Seven separate entry points allow students to enter the program at several different times during the year rather than the traditional fall and spring start dates. The major advantage of this program is expanded, in-depth training in the areas of electrical, electronics, computer control, and emission control on Japanese technology vehicles. The program provides extensive hands-on training in testing and diagnosis of real problems on late model vehicles. This training prepares students for A.S.E. certification and State license examinations. Students develop a professionalism towards the automotive industry.
Students wear dealership-type uniforms, use time cards, use repair orders, and use inspection forms.
Skyline College's Japanese Automotive Technology program umbrellas another Automotive training program, which is sponsored by a major automotive manufacturer. The curriculum has been designed in cooperation with automotive manufacturers. Training for this program takes four semesters over a two year period. Students will have an opportunity for selection into the T-TEN program after one semester in the Automotive Technology program. Selected students are provided internships at participating Toyota and Lexus Dealers as part of their training and work alongside master technicians to better understand automotive repair.