Complete Toyota Technician Training From The Province's Largest Transportation Training Centre
"What happens at Centennial College is once you're signed up as an
apprentice in the automotive program, you are then selected to go to
school where you have the option of attending different programs [such
as the dealer-specific Toyota technician training] or the general
automotive programs," sums up student Ryan about his Centennial College
experience. "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."
Ryan makes some very important points about
this program, officially known as the Automotive Service Technician
Toyota (MAP 32). Let's further expand on the information he has
offered. First and foremost, students who specialize in Toyota training
go on to work at the world's largest automobile maker by sales and
production as Toyota is always looking for new service technicians who
are specifically trained and knowledgeable in its vehicles. Upon
graduation, 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.
Furthermore, during their time with Centennial
College's Toyota technician training, they 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
in-school sessions, students may be eligible for Employment Insurance.
Meanwhile, during their times with an employer, they are compensated for
their work.
The Toyota
technician training places the focus on electronics and
diagnosing of computerized control systems. But students do also obtain
knowledge of all aspects of vehicle technology, as this Toyota
technician training is more in-depth with longer in-school sessions than
traditional apprenticeships. In addition, they are exposed to different
vehicle systems such as electrical, body electrical, engine,
transmission, steering, front-end, and all other aspects that would
allow a Toyota vehicle to be serviced.
Meanwhile, when they are
with their Toyota employer, students encounter real life experiences
that allow them to learn good customer service and communication skills.
The time-with-an-employer part of the Toyota technician training also
allows students to apply what they have learned and gain new knowledge
from the professionals with whom they are working.
As with any college program,
there is an application process to obtaining one of the limited spots
within the Automotive Service Technician Toyota (MAP 32) modified
apprenticeship offering. Students must possess at minimum an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma or a GED or equivalent. They must also be
employed by a Toyota dealership or be selected through an interview
process. 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.
