Automotive Technology

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Build Your Future in Automotive Technology

Earn a great living in Automotive Technology. Cypress College provides state-of-the art, hands-on automotive diagnosis and repair education and training. The General Automotive and Toyota Training and Education Network(T-TEN) programs are National Automobile Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified. The general program includes pathways for employment at new vehicle dealers and independent repair facilities. There are also Subaru technician and Electric/ Hybrid vehicle technician pathways. The T-TEN program is a cohort program with Toyota specific course work and paid internship time at a Toyota or Lexus dealer.

The demand for automotive technicians is high and if you train with us, you will have an excellent opportunity for career placement.

Location

Tech Ed 1, Room 104-107

Frequently Asked Questions

Program options include certificate programs and an associate in science degree.

Depending on the program and the number of units taken each semester, completing a certificate program can take as little as one to two semesters and completing the associate of science degree program can take about two years.

The program cost is $46 per unit for California residents, not including books, fees, and supplies. Units vary by course, but the average is 3 units per course. Unit fees for the 16-unit certificate would be $736, ranging up to the 76-unit associate degree, which would be $3,358. Most students also qualify for some financial aid.

Independent Repair Facilities
Toyota/Lexus Dealers
Subaru Dealers
Quick Service Facilities
*Cypress Students are also employed at almost all major dealers including Jaguar/Land Rover, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Ford, GM and FCA

Luciano Orozco, B.A.

I have authored and co-authored several training manuals for Orange County Transportation Authority, Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium, The Southern California Energy Hub, and the Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Initiative. Overall, I enjoy working in this field.

Michael Klyde

Michael Klyde has a deeply rooted background in all things automotive. Building scale model kits at the age of 5, his first engine at 16 and beginning a technician career in the industry at age 18, his work history includes DeLorean Motor Company, Sears Service Centers, and Avis Car Rental. Technician Training development and R/D support at Hitachi Automotive Products, Isuzu Motors America, Mitsubishi Motors America and technical training development for Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Audi, Suzuki Les Schwabb, and others. Currently a full-time automotive technology professor at Cypress College and coordinator for the Toyota T-TEN program, he also has an enormous passion for student success and the industry. He was selected as Outstanding Automotive Instructor 2021 by the California Automotive Teachers Association. Mike is also an author of two automotive textbook titles for CDX and has a small classic car collection. He can often be seen around southern California driving a vintage vehicle and participating in car club events and national shows. Education includes a BA in Vocational Education and MA in Occupational Studies from California State University Long Beach.

Russell Bacarella

I have been a master ASE certified technician and began my teaching career in 1999.

Michael Beard

As a graduate of the Cypress College Automotive Program it is my pleasure to return to the place that gave me my start in the automotive industry some 20 years ago. Working as an Automotive Technician, Shop Foreman, and Service Manager.

Paul Kelley

Paul Kelley is an automotive instructor specializing in the Toyota T-TEN area. The subjects taught are Engine repair, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Transmission & Driveline, Brakes, Suspension, and Heating & Air Conditioning. He is an ASE master certified technician with ASE’s A1-A8, L1, L2, A9, X1, and G1. Paul completed his Associate’s in Science Degree in Automotive Technology, General Motors ASEP program in 2004 at Hudson Valley Community College. He completed his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Empire State College in 2008, and Master’s of Science in Instructional Design from California State Fullerton in 2018. He worked for 7 years at Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Kia dealers as a master technician before moving to California from upstate New York. He worked 4 years as a mechanic/machinist for CSX and Union Pacific railroad, overnight, on 4500 Horsepower turbo diesel engines while teaching part time at 3 schools in Southern California. His passion for automotive, community college values, and an education with an automotive manufacturer sponsorship is why he pursued becoming a Toyota T-TEN instructor. For fun, Paul enjoys riding motorcycles, motocross, off-roading, canyon runs, and anything that goes fast.

Enrique Aispuro

Office hours are by appointment as arranged between the student and instructor. Office location is online through Zoom or in person at TE1 Building- Room 105B

AUTOMOTIVE T-TEN PROGRAM CERTIFICATES:

Automotive T-TEN Toyota and Lexus Specialist Certificate= 56 units (2 years)
Automotive T-TEN Certified Technician Associate in Science Degree
Automotive T-TEN Certified Technician Certificate
Automotive T-TEN Maintenance Technician Associate in Science Degree
Automotive T-TEN Maintenance Technician Certificate
Automotive T-TEN Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate = 17 units (1-2 semesters)
Automotive T-TEN Brake and Alignment Specialist Certificate = 17 units (1-2 semesters)
Automotive T-TEN Performance and Driveability Specialist Certificate = 17 units (1-2 semesters)
Automotive T-TEN Engine and Driveline Specialist Certificate = 17 units (1-2 semesters)
Automotive T-TEN Electrical Certificate = 17 units (1-2 semesters)

There are no additional requirements to enroll in this program; however, some courses may have prerequisites that can be viewed in the Cypress College Catalog and the Schedule of Classes.