Toyota

Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN)

Matt

Matt Spitzer, Instructor

Office:	Room 2155
Hours:	By appointment
Phone:	206-546-6793
E-mail:	mspitzer@shoreline.edu
Fax:	206-546-7856

Matt Spitzer is the T-TEN instructor at Shoreline. He graduated from the program and became a Toyota Master Technician while working at Toyota of Seattle and Titus-Will Toyota in Tacoma. He enjoys helping young technicians learn the technical and teamwork skills it takes to become successful at a Toyota or Lexus dealership. Please contact Matt for more info about the T-TEN Program.

The Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Program is a two-year cooperative program. The student spends alternating quarters in class and working in a sponsoring Toyota or Lexus dealership. Students must be sponsored in a Toyota or Lexus dealership before they are admitted to the program.

Shoreline Community College offers an Associate degree in Applied Arts and Science (AAAS) for students interested in entering the automotive service industry. Toyota's Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Program provides students with the fundamental skills to succeed in the workplace along with valuable hands-on experience. Students alternate quarters between classroom instruction and paid dealership training. As students progress through the curriculum, they learn about the major automobile components and systems, including brakes, suspension, emissions, transmissions, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, power trains and engine management systems. Students develop skills in automotive diagnostics, tune-ups and repairs. Students will also develop an understanding of automotive service business principles as they apply to the service technician. In their internship placement, students work under the guidance of a master technician at a sponsoring Toyota or Lexus dealership. These paid internships give students the opportunity to integrate their learning and further develop their skills in automotive service technology.

Career Opportunities

The placement rate for this program is 100%. Upon completion, graduates are hired by their sponsoring dealership. The demand for dealer trained technicians should remain strong over the next decade.

Planning Guide: Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences Degree (A.A.A.S.)

What you need to be accepted into the T-Ten program:

Instructor permission
Minimum COMPASS test scores for Pre-Algebra (35-54), Writing (79-100), Reading (85-100) or placement into ENGL& 101
Automotive Skills tests
Valid Driver's License
Proof of insurability
Many dealers require drug testing
Instructor interview

Program Costs: (approximate quarterly costs)

Tuition	Check current Tuition Table
Parking Fee	$15
Tools & Equipment	$4000 (estimate, all quarters)
Uniform Fee	$50
Add'l Instructional Fees	$25-$85
Books	Costs vary widely; average $200

Links:
Toyota T-TEN
Toyota

Enrollment:
Fall, Winter, or Summer

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

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 service of disc, drum and ABS brake systems, steering, suspension and wheel alignment.
Use electronic engine analyzers and scanners to test and tune 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 transaxels.
Test, service and repair heating and air-conditioning systems.

Potential Positions:
Toyota Service Technician

With additional experience, technicians can become Parts or Service Managers, seek positions in sales, management, or open their own related business. Average salaries for the region range from $50,000 to $52,000, depending on location and the individual's production abilities. For employment outlook, see the U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Sample Schedule
Freshman year	Sophomore year
Fall Quarter AUTOT 160 Fund of Auto Serv Training (9 Cr) AUTOT 161 Engine Repair (9 Cr) BUS 102* Business Mathematics -OR- MATH 099* Intermediate Algebra (5 Cr)	Fall Quarter AUTOT 163 Brakes & Suspension (9 Cr) AUTOT 164 Manu Gear Trains/Transax (9 Cr) * Human Relations: See approved list (2-5 Cr)
Winter Quarter AUTOT 291 Coop Dealer Exper I (20 Cr)	Winter Quarter AUTOT 293 Coop Dealer Exper III (20 Cr)
Spring Quarter AUTOT 165 Engine Mgmt/Emission Sys (9 Cr) AUTOT 166 Electrical Systems (9 Cr) BUSTC 215* Prof Communications *-OR-* ENGL&101* English Composition I (5 Cr)	Spring Quarter AUTOT 167 Auto Trans/Transaxels (9 Cr) AUTOT 168 Heating and Air Con (9 Cr) * Multicultural Education See approved list (5 Cr)
Summer Quarter AUTOT 292 Coop Dealer Exper II (20 Cr)	Summer Quarter AUTOT 294 Coop Dealer Exper IV (20 Cr)

Toyota (T-TEN) Professional/Technical Advisory Committee