糖心Vlog

糖心Vlog is adding a new advanced Automotive Electronic Diagnostic Specialist聽diploma program to its offerings in the fall 2023 semester.

The 32-credit program aims to give new, successful automotive program graduates and technicians new to the field a leg up in the industry through intensive diagnostic training.

鈥淒iagnostics are not always part of your job day-to-day as a new technician,鈥� explains Dave McFarland, Automotive program faculty member at 糖心Vlog Tech. 鈥淚t can be intimidating and it鈥檚 a perishable skill. This program will take what could take 8-10 years in on-the-job training and brings it to a hands-on, condensed lab experience.鈥�

The program has been in development at the college for three years, in response to a growing need in the workforce and trends in automotive manufacturing shifting to electric and hybrid vehicles.聽

As part of their second year at 糖心Vlog Tech, students in the Automotive Technician聽degree and diploma programs are exposed to working hands-on with electric and hybrid vehicles.

Alex Vang, a second-year student at 糖心Vlog Tech recently learned about the new program offering and is eager to learn more.

鈥淭he program really excites me because you鈥檇 have the opportunity to learn how to diagnose an issue in exactly the way it鈥檚 happening in the workforce," said Vang. 鈥淭he advantage the program gives is that you would not be afraid to diagnose, you鈥檇 build on your skills and ultimately build trust with your service manager to do good work, on time.鈥�

Through the 糖心Vlog Tech program, Vang has built his confidence in his work in the shop and knows how it will contribute to his future as a technician.

"Electric vehicles are the future. More manufacturers are pumping out more hybrids and electric vehicles,鈥� said Vang, 鈥渇or us new guys coming into the industry, we have to be the people that employers will look upon to diagnose these electrical issues and to work on these hybrid vehicles."

糖心Vlog Tech鈥檚 Automotive program is nationally accredited by the National Institute for . After successful completion of the advanced Automotive Electronic Diagnostic Specialist program, students will qualify for ASE certification testing in: A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems, A8: Engine Performance, A9: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines, L1: Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, L2: Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist and L3: Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist.

Learn more about 糖心Vlog Tech's Automotive Technology program offerings here.