CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, inaugurated Skill Development Centre to provide a good understanding and training on Loader Backhoe operation. The initiative contributes to the Central Government’s Skill India Mission by training 240 professionals each year. The 1200 sq. ft. facility comprises two classrooms dedicated to theory class and counselling.
Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head – CASE Construction, India said, “We are sure that this Skill Development Centre will add value for all our trainees.”
The training centre is open to accept entries from applicants in the age group of 18 to 35 years with a minimum education qualification of 8th standard. The individual must be a LMV commercial driving license holder. Training and accommodation will be provided free of charge. The trainees can be employed with CNH dealers/clients or other loader backhoe dealers/construction sites. The employment of the trainees will depend upon the available placement opportunities within the district or state. The programme has already enrolled 30 trainees and will initiate its first batch soon.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Puneet Vidyarthi, Head- Marketing and Business Development – CASE Construction, India & SAARC said, “We look forward to making a difference in the life of young individuals in the construction equipment and related industry, and hope to positively impact many families.”
The training programme will be conducted for minimum mandated hours, as stipulated by the Infrastructure Equipment Sector Skill Council and as per common norms and notification issued by the Ministry of Skills and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India. The programme will be broadly divided into key categories – technical skills, product and process knowledge, health and safety, soft skills grooming, including interpersonal skills, personal management, work life sensitivity and life skills.
The programme will also offer basic computer knowledge assessment and certification, periodic assessments as a post training course which will be conducted by CASE India’s experts and industry professionals. All trainees will be assessed and certified by Infrastructure Equipment Sector Skill Council Roles & Responsibilities.