trc-client-core/src/copy/technical/workplaceMentorProgram.md

The core of the TRC Client

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title: Workplace Mentor Program
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## Workplace Mentor Program

Toyota is committed to supporting dealerships to improve their workplace training and people development capacity.  Workplace Mentors are a critical part of the Toyota Network Training approach.

Mentors are responsible for:

* Supporting/mentoring apprentices/trainees through their training.
* Assessing whether apprentices/trainees can competently complete jobs.

The Toyota Workplace Mentor Program has been designed and developed by Toyota to assist Mentors in their role.

## What is the Toyota Workplace Mentor Program?

The Toyota Workplace Mentor Program is a 3 day workshop, aligned to the nationally accredited Workplace Supervisor Skill Set (TAESS00006).

Upon successful completion of the program, Mentors will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency from their Toyota-approved training provider.

* TAEDEL301A - Provide Work Skill Instruction
* TAEASS301B - Contribute to Assessment
* TAEDEL404A - Mentor in the Workplace

(Note - These units of competency can contribute toward the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.)

## What does the Program cover?

* Overview of workplace training and assessment
* Overview of the Toyota Apprenticeship & Traineeship programs
* Skills, knowledge, & tools for mentoring apprentices/trainees
* An introduction to CWCC ix1 (update and view apprentice/trainee progress)

## What are the benefits to dealerships?

* Great support for apprentices/trainees at work
* Increased apprentice/trainee learning outcomes
* Higher apprentice/trainee productivity in a shorter timeframe
* Increased apprentice/trainee retention

## Who should do the Workplace Mentor Program?

* Experienced Technicians intended to mentor apprentices/trainees at their dealership.
* Existing Mentors wanting to update their skills.

**Please note**: From 1 January 2016, training and assessment can only be provided by individuals with current industry skills and knowledge, and specified qualifications/skill sets.  As such, only Workplace Mentors who have successfully completed the Toyota Workplace Mentor Program can sign off apprentice/trainee Dealership Tasks.

In addition, it is usually recommended to have:

* At least 1 Mentor per 4-5 apprentices/trainees.
* Minimum of 1 Mentor per dealership site.
* A 'back-up' Workplace Mentor.

## How much does the program cost?

$1,350 per participant (Cost valid for 2015)

## How to nominate a Workplace Mentor?

Log into online management tool - [www.cwccix1.com.au/toyota](http://www.cwccix1.com.au/toyota) using a Service Manager login: _Nomination > Workplace Mentor_.  (For help: 03 8656 1600)