Author: richard.norman
Last saved by: Johnson, Jennifer G.
Company: Florida Department of Education

2025 - 2026

Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Career Certificate Program
Program Number | T401400
CIP Number | 0647061400
Grade Level | 30, 31
Program Length | 850 hours
Teacher Certification | Refer to the Program Structure section
CTSO | SkillsUSA
SOC Codes (all applicable) | Please see the Master Credential List for this program’s assigned SOC codes. https://careersourceflorida.com/boardroom/florida-credentials-review-committee-draft/master-credentials-list/
CTE Program Resources | http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml
Basic Skills Level | Computation (Mathematics):	10 | Communications (Reading and Language Arts):	9

Purpose

The content includes but is not limited to basic theory and diagnostic principles for automotive hybrid and electric vehicle battery management, servicing drive systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, and servicing power control systems for electric vehicles. It also includes broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the automotive industry: planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of seven occupational completion points. 

When offered at the postsecondary adult career and technical level, this program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3) (b), F.S.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Teacher Certification | Length

A

AER0862

Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Service Technology

AUTO IND @7 %7 %G
AUTO MECH @7 7G

150 hours

B | AER0882 | Electricity Fundamentals and High Voltage Batteries/Electrical Storage Systems | | 200 hours
C | AER0883 | Motor, Generator and Power Inverter Operation | | 100 hours
D | AER0863 | HEV and EV Steering, Suspension and Brakes | | 100 hours
E | AER0864 | EV and HEV Maintenance and Air Conditioning and Cooling | | 100 hours
F | AER0865 | ICE Engine Performance | | 100 hours
G | AER0873 | Alternative Fuels such as LPG, LNG, RNG and Hydrogen | | 100 hours

National Standards (NS)

Programs identified as having Industry or National Standards have been cross walked with the corresponding standards and/or benchmarks. Industry or National Standards for the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology program can be found using the following link: www.ase.com has a certification. No other certification is available at this point.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students. These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline, or level of education. Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Proficiently explain and apply required shop and personal safety tasks relating to the automotive industry.
02.0	Proficiently explain and perform hybrid and electric vehicle service systems.
03.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose electrical and electronic components and circuits. 
04.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose high voltage batteries and systems. 
05.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose electrical motors and powertrains.
06.0	Proficiently describe, test, and diagnose hybrid and electric vehicle electrical, steering, suspension and regenerative brake systems.
07.0	Proficiently describe and perform maintenance on the hybrid and electric vehicle systems and the air conditioning and cooling system.
08.0	Proficiently describe, test, and diagnose the internal combustion engine and emission systems.
09.0	Proficiently explain compressed natural gas systems relating to the automotive industry.
10.0	Proficiently identify system parts relating to the compressed natural gas systems.
11.0	Know how to read and decode emission and performance related systems. 
12.0	Proficiently explain general cylinder safety and maintenance.
13.0	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Electric, Hybrid, and Alternative Fuels Vehicles Technician
Career Certificate Program Number:	T401400

Course Number:  AER0862
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Service Technology ꟷ 150 Hours

01.0	Proficiently explain and apply required shop and personal safety tasks relating to the automotive industry. The student will be able to:
01.01	Identify and apply general shop safety rules and procedures, EPA, and OSHA standards.
01.02	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate automotive industry certifications.
01.03	Identify appropriate emergency first aid procedures.
01.04	Utilize and demonstrate safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment.
01.05	Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
01.06	Identify and use proper procedures for safe lift operation.
01.07	Utilize proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area.
01.08	Identify marked safety areas.
01.09	Identify the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
01.10	Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.
01.11	Identify the location and use of eye wash stations.
01.12	Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes.
01.13	Comply with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities.
01.14	Identify and wear appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities.
01.15	Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities.
01.16	Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, and hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits.
01.17	Disable supplemental restraint systems (SRS) in accordance with manufacturers' procedures.
01.18	Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of high voltage circuits.
01.19	Locate and demonstrate knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
02.0	Proficiently explain and perform Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service Systems. The student will be able to:
02.01	Describe high voltage disconnect procedure, reconnect and enable high voltage system.
02.02	Select, test and describe proper use safety gloves.
02.03	Describe and Identify High Voltage system.
02.04	Identify High Voltage wiring harnesses.
02.05	Identify High Voltage signage and describe proper use.
02.06	Identify and describe proper use of safety hook.
02.07	Describe and Identify 12-volt system.
02.08	Describe the difference between EV and Hybrid systems.

