Faculty Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS AUMT 2188 AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP T-TEN Section 002, synonym 93998 RRC | Room 5116.00
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION & CONTACT Instructor: James Latham Office: Automotive Bldg. 5000 Room 5135.13 Office hours: By appointment Office #: 512-223-0354
Email: jlatham1@austincc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the Toyota/Lexus dealership. This course is external to the college for the advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a local dealership. Mentored and supervised by a workforce employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course will be repeated for 4 total semesters as a requirement of the Toyota T-TEN program.
Credit Hours: 1 College Credits Weeks in the semester: 8 weeks Internship Duration: Spring 2026: January 20 - March 13 (1st 8 Week Session) Internship location: Your sponsoring Toyota/Lexus dealership Class start date:January 20, 2026 Final class date: March 13, 2026
PREREQUISITES: Eight semester credit hours of Automotive coursework with a minimum grade of B.
TEXTS AND REFERENCES USED:
1. Toyota TIS & Techstream Scan Tool
2. Toyota TPORT: T-PORT is designed to assist T-TEN in supplying dealerships with skilled technicians who can diagnose and repair vehicles by providing a structure to coordinate workplace experience with the student’s coursework. T-PORT also provides dealership supervisors and instructors with feedback to assist with improving student’s technical and professional workplace skills. 1
T-TEN PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND COURSE PROGRESSION
The T-TEN program is a structured and clearly defined program with progressive classes that are intended to be taken in sequential order (Appendix A- ACC Toyota T-TEN Program Structure.) Students must follow the set program structure which was established and approved through partnership with Toyota Motor North America.
The Toyota T-TEN program essentially allows an enrolled student to earn dual credit courses where the student earns ACC course credit and Toyota Course credit. To achieve course credit for Austin Community College, a student must complete the course with a course grade of at least 70 (C.) To achieve manufacturer course credit for Toyota (TMNA), a student must complete the class with a course grade of at least 80 (B.) Due to the different minimum standards for each entity, a student could earn credit for a class in the eyes of ACC and make progress in the T-TEN AAS degree while not earning credit for the equivalent Toyota course. Additionally, if a student drops a class or fails a class in the established T-TEN class sequence, forward class progression is immediately halted and the student is no longer in the T-TEN program. It is not beneficial for a student’s success in the program to continue forward without building a solid understanding and skill execution of any previous course content that is missing or lacking. Not completing a full education foundation can lead to future struggles or failure. With student success in mind, any such student must reapply to the T-TEN program and complete any missing classes with a passing grade of at least a “C” or 70. Once caught up, the student may resume taking T-TEN classes in the established sequential order.
TPORT PROCESS
Each T-TEN student has four Toyota internships as they progress through the ACC T-TEN program. Each T-TEN internship is designed to increasingly add responsibility as students develop their skills. The internship instructor will schedule regular visit to meet with the student and dealer personnel concerning their progress.
Another key component of internship experience is the dealership mentor. This individual is responsible for evaluating their mentee on the same tasks they learned at school, and record these in the student evaluation booklet. Students must also complete their work journal on a daily basis and submit it to their instructor electronically as part of an online internship class.
The following assignments are the basic foundation of the ACC Internship class and must be completed by the student, instructor and dealership to achieve a passing grade.
● Self-Evaluation
● Mentor Evaluation
● Complete verification of Toyota Certification e-modules
● Completion of ASE exams OR ASE test preparation
● Completion of T-Port Work Journal Electronic Submissions
● And the Final T-Port evaluation 2
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*Any student that fails to achieve a passing grade will immediately begin a remediation process.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1. Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardiness will be accepted if a grade 
better than an "F" is expected. If you miss more than 16 hours of class/worksite time absent, after 
which a student may be withdrawn from this class. You must maintain employment at a sponsoring 
Toyota or Lexus dealership.
2. Students are required to maintain a "C" average or a grade point average of 2.00 in order to 
graduate from ACC. Toyota requires a minimum grade of “B”(80%) or a grade point average of 3.00.
3. Each student must have the tools from all prerequisite courses in order to successfully complete 
this course.
4. Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that all students 
wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop 
activities. You must wear attire or uniforms designated by the dealership. Flip flops, loose baggy 
clothing or clothing that is too revealing in nature that is distracting to other students are all 
unsafe for the shop environment and may not be worn. Students that habitually or continue to 
violate employer shop safety practices will be withdrawn from this course.
5. ACC requires all interns to complete the ACC Internship Agreement before you can work at your 
dealership.

