GTDEE INSIGHT

Industrial Meister training and development in Thailand

On 16 June 2021, GTDEE organised an online meeting on the topic “Industrial Meister Examination Preparation”. This is the first examination for Industrial Meister in Mechatronics. The Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) of King Mongkut University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), hosted the preparation of the examination under the Meister Training and Development Programme led by Mr. Paul Koelker, German Expert. Four trainers from Pathum Thani Brewery will join the first batch of this examination in January-February 2022.

Webinar on “EV-Charger Technology”

On 25 June 2021, GTDEE and the BMW Group Thailand Training Centre organised a webinar on the topic “EV Car-charging Technology” The keynote speaker was Mr. Natthapong Lorpisanchai, Senior Technical Trainer, BMW Training Centre. The participants who joined the webinar were technical teachers at the Automotive Department of the Chitralada Vocational School, Don Bosco Technological College, Eastern Technological College, and Bangkaewfa Industrial and Communities Education College.

Mechatronics Technical Teacher Training and Development

On 13 July 2021, the GTDEE team organised an online meeting with the International Cooperation Center, Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) on the topic “Mechatronics Technical Teachers Training and Development” under the German standard. At the meeting the GTDEE team shared knowledge on pedagogical competence in project-based learning in the German vocational education system.

Training on “Basic Safety in Electrical Installation”

On 14 July 2021, the GTDEE team organised an online training course on the topic “Basic Safety in Electrical Installation”. Students in the Mechatronics programme at the Thai-Austrian Technical College participated in the training course. The training course was led by Mr. Paul Koelker, German Expert in Electronics, TGDE KMUTNB.

Workshop on “Standard of electrical wire in Thailand”

On 26 July 2021, GTDEE co-operated with Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. in organising an online workshop on the topic “Standard of electrical wire in Thailand”. The keynote speaker was Mr. Witchupan Kongpoung, Sale strategy Section Manager engineer at Bangkok Cable, who shared his knowledge on electrical wire standard, technology and safety regulations. The participants in this online workshop were 18 mechatronics students who are studying at the Eastern Technological College.

Examination of AdA International (Train the Trainer)

On 30 July 2021, GTDEE/AHK Thailand organised an online examination of AdA International (Train the Trainer) full version. The examination participants were 13 technical teachers from the Thai German Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB, who had participated in AdA International training since March 2021, led by Mr. Markus Hoffmann, GTDEE Project Director. The AdA examination followed the German standard, GTDEE invited independent examiners comprised representatives from the industrial and academic sectors as well as AHK Thailand.

Meeting with RMUTL for mechatronics development

On 3 August 2021, the GTDEE team organised an online meeting with the Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) on the topic “Mechatronics Development under Project- Based Learning”. The GTDEE team shared its experiences in German-Thai Dual Excellence Education GTDEE such as Project-Based Learning, AdA-International (Train the Trainer) and a mechatronics guidebook. In addition, Dr. Kitcha Chaithanu, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, RMUTL shared knowledge on competencies development for the higher vocational certificate (Por-wor-sor programme). The Faculty of Engineering is planning the development of a DVET programme with GTDEE for next year.

Orientation of new students in the mechatronics five-year programme at Don Bosco Bangkok

On 5 August 2021, the GTDEE team organised an orientation for new students in the mechatronics five-year programme at Don Bosco Technological College. For students in this group GTDEE plans to develop competencies for the German standard in Mechatronics, Level A (German dual vocational education and training abroad). Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary study course that combines fundamental skills in mechanics, electronics, automation, computers and IT for designing and building pick and place devices under the project-based learning approach.

Meeting on “Sharing knowledge of the GTDEE programme”

On 18 August 2021, the GTDEE team held an online meeting with Mr. Sompong Aiemsamai, Human Resources Country Manager, General Electric Thailand, and Don Bosco Technological College on the topic “Sharing knowledge of the GTDEE programme”. The aim is to create co-operation in developing students who are interested in joining the Dual Vocational Education and Training programme. In this connection, Don Bosco Technological College has started training 16 mechatronics students for the higher vocational certificate (Por-worshor) in 2021.

Workshop on “Mind Mapping”

On 23 August 2021, GTDEE organised online training on the topic “Mind mapping, basis of systematic thinking” and “Basis of student contract in vocational education in German system” The participants in this training course came from Pathumthani Brewery Electronics Apprenticeship Programme batch 2021. Five of the apprentices are studying in theoretical subjects at Don Bosco Technological College and training at Pathumthani Brewery Co., Ltd., in Electronics Level A (German dual vocational education and training abroad).

Roundtable on “Securing High-Quality Skilled Labours for Electromobility”

On 26 August 2021, the GTDEE team organised webinar on the topic “share knowledge on EV car and technology for DVET Program” by Mr. Conny Vogelsang, Vehicle Mechatronics Meister and Vehicle Appraiser; Mr. Benjamin Baeumer, Engineer in Vehicle Technology and Mr. Daniel Baeumer, Vehicle Mechatronics Meister and High Voltage Technology Expert. Moderator by Mr. Markus Hoffmann, GTDEE Project Director and Integrated Expert supported by the Programme Business Scouts for Development of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Dr. Satit Owatchaipong lecturer, from college of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok is the translator in German to Thai language and Dr. Kamonsak Suradom GTDEE Senior Manager is the translator from English to Thai language. The participants joined this webinar in total 57 participants from companies, colleges and universities cooperate working with GTDEE.

Training on “PAL Final Examination Part 2”

On 29 August 2021, GTDEE organised online training for BMW Service Apprentices batch 2019 on the topic “PAL Final Examination Part 2”. Apprentices from college partners, i.e., Don Bosco Technological College, Eastern Technological College and Chitralada Vocational School, were invited to join the training and share their knowledge on BMW technological advancement. Asst. Prof. Direk Choowichien, lecturer at the College of Industrial Technology, KMUTNB, was invited to be the instructor. The information gained during the meeting will be included in the PAL final examination, part 2. The examination will be during October-December 2021.