GTDEE INSIGHT

Workshop for Mercedes-Benz Thailand Service Apprenticeship Programme batch 2022

Between 19 and 20 July 2023, GTDEE/ GTCC organised a training workshop on critical thinking concepts for automotive mechatronics for the apprentices under the Mercedes-Benz Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2022 at MBCC Samut Prakarn. Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, GTDEE Senior Manager, led the training on the topic of critical thinking concepts such as “Passion for working as a technician in Automotive Mechatronics”, “How to learn and practice according to German standards” and “Knowledge for apprenticeship”. The workshop also enabled the apprentices to discuss with GTDEE and Asst. Prof. Direk Choowichian, an independent expert who has gained more than 40 years’ experience in automotive technology

Handover of Industrial Meister in Mechatronics Certificate

On 25 July 2023, GTCC organised a handover ceremony of Industrial Meister Certificates in Mechatronics (Pilot Programme) at the GTCC office, following the completion of the Industrial Meister in Mechatronics final examination during 20 to 23 June 2023. Congratulations to the successful in-company trainers of the Pathumthani Apprenticeship Programme. GTCC Deputy Executive Director Mr. Marius Mehner welcomed guests of honour and the certificate recipients with a speech, prior to congratulatory speeches delivered by Second Secretary of the Economic and Commercial Section of the German Embassy Bangkok, Ms. Regina Kimpel as well as Director of Knowledge Management and Social Promotion of Boonrawd Brewery Co., Ltd., Mr. Cholawit Suk-Udom, and Deputy Director of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) Techno Park, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nophadon Wiwatcharagoses.

DIHK-AHK Mechatronics Certificate Handover Ceremony at E.Tech

On 2 August 2023, following congratulatory remarks by Ms. Regina Kimpel, Second Secretary of the Economic and Commercial Section at the German Embassy Bangkok, former GTDEE Project Director Dr. Markus Hoffmann handed over DIHK-AHK Mechatronics Certificates at a ceremony for 12 mechatronics students batch 2021 from E.Tech. During the ceremony, E.Tech Director Dr. Prasert Klinchoo, together with E.Tech teachers and students, warmly welcomed the honourable guests from the German Embassy as well as Division Director of the Central Administration of Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (Public Organization), Mr. Nithiwuch Siripariyaphong, and GTDEE team members. Senior Project Manager, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, was translator at this event.

Visit to the BMW Service Apprentice Programme as part of co-operation in working with Banphai College

On 8 August 2023, GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, together with supervision teachers from Banphai College, visited the apprentices of the BMW Service Apprentice Programme batches 2022 and 2023 at BMW dealers. Afterwards, GTDEE/ GTCC organised a meeting with the teachers an on-line meeting at the GTCC office along with other teachers from college partners under the BMW Service Apprentice Programme. The meeting discussed the supervision by teachers on visiting the apprentices at the dealers together with the reducing energy consumption from transportation. They also planned adapting the theoretical content of the automotive mechatronics in German standards into practice for the apprentices who returned to their colleges in September 2023.

Automotive students from Don Bosco technological college visit TÜV SÜD Chonburi

GTDEE co-ordinated a visit between Don Bosco technological College and TÜV SÜD Chonburi on-site for students in the Automotive Programme on 9 August 2023. The visitors included 68 students at the por-wor-chor level together with four teachers from the Automotive Department, Do Bosco Technological College, to

TÜV SÜD Chonburi. The students and teachers were impressed by learning details about performance tests, environmental tests and mechanics tests. The visit was important time for the apprentices to get the picture of their future study in the Automotive Mechatronics Programme next year.

Workshop for BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2022

On 25 August 2023, GTDEE/GTCC organised a workshop on Critical Thinking Concept for BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2022 (Group 1) at the BMW Group Thailand Training Centre Pathumthani. These apprentices are studying at the Bangkaewfa Industrial and Community Education College and the Chitralada Vocational (School). For apprentices who are studying at Don Bosco Technological College, Banphai Industrial and Community Education College, and Bangkaewfa College (Group 2) GTDEE it was planned to organise a workshop at Don Bosco Technological College on 3 October 2023.

