Advanced Program in Precision Engineering Launched by World Skill Center

Bhubaneswar : Today, manufacturing and services organizations across the world employ advanced technology to produce better output. This results in reinventing the manufacturing landscape while giving immense opportunity to the youth.  Keeping the industry needs in mind, World Skill Center Bhubaneswar (WSC) has launched a new program in ‘Precision Engineering’ under its School of Engineering.

The World Skill Center has been established at Bhubaneswar under the state government’s ‘Skilled In Odisha’ programme. The ‘Precision Engineering’ program has been introduced at this advanced facility from Academic Year 2024-25 onwards. This unique one-year program requires youth to have completed either a 2-year ITI or 3-years diploma in any Polytechnic of the state.

“Precision engineering is a cutting-edge subject. There are attractive employment opportunities at the national and international levels for professionals trained in this field. Keeping this in mind, this new course is being implemented at the World Skill Center for the youth of Odisha. Various new and state-of-the-art labs are being especially set up for this course,” said Rashmita Panda, CEO of Odisha Skill Development Authority and World Skill Center.

‘Precision Engineering’ course has been newly introduced along with 5 other subjects under the School of Engineering at World Skill Center. With this, students can prepare themselves for the modern industrial world by training in various finer aspects of engineering such as engineering drawing and inspection techniques, CNC turning, CNC milling, 3D CAD/CAM applications, multi-axis programming and machining, CNC sheet metal fabrication and grinding.

Post training in ‘Precision Engineering’, students can avail jobs in various national and global organizations dealing with the rapidly growing needs of manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and many more.

At the World Skill Center, emphasis is given on more practical or hands-on training along with the theory classes. Every subject taught at WSC is aptly supported by state-of-the-art and industrially ready laboratories. Apart from academic and vocational training, candidates are also given ‘Life Skills’ training in communication skills, professional development, design thinking, entrepreneurship development, sports and wellness.

Various year long Advanced Diploma Training Courses are being conducted at the World Skill Center with guidance of the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore (ITEES). Every year ‘Student Exchange’ and ‘Student Internship’ programs are organized in Singapore to provide international education and training experience to the meritorious students of WSC.

This state-of-the-art skill development institution of the country has been set up at Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar under the Odisha Skill Development Authority and Department of Skill Development and Technical Education. At this facility, the application process for the enrollment of a total of 7 subjects in the School of Engineering and School of Services departments is underway. Last date for applications to advanced courses under ‘School of Engineering’ is August 30& for ‘School of Services’ is September 10.

Interested candidates can contact toll free number 1800 266 6002 to know more about this. Besides, the World Skill Center has informed that one can apply for enrollment through the World Skill Center website www.worldskillcenter.org