UTE Training Centre’s ‘National Certificate in Construction Equipment Mechanic (NCCEM) Program offering Caterpillar USA and National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 Dual Certification will enhance skills and transfer world-class industry knowledge to post A/L students, a spokesman for UTE said.
The program conducted at the UTE-CAT state-of-the-art training centre is accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), the nation’s apex body for technical and vocational education and training.
This program content is delivered in accordance with TVEC’s national competency standards.
In addition, the learning plan includes carefully selected modules and learning material from Caterpillar USA. The inclusion of this content into the programme curriculum has also been approved by TVEC.
This program with its amalgamated Caterpillar content has been customised to suit the local context.
Head of Training, UTE, Gayan Maldeniya said, “At UTE, we believe empowerment through education and transfer of knowledge is vital. The National Certificate in Construction Equipment Mechanic with its dual certification offering local acceptance and worldwide competitiveness ensures highly skilled local professionals elevating their employment opportunities to a global platform.”
Training experts, industry qualified and Caterpillar certified individuals experienced in Caterpillar form the panel for the programme.