GRADING SYSTEM | TOYOTA TPORT: SYLLABUS Quiz: 10%
A Syllabus quiz will be offered at the beginning of every semester. This quiz is a requirement to 
continue in the course and will be completed on the first day of class (in class- not as homework.) 
It will be an “open” syllabus quiz meaning that you can use the syllabus as a reference during the 
quiz. You must make a grade of 100 on this quiz. You will be allowed unlimited attempts where the 
highest grade is accepted of all of the attempts. Once you make a grade of 100, you are done taking 
the test- no additional attempts are needed. You will not be allowed to work in the shop and 
participate in hand-on learning activities until this quiz has been successfully completed.

EMPLOYER EVALUATION: 10%
Students will be evaluated by their employer (employer evaluation) on a variety of topics, 
including, but not limited to: punctuality, efficiency, attitude, behavior, attendance, safety, 
ability to remain on task, following direction, work ethic, and content/subject matter and skills. 
Employer Evaluations will be turned into the automotive instructor and be used in calculating the 
overall grade for the course. Students that are terminated from their contracted internship 
workplace, with cause, will receive a grade of “F” for their final grade and be dropped from the

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T-TEN program. Sponsorship includes but is not limited to the following: not working under a 
mentor, getting moved to express lube or used cars, or not following workplace guidelines. 
Completed through google form.

COMPLETE E-LEARNING MODULES: 5%
Required E-Learning Modules will be posted in Blackboard.

TPORT WORK JOURNAL: 40%
Journal entries are required for 8 weeks (5 or 6 days a week - whatever your work week is.) It is 
the students responsibility to have the journal turned in, not for the instructors having to ask 
for it to be turned in. If it is not turned in it will result in a “0” for that week.

Work Journal Tracking: Each student will have their own google form to submit entries to their work 
journal. This form link will be shared with you via your ACC email. It is advisable to keep it 
pulled up on your work computer or on your phone to allow for ease of documenting jobs/tasks as 
they are completed.

An example of the form →

You will need to input the following information:

●   Date
●   Task/Job Description
●   Time On Task
●   Flat Rate Time
●   ASE Task/Area the skills falls under

All of your inputs will be collected in the responses spreadsheet in the drive. Your instructor 
will have access to see your progress.

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SELF EVALUATION: 10%
Students will complete an intern evaluation to provide feedback on struggles, success, and areas 
that additional practice is needed/desired. Completed through google form.

ASE PREP or PASSING ASE TEST: 15%
Students will complete ASE test prep in at least two ASE areas. Methods of test prep are up for 
your choice, but documentation must be provided OR a passing ASE score report can be provided.

Tool Inventory: 10%
Students will complete a personal tool inventory list. This list will need to be uploaded to 
Blackboard by the due date. This will also be verified during my visit to your dealer.

Basic Tool Set:
1/2″ drive extension set 1/2″ drive ratchet
1/2″ drive socket set metric 1/4″ drive extension set 1/4″ drive ratchet
1/4″ drive socket set, metric, deep and shallow- 1 set 3/8″ drive ratchet 1 3/8″ drive extension 
set
3/8″ drive torque wrench, 40-200 in. lbs. 3/8″ drive, metric, deep socket set
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 14mm 3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 5/8″ 3/8″ drive, metric, shallow 
socket set Inspection mirror
Pry bars
Tool box/Cart Vise- Grip Pliers
½ inch drive impact 3/8 drive impact
Air chuck with gauge Blow Gun
Combination phillips & straight blade screwdriver set Feeler Gauges
Flashlight Funnel
Hammer, ball peen 18 oz. Hammer, Plastic tip (soft face) Hook & pick set
Jumper wire set Oil Filter Wrenches
Pliers, adjustable joint (channel lock) Pliers, diagonal cutting
Pliers, needle nose Putty knife/ scraper

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Rubber mallet
Safety glasses or goggles Telescoping magnet
Wire brush, small
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 5mm – 22mm

Electrical Tool Set:
Digital Multimeter
Wire Strippers/crimpers Set of jumper wires Soldering iron
T-Pins

Air Conditioning:
Digital/Analog thermometer

Brakes:
Caliper Piston Compressor
Drum Brake Spring Remover/Installer
Drum Brake Spring retainer remover/installer Flare nut (Line or Tubing wrench) set metric Caliper 
Compressor Wind Back Tool Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder Tool

Suspension & Steering:
Front End Service Set for Ball Joints, and Tie Rods

Engine Repair:
Metric Tap & Die set

Engine Performance:
Non-contact thermometer Hose pinch off pliers

Engine Remove and Install:
Compression Gauge set Cooling system pressure tester
Spark plug sockets (⅝” & 14mm) Vacuum gauge
Torque wrench

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ACC COURSE POLICIES

1. Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if a grade 
better than a "C" is expected. *(1C-1, 4, 2A-4) [Additional note: keep in mind Toyota requires a 
grade of B or 80%.]

2. Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00 for ACC 
credit. This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a 
certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late for class, leave early, 
and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and receive a 
grade better than "D". For further information, see the sections on "graduation" and "Academic 
Suspension" in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog. *(1A-1, 1C-1, 2, 4, 
5, 2A-4) [Additional note: keep in mind Toyota requires a grade of B or 80%.]

