Program Overview

Toyota Technician Training and Education Network (T-TEN) AAAS

Summary

Gain hands-on experience alternating classroom learning with hands-on, paid training at a Toyota or Lexus dealership. Master fundamental skills and develop an understanding of automotive service business principles.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair, pre-delivery inspection and warranty repair procedures
• Identify, inspect, disassemble and assemble basic components of automotive power plants
• Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and servicing of disc, drum and ABS brake systems, steering, suspension and wheel alignment
• Use electronic engine analyzers and scanners to test and diagnose ignition, fuel injection and emission systems
• Apply understanding of electrical principles, semi-conductors, microprocessors and wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair malfunctions of automotive electrical systems
• Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and service of front- and rear- wheel drive, manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles
• Test, service and repair heating and air-conditioning systems

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to an entry-level position as a Toyota Technician.

AAAS Degree (139 - 144 credits)

• Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.
• Grade of 2.0 or better in each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites

• A high school diploma or GED
• Instructor interview
• Valid driver's license
• DMV Report/driving record
• Dealers require drug testing
• Dealership permission
• Instructor permission

General Education Core Requirements (15-20 Credits)

Communication Skills (5 Credits)

• Choose either ENGL& 101 or BTWRT 215.

Human Relations (2-5 Credits)

• Choose from the following courses: BUS 105, BUS 250, CMST& 101.

Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)

• Choose one of the following courses: HUM 105, BUS 103, CMST 203, CMST 285, HIST 245, AES 101, GWS 284.

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)

• BUS 102 Business Mathematics

Automotive Core Requirements (124 Credits)

• AUTOT 180 Fundamentals of Auto Service Training
• AUTOT 181 Engine Repair
• AUTOT 183 Brakes and Suspension
• AUTOT 184 Manual Gear Trains and Transaxles
• AUTOT 185 Engine Control Systems
• AUTOT 186 Electrical Systems
• AUTOT 187 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
• AUTOT 188 Heating and Air Conditioning
• AUTOT 189 Engine Emission Management Systems
• AUTOT 281 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 1
• AUTOT 282 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 2
• AUTOT 283 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 3
• AUTOT 284 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 4

Approval To Graduate

• Student Name, SID and Date:
• Faculty Advisor and Date:
• Division Dean and Date:
• Credential Approval and Date:

Program Advisor

• Jeff Cromwell
• Rm 2155
• Raphael Smither
• Rm 2156

Program Information

• Length of Program: 139-144 Credits, 8 Quarters
• Completion Award: AAAS
• Enrollment: Fall of odd years and Summer of even years
• Approximate Quarterly Costs:
  • Additional Instructional Fees $150-$350 per quarter
  • (in addition to tuition, books ~$250 and parking ~$50)
• Website:
• Plan code: AUMTOAPT

Careers & Opportunities

• The demand for dealer-trained technicians should remain strong over the next decade.
• Employment opportunities exist as a Toyota or Lexus Service Technician.
• Potential employers include: All Toyota and Lexus Dealerships.

Sample Degree Map

• The following outline is designed to provide you with an understanding of what a full-time sequence looks like.
• This degree is highly structured and cohort-based, with little to no room for modification.
• Even so, we strongly encourage every student to meet with an Academic Advisor or program faculty member to make sure their degree plan meets their needs and goals.

Quarter 1 (Fall start even years, Winter start odd years)

• AUTOT 180 Fundamentals of Auto Service Training | 6 credits
• AUTOT 186 Electrical Systems | 16 credits

Quarter 2 (Winter even year start, Spring odd year start)

• AUTOT 281 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 1 | 10 credits
• Multicultural Understanding course, such as:
  • MCS 105 Introduction to Multicultural Studies | 5 credits
  • BUS 103 Multiculturalism in the Workplace | 3 credits

Quarter 3 (Spring even year start, Summer odd year start)

• AUTOT 181 Engine Repair | 7 credits
• AUTOT 185 Engine Control Systems | 12 credits

Quarter 4 (Summer even year start, Fall odd year start)

• AUTOT 282 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 2 | 10 credits
• Communication skills course such as
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I | 5 credits
  • BTWRT 215 Business Communications | 5 credits
• Optional: ENGL 110 Reading and Writing Strategies | 2 credits

Quarter 5 (Fall even year start, Winter odd year start)

• AUTOT 183 Brakes and Suspension | 16 credits
• AUTOT 189 Engine Emission Management Systems | 6 credits

Quarter 6 (Winter even year start, Spring odd year start)

• AUTOT 283 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 3 | 10 credits
• Quantitative skills course, such as:
  • BUS 102 Business Mathematics | 5 credits
  • MATH& 107 Math in Society | 5 credits

Quarter 7 (Spring even year start, Summer odd year start)

• AUTOT 184 Manual Gear Trains and Transaxles | 6 credits
• AUTOT 187 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 9 credits
• AUTOT 188 Heating and Air Conditioning | 6 credits

Quarter 8 (Summer even year start, Fall odd year start)

• AUTOT 284 T-TEN Cooperative Internship 4 | 10 credits
• AUTOT 285 Toyota Hybrid Vehicles | 7 credits
• Human Relations course such as:
  • BUS 104 Human Relations in Business | 5 credits
  • BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations | 2 credits

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

• (does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Auto Dealer Programs: Approximately $1700 per quarter in tools and equipment
• Automotive: Approximately $63 per quarter

Ways to pay for school

• Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Related Program Options

• Electric Vehicle Technician (Tesla) Certificate
• Automotive Service Technician AAAS
• General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) AAAS
• Automotive General Service Technician (GST) Certificate
• Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) AAAS
• Mopar College Automotive Program (MoparCAP) AAAS