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Toyota T-Ten
Intern with Toyota while you earn your degree
Program Duration:
2 Year Program
Degree Type:
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours:
70
About This Program
Begin working with the largest car manufacturer in the world while you complete your degree with this unique program—the only one offered in the region. As one of the first programs to be hosted at the brand-new Career and Advanced Technology Center, this opportunity is part of the College’s goal to set a new precedent for innovation in automotive education in Philadelphia.
Students will work through a specialized course sequence created in partnership with Toyota T-TEN (Technician Training and Education Network) which focuses on skills necessary for repairing Toyota and Lexus vehicles. With 640 hours of internship work included in the program’s graduation requirements, students will reach a skill level that would typically take five years to reach.
This selective program is only available to full-time students, and requires that students apply for admission to both the program and an internship with local a Toyota dealer. Students must be accepted to the internship with the local dealer to gain acceptance into the program. Applicants must currently hold a valid driver's license and pass a drug test.
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Program Entry Requirements
Admission into the T-TEN program is selective and requires potential students to fulfill all admission requirements of the College. Enrollment in the program is limited.
Students must meet the following minimum requirements before applying to the T-TEN Program:
- High school diploma or GED documentation
- Demonstration of readiness for ENGL 101 and FNMT 118 as determined by the College’s placement tests, or by successfully completing developmental coursework
- Minimum high school grade point average of 2.50*
- Have valid state driver’s license
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the Toyota Internship experience.
*Current Community College of Philadelphia students can also apply with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the AAS degree in Toyota T-TEN, the student must complete 70 credit hours as prescribed in the course sequence, and fulfill the requirements below.
- T-TEN students must follow the curriculum sequence according to courses listed in each semester, unless approval is granted by the Program Coordinator.
- Students in the T-TEN curriculum may be dropped at any time if, in the opinion of the Faculty and Program Coordinator, such students are not suited to be Toyota Technicians. These students will be moved into the Automotive Technology program.
- Students whose attitude and behavior are considered unprofessional may be dropped from the curriculum, pending a review by the Faculty, Program Coordinator and Advisory Committee. These students maybe moved to the Automotive Technology program.
- Students may not continue in the T-TEN curriculum with a grade of "D" or below in any T-TEN or general education course. These students maybe moved to the AST program
- Pass all Toyota Certification Program final exams with a score of 80% or better
- Complete 640 hours of internship as a technician trainee in a Toyota or Lexus dealership
- Complete the T-PORT manual and supporting journals
- Pass 2 ASE certifications, either A1-A8 or L1
- Complete the required E-learning modules in Toyota Certification Program
- Pass all instructor led Toyota course final exams
Please Note: It is possible for a student to pass all their automotive courses and graduate from the College without receiving T-TEN certification. This will happen when students may be lacking the internship hours, ASE certifications, or E-learnings require to graduate T-TEN. In this scenario, the student may be moved to the AAS Automotive Technology program or delay T-TEN program completion up to 2 years to acquire the necessary items to graduate T-TEN.
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements: All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form.
Conditions for Acceptance
All applicants are notified in writing regarding the admissions decision. All offers of acceptance are contingent upon successful completion of the following:
- Acknowledgement of Core Performance Standards for Automotive Programs and physical demand analysis.
- Completion of Drug Screening
- Acknowledgement of full time attendance requirement, including internship work schedule and prior dealership employment agreement, signed.
Additional conditions for Program commencement include:
- Attendance at scheduled Program orientation prior to entry.
- Purchase of approved tool kit.
The T-TEN program reserves the right to dismiss any student:
- Who fails to meet the standards set by their internship employer and the student is dismissed by the employer.
- Whose general conduct is determined detrimental to the College and its affiliates, including loss of driver’s license and /or
- Who does not meet the scholastic requirements of the T-ten program. A student who earns a grade of “D” or lower in any course will be dismissed from the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of specialized automotive service tools and electronic diagnostic equipment on Toyota vehicles
- Analyze service information (technical bulletins, repair data and vehicle recalls) to diagnose and repair Toyota vehicles.
- Demonstrate ethical and safe industry practices as a transportation professional for Toyota.
- Apply basic foundational concepts to maintain, diagnose and repair Toyota vehicles
Course Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 101 - Introduction to Toyota Automotive Service | 3 | Major Course | |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 | Writing, Research, Info Lit I | |
| ATEN 294 - Toyota Internship I | 1 | Prerequisite: ATEN 101 | Major Course |
| ATEN 121 - Toyota Electrical System I | 4 | Prerequisite: ATEN 101 | Major Course |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 221 - Toyota Electrical System II | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing, Research, Info Lit | |
| ATEN 295 - Toyota Internship II | 1 credit | Major Course | |
| ATEN 111 - Toyota Steering and Suspension | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or HIST 101 - US History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or ... | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
Summer 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 150 - Toyota Automotive Brake Systems | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ATEN 296 - Toyota Internship III | 1 credit | Major Course | |
| ATEN 271 - Toyota Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 credits | Major Course |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 131 - Toyota Manual Transmission and Drivetrains | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | Technological Competency | |
| ATEN 297 - Toyota Internship IV | 1 credit | Major Course | |
| ATEN 181 - Toyota Engine Repair | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ART 105 - Drawing I or ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ... | 3 or 4 credits | Oral Communication/ Creative Expression |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 261 - Toyota Engine Performance | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| AET 101 - Introduction to Robotics or AET 102 - Scientific Technology and Public Policy or ... | 3 or 4 credits | Scientific Reasoning | |
| ATEN 298 - Toyota Internship V | 1 credit | Major Course | |
| ATEN 281 - Advanced Toyota Engine Performance | 4 credits | Major Course |
Summer 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATEN 241 - Toyota Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Repair | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| ATEN 299 - Toyota Internship VI | 1 credit | Major Course | |
| ATEN 282 - Toyota Hybrid Technology | 3 credits | Major Course |
Career Outlook
$54,503
Median Salary of an Automotive Engineering Technician
20,610
Number of Jobs in the Region
+4%
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Automotive Engineering Technicians
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