Toyota dealerships need mechanics who have special training for work on Toyota vehicles. The Toyota Company has teamed up with colleges and dealerships across the country to implement the T-TEN program. T-TEN students train to become Toyota mechanics and service Toyota products via courses and internships.
Toyota T-TEN Mechanic Training Program
People interested in careers as Toyota mechanics should consider enrolling in one of the colleges or vocational schools offering the Toyota Motors' T-TEN program. T-TEN stands for Toyota Technician Training and Education Network. This program offers students training options ranging from a one-year professional certificate to a two-year associate's degree. This training may be a requirement for people who want to work for a Toyota dealership. Mechanics can enhance their credentials by completing the requirements of the T-TEN training program and passing the certification tests administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
<h3 id="section---ImportantFactsAboutMechanics">Important Facts About Mechanics</h3><p></p><table border="1"><tr><td>Online Availability</td><td> None</td></tr>
<tr><td>Prerequisites</td><td>High school diploma or GED, portfolio for homeschooled students</td></tr>
<tr><td>Possible Careers</td><td>Service manager, automotive technician, foreman</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mechanic and Technician Specializations</td><td>Mechanical repair, electrical repair, transmission, brakes, diagnostics, air-conditioning, front-end</td></tr>
<tr><td>Median Salary (2021)</td><td>$46,880</td></tr>
<tr><td>Job Outlook (2021-2031)</td><td>1%</td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</i>
</p><h3 id="section---SchoolsThatOfferToyotaMechanicsTrainingPrograms">Schools That Offer Toyota Mechanics Training Programs</h3><p>Approximately 35 vocational schools, community colleges and universities have partnered with Toyota Motors to offer T-TEN training for people interested in becoming Toyota certified mechanics. Hundreds of Toyota Motors dealerships offer internships to T-TEN students. The schools involved in the T-TEN program are listed on Toyota's website (<i>www.toyota.com</i>). They include:
</p><ul><li>San Juan College, Farmington, NM
</li><li>Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
</li><li>Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek, FL
</li><li>Cypress College, Cypress, CA
</li><li>Weber State University, Ogden, UT
</li><li>Massachusetts Bay Community College, Ashland, MA
</li></ul><h3 id="section---ToyotaMechanicTrainingCurriculum">Toyota Mechanic Training Curriculum</h3><p>The classroom curriculum is approved by Toyota Motors and includes classroom instruction and hands-on experience working on current vehicles and products. Students also gain practical line experience working as a line mechanic intern at sponsoring Toyota Motors dealerships. Students receive comprehensive training on all systems and components of Toyota vehicles. Graduates of the T-TEN programs have the skills needed for work at Toyota, Lexus or Scion dealerships. Students can choose from the following training options:
</p><ul><li>Two-year associate degree, including automotive technology and general education courses
</li><li>Two-year certificate, concentrating on automotive technology courses and skills
</li><li>One-year certificate, offering the most basic automotive technology courses needed for entry-level employment
</li><li>Professional certificate, designed for experienced mechanics who want to work in a Toyota or Lexus dealership</li></ul>
