Optimizing Training Programs for Diploma Engineers: Expert Insights on Skill Development

We have been approached by an auto ancillary company to help them train the diploma engineering candidates that they select from campus every year. The company wants us to develop a special program for these trainees, which will cover various perspectives and job skills required at the technician level. We have drafted a proposal comprising some of our standard training programs; however, I would like to seek some expert opinions here so that we can do justice to the job and help the trainees perform better in the given role. Your earliest replies shall be highly appreciated.

Regards,
Suraj Desai.

Please let us know your opinion about what perspectives and skills we should cover and what the training methodology should entail.

Regards,
Suraj Desai

Training Sessions for Technician Level

Basically, what we have chalked out are the following training sessions:

1. Communication skills
2. 5S & KAIZEN techniques
3. Standard operating procedures (this will be developed with the help of company HR)
4. Quality circle
5. Customer service skills (for both internal and external customers)
6. Team building

We are typically engaged in executive-level training programs and hence, we intend to tweak these programs to make them understandable for the technician level. However, I am still not sure if I have missed out on the most necessary perspectives, and hence, I would like to have your views on this.

Regards,
Suraj Desai

I would be thankful if you could kindly provide your valued opinion and inputs on this requirement. We really want to do a good job here, not only for the business but also for the better future of the young individuals joining the industry for the first time. Thank you.

First of all, the new recruits must be oriented towards customer focus. Their KRA and job responsibilities must be finalized, and then the topics for training can be determined for better results.

Dear SD,

Your collaboration with employees' needs alongside the company HR is the key criterion to proceed. The content provided is adequate, and it aligns well with the targeted audience.

I recommend incorporating value and vision workshops to align individual beliefs and perceptions with the corporate work culture. Through these sessions, you will uncover the participants' desires and motivations through interactions and regular discussions with management personnel.

Regards,
RDS Yadav
Management Advisor and Trainer