DIMO’s DATS ventures into manufacturing training equipment

DIMO, GIZ, SLGTI and CGTTI representatives at training equipment handing over event

In line with its objective of developing vocational education in Sri Lanka, DIMO has ventured into manufacturing training equipment via its vocational education arm, the DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS). 

It recently completed a project for Sri Lanka German Training Institute (SLGTI) in Kilinochchi, funded by GIZ. The project involved the supply of cutaway models of a wide range of gearboxes, including hybrid and continuously variable transmission (CVT), which cater to automobile-related courses. 

Working automobile climate control and gasoline fuel injection simulators and a special tabletop wheel alignment parameter simulator were also supplied for this project. Technical data, user manuals and operational training were provided as well. 

In addition to training equipment for automobile training courses, the DATS also provides training equipment for the building services field. 

The DATS entered the training equipment manufacturing realm in Sri Lanka as training models and simulators, most of which are European, are extremely costly, which limits the practical sessions in the vocational training courses. While there are cheaper options available, the quality and finish are not on a par with the global standards. As such, the DATS, with its expertise and access to the latest technology, now offers customised training solutions to local institutes. 

A leader in the vocational education training (VET) sector over the last 30 years, the DATS has attained great experience developing its own training facilities with the latest industry developments and on a par with international standards. As the provider of German Dual VET, the DATS has always lived up to the high standards of German craftsmanship.

DIMO Chairman and Managing Director Ranjith Pandithage said, “Vocational education is vital to the development of the country’s economy and it is part of DIMO’s sustainability agenda, which is a significant step in our efforts to continue fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the
 communities we serve in.”