GTDEE INSIGHT

Workshop for mechatronics student at E.Tech

On 10 January 2024, GTDEE orgnised a workshop in preparation of GTCC final examination part 1 for 15 mechatronics students at the Eastern technological college (E.Tech). The students actively engaged in group designs, installations and the robotic control system testing.

The workshop aimed at building students’ competencies of GAP analysis based on the content of the online workshop organised on 3January, such as handling IT systems, deploying software, connecting and utilising peripheral devices, as well as making machine tools, testing and measuring the equipment ready for operational uses and maintaining such tools and equipment.

DIHK CEO and business delegation visited Thailand Workshop for mechatronics students at E.Tech

Dr. Martin Wansleben, CEO of German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), and the business delegation from Germany visited the training center of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited (MBCC) on 18 January 2024. Mercedes-Benz is one of the GermanThai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE)’s Partner Companies.

Warmly welcomed by MB General Manager National Training Thailand & SEA 1 Mr. Chatchai Jariyaungsanakul, and GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, they were introduced to the GTDEE programme operated by GTCC and witnessed the PAL final examination part 1 (practical examination) in automotive mechatronics organised by GTDEE for the Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Apprenticeship Programme batch 2022

Handover of AdA International Certificates at Chiangmai Beverage

On 23 January 2024, AdA International (Train the Trainer) Certificates handover ceremony took place at Chiangmai beverage Co., Ltd. A total of 8 certificate recipients comprised trainers from Chiangmai Beverage, a technical teacher from the Faculty of Engineering, RMUTL and an expert from the Welding Institute of Thailand, who passed the AdA Examination in December 2023.

The event was started with welcome remarks by Khun Prapote Keodchareon, Managing Director of Chiangmai Beverage Co., Ltd. and followed by a congratulation speech and the handover of AdA International Certificates by Mr. Marius Mehner, GTCC Deputy Executive Director. Khun Cholawit Sukudom, Director of Knowledge Management and Talent Development of Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., delivered a thank you speech to close the event.

Monitoring apprentices training for BMW Service Apprentice Program

Between January to February 2024, GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom and Teachers from GTDEE partner colleges including Don Bosco Technological college, Chitrlada vocational school, Bangkaewfa and Banphai industrial community education college visited 10 BMW dealers. They aimed to monitor the BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2022 and 2023 that are currently under practical training at the BMW dealers.

Pre-selection Robert Bosch Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme Batch 2024

On 8 February 24, GTDEE organised a preselection aptitude test for Robert Bosch Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme batch 2024 at the Mechatronics Department, Thai-Austrian Technical College. Carried out by GTDEE and electrical engineering experts from CIT, KMUTNB, the paperless test focused on mathematics for technicians, logic, analytical skills, teamwork, English for technicians, as well as safety and environmental protection.

Pre-selection aptitude test for BMW Service Apprentice Programme

Between 8 January to 15 February 2024, GTDEE organised a pre-selection aptitude test for the BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2024. This pre-selection process focused on automotive technical tasks, mathematics for technician tasks and logical tasks included safety and environmental protection.

Vocational colleges in cooperation with BMW and GTDEE/ GTCC for this batch consist of Chitralada Vocational School, Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, Eastern Technological College, Bangkaewfa Industrial and Community Education College and Banphai Industrial Community Education College. The number of applicants who are currently studying in Automotive Techniques (Por-wor-chor 3) and achieving more than 2.75 GPA increased about 45% from the number last year.

PAL final examination part 2 at MBCC

GTDEE organised PAL final examination part 2 (theoretical and practical) in automotive mechatronics for Mercedes-Benz Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2022during 6-7 March 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre (MBCC).

The Examination Committee comprised experts from German-Thai Chamber of Commerce, the College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and the private sector.

Pre-selection Chiangmai Beverage Mechatronics Apprentice Programme PAL final examination part 2 at MBCC

On 15 March 2024, GTDEEorganised a pre-selection aptitude test for Chiangmai Beverage mechatronics apprentice programme mebatch 2024, which took place at the Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) Tak campus. This preselection process focused on mechatronics technical tasks, mathematics for technician tasks and logical tasks, as well as safety and environmental protection.

This first batch of Chiangmai Beverage mechatronics apprentice programme is under cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering, RMUTL. The applicants study in mechatronics, electrical power and related fields of automation control systems under the criteria of achieving more than 2.75 GPA in por-wor-chor level.

Preparation workshop for GTCCfinal examination in mechatronics

on 19 March 2024, GTDEE organised a training workshop on mechatronics final examination preparation for Robert Bosch Automotive Thailand Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme batch 2022. The workshop took place at the Thai-Austrian Technical College.

Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, GTDEE Senior Manager, led this workshop on the topic of examination guideline, criteria of examination and electrical equipment based oninternational standard. Mr. Nathapon Panyaluang, expert from Thai-German Pre-engineering school, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), led on the topic of precision tools and equipment for mechanic assembling parts in mechatronic systems.

PAL final examination part 2 at BMW Group Thailand Training Center

Between 25 and 29 March 2024, GTDEE organised PAL final examination part 2 (theoretical and practical) in automotive mechatronics for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2022. The practical examination during 25-28 March 2024 took place at BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Pathumthani. Theoretical examination on 29 March 2024 took place at GTCC; Bangkaewfa industrial and community education college, Nakorn Pathom, Don Bosco technological college, Bangkok and Welding Institute of Thailand KMUTNB.

The Examination Committee comprised experts from German-Thai Chamber of Commerce, the College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and the private sector.

Introducing a young talent from GTDEE alumni

After Mr. Pakpum Playkaew passed the PAL final examinations part 1 and 2 in automotive mechatronics in 2022 and 2023, his accomplishments signify his comprehensive understanding and proficiency in automotive mechatronics. He received the prestigious DIHK-AHK Certificate (German Dual Vocational Education and Training Abroad (A)) in Automotive Mechatronics in February 2024. The certificate serves as a testament to his dedication and competence in the field.

Currently, he is on-the-job-training at Lehrwerkstatt für Mechanik, Basel, Switzerland after his graduation on 30 April 2023 from Chitralada vocational school, which cooperated with BMW Service Apprentice Programme and GTDEE.

Young generation’s perspective on DVET

Mr. Jeerasak Chankrabi graduated from the BMW Service Apprentice Program 2021 in cooperation with Bangkaewfa college and GTDEE. He shared his perspectives on the dual vocational education and training (DVET) as follows.

“I gained a lot of knowledge and experiences in automotive car maintenance. During my time with the programme, I was really impressed by the training in the actual workplace with high technologies under the BMW brand. With the DVET based on German standard, my technical skills and soft skills have been improved through the supervision of GTDEE/ GTCC in cooperation with the BMW Service Apprentice Program and Bangkaewfa college. Nowadays, I am working as a technician full-time at BMW Amorn Prestige Rungsit Branch.

I think, this is the best thing that supports young generation and my career path to make me capable to work with BMW, which is my dream brand. I am now working with the good team and BMW family. I would like to thank GTDEE and GTCC very much for the help and support for the success of DVET in Thailand. I would like to tell the new batch of BMW Service Apprentice Program that this is the best dual vocational education and training in Thailand”, he added.