The T3 Experience

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The T3 Experience
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The T3 ProgramA SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
MARGARET CUMMINS TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
AUSTRALIA
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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

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Why T3?

• Lack of sufficient, suitable young people taking
  up Apprenticeships
• Inadequate retention of trained staff

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Perceived Industry Image
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Actual Industry Image
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TMCA Presidents Goals
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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

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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

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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.

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Benefits to the Stakeholders
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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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.

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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

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T3 POSITIONS
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PLACEMENTS
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VICTORIA
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RETENTION