T-TEN Certified Technician Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians in Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Training is given in theory and practical skills. Directed practical work is given in all areas of automotive maintenance and repair under simulated on-the-job conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on those competencies required of Toyota technicians. The program will provide the student the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded of the modern Toyota technician. The sequence in which courses are taken may not be modified to meet individual needs. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. All course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 34 units.

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This certificate supports the Toyota T-TEN student's achievement in demonstrating their knowledge and hands-on proficiency with both the ASE Education Foundation Engine, Automatic Transmission and Manual Transmission/Driveline, HVAC and Engine/HV/EV Performance and Driveability,  including hybrid and EV technologies presented using T-TEN certified curriculum. These skills and passing of the relates ASE certification tests, A1 Engines, A2 Automatic Transmissions and A3 Manual Transmissions and Drivelines, A7 Air Conditioning, A8 Engine Performance, L1 Advanced Engine Performance, L3 Advanced Hybrid Tech, and demonstrate to the employer that the student is ready to work as an entry level technician on these systems.

Students must have competence in the diagnosis and repair of complex vehicle systems. The courses in this certificate support T-TEN students who complete year 2 of the program and are ready to advance past the entry level of maintenance technician.