GTDEE INSIGHT

Workshop on Quality Control Concept in German Standard

On 25 October 2021, GTDEE organised an online workshop on the topic of Quality Control Concept in the German Standard for 13 students who are studying in the mechatronics programme at E.Tech. This additional training is led by GTDEE, and the training content is related to the Mechatronics Book translation from German to Thai by the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

GTDEE orientation for mechatronics students

GTDEE organised "GTDEE Orientation" online for 16 mechatronics students at Don Bosco Technological College on 27 October 2021. They are the first student group for Mechatronics Development in the German Standard for the five-year pilot programme. Don Bosco plans to develop this group to reach the German dual vocational education and training (VET) abroad.

Webinar on Comfort and Safety System technology of the BMW EV Car for Technical Teachers

On 28 October 2021, the GTDEE team arranged a webinar on the topic "Comfort and Safety system technology of the BMW EV Car" by senior trainers from BMW Group Thailand to share knowledge with 29 teachers from vocational colleges. The event was organised in co-operation with the BMW Service Apprentice Programme, which is part of GTDEE.

PAL Final Examination part 2 on theoretical and practical in Automotive Mechatronics

Between 10 to 12 November 2021, the GTDEE team organised the PAL Final Examination Part 2 on theoretical and practical Automotive Mechatronics for the Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Apprenticeship Programme 2019. GTDEE Project Director Mr. Markus Hoffmann, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and independent examiners organised the examination at the Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre (MBCC), Bangna-Trad Km. 19.

Meeting with Mechatronics Teachers on "Project-Based Learning and Development"

On 19 November 2021 GTDEE held an online meeting with mechatronics teachers on the "Project-Based Learning and Development" for the students in the Mechatronics programme. examination The meeting discussed the planning, implementation, and theoretical and practical examination guidelines for December to the end of April 2022.

Technical teacher online training with KMUTNB

On 26 November 2021, GTDEE organised a meeting on technical teacher online training in co-operation with the Faculty of Technical Education, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). The meeting launched an online training platform with experts from KMUTNB. The participants in this online training are from Don Bosco Technological College and they respond directly to the Mechatronics Development Programme.

PAL Final Examination Part 2, theoretical and practical parts, in Automotive Mechatronics and Motorrad Maintenance for BMW Service Apprentice batch 2019

Between 29 November and 4 December 2021, GTDEE team members organised the PAL Final Examination Part 2 in theoretical and practical, in Automotive Mechatronics and Motorrad Maintenance for BMW Service Apprentice batch 2019. Mr. Markus Hoffmann, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and independent examiners oversaw the examination, which was held at the BMW Group Thailand Training Centre.

International Economic Partnership and Educational Networking Conference

On 2 December 2021, Mr. Markus Hoffmann participated in the International Economic Partnership and Educational Networking Conference as a panelist to discuss the "Future of education and skills 2030: The challenge and human resources development in a VUCA world." Representatives of other foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand also participated in the event, which was organised by the Office of the Education Council, MOE.

Meeting on Basic Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals

On 3 December 2021, the GTDEE team organised a hybrid meeting online and onsite with trainers, apprentices from Pathumthani Brewery Co., Ltd and representative from the KM Boonrawd Group. The topic discussed the subject of 'Basic Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals.' The apprentices and other participants shared experiences on how to adapt basic SDGs knowledge to real life as part of the training programme.

Interview with Mr. Kijjapisit Sangtup from Mercedes-Benz on PAL Final Exam Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics

My name is Kijjapisit Sangtup, I am working at Mercedes-Benz Primus Autohaus. I graduated in Por-wor-chor in Automotive Techniques from the Military Technical Training School and Samutprakan Technical College. I appreciated being able to join the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme batch 2019, as it was a good opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge at MBCC. I like DVET in the German system such as the PAL Final Examination Part 1 and Part 2, Level A, theoretical, based on a centralised examination, and the practical examination on Automotive Mechatronics in Germany. I really liked this system because theoretical and practical aspects are linked together. I believe independent examiners are a major key to the success of this programme and the trust of the certification. Between the practical examinations, the examinees can discuss and share experiences with examiners, which is a good opportunity to develop critical thinking. I can apply my knowledge gained from this examination to my work. Thank you very much for the MBCC and GTDEE co-operation between Germany and Thailand.

Interview with Mr. Noppavit Nakpradit from BMW on PAL Final Exam Part 2 in Motorrad

My name is Noppavit Nakpradit. I am working at BMW German Auto Changwattana. I graduated in Automotive Techniques from Chitralada Vocational School in the Por-wor-chor and Por-wor-sor programmes. I appreciated and was proud when I heard people saying Noppavit will be the first person in Thailand to get a Motorrad Maintenance Certificate from Berlin. I would like to say thank you very much to the independent examiners, the Senior Trainer and GTDEE for all the knowledge they gave to me. I really like the new training room for Motorrad maintenance at the BMW Training Centre. The examinations were very important to me because I learnt much in the theoretical and practical aspects. I can use the knowledge in my work. My deepest thanks go to the BMW Service Apprentice Programme (Motorrad programme), Chitrlada Vocational School, GTDEE and German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Interview with Mr. Anirut Kasetseng from BMW on PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics

My name is Anirut Kasetseng, I am working at BMW German Auto Pattaya, I graduated from the Automotive Techniques Programme at Chitralada Vocational School. I gained much experience from the PAL Final Examination, part 1 and part 2 due to the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce. I am very impressed by both the theoretical and the practical examinations. This is really the German standard through the German dual vocational education and training (VET) d. (Level A). I think the knowledge gained from the examination is very important and it supports me in my car maintenance job. The practical examination in car inspection, car diagnosis and assembling/re-assembling mechanical parts greatly increased my skills, knowledge and ability. I give many thanks to the BMW Service Apprentice Programme, Chitrlada Vocational School, GTDEE and the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.