Capacity Building for Youth in the Automotive “Jua Kali” (Informal) Sector.
Every year since the inception of the Academy in 2014 we train young people below the age of 26 currently in the automotive ‘jua kali’ (informal) sector by offering them fully sponsored training by Toyota Kenya Limited.
The objective of this Training is to bridge the skills gap of the youth in the ‘jua kali’ automotive sector to keep pace with technological change in the automotive industry through our up-skilling programs and methods. In addition we offer soft skills training such as goal setting, communication skills, and entrepreneurial skills.
Training Program
This Toyota training program targets youths in the Jua Kali sectors across Kenya working in motor vehicle garages.
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Body and Paint
TOYOTA SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
Body and Paint Technician (TST21-Body & paint)
OVERVIEW : Toyota Service Technician for the 21st Century (TST21 B&P) is a training conducted by Toyota Kenya limited through Toyota Kenya Foundation with the aim of developing skills of youth in the latest automobile repair technology.
Target
The main aim of TST21B&P training is to up-skill the ‘Jua Kali’ Apprentice to be able to repair damaged vehicles by use of modern Toyota technology and create an entrepreneurial mindset.
OutCome Competencies
Technicians will able carry both minor and major body and paint service on Toyota Models and all other car models, develop personal and entrepreneurial skills.
Academic Qualifications
- KCSE Certification
- More than six (6) month’s hands on vehicle experience
- Under 26 years of age
- Available for training in Nairobi (Toyota Kenya Academy) as per the training calendar
- Good communication skills and
- Proficient in English
- Basic Computer skills
- Interest in automotive repair
Program Modules
Module 1 (M1)
- Introduction to TST21 B&P
- General Information
- Work Safety
- Body structure and impact effect
- Basic element of body repair
- Procedure to repair damaged vehicle
Module 2 (M2)
- Panel repair 1( simple surfaces )
- Panel filling(simple surfaces)
Module 3 (M3)
- Welding techniques
- Tools & equipment
- Welding defect
