January 23, 2013: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PSG Polytechnic, Coimbatore. The MoU paves the way for co-operation between DICV and PSG to develop worker skills and further enhance opportunities for DICV’s shopfloor employees. The MOU was exchanged between Marc Llistosella, managing director and CEO – DICV, and Dr R Rudramoorthy, principal – PSG Polytechnic, in the presence of Dr K Visalakshi, state coordinator-SPCU, Department of Technical Education (DOTE), Tamil Nadu.

Speaking on the new development, Marc Llistosella said, “We are glad to partner with an institution like PSG that will aid in enhancing the skill levels of our employees. The need for continuous improvement is of vital importance. DICV is committed to this effect in line with its goal to provide high quality and reliability to the Indian Truck Customer.”

Dr. R. Rudramoorthy said, “It is vital that corporate and academia share a symbiotic relationship. With these initiatives, we can create a large pool of skilled workforce in the country. DICV employees will receive over 840 hours of a combined practical and theory training. At the end of the course, they will be certified in ‘Assembly Techniques’.”

Dr. K Visalakshi said, “This MoU between DICV and PSG Polytechnic follows the path of several initiatives by DOTE, that strive to improve technical education in the state. It will add momentum to technical education that will help the growing industry and handling of new technologies.”

The project will have a hands-on approach in providing technical training and curriculum development to employees. This course is approved by the Directorate of Technical Education of Tamil Nadu. It includes behavioral training, English language training and on the job training apart from other technical subjects.

KARTHIK H