Automotive Service Technician - Toyota
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code8689
- Credential NameMotive Power Fundamentals
- Credential TypeOntario College Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Transportation
- Program TypeModified apprenticeship program
- Program Length32 week in-class
- LocationAshtonbee Campus
- EmailDLee@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Technology Requirements
- Advising Services
Applicants must be employed by either a Toyota or Lexus Dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Toyota Canada dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario, then register a MAP apprentice through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
The Automotive Service Technician Toyota TDAP (MAP 32) program has been designed for existing or new Toyota/Lexus dealer apprentices.
During your time in the program, you'll alternate between in-school lessons and paid apprenticeship work terms at your Toyota/Lexus dealer every four weeks — for a total of 32 weeks of schooling and 32 weeks of work placement.
At the School of Transportation's state-of-the-art Ashtonbee Campus facilities, you'll:
- Learn from the traditional apprenticeship curriculum and receive additional training on Toyota/Lexus products description, operation, diagnostics and repair;
- Explore electronics and gain further knowledge in diagnosing computerized control systems;
- Gain hands-on practice on Toyota vehicles and components in fully-equipped automotive labs, which will give you an edge when you enter the market;
- Gain the technical skills to embark on a career as an Automotive Service Technician.
Note
- Enrolment for this Automotive Service Technician Toyota program occurs every other year.
- The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Start Dates
- March 2, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- January 3, 2028
- August 28, 2028
- October 22, 2029
Program Overview
Applicants must be employed by either a Toyota or Lexus Dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Toyota Canada dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario, then register a MAP apprentice through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
The Automotive Service Technician Toyota TDAP (MAP 32) program has been designed for existing or new Toyota/Lexus dealer apprentices.
During your time in the program, you'll alternate between in-school lessons and paid apprenticeship work terms at your Toyota/Lexus dealer every four weeks — for a total of 32 weeks of schooling and 32 weeks of work placement.
At the School of Transportation's state-of-the-art Ashtonbee Campus facilities, you'll:
- Learn from the traditional apprenticeship curriculum and receive additional training on Toyota/Lexus products description, operation, diagnostics and repair;
- Explore electronics and gain further knowledge in diagnosing computerized control systems;
- Gain hands-on practice on Toyota vehicles and components in fully-equipped automotive labs, which will give you an edge when you enter the market;
- Gain the technical skills to embark on a career as an Automotive Service Technician.
Note
- Enrolment for this Automotive Service Technician Toyota program occurs every other year.
- The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Start Dates
- March 2, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- January 3, 2028
- August 28, 2028
- October 22, 2029
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
- Toyota Canada
Program Highlights
- In-school training for the Automotive Service Technician Toyota program will be delivered in facilities outfitted with tools and cars on which you'll practice.
- This School of Transportation offering will cover an additional eight weeks of material in greater depth than the traditional apprenticeship curriculum.
- You may be eligible for employment insurance during the in-class training
Career Outlook
- Automotive service technician
- Advisor
- Service writer
- Service and parts manager
- Trainer
- Professor
- Automotive manufacturer specialist
Employer Benefits
Employer BenefitsAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be employed by either a Toyota/Lexus Dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Toyota Canada dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario.
Notes:
- Space in the program is limited.
- Enrolment for this program occurs every other year.
Safety Requirements
- CSA approved safety boots
- Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
- Ear plugs
- Dealer appropriate clothing to be worn at all times
- Welding gloves and cotton overalls preferred
How to Apply
Complete the Modified Apprenticeship Program Application Form to apply for this program.
Note: If you are currently employed by a Toyota or Lexus dealership, please contact an Admission Representative at admissions@centennialcollege.ca or 416-289-5000 ext. 57242 for information on start dates and admission requirements.
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.
Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability , please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 437-568-4799, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca
Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.
Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- Windows Laptop or Surface Device with:
- Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent processor;
- 8GB or more of RAM;
- 256GB HD, USB port;
- Windows 10 Operating System
- Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better
OR
Macbook Air or Pro, 2018 or later
Minimum Internet Requirement:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.
ClassAPPs 2.0
Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.
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