Accelerate Your Future
Today’s automotive service technicians provide reliable repair and service solutions using the latest technology to diagnose and repair today's vehicles. If you are looking for an in-demand, hands-on career using the latest in vehicle technology, our Automotive Technology program is the right fit for you.
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We offer three different tracks: Automotive Technology, Honda PACT track, and Toyota T-TEN track.
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Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology
Collin College’s Automotive Technology program is a pathway that provides modern training on the operation, diagnostics, and repairs of automobiles to accelerate your career! Our program offers certificates and an Associate of Applied Science degree for those who want to become a technician. The program also allows you to receive on the job training through our cooperative education courses.
As part of the General Automotive Technology program, you will learn about different vehicles and manufacturers. Additionally, you can participate in one of our micro partnership training programs. These micro partnerships consist of online modules to further enhance your training. We participate with the following manufacturer programs:
- Ford Automotive Career Exploration (Ford ACE)
- Mercedes Benz MB Campus
- Subaru University
- Audi Education Partnership (AEP)
- GM Service Technician Education Program (STEP)
Accredited by ASE Education Foundation
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Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology- Honda PACT track
In partnership with American Honda, our Honda PACT Track is a two-year program that will allow you to become a qualified professional automotive technician for any Honda or Acura dealership. In this track, you can complete the Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program, which provides training on how to maintain, diagnose, and repair on these two automotive brands.
The program focuses on blending theory with real-world applications, and twice a week,
you will gain insight through classroom lectures, online training, and imitating workplace
training exercises. You will receive specialized training from Honda Certified instructors
at the college. While in the program, you will need to be employed as a technician
at a Honda or Acura dealership in the area. By the end of your first semester, you
will have the essential skills to begin your career in an express maintenance service
area at a dealership on the days you are not in school.
For more information visit the Honda Pact official website.
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Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology Toyota T-TEN
Do you want a career as a professional technician at a Toyota or Lexus dealership? The Toyota Technician-Training and Education Network (T-TEN) program has one of the highest training standards in the automotive industry! You can enroll in the Collin College T-TEN program and bring your dreams to life. In partnership with Toyota Motor North America and under the instruction of Toyota and Lexus manufacturer-trained professors, students will earn Toyota and Lexus certifications after successfully passing two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams and completing an internship.
The Toyota T-TEN track mirrors the professional training a Toyota and Lexus technician
may go through. Our two-year program follows a two-and-a-half-day schedule to allow
appropriate time for lectures and labs. To meet the internship requirement, you will
need to work part-time at a Toyota or Lexus dealership throughout the duration of
the Toyota T-TEN program. Please see our Registration Information tab to review program
requirements.
To learn more visit the Toyota T-Ten official website.
Certifications
We offer three certifications. Click the links below to see their curriculum overviews.CE Courses Available
Do have an interest in doing your own vehicle’s basic maintenance? Check out our Continuing Education courses.
Steps to register
- Apply
Apply and be accepted as a Collin College student through Apply Texas before following any steps below.
1. Applicants must have a CWID Student Number.
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended schools must be submitted to Admissions at Collin College.
- Complete an Automotive Technology Checklist
Click on the link below for the appropriate program you are interested in. Complete the departmental checklist and schedule an appointment as directed. Make sure to submit all required documentation. Incomplete checklists will not be considered.
General Checklist
Honda PACT Checklist
Toyota T-TEN Checklist - Register
Once all steps above are completed and all registration holds are cleared, the department will issue you permits to register for classes.
Please note: Permits will be issued until there is no more space in classes. If you receive a permit and do not register and/or get dropped for non-payment, you may potentially lose your spot. If you do not attend orientation, permits will be removed and given to the next student.
Apply and be accepted as a Collin College student through Apply Texas before following any steps below.
1. Applicants must have a CWID Student Number.
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended schools must be submitted to Admissions at Collin College.
Continue to Next Step
Click on the link below for the appropriate program you are interested in. Complete the departmental checklist and schedule an appointment as directed. Make sure to submit all required documentation. Incomplete checklists will not be considered.
General ChecklistHonda PACT Checklist
Toyota T-TEN Checklist
Continue to Next Step
Once all steps above are completed and all registration holds are cleared, the department will issue you permits to register for classes.
Please note: Permits will be issued until there is no more space in classes. If you receive a permit and do not register and/or get dropped for non-payment, you may potentially lose your spot. If you do not attend orientation, permits will be removed and given to the next student.
Automotive Technology Costs 2024-25
Cost includes Toyota T-TEN and Honda PACT. The numbers bellow are based on current tuition rates as of 9/9/2024.
Tuition by Course | Credit Hours | Collin County Tuition | Outside Collin County Tuition | Fees | Collin County Tuition Total | Outside Collin County Total | |||
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First Year | |||||||||
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 1316 Auto. Suspension & Steering Systems | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
ECON 1301 (Core class for AAS) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2321 Auto. Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2380 Coop Education or AUMT 2310 for XMT certificate only | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
MUSI 1310 (Core class for AAS) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
SPCH 1321 (Core class for AAS) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
Second Year | |||||||||
AUMT 2313 Auto. Manual Drive Train & Axles | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2317 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
ENGL 1301 (Core class for AAS) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
AUMT 2337 Automotive Electronics | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2334 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2307 Hybrid and/or Battery Electric Vehicle Systems | 3 | $201 | $381 | $100 | |||||
AUMT 2381 Coop Education II (capstone) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
MATH 1332 (Core class for AAS) | 3 | $201 | $381 | ||||||
Totals | |||||||||
Total for all Automotive Classes | 45 | $3,015 | $5,7150 | $1,300 | $4,315 | $7,015 | |||
5x Core classes for AAS | 15 | $1,005 | $1,905 | ||||||
Tuition for Total AAS Degree | 60 | $4,020 | $7,620 | $1,300 | $5,320 | $8,915 |
Additional Costs
(Pricing as of 4/9/2025)
- Textbook for Automotive Program: $269/year
- Estimated textbook cost for Core classes: $750
- Uniform (to be ordered at the Technical Campus bookstore): $155
- Recommended supplies: Laptop, Headphones, and USB Flash Drive
Contacts
Automotive Technology (General)
James Yervasi
Discipline Lead for Automotive Technology program
972.553.1195
Ryan Jenkins
972.553.1181
Ron Schaffner
972.553.1226
J.C. Terrazas
972.553.1192
Honda PACT Track
Jose Aguilera
Discipline Lead for Honda PACT Program
972.553.1193
Tristin Tiner
972.553.1215
Toyota T-TEN Track
Sean Boyll
Discipline Lead for Toyota T-TEN Program
469.365.1997
Jeff Basch
972.553.1206
Rivian Technical Trades Program
Pierce Mohammadi