GTDEE INSIGHT

Webinar on Mechatronics Development under the five-year co-certification programme between German Vocational Education system and TPQI

On 20 January 2021, GTCC hosted a webinar on mechatronics development for the five-year project-based German Vocational Education system programme which will be co-certified by GTCC and Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (PublicOrganisation) or TPQI.

Dr. Noppadol Piyatrapoomi, Director of TPQI gave welcoming remarks to the participants from GTCC and the TPQI. GTDEE Project Director and Integrated Expert supported by the Programme Business Scouts for Development of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), placed by CIM (Centre for International Migration and Development) Mr. Markus Hoffmann and GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom were the moderators of this webinar. Mr. Hoffmann shared his knowledge of the Mechatronics Project-Based Learning five-year programme for A-Level) with the participants. Dr. Kitcha, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, RMUTL shared his knowledge and competencies at the workshop of pre-Engineering School and Por-wor-sor level.

The highlights of the discussion included:

• The development of qualified mechatronics technicians in the GTDEE programme;

• Apprenticeship programme collaboration between GTDEE, colleges and companiesin the mechatronics, electronics and mechanics professions;

• Co-certification between GTCC and Thailand Professional Qualification Institution (TPQI) in the mechatronics profession.

Online workshops on basic communication in English with Bosch apprentices Batch 2019

On 17 and 24 January 2021, GTDEE team represented by Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom organised two online workshops on basic communication in English with Bosch Apprentices Batch 2019. The apprentices learnt about reading, speaking and listening in English.

Webinar to discuss GTCC and TPQI co-operation in implementing the Electronics Standard in Thailand

On 5 February 2021, the GTDEE team discussed co-operation with the management team of TPQI the implementation of the Electronics Standard in Thailand in meeting the professional qualification of Level 5-6. The plan is to match it with the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) curriculum.

BMW service apprentice scholarship ceremony 2021

On 15 February 2021, GTDEE represented by Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom participated in the BMW Service Apprentice Scholarship Ceremony for the BMW apprentices batch 2019 under GTDEE programme in automotive mechatronics. The scholarship was handed over by Senior Technology Training Manager of BMW Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. , Mr. Natthapong Lorpisanchai and Mr. Kriskorn Kraichinda. The event was held at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok.

Pre-selection of Bosch Mechatronics Apprentices Batch 2021

On 17 February 2021, GTDEE team and Ms. Wikran Wongpukdee, Human Resources Development Manager of Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., organised Pre-selection of the mechatronics apprentices Batch 2021 which attracted 40 applicants attending the event. The pre-selection was held at Thai Austrian Technical College, Chon Buri.

Implementing Mechatronics Books for Education Institute cooperate with KMUTNB

On 18 February 2021, GTDEE team represented by Mr. Markus Hoffmann and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom participated in a meeting with Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and the management team to discuss mechatronics profession development to German standard which will be launched by the German Embassy in Bangkok soon.

BMW Service Apprentice Programme and GTDEE programme introduction and pre-selection

In February and March 2021,the GTDEE team together with BMW Group (Thailand) Training Center introduced the BMW Service Apprentice Programme and GTDEE programme to students at the Pre-selection of apprentice Batch 2021 in automotive mechatronics. The pre-selection was conducted by GTDEE Team and Many students attended the event:

• On 19 February 2021 at Eastern Technological College (E.Tech), 30 students;

• On 22 February 2021 at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, 9 students;

• On 3 March 2021 at Bang Kaeo Fa Vocational College, 23 students;

• On 4 March 2021 at Chitralada Vocational College, 7 students.

AdA International – Train the Trainer at KMUTNB

On 5 March 2021, the GTDEE team organised the “AdA International – Train the Trainer” (Ausbildung der Ausbilder – AdA) for practical teachers, which is being held from March 2021 to June 2021 at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). The 13 participants are representatives of the Thai-German Pre-engineering School.

Interim Examination preparation for Mercedes-Benz apprentices Batch 2019

From 10 to 12 March 2021, the GTDEE team organised preparations for the PAL Interim Examination in automotive mechatronics (practical part) for MercedesBenz apprentices Batch 2019 (German dual vocational education and training abroad) at the Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre, Bangna-Trad Road, km 19.

Interim Examination for Mercedes Benz Apprentices Batch 2019

The GTDEE team conducted the PAL Final Examination Part 1 for Mercedes-Benz Apprentices Batch 2019 in Automotive Mechatronics ) which consisted of theoretical and practical parts from 17 to 18, 22 to 24 and 29 to 31 March 2021. The theoretical part was provided in the morning session for 74 apprentices from Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, Don Bosco Technological College Ban Pong, Eastern Technological College (E.Tech) and Samut Prakan Technical College. It was followed by the practical part until 31 March 2021. The examination was held at the Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre Bangna-Trad Km. 19. (MBCC).