UPDATE Q2/2025: GTDEE Insight

Handover of GTCC Certificates for Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Hemraj) batch 2022

On 3 December 2024, the Thai-Austrian Technical College organised the handover ceremony of GTCC certificates in mechatronics for seven graduates from the Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand (Hamaraj) apprentice programme batch 2022. The event started with an opening speech by Peerapong Pansoda, a representative of the Office of Vocational Education Commission, followed by congratulatory speeches from Ersin Ozturk, Vice President in Commercial Responsibility and Human Resources from Robert Bosch; Dr. Roland Wein, GTCC Executive Director; and Johannes Kerner, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the German Embassy in Bangkok; and a thank-you speech by Igor Lukic, Commercial Attache, Commercial Section at the Austrian Embassy Bangkok.

Workshop for mechatronics students batch 2023 on project-based learning

On 11 December 2024, the GTDEE/GTCC organised a workshop on the preparation for an examination part 2 for mechatronics students batch 2023 at Eastern Technological College (E.Tech). The students designed projects such as producing mechanical parts and assembling machines, and produced robotics working with sorting automation control systems. Each student project focused on sustainability concepts, high quality products, and a good manual to guide the system and maintenance. The mechatronics programme at E.Tech has applied the project-based learning approach in German standard since 2019.

Monitoring practical training at BMW Suvarnabhumi branch

On 17 December 2024, GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom together with Alexander Leutgeb, Economic and Climate Affairs Officer, and Eva Preissmann, Attaché, German Embassy Bangkok, visited the BMW Service apprentice programme batch 2023 for the practical training at BMW German Auto Suvarnabhumi. They were welcome with speeches by Ralf Bissinger, the Dealer Principal (CEO) of the German Auto BMW Group Thailand; the Area Manager Customer Support of BMW Group Thailand; and the Chief Financial Officer of German Auto Group, together with the Trainer of the BMW Training Centre. The visit focused on practical training under the supervision of trainers within the programme, in cooperation with BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme and the GTDEE/ GTCC.

Final examination part 1 for industrial mechanic apprentices

On 19 December 2024, the GTDEE/GTCC organised a final examination part 1 for industrial mechanics apprentices of the Pathumthani Brewery Apprenticeship Programme batch 2023. The final examination is based on the principle of German dual vocational education and training (VET) abroad, while the independent examiners, who are experts in this field, are comprised of representatives of industrial sector, the College of Industry, KMTUNB and the GTCC/AHK Thailand. The examination took place at Mechanical Department, Don Bosco Technological College.

Visiting E.Tech on project-based learning

On 30 January 2025, GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, together with Dr. David Klett, Honorarkonsul von Thailand in Stuttgart, visited E.Tech and were welcomed by College Director Dr. Prasert Klinchoo, who gave a speech. E.Tech’s Head of Industrial Programme, and the Head of the DVET Department, shared their knowledge and experiences in implementing the German vocational education model. Dr. David further visited the IT Programme, Smart Training Centre, EV Training Centre, and explored the mechatronics projectbased learning room led by a representative of mechatronics students batch 2023.

GTDEE organised a workshop on critical thinking at Chiangmai Beverage

Between 3 and 4 February 2025, the GTDEE organised a workshop – led by the GTDEE Senior Manager – on critical thinking concepts for nine apprentices from the Chiangmai Beverage Mechatronics Programme batch 2024. The apprentices brainstormed about setting their project plan and execution, as well as the evaluation and improvement of their projects, as assigned by trainers. By the end they had developed a mindset in the wholistic learning approach to fulfill the training roadmap in mechatronics based on the German model. The workshop was organised in parallel with the qualified trainers workshop on how to assess competencies in German standard.

Handover ceremony for Don Bosco teachers on Industry 4.0 and new Mechatronics and Robots Workshop

Congratulations to the teachers who received certificates of Industry 4.0, and to Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok, on the opening of the new Mechatronics and Robots Workshop at the college.

On 11 February 2025, GTCC Deputy Executive Director Marius Mehner and GTDEE Senior Manager Dr. Suradom Kamonsak joined the event, which commenced with a welcome address by Francis Wichai Srisura, Rector Advisor. He focused on the cooperation, since 2015, of the TVET programme between the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce through German-Thai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE), and Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok. Rev. Fr. Anthony Boonlert Paneetatthayasai, Salesian Provincial for Thailand, Cambodia and Laos PDR, also delivered welcoming remarks, which were followed by congratulatory speeches from the GTCC Deputy Executive Director on the cooperation and the implementation of the GTDEE with Don Bosco, and by Alexander Leutgeb, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs, German Embassy Bangkok, on German-Thai collaboration in DVET.

The event continued with the handover of certificates of Industry 4.0 (basic level) to 11 teachers by the GTCC Deputy Executive Director, and the official opening of the new Mechatronics and Robots Workshop.

Final examination for Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Hemaraj) batch 2023

Between 26 and 27 February 2025, the GTDEE/GTCC organised a final examination in mechatronics for the apprentices batch 2023 of Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (Hemaraj Plant). The examination is based on the dual vocational education and training, in-line with German model, in collaboration with the Thai-Austrian Technical College Independent Examiner Board, comprising experts from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Representative of Industry, and from the GTCC, who monitored the examination which took place at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, KMUTNB Rayong.

Pre-selection BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme batch 2025

During December 2024 to February 2025, A pre-selection aptitude test was conducted for the BMW Service apprentices batch 2025 at Chitralada Vocational School, Don Bosco Technological College, Banphai College, Bangkaewfa College, and E.Tech. The examination consisted of a theoretical part in basic mathematics for technicians, system thinking, and automotive techniques, and a practical part related to basic car inspection. The examiners included experts from the GTCC and the private sector in the field of automotive engineering.

Final examination part 2 for Mercedes-Benz Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2023

Between 3-4 March 2025, the GTDEE/ GTCC organised a final examination part 2 (practical) in automotive mechatronics for students of the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme Batch batch 2023. The examination is based on the principle of German dual vocational education and training (VET) abroad, while independent examiners are experts in this field comprising representatives of industrial sector, academic institutions and the GTCC. The examination took place at the Mercedes-Benz Training Center, Samut Prakan.

Automotive teachers and trainers workshop

Between 12 and 13 March 2025, the GTDEE/ GTCC organised a technical teachers workshop in collaboration with the BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme with the participation of were in-company trainers from BMW Training Center and experts in automotive engineering. This workshop focuses on collaboration between teachers and trainers who are responsible for dual vocational education and training under the GTDEE programme. The workshop aimed at facilitating all technical teachers from five partner colleges of the BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme to understand the scope of theoretical content and align the theoretical content with practical training.

Organising a final examination part 2 for apprentices of BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme batch 2023

Between 24 and 28 March 2025, the GTDEE/GTCC organised a final examination part 2 (practical) for the BMW Service Apprenticeship Programme batch 2023. The examination is based on the principle of German dual vocational education and training (VET) abroad, while independent examiners are experts in this field comprising representatives of industrial sector, academic institutions and the GTCC The examination took place at the BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Pathum Thani.