GTDEE INSIGHT

Meeting on co-operation on mechatronics project-based learning

On 14 August 2020, GTDEE members, CIM Integrated Expert and GTDEE Programme Director Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom participated in a meeting with the Ministry of Education’s Secretary to Minister Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri and representatives of the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC). The meeting was held to discuss co-operation on mechatronics project-based learning, which will be implemented in public vocational colleges in Thailand in the future. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Education.

Meeting on future co-operation on mechatronics development

On 20 August 2020, Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom participated in a meeting with Siam Technology College’s Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jompong Mongkolvanich and college management team to discuss future co-operation on mechatronics development. The meeting was held at Siam Technology College.

PAL examination (part 1) in mechatronics

From 24 to 27 August 2020, Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom hosted the PAL examination (part 1) in mechatronics at Eastern Technological College (E-TECH), Chon Buri. The practical examination focused on the project works of the students, which is separated into several stations as follows:

PAL examination (part 1) Station 1: Mechanical installation Station 2: Electrical installation Station 3: PLC programming Station 4: Pneumatic installation

PAL examination (part 2) Station 5: Hydraulic installation Station 6: Device start-up Station 7: Documentation of changes Station 8: Product delivery

The PAL examination (part 1) involves stations 1 to 4, in which a total of 26 students of Eastern Technological College underwent certain tasks and rotated between stations. Furthermore, PAL examination (part 2), comprising stations 5 to 8, will be held for the students towards the end of their apprenticeship.

GTCC final examination 2020 in mechatronics

From 8 to 9 September 2020, GTDEE team members, Mr. Markus Hoffmann, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and GTDEE Manager Mr. Katiphot Kanoknorrasade organised the GTCC intensive course and GTCC final examination 2020 in mechatronics for apprentices from the Thai-Austrian Technical College and Eastern Technological College, who were trained at Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Plant and Grohe Siam Limited. The activities were held at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) on 8 and 9 September 2020. Furthermore, the following qualified faculty members from the Faculty of Technical Education, KMUTNB, were appointed as the examination committee: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Watcharin Pho-ngoen; Ms. Sureeporn Numsumlee; and Mr. Songkran U-thathong.

GTDEE workshop for BMW apprentices Batch 2019, Year 2

On 14 September 2020, Mr. Katiphot Kanoknorrasade supervised the GTDEE workshop for 31 second-year apprentices of BMW Group (Thailand) Batch 2019 from Don Bosco Technological College, Eastern Technological College and Chitralada Technology Institute. The topics for the workshop included the PAL examination structure introduction, examination scores configuration and specific topics related to the examination. This group of apprentices participated in the practical PAL final examination (part 1) in December 2020 and will undergo the theoretical examination in January 2021.

GTCC final examination 2020 in Logistics

On 25 September 2020, Mr. Markus Hoffmann, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and Mr. Katiphot Kanoknorrasade organised the GTCC final examination 2020 in logistics at the Logistics Department of KMUTNB Rayong campus. The examination was held for apprentices Batch 2018 of Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Furthermore, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thitirat Thawornsujaritkul, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, KMUTNB Rayong campus, was invited to act as the head of logistics examination.

Online platform learning workshop for teaching plan development

During 28-30 September 2020, the GTDEE team arranged a workshop on the topic of “Online platform learning workshop for teaching plan development” at Eastern Technological College. The participants of the workshop were mainly the trainers and practical teachers from GTDEE’s company and college partners, such as BMW Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Don Bosco Technological College and Eastern Technological College. The workshop comprised the following topics;

1. What is “online teaching and learning”? How does an online learning platform work? 2. New approaches to teaching and learning. 3. How to perform online teaching (the principles of good teaching).

4. Resources for online teaching and learning tools. 5. Benefits of online teaching and learning.

PAL examination (part 2) in electronics

On 17 and 19 October 2020, the GTDEE team organised the PAL final examination (part 2) in electronics for four apprentices from Pathumthani Brewery Co., Ltd. The examination, held at Don Bosco Technological College, comprised the theoretical and practical parts.

The theoretical part consists of three main areas – electrical system: general knowledge; electrical system: diagnostics; and economics and social studies. The practical part consists of the following three procedures – electrical wiring; systematical diagnostics; and project presentation.

Knowledge-sharing on the topic “Mechatronics Development under Project-Based Learning”

On 27 October 2020, the GTDEE team led by Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom attended a meeting at Eastern Technological College on a knowledge-sharing session under the topic “Mechatronics Development under Project-Based Learning”. They were joined by representatives from various institutions including the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), Thai-Austrian Technical College, KMUTNB, Thai-German Institute (TGI) and Rajamangala University of Technology.

PAL final examination preparation meeting on sharing automotive mechatronics technological advancement

On 2 November 2020, GTDEE invited teachers from college partners namely Don Bosco Technological College, Eastern Technological College and Chitralada Technology Institute to join the meeting and share their knowledge on BMW technological advancement. The main purpose of the meeting was to assist teachers from the college partners in gaining new knowledge that could be transferred to apprentices. The information gained during the meeting will be included in the PAL final examination (part 1 and part 2). The meeting was held at the BMW Group Thailand Training Centre.

Four-party meeting for Bosch Automotive Apprenticeship Development

On 5 November 2020, Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom represented GTDEE at a four-party meeting on co-certification and curriculum development for level “C” of Robert Bosch Automotive (HmjP) Apprenticeship Development. The other representatives at the meeting were from TPQI, TGI and the Thai-Austrian Technical College. The meeting was held at the Thai-Austrian Technical College.

GTCC certificate handover ceremony for Mercedes-Benz apprentices Batch 2018

On 25 November 2020, Mr. Markus Hoffmann, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and Mr. Katiphot Kanoknorrasade participated in the Mercedes-Benz Graduation Day 2020 held to present DIHK certificates to Mercedes-Benz apprentices Batch 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Competency Centre (MBCC).

Mr. Putthi Tulayathun, Vice-President of After-Sales Service at Mercedes-Benz (Thailand), delivered a congratulatory speech to the 50 graduating automotive mechatronics apprentice. The graduates had achieved a Level A certificate for “German dual vocational education and training abroad” and a Level B certificate “Local dual vocational education and training in line with the German model” from the AHK-IHK-DIHK network of Germany under the German-Thai Dual Excellence Education Programme (GTDEE) and Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) and followed by the congratulatory speeches by Mr. Jan Scheer, Head of Mission and Head of Economic Affairs at the German Embassy in Bangkok and Mr. Marius Mehner, Deputy Director of German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

The graduates attended the Automotive Mechatronics Technician Dual Training Programme offered by Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) under a partnership between the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Mercedes-Benz dealerships, the Eastern Technological College (E.Tech), Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, Don Bosco Technological College Ban Pong and Samutprakan Technical Colle