3. Students are expected to purchase their own tools. A list of the minimum type and number of 
tools are furnished at the beginning of each semester. Each student will have his/her own tools 
available for shop work at the beginning of each class period. Loaning or borrowing of tools 
between students is discouraged. Specialty tools, tools not on the student tool list, are available 
from the Tool Room. The college will furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the 
Introduction to Automotive class. Failure to bring tools after the first month of enrollment in the 
Automotive Program subjects each student to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from 
the program. *(1C-5, 2A-2)

4. Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that all students 
wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop 
activities.
*(1C-2, 4, and 5)

5. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that 
includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These 
differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors 
alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may 
sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that 
faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

6. By applying to and registering at Austin Community College, students agree to abide by the 
Student Discipline Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities regulations published in the ACC 
College Catalog and this Student Handbook. Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may 
be administered include student profit associated with any lab project, scholastic dishonesty, 
including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized 
collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be 
the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not 
limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either individual or 
group; classroom presentations, and homework. Prohibited acts include disruptive conduct of any 
kind. Disruptive conduct is defined as, but not limited to: Behavior that significantly interferes 
with or disrupts any ACC teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary, public service or other 
authorized activity. Behavior that threatens the health or safety of members of the ACC community, 
visitors to ACC, or participants at
ACC-sponsored events, or willful negligence in the performance of lab projects. The minimum penalty 
for violation of these policies is a grade of "F" for the course.

7. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological 
disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office 
for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their 
classes. Students are encouraged to do so three weeks before the start of the semester.
 

Withdrawal Policy
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls 
should they decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to 
drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she 
should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date. The Final 
Withdrawal Date for this semester is February 2ⁿᵈ. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep 
any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on 
their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students 
enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may 
not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college 
education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without 
having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when 
making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Incompletes
An incomplete (grade of "I") will only be given for extenuating circumstances. What constitutes 
“extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion. If a grade of I is given, the 
remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor. This date may 
not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the following semester. A grade of I also requires 
completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade form, to be signed by the faculty member (and 
student if possible) and submitted to the department chair.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant. 
The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not. The 
following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.
1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with 
the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline 
date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. The instructor should complete the Report of 
Incomplete Grade form.
2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and 
the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then 
complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty 
member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the 
faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the 
faculty member submits at the end of the semester.
3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date 
is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the 
final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.
4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in 
order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and 
have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester 
in which the Incomplete was awarded.
5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will 
submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the 
earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.
If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” 
Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not 
frequently granted.”

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ACC IT-TEN 8-week Rotation Program Structure

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-    SUMMER 1st SESSION   I Total Class  I T� Practicum loveral Total

Class     Class     Class    Practicum    Class      Class      Class Duration  Weeks 1-2    Weeks 
3-5   Weeks 6-8   Weeks 9-16   Weeks 1-2_6   Weeks 2_6-5_2   Weeks 5_2-8
(AUMT 1307)  (AUMT 2321)  (AUMT2188)  (AUMT 2337)   (AUMT 1316)   (AUMT1310)
' (AUMT 1291)

Practicum
Weeks9-16
(AUMT2188))

Class
Weeks 1-4
(AUMT1345)

Class
Weeks5-8

(AUMT 1319)

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Automotive Tech.  Electrical  Electrical Systems  Automotive   Electronics   Suspension &    System 
systems          Mechanics    Controls   steering system
      Davs    M-F      M-F      M-F      TBD      M-F      M-F   I   M-F Cla.ss Hours    BO      
112      112      160      96       96       96
Credits    2       3       3       1       3       3       3
Embedded          623      652           673,973B     453      553
Tovota Course

     
Mechanics
TBD 160
1

Conditioning
M-F
112
3
752

Rebuild
M-F
96
3
151

August    August I   September/   October/ September    October    December

FALL 1st       FALL 2nd SESSION SESSION
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Weeks 1--8

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(AUMT2188))  (AUMT 1306)  (AUMT 2317)  (AUMT 2324)  (AUMT2188))   (AUMT2313)   (AUMT2325)           
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Automotive Mechanics TBD
160
1

    
Engine R&I
M-F 96
3

Performance Anal sis I
M-F 96
3

Performance Ana sis II
M-F 96
3

Automotive Mechanics TBD
160
1

and Axles
M-F 96
3

Transmission &
Transaxle I M-F
96
3

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M-F 96

Embedded To ota Course
Timeline 2023- August-October
2024

151
October/ November

P852, 852

November

P874, 874
November/ December

January-March

302

March/April

274     071-072

April     Aprtl/May

Total T-TEN Automoitve Program     45    2112
Credits J Contact Hours:

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