Toyota is a very popular brand of car and, therefore, is a great place for automotive service technicians to work. These technicians benefit from obtaining specific Toyota technician training offered at Centennial College.

1. 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
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2. 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.
Author: Jason White
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