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WHY TPAT?
The Toyota/Lexus-specific curriculum of TPAT is designed to prepare you for a career as a Toyota or Lexus dealership technician. You’ll get hands-on training on Toyota and Lexus repair and diagnostic procedures, including hybrid technology.
8 instructor-led courses
20 e-learning credentials
12 weeks
TOYOTA TPAT OVERVIEW
SEE WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN TOYOTA TPAT
CERTIFICATIONS
Graduates earn credit for 9 instructor-led courses and 20 eLearning courses leading to Certified Technician status. Students will also receive their own Toyota SPIN training ID that tracks their Toyota and Lexus training history within the dealer network. Program graduates will achieve Toyota Certified Technician status upon completion of all on-campus training, achieving 2 ASE Certification and completing post-graduation tenure requirements.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOYOTA 1
Toyota culture, traditions and product line. Toyota wiring diagrams and electrical diagnostic tools will be used to perform diagnosis on various electrical circuit problems, such as open and short circuits, circuit resistance and feedback problems.
TOYOTA 3
Perform tire and wheel service, inspect suspension components, diagnose power steering problems, diagnose vehicle handling concerns and perform various alignment methods.
TOYOTA 2
Toyota Hybrid general service procedures, including safety and repair procedures related to air conditioning diagnosis and service procedures; diagnosing engine control systems; recovering diagnostic trouble codes; inspecting fuel system components and diagnosing performance concerns.
TOYOTA 4
Receive training in Toyota Express Maintenance procedures, including vehicle maintenance service, safety and multipoint inspections. ASE certification preparation and training will be emphasized throughout the course.
THE TOYOTA TPAT ADVANTAGE
TPAT gives you the opportunity to learn from Toyota trained and certified instructors. You'll develop the practical skills training you need as you prepare to pursue a career at a Toyota or Lexus dealership.
In addition, students will be prepared to complete certification testing bythe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), consideredthe gold standard for independent certification of service technician skillsand knowledge. Toyota requires graduates pass at least two ASE tests and meet a dealership experience requirement to be granted status as a Toyota Certified Technician.
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FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. The UTI Financial Aid Department can answer questions and help you apply for grants, student loans, and scholarships.10
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR TOYOTA TPAT
WHERE YOU'LL LEARN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Student requests to move to another session will be evaluated based on the reason for the request and class availability.
- Yes. All UTI/MMI/NASCAR Tech locations are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
- Yes. Accreditation promotes institutional accountability by systematically and comprehensively evaluating institutions based upon established criteria.
- Several UTI campuses have been awarded the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges School of Excellence Award.