Course Number: AER0882
Occupational Completion Point: B
Electricity Fundamentals and High Voltage Batteries/Electrical Storage Systems – 200 Hours

03.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose electrical and electronic components and circuits. The student will be able to:
03.01	Describe common electrical components and identify them in a wiring diagram.
03.02	Identify, read and use a wiring diagram.
03.03	Describe and use Ohm’s law to explain the relationship between volts, amps and ohm’s.
03.04	Describe the difference between AC and DC voltage.
03.05	Identify different types of electrical components and their purpose.
03.06	Identify different types of electrical circuits.
03.07	Explain the fundamentals of electromagnetism.
03.08	Explain common electrical tests and how to perform them.
03.09	Describe high voltage in a Hybrid and EV and explain how it differs from a standard 12-volt system.
03.10	Remove and replace 12-volt (auxiliary) battery.
03.11	Test and charge auxiliary battery.
03.12	Describe and perform auxiliary battery jump start.
03.13	Perform DC to DC converter charging system test of auxiliary battery.
04.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose high voltage batteries and systems. The student will be able to:
04.01	Perform high voltage disconnect procedure, reconnect and enable high voltage system.
04.02	Select test and use proper safety gloves.
04.03	Select qualify and use proper electrical testing equipment.
04.04	Retrieve and interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), determine needed repairs.
04.05	Diagnose problems caused by damaged or failed harnesses, connectors, terminals, and fuses.
04.06	Diagnose high voltage battery pack malfunctions.
04.07	Remove and install high voltage battery pack.
04.08	Test and diagnose charging problems when using electric vehicle supply equipment.

Course Number: AER0883
Occupational Completion Point: C
Motor, Generator and Power Inverter Operation – 100 Hours

05.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose electrical motors and powertrains. The student will be able to:
05.01	Describe the basic operation of all electrical motors.
05.02	Identify the major parts of a DC motor and describe their functions.
05.03	Describe the operation of a three-phase motor.
05.04	Explain the differences between a motor and a generator (AC and DC).
05.05	Explain the purpose of a controller in a motor/generator circuit.
05.06	Outline the procedure for disassembling and servicing a hybrid transmission.
05.07	Perform high-voltage motor test procedures with megaohm and milliohm meters.
05.08	Determine motor/generator operation based on scanner data and explain.
05.09	Describe, and or perform motor/generator resolver test.
05.10	Identify different types of High-Voltage controls.
05.11	Describe the purpose of the inverter.
05.12	Describe the common inverter components.
05.13	Describe inverter operation.
05.14	Outline a typical inverter internal service procedure.
05.15	Describe high-voltage modules and control circuits.
05.16	Inspect main relays for proper operation.
05.17	Inspect a high-voltage system for isolation leaks.

Course Number: AER0863
Occupational Completion Point: D
HEV and EV Steering, Suspension and Brakes – 100 Hours

06.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose hybrid and electric vehicle electrical steering, suspension and regenerative brakes systems. The student will be able to:
06.01	Identify and describe the purpose and function of the steering system.
06.02	Describe the purpose and function of the steering geometry.
06.03	Identify and describe the purpose and function of the rack and pinion system.
06.04	Identify and describe the purpose and function of the steering column.
06.05	Summarize steering assist in a hybrid and electric vehicle.
06.06	Describe the purpose, function and forces acting on the suspension system.
06.07	Identify and describe the purpose and function of the springs, shocks and strut system.
06.08	Identify and describe the purpose and function of the bushing and ball joints.
06.09	Perform and explain the purpose of the alignment.
06.10	Inspect and describe the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and hydraulic brake system.
06.11	Inspect and describe the brakes and determine needed repairs.
06.12	Summarize regenerative braking system operation in a hybrid and electric vehicle.
06.13	Inspect tires and wheels for wear.
06.14	Explain dismounting, mounting and balancing tires.
06.15	Check specifications and perform the proper torquing procedure of wheels.

