S. Vishnu Sharma
IITMPTF is partnering with SWAYAM Plus to launch a new initiative to train engineering students with mechanical, manufacturing, production background with industry-ready technical skills.
Placement assistance will be provided for students who excel in the program. IITMPTF will select the students for the training program to impart industry-ready skills.
The training program will be at IIT Madras Campus, say sources from IITMPTF which stands for IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation.
Last Date
The last date to apply is 10th October 2024. The training program will be from 14th to 26th October 2024. Those interested can register through the following link – (https://iitmpravartak.org.in/digital_mfg_practice)
Importance
Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning), IIT Madras highlighted the importance of this initiative of IITMPTF.
Skills development is a National movement to provide Indians with opportunities to develop potential to the fullest extent throughout their life, regardless of their prior experience, he said.
Through this movement, the skills, passion and contributions of every individual will drive India’s next phase of development towards an advanced economy and inclusive society, he said.
Speaking further about the initiative of IITMPTF, Prof Sarathi said “This course aims to bridge the gap between idealized concepts learnt from the foundational courses in engineering and the real world.
Our experience clearly indicates that there is a need to strengthen the skills needed in general engineering and to build an intuition in relation to that, he said.
‘The contents of the training program for engineering students are identified through the skill gap between engineering curriculum and practicing engineer.’
Content of course is designed to cover the modules Modelling, Basic Manufacturing, Digital manufacturing and Entrepreneurship, he said.
Company
IITMPTF is a Section 8 Company housing a Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems.
It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras, say sources from IITMPTF.
Program highlights
The Highlights of the Program include an industry-relevant curriculum, designed in collaboration with leading Industry experts to deliver hands-on in latest technology and processes in Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Production sectors, say sources from IITMPTF.
Placement
The Central Skill Training Facility (CSTF) at IIT Madras will provide placement assistance and connect final year students with start-ups/Leading mechanical/manufacturing companies.
This course will empower students with the skills required to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the Mechanical/ Manufacturing Service Industry, say sources from IITMPTF.
Course content
This will be a classroom-based hands-on training program. The Course content includes practice on 3D modelling, 3D printing, CAM, CNC programming and CNC machining.
Also, course provides knowledge on the stages of product development, prototyping and testing. More details are provided below:
Ø In-take Eligibility Criteria: Engineering Students who have complete their degree or doing their final year with mechanical/manufacturing/production Background
Ø Benefits – Skill the students to enable them to join any manufacturing, R&D and product development start-up companies.
Fee and accommodation
This program will provide completely hands-on training with a subsidized fee of INR 6,000/- + GST.
Accommodation will be offered at IIT Madras campus at a basic cost of INR 650/- per day per student, which includes food and stay. Request for accommodation can be made on/before 10 October 2024.
Approach
This course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to bridge the gap between theoretical engineering concepts and real-world manufacturing processes.
With a right blend of theory (20%) and experiential understanding (80%), skills such as simple quantification, back of the envelope calculations, quick engineering drawings, use of right tools, classification/taxonomy fundamentals and systems approach to planning and execution will be introduced and strengthened.
Students will gain hands-on experience with the basic manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D Printing), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
SWAYAM Plus
SWAYAM Plus is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and IIT Madras, launched in line with National Education Policy’s (NEP 2020) focus on promoting and encouraging employability-focused, skilling courses.
It aims to build employable skills among graduates across sectors critical to India’s growth.
The aim is also to align industry skills with academic courses, thereby bridging the gap.
About IITMPTF
IITMPTF is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS).
It is committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Its start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students.
With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.
IITMPTF is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras.
The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
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