GTDEE shared experience on mechatronics training and development with TVET teachers from Timor-Leste

On 27 Aug 2023, the GTDEE Senior Manager shared experiences on mechatronics training and development under project-based learning regarding the Mechatronics Textbook guide, at the Mechatronics training room at Don Bosco Technological College. Mr. Amilcar Silva SDB, Country Coordinator of DBTech ASEAN-Timor-Leste and TVET Teacher, joined this session, which was part of the teacher team study visit to Don Bosco to focus on DVET in the German standard and mechatronics training as well as development under project-based learning as the best practice for the Don Bosco Tech ASEAN network.

Klett Publishing, donated Mechatronics printed by GTCC to Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI)

On 28 Aug 2023, CDTI President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khunying Sumontha Promboon delivered a welcome speech to honourable guests from the Klett Group and GTDEE/ GTCC. It was followed by a speech on the Thai-German co-operation by Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the German Embassy Bangkok, Mr. Hans-Ulrich Südbeck as well as congratulatory remarks by CEO of Klett Group, Dr. David Klett. Former GTDEE Project Director Dr. Markus Hoffmann also shared his insights on the qualities and benefits of the textbook.

Industrial Meister Ceremony at Singha Museum, Boonrawd Brewery Co., Ltd.

On 29 August 2023, Boonrawd Brewery organised an Industrial Meister Ceremony Event at Singha Museum Boonrawd Brewery Co., Ltd. The event’s welcome speech was given by Khun Cholawit Sukudom, Director of Knowledge Management and Talent Development at Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd. A congratulatory speech was given by Mr. Johanes Kerner Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the German Embassy Bangkok. Co-operation in organising examinations speeches were given by Dr. Markus Hoffmann, former GTDEE Project Manager, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Panarit Sethakul on Implementing the German Industrial Meister Curriculum with regard to the pilot programme. The GTDEE team is thankful to all those who made the pilot programme to develop the Industrial Meister in Mechatronics a success in Thailand.

Handover Production Techniques Certificates to students graduating from Robert Bosch

On 1 September 2023, Production Techniques Certificates were handed over to five graduating students in Production Techniques Profession at the GTCC office by Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the German Embassy Bangkok, Mr. Johannes Kerner. GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom delivered a welcoming speech with a focus on sustainable development. This was followed by congratulatory speeches from: (a) Mr. Kerner on “Human Resource Perspectives in the GTDEE programme”; (b) HR Manager of Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies, Khun Timporn Yartbamrer; and (c),“Quality of education commitment in co-operation with GTDEE” by Deputy Director for Occupation Development, Eastern Technological College. (E.Tech), Dr. Samruay Mahaphram.

Visit to Don Bosco in preparation of mechatronics training and development in VET for a 5-year programme

On 5 September 2023, GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom was monitoring the training of mechatronics students at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, who are the first group in a 5-year mechatronics pilot programme operated by GTDEE in cooperation with the college. In picture, one of the students, Mr. Phanaphat Jirawatthanaphan, worked at a mechanical workshop to produce parts for picking and placing devices. He also joined the World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 (JMJ Lisbon 2023) between 22 July 2023 and 13 Aug 2023 in Portugal.

GTDEE Vocational Education Committee meeting

On 12 September 2023, GTDEE organised an on-line Vocational Education Committee (VEC) meeting. The meeting focused on electing the chairman VEC members, upgrading the PAL Final Examination 2023 version, schedules for the Training Examiner Board in Automotive Mechatronics, Production Techniques and Industrial Mechanics. Dr. Kamonsak Suradom made a commitment to developing an apprenticeship programme on professional competence, human competence, social competence and methodological competence regarding to German standard. The VEC members also voted for a new Chairman and congratulated Khun Cholawit Sukudom, Director of Knowledge Management and Talent Development at Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd, on his election as new VEC Chairman from 15 Sep 2023 to 15 September 2025.