GTDEE Insight

PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics at the BMW Training Centre, Pathum Thani

GTDEE/GTCC organised the PAL Final Examination Part 2 during 27-31 March 2023 for the BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2021, at the BMW Group Thailand Training Centre, Pathum Thani Province. The examination was held in accordance with German dual vocational education and training (VET) international (level A) standards. The Independent Examination Committee was comprised of experts from the Automotive Engineering Department of the College of Industrial Technology as well as King Mongkut University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), GTCC and independent experts from the private sector ensured a fair and accurate assessment for all apprentices.

Meeting on Industrial Meister examination process with Pathumthani Brewery Co., Ltd.

On 22 April 2023, the GTDEE team met with four trainers who are responsible for the Pathumthani Brewery Apprenticeship Programme. The meeting focused on the process of the GTCC Industrial Meister examination with regard to German standards such as the process of the Meister Examination registration, documentation, criteria of examination, and date and time for examination.

GTDEE/GTCC on-line intensive training course for the Robert Bosch Apprenticeship Programme

On 30 April 2023, GTDEE organised an intensive on-line training course for the Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2021, totalling 10 apprentices. They are studying at the Thai-Austrian Technical College and Eastern Technological College. This session was led Mr. Nathapon Panyaluang expert from the Thai-German Pre-Engineering School, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

GTDEE orientation for BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2023

On 3 May 2023, the GTDEE team introduced a programme at the German Dual Vocational and Training Abroad for the BMW Service Apprentice batch 2023. This session focused on the role of apprenticeship, desired competencies in automotive mechatronics, logbook record, and safety and environmental protection. The batch 2023 are studying at Chitralada Vocational School, Eastern Technological College, Don Bosco Technological College, Bangaewfa Industrial and Community Education College, and Banphai Industrial and Community Education College.

GTCC Final Examination in Mechatronics

The GTDEE/GTCC team organised the GTCC Final Examination in Mechatronics on 9-10 May 2023 for the Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2021. The students are studying at the Thai-Austrian Technical College. The examination was organised at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, KMUTNB Rayong Campus. The Examination Committee comprised experts from the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Department, College of Industrial Technology as well as King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok and experts from GTCC.

GTCC Final Examination in Production Techniques

The GTDEE team organised the GTCC Final Examination in Production Techniques on 9-10 May 2023, for the Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2021, consisting of students from the Eastern Technological College. The examination was organised at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, KMUTNB Rayong Campus. The Examination Committee comprised experts from the Faculty of Business Administration, KMUTNB and German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics at Mercedes-Benz (Thailand)

GTDEE/GTCC organised the PAL Final Examination Part 2 (Practical and Theoretical) in Automotive Mechatronics during 22-25 May 2023 for the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme batch 2021. Led by GTDEE Project Director, Mr. Markus Hoffmann, and Senior Project Manager, Dr. Kamonsak Suradom, the examination took place at the Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre at Bangna-Trad km. 19, Samut Prakan. The Examination Committee comprised experts from the College of Industrial Technology at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok as well as an independent examiner from the private sector.

Feedback on GTDEE Programme from Mr. Pakpum Phlykaew, BMW Service Apprentice Programme batch 2021

“Hello, my name is Pakpum. I am a student from the Chitralada Technology Institute who has had an opportunity for an apprenticeship with a top-tier brand like BMW for a year as a vehicle technician, which gave me valuable working experience and memories. From my personal experience, I had a worthwhile chance to maintain brand-new BMW electric vehicles as well as a precious opportunity to take care of the vehicles of world presidents during the APEC summit, which provided a great spiritual and honourable memory for me. Choosing to be the part of this apprenticeship was the best decision ever in my life. I feel very thankful to GTDEE for creating this good programme.”

Meeting on Industrial Meister examination preparation at KMUTNB

On 30 May 2023, KMUTNB organised a meeting on the topic of Industrial Meister in mechatronics training and development as Board of Committee. The meeting focused on the Quality Manual curriculum comparison between Germany and Thailand. The meeting also discussed the date and time for GTDEE to organise the Industrial Meister examination in mechatronics for the pilot programme by GTCC in early July 2023.

GTDEE orientation for mechatronics students batch 2023 at Eastern Technological College

On 8 June 2023, the GTDEE team introduced a programme on mechatronics development through project-based learning according to German standards under the (GTDEE) project. The programme is equivalent to the German model (B) in mechatronics. On the same day, the the Eastern Technological College organised a teacher appreciation day where their students prepared robotics pedestal tray for mechatronics teachers team and GTDEE team as a teacher.