotive and electronics courses. Students will use the latest tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose and repair hybrid and electric vehicles. The certificate program can be completed at JSRCC’s Goochland Campus which is located near Routes 6 and 632 in the community of Goochland Courthouse. Some of the courses are also available at the Downtown Campus, Parham Road Campus, and through Distance Learning.
For more information on the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Career Studies Certificate please visit www.reynolds.edu or call Lawrence Schwendeman at (804) 523-5938. Registration is now open - fall classes begin on August 20th.elf apart from others i your industry.et yourself apart from others in your industry.
