Automotive Training Apprenticeship (T-TEN)

DEVELOP ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS IN CLASS AND AT A TOYOTA, OR LEXUS AUTO DEALERSHIP

In Monroe Community College's automotive training apprenticeship associate degree program, you'll get your education in the workplace as well as in the classroom. This program features a one-year work co-op with a Toyota/Lexus industry partner—a unique opportunity only available through MCC.

You'll graduate with plenty of employment experience, along with the advanced skills you need to work on complex, 21st-century auto technology. Build expertise that's in demand among employers, and earn while you learn.

You may apprentice with these Toyota/Lexus partners:

  • Bob Johnson Toyota
  • Bob Johnson Lexus
  • Hoselton Toyota
  • West Herr Toyota
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School of Applied Sciences & TechnologiesThe School of Applied Sciences & Technologies offers credit and noncredit options that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering and applied technologies, information technology and computer science, emergency services and culinary arts and hospitality.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CURRENT AUTO TECHNOLOGY AND THE BUSINESS OF CAR CARE

This two-year, five-semester automotive technology program combines regular college coursework with on-the-job training at a Toyota/Lexus dealership. Monroe Community College has partnered with Toyota to provide this high-tech instruction and cooperative work experience.

You'll learn about all major automotive systems, including:

  • Computer technology
  • Electrical components
  • Emissions controls
  • Heating & air conditioning

You'll also learn about the consumer trends and legislative initiatives that drive today's automobile industry—and are helping to shape its future.

AS YOU GAIN SPECIALIZED SKILLS, TOYOTA DEALERS GAIN EXPERIENCED AUTO SERVICE TECHS

The best employers depend upon MCC T-TEN automotive technology graduates. "We are consistently rated number one in the district on CSI (Customer Service Index). I attribute that to the fact that our technicians went through the T-TEN program," says Tim Gaspar, service manager at Vanderstyne Toyota.

Your road to a rewarding automotive technology career starts with T-TEN and may lead to jobs like these:

  • Automotive specialty technician
  • Maintenance and repair worker
  • Service technician

To participate, locate a sponsoring dealership in the Western New York State region. You must have valid New York State driver's license to enroll in this program.

To find out more about the automotive training apprenticeship associate degree T-TEN program from Monroe Community College, contact Ray Otto at rotto3@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-3735.

APPRENTICE TRAINING: AUTOMOTIVE - GM

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department:Applied Technologies

School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies

MCC Program Code: AT01

This program's design is based on: New MCC General Education

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This program's design is based on: Traditional MCC General Education

Description
The Associate Degree Automotive Training Apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare students for careers as General Motors automotive technicians. As the automotive industry advances with sophisticated technology and responds to the needs and demands of consumerism and legislation, employment opportunities will continue to increase for technicians who are highly skilled. Over five semesters, the student will complete an associate degree and work in the industry. This is an accelerated and demanding program, so students must be willing to commit themselves to both work and study. Students will take GM specific coursework along with 21.6 hours of general education courses. (Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

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 through the successful completion of S/P2’s Pollution and Safety exams.
5) Perform current vehicle engine service to NATEF standards.
6) Perform current vehicle brake service to NATEF standards.
7) Perform current vehicle electrical and electronic systems service to NATEF standards.
8) Perform current vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle service to NATEF standards.
9) Perform current vehicle manual drivetrain and axle systems service to NATEF standards.
10) Perform current vehicle suspension and steering systems service to NATEF standards.
11) Perform current vehicle heating and air conditioning systems service to NATEF standards.
12) Perform current vehicle engine performance systems service to NATEF standards.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Incoming students are required to be MTH 150 ready, be English 101 ready, and are required to have a clean drivers license..

Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER:
ATP 101 Introduction to Automotive Technology
5
ATP 102 Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 - Automotive
3
ATP 105 Brakes - Automotive
4.5
ATP 141 GM (ASEP) Automotive Co-op I
0.5
HED 108 Health, Family, and Society
2
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
First Semester Total:
18
SECOND SEMESTER:
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR higher
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NS) ELECTIVE
3
ATP 103 Electrical 2 - Automotive
4
ATP 108 Engine Repair - Automotive
4
ATP 142 GM (ASEP) Automotive Technology - Co-op II
0.5
Second Semester Total:
14.5
SUMMER SESSION:
ATP 143 Automotive Technology - Co-op III
0.5
Summer Session Total:
0.5
THIRD SEMESTER:
PSY 100 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
3
ATP 107 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle - Automotive
5
ATP 109 Heating and Air Conditioning - Automotive
4
ATP 144 GM (ASEP) Automotive Technology - Co-op IV
0.5
ATP 104 Emissions Controls, Computer Fuel Systems
3
Third Semester Total:
15.5
FOURTH SEMESTER:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
ATP 106 Steering and Suspension - Automotive
5
ATP 112 Engine Performance - Automotive
4
ATP 145 GM (ASEP) Automotive Technology - Co-op V
0.5
SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15.5
TOTAL CREDITS:
64