Course Number:  AER0864
Occupational Completion Point:  E
EV and HEV Maintenance and Air Conditioning and Cooling – 100 Hours

07.0	Proficiently describe and perform maintenance on hybrid and electric vehicle systems and the air conditioning and cooling system. The student will be able to:
07.01	Identify hybrid vehicle support systems.
07.02	Describe the engine operation in hybrid vehicles.
07.03	Describe how a hybrid vehicle manages heat produced by the engine and electrical components during operation.
07.04	Describe and inspect the cooling system components.
07.05	Perform a coolant system pressure and leak test.
07.06	Describe and inspect the HVAC system.

Course Number:  AER0865
Occupational Completion Point:  F
ICE Engine Performance – 100 Hours

08.0	Proficiently describe, test and diagnose the internal combustion engine and emission systems.  The student will be able to:
08.01	Determine if internal combustion engine is in crank mode or run mode.
08.02	Retrieve and interpret the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs); determine needed repairs.
08.03	Perform cranking compression test.
08.04	Perform running compression test.
08.05	Interpret vacuum and compression readings.
08.06	Identify and describe start/stop strategy.
08.07	Explain and basic principles of a modern ignition system.
08.08	Describe and diagnose ignition related no-start, hard start, engine misfire, power loss and emission concerns.
08.09	Inspect and test sensors - crank, cam, coolant temp. throttle position and mass air flow, etc.
08.10	Describe and diagnose fuel system related no-start, hard start, engine misfire, power loss and emission concerns.
08.11	Test fuel pump and controllers.
08.12	Inspect and test fuel injectors.
08.13	Describe emission control systems.
08.14	Inspect and test emission control system.
08.15	Inspect exhaust system, determine needed repairs.

Course Number:  AER0873
Occupational Completion Point:  G
Alternative Fuels such as LPG, LNG, RNG and Hydrogen – 100 Hours

09.0	Proficiently explain compressed natural gas systems relating to the automotive industry. The student will be able to:
09.01	Identify and Inspect vehicle integrity including serviceability, alterations, and applicable emissions and safety standards.
09.02	Inspect for proper mounting of compressed natural gas cylinders and components.
09.03	Inspect for location, condition, and compliance of venting systems.
10.0	Proficiently identify system parts relating to the compressed natural gas systems. The student will be able to:
10.01	Identify and inspect vehicle storage units and systems.
10.02	Identify and inspect regulator assembles.
10.03	Inspect system wiring.
10.04	Locate and inspect fuel fill receptacles, pressure relief valves and venting systems.
10.05	Inspect/verify required labels.
11.0	Know how to read and decode emission and performance related systems. The student will be able to:
11.01	Check for low- and high-pressure leaks and repair, as necessary.
11.02	Verify control module calibration.
11.03	Check the operation of electronic components.
11.04	Check manual and automatic fuel changeover operation on bi-fuel vehicles.
11.05	Retrieve and interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
11.06	Diagnose drivability concerns.
11.07	Defuel a compressed natural gas system.
12.0	Proficiently explain general cylinder safety and maintenance.  The student will be able to:
12.01	Remove and install cylinders.
12.02	Handle and store cylinders in accordance with the recommended procedures.
12.03	Intrerpret cylinder label information.
12.04	Decommission cylinders according to recommended procedures.

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

The safety guidelines in the student performance standards have been recommended in the ASE Program Certification Standards administered by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF).

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Florida SkillsUSA (SkillsUSA) is the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Reading Language Arts). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.