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The T3 Experience. The T3 Program A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP. MARGARET CUMMINS TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA. Toyota T3 Partnership. A three way training partnership between Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited The Dealerships and TAFE AIM
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The T3 ProgramA SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP MARGARET CUMMINS TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA
Toyota T3 Partnership A three way training partnership between Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited The Dealerships and TAFE AIM To provide automotive training for Toyota that meets specific needs off the National Dealer Network
Why T3? • Lack of sufficient, suitable young people taking up Apprenticeships • Inadequate retention of trained staff
Future Needs • Eight hundred additional technicians by 2005 • 20% increase in Dealer facility & staff by 2005 • Higher level of education required • Dedicated and enthusiastic employees • Stable and loyal workforce
Situation • Education level -Year 10 only in many instances • Inconsistent and inadequate selection process • No induction process in many instances • High turn over rate on completion of trade certificate. • Employees not matched to employer needs • Employees see limited future in the industry
T3 Objectives • Training solutions for Dealer staff. • Training delivered jointly by Toyota, TAFE & Schools. • Structured Training plan with entry & exit points. • School Based part time Traineeship for all skill types. • National & International recognition. • Skilled & qualified workforce • Year 12 Certificate • Certificate II TAFE Qualification • Clearly defined career paths.
Toyota/Dealers TAFE/Secondary Schools Trainee/Parents Benefits to the Stakeholders
Toyota / Dealer • Greater quantity & quality of potential employees • Unified approach to selection & induction process • Highly focused and committed Trainees • Training specific to Toyota product and Dealer needs • Trainees enter workplace job ready • Employer/Employee relationship established • Greater longevity of employment expected
TAFE/Secondary Schools • Eliminate duplication of training effort • TAFE access to latest technologies and diagnostic procedures • Availability of training aids,components and vehicles • School students more focused on studies ( less disruptive ) • Direct links to local Toyota Dealers • Better understanding of Industry / Employer needs
Trainee/Parents • Education targeted to their chosen career • Trainees enter workplace job ready & qualified • Employer/Employee relationship established • Paid employment while working at the dealership • Hands on experience at work and exposure to Industry disciplines in TAFE and work environments • Peace of mind that a full Year 12 Certificate has been obtained • National accreditation (Certificate II)
T3 Expansion • 2001 – T3 Program commenced in 6 NSW Centres • 2002 – T3 Program extended to: • - All colleges in NSW • - Through Moreton Institute in Brisbane • - Through Kangan Batman Institute in Melbourne • - Through Chisolm Institute in Melbourne • 2003 – T3 Program Extended to : • - Douglas Mawson Institute in Adelaide • - Regency Institute in Adelaide • - Canberra Institute of Technology
N.S.W – Results2001 - 2002 • 53 Trainees commenced • 49 Trainees completed • Completion rate = 93% • 100% achieved desired outcomes • 98% offered full-time employment • 82% currently working in the Automotive Industry and pursuing further studies.
2004 & Beyond • Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing • Certificate II in Business • Certificate II in Automotive Sales – Replacement • Parts & Accessories to be offered in all participating Colleges T3 to extend into: • Rural Queensland • Rural South Australia • Rural Victoria