Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) recently signed an agreement with the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training to train 150 Combined Harvester Operators under the Ministry’s Employment Linked Training Program (ELTP). The training programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training and funded by the Asian Development Bank.
About 150 students will train for one year. The participants will be assessed based on their aptitude and will be provided with theoretical lectures as well as practical on-the-job training sessions over a period of six months. The training program will be conducted at DIMO Na Sevana Training Academy under an experienced and qualified panel of DIMO instructors.
This initiative aims to ensure employability of the youth in the country and address the skill gaps faced in the industry.
It is envisaged to improve and align the skills development with relevant industry requirements and the employment aspirations of youth in Sri Lanka.
The participants will be awarded the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 certification accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka.