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Automotive Systems Technology - Toyota T-Ten

Curriculum Description

Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Career Cluster:    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Pathway:               Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Program Major    Automotive Systems Technology

Pathway Description

Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.

Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.

Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Program Major Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.  

After completion of the T-TEN program, students should be prepared to take the ASE and Toyota certification exams. Students should be ready for full-time employment in Toyota and Lexus dealerships nationwide.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A60160
NC CIP: 47.0604
Day, Partial Online
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall 1st 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech 1 2 0 2
TRN 120 Basic Transp Electricity 4 3 0 5
  Total: 5 5 0 7

Fall 2nd 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUT 163 Adv Auto Electricity 2 3 0 3
AUT 116 Engine Repair 2 3 0 3
AUT 116A Engine Repair Lab 0 3 0 1
TRN 145 Adv Transp Electronics 2 3 0 3
  Total: 6 12 0 10

Spring 1st 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUT 151 Brake Systems REVISED REQUISITE 2016FA 2 3 0 3
AUT 151A Brakes Systems Lab 0 3 0 1
AUT 141 Suspension & Steering Sys REVISED REQUISITE 2016FA 2 3 0 3
AUT 141A Suspension & Steering Lab 0 3 0 1
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
  Total: 7 12 0 11

Spring 2nd 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Automotive Servicing I 0 6 0 2
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (20) (2)
  Total: 0 6 0 2

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
___ ___ English 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
TRN 140 Transp Climate Control 1 2 0 2
TRN 140A Transp Climate Cont Lab 1 2 0 2
  Total: 5 4 0 10

Fall 1st 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUT 181 Engine Performance I REVISED REQUISITE 2016FA 2 3 0 3
AUT 181A Engine Performance 1 Lab 0 3 0 1
AUT 231 Man Trans/Axles/Drtrains 2 3 0 3
AUT 231A Man Trans/Ax Drtrians Lab 0 3 0 1
TRN 130 Intro to Sustainable Transp 2 2 0 3
  Total: 6 14 0 11

Fall 2nd 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (20) (2)
  OR        
Work-Based Learning II (0) (0) (20) (2)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 3 0 0 3

Spring 1st 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUT 183 Engine Performance 2 2 6 0 4
AUT 221 Auto Transm/Transaxles 2 3 0 3
AUT 221A Auto Transm/Transax Lab 0 3 0 1
PHY 122 Applied Physics II 3 2 0 4
  Total: 7 14 0 12

Spring 2nd 8-weeks

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Automotive Servicing 2 1 3 0 2
  OR        
Work-Based Learning II (0) (0) (20) (2)
  Total: 1 3 0 2

Total Credit Hours: 68

Additional Information

English - Select One: COM 110, COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, ENG 115

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 230, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

 

A60160