Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that it has been identified by Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTTC) as an Industrial Training Provider (ITP) for developing skilled human resources for the manufacturing units and first-time entrepreneurs as a result of an MoU signed in January 2021 to impart industry-specific skill development training in GTTC locations.
As a part of the training programme, TKM will provide an opportunity for the trainees who have enrolled in the three-year training in automobile welding and automobile assembly trades to acquire skills relevant to the manufacturing industry and improve their employment potential through a ‘Learn and Earn’ approach consisting of a mix of theoretical and On-the-Job Development.
A press release from TKM noted that the students will be trained by Toyota professionals with extensive hands-on experience in the Toyota Production System. On successfully completing the training, the participants will have to take up an exam for certification, which will be conducted by the Automotive Skill Development Council, Delhi, with the support of a 3rd party assessor. Further, TKM has deployed their trainers in these institutes to develop trainers from the institute to conduct training.
As part of the company’s commitment to cultivating a safe mindset among students before joining the industry, safe work training is provided to GTTC students. To promote safe practices, TKM has extended safety training, wherein trainers were deployed to promote a safe culture with a special focus on visualising the safety aspect in industry, road, and fire.
H Raghvendra, Managing Director, GTTC, noted that through these collaborative efforts, TKM aims to bridge the gap between academia and the industry, providing crucial support to various industries by producing a highly employable skilled and disciplined workforce.
The knowledge imbibed during training helps the students understand their pivotal role in promoting safety and environmental consciousness in their workplace, which will further motivate them to excel in their future professional endeavours, he added.
K Srinivas, Director - Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety & Health, Government of Karnataka, said, “We are fully committed to providing all necessary assistance to enhance the GTTCs to achieve a greater level of excellence.”
G Shankara, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer, TKM & Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts, noted that the collaboration with GTTC and the activities initiated mark a significant step in shaping a skilled and safety-conscious workforce that will drive the growth of the Indian Auto industry.”
Starting with four GTTC institutes in 2021-22, the OEM has developed eleven GTTC institutes to date, and in FY24, the company has planned to develop five more institutes to foster auto industry culture and skill development. In the future, it plans to cover all 30 GTTC institutes in Karnataka in a phased manner.
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