Apprentice Training: Automotive - Toyota T-Ten

Gain work experience, earn a degree and lay a solid career foundation

Through MCC’s Automotive Training Apprenticeship associate degree program, your education will come from the workplace as well as the classroom. This two-year, five semester program also comes with valuable work experience through paid co-ops at one of our Toyota/Lexus industry partners. This is a unique opportunity in our region and only available through Monroe Community College’s Applied Technology Center.

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Earn while you learn

Cooperative work experience is a key part of the program. Your work experience at a certified T-TEN Toyota/Lexus dealership will reinforce what you learn in the classroom while offering real world experience and income. The combination of classroom, lab, and co-op requirements makes this apprenticeship both rewarding and demanding. Participating T-TEN Rochester area dealers include:

  • Bob Johnson Toyota
  • Bob Johnson Lexus
  • Hoselton Toyota
  • West Herr Toyota

Build Toyota expertise that’s in demand

As a result of this unique Automotive Training Apprenticeship A.A.S. degree, you’ll develop expertise in major automotive systems--including computer technology, electrical components and emissions controls. When you complete the program, your credentials will include:

  • Toyota training and certification in eight areas
  • ASE certified in two areas
  • Real world Toyota/Lexus dealership experience
  • New York state inspection certification
  • EPA 609 air conditioning certification

Get in touch with Monroe Community College’s Ray Otto to learn more about the opportunities you can create with the Automotive Training Apprenticeship, Toyota/Lexus T-TEN degree. Contact Ray at rotto3@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-3735.

APPRENTICE TRAINING: AUTOMOTIVE - TOYOTA T-TEN

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department:Applied Technologies

School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies

MCC Program Code: AT10

Description
T-TEN program prepares students to be certified Toyota and Lexus Technicians. The program utilizes classroom study, extensive hands-on lab activities and dealership experience to create a comprehensive manufacturer education. Students work with the latest technology, tools and equipment and graduate with Toyota and industry certifications.

The program is demanding, and students must be willing to commit themselves to both work and study. This A.A.S. degree is a two year, five semester program that alternates college instruction with on-the-job training.

A minimum grade of C is necessary in all required automotive classes for continued matriculation in the program.

Students that are re-entering the T-TEN program will have to be readmitted and counseled by a program advisor. Readmission is always based on space availability.

The program of study must be completed within five years of matriculation.

Upon completion:
• You will be Toyota Trained and Certified in 9 areas
• You will be ASE Certified in two areas
• You will have real world Toyota/Lexus Dealership Experience
• You will have a New York State Inspection Certification
• You will have an EPA 609 (Air Conditioning) Certification

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Apply mathematical skills as appropriate to fulfill job responsibilities.
2.Demonstrate the use of soft skills necessary for successful employment within the automotive service industry.
3.Communicate effectively in an automotive service setting.
4.Demonstrate competency in OSHA safety practices used within the automotive service industry.
5.Perform current vehicle engine service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
6.Perform current vehicle brake service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
7.Perform current vehicle electrical and electronic system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
8.Perform current vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
9.Perform current vehicle manual drivetrain and axle system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
10.Perform current vehicle suspension and steering system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
11.Perform current vehicle heating and air conditioning system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
12.Perform current vehicle engine performance system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
13.Perform current vehicle electrified powertrain system service to ASEEF and Toyota standards.
14.Utilize appropriate systems necessary for success within the automotive service industry to obtain industry certifications.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
ENG 101 ready and Level 4 MCC Mathematics Placement. Valid driver’s license.

Distribution Requirements Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER (FALL 1):
TOY 191 Introduction to Automotive Service (grade of C or higher required)
2
TOY 192 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 (grade of C or higher required)
3
TOY 198 Engine Repair (grade of C or higher required)
4
TOY 205 Automotive Technology T-TEN Co-op 1 (grade of C or higher required)
1
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (and Quantitative Reasoning) (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE
3
Total:
13
SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING 1):
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
TOY 195 Brakes (grade of C or higher required)
4
TOY 203 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems 2 (grade of C or higher required)
3
TOY 206 Automotive Technology T-TEN Co-op 2 (grade of C or higher required)
1
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE THAT ALSO SATISFIES THE
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING and REASONING COMPETENCY (SUNY-CTRN)
3
Total:
14
THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER 1):
TOY 196 Steering and Suspension (grade of C or higher required)
4
TOY 199 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (grade of C or higher required)
3
TOY 207 Automotive Technology T-TEN Co-op 3 (grade of C or higher required)
1
Total:
8
FOURTH SEMESTER (FALL 2):
TOY 200 Engine Performance I (grade of C or higher required)
3
TOY 202 Drivetrains (grade of C or higher required)
4
TOY 208 Automotive Technology T-TEN Co-op 4 (grade of C or higher required)
1
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION (SUNY-WHGA) WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3
Total:
14
FIFTH SEMESTER (SPRING 2):
TOY 201 Engine Performance 2
4
TOY 210 Electrified Powertrain Systems
3
TOY 209 Automotive Technology T-TEN Co-op 5
1
Any SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION THAT SATISFIES
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATION-WRITING (SUNY-COMW) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATION-ORAL(SUNY-COMO) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (and Quantitative Reasoning) (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES (and Scientific Reasoning) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION (SUNY-WHGA) WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES (and Scientific Reasoning) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3-4
Total:
14-16
TOTAL CREDITS
63-65
Revised 3/29/2024