TESL 101D - Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program - D

    Recent Professors
    SGriffith@riohondo.edu, jfrala@riohondo.edu, cmckeever@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    7–24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    TESL 101C
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of TESL 101D
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the final one in a series of four courses intended to teach entry-level students about electric vehicle (EV) applications and the technology used at Tesla, Inc. The course is suitable for students already working in the battery electric/hybrid vehicle and energy technology field and students who have completed a two-year automotive program. This final course improves students' skills and speed in servicing Tesla electric vehicles. The course focuses on infotainment systems, voice commands, navigation, full driverless controls, vehicle reconditioning, advanced braking and suspension system skills with lift and lowering controls, computer area networks (CAN), and vehicle remote access for diagnostics. Upon completing the course, students are granted an interview with Tesla, Inc. for placement at a permanent service center. Río Hondo's Tesla START program provides students with skills needed for a successful career with Tesla, Inc. A formal application and interview process is required for acceptance into this course/program.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed 7:00am–9:50am, Mon Tue Wed 7:00am–10:05am