Toyota Technician Training Through an Apprenticeship Equals Success
If you are employed by a Toyota dealership and are looking to further
your career, you'll have to obtain Toyota technician training,
which is most commonly offered as an apprenticeship program. At
Centennial College, once applicants are working at a Toyota dealership,
they may apply for the one-year modified apprenticeship. If addition,
applicants must possess at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
or a GED or equivalent. Candidates may apply directly to Centennial
College, with successful applicants obtaining an employer and
registering as a MAP apprentice with the Apprenticeship Branch of the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. As with any college
program, there are a limited spots within the Automotive Service
Technician Toyota (MAP 32) modified apprenticeship offering.
But
what makes this particular program special? First and foremost, it is
more in-depth with longer in-school sessions than traditional
apprenticeships. Secondly, the Toyota technician training emphasizes
electronics and diagnosing of computerized control systems as well as a
knowledge of all aspects of vehicle technology. "What we learn is
different vehicle systems, such as electrical, body electrical, engine,
transmission, steering, front-end, all the things that would allow your
Toyota to be serviced by qualified a Toyota technician," says Ryan, a
student in the program. Essentially, students are reinforcing what they
learned during their time working for a Toyota dealership into a more
well-rounded and professional knowledge. During the in-school sessions,
students may be eligible for Employment Insurance. Meanwhile, during
their times with an employer, they are compensated for their work.
Also
during the time they spend at Centennial College, students of this
Toyota technician program study out of Ashtonbee Campus. This particular
campus houses the largest transportation training centre in the
province, which includes all the latest tools used in the field as well
as real Toyota vehicles on which to practice. The in-school portion of
the Toyota technician training is designed to mimic a real life
workshop.
Also through this training, students obtain the ideal
balance between hands-on training and academic learning by alternating
between in-school sessions and time with an employer for 64 weeks.
During the time with their Toyota employer, students encounter real life
experiences that allow them to learn good customer service and
communication skills and they are able to apply the knowledge they have
learned on-campus.
Toyota technician go on to work
at the world's largest automobile maker by sales and production. Toyota
technicians work at dealerships or other related workplaces, diagnosing
problems using Toyota diagnostic equipment and performing repairs and
preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, electrical systems,
brakes and tires. Technicians also conduct vehicle inspections. With so
many opportunities, the outlook for the industry is promising.