Thursday, June 02, 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS: 11th Batch of Apprentices Graduate from the Mercedes Benz Apprentice Training Centre's Automotive Mechatronic training programme


Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently celebrated the graduation of the 11th batch of the Apprentice Training Centre (ATC)‘s Automotive Mechatronic training programme. Following three years of training, the ATC graduates are now qualified to provide world-class after sales services for Mercedes-Benz valued customers, and will be assigned to Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s nationwide dealer network.

During the ceremony, 25 graduates received three certifications; Mercedes-Benz Automotive Mechatronic Training Certificate; Mercedes-Benz Qualified Maintenance Technician Certificate; and National Dual Training System (NDTS) Certificate, which is equivalent to Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 3, recognised by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.

The Class of 2016 Best Student Award was presented to Mohd Farhan Bin Mokhtar. The 24-year old who hails from Alor Setar, Kedah was recognised for his outstanding achievement over the three-year training period in the areas of academics, performance, attendance and attitude.

All of this training in human capital is super important and necessary in ensuring a skilled workforce. Do you know that Mercedes Benz spends approximately RM100,000 per student for the duration of the course? The students who graduate are confirmed a place in the Mercedes dealer network and is bonded for a period of four years. 

The course, which usually begins every year in June is usually advertised in the local newspapers as well as on the MB Malaysia website. This is the 11th batch of graduates and these technical graduates play an important part in the Mercedes Benz after sales division. These days vehicles are packed with both mechanical and electrical parts which require a technician to be skilled in both. So mechatronic training is in high demand and these graduates would be prized assets in the automotive industry. 

To those that think technical certification isn't a good career choice I have to say that it actually allows good opportunities. There are many heads of departments within Mercedes Benz who started out as technicians and there are those that come from courses like this. Some are Service managers at Mercedes Benz, some are heads in dealerships, some even end up becoming General Managers. Some end up opening their own specialist workshops It all depends on the individual's effort actually but the best thing about this is that a company like Mercedes Benz treasures and nourishes human capital. Human capital builds nations. 

And a foreign company actually assists our country in doing so. 


Press-Information

June 1, 2016

11th Batch of Apprentices Graduate from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Apprentice Training Centre

• Apprentice Training Centre is testament of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s strong

long term commitment to the development of Malaysia’s human capital.

• Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM 30 Million over the past 13 years

for the development of its Apprentice Training Centre.

• The Apprentice Training Centre has produced 778 highly qualified technicians

to date who provide world-class after sales services to Mercedes-Benz

customers.

Shah Alam, 1 June, 2016 – As a testament of its long term commitment to the

development of home-grown talents to deliver the best possible customer care

experience, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today celebrated the graduation of the 11th

batch of the Apprentice Training Centre (ATC)‘s Automotive Mechatronic training

programme.

In his key note address, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and CEO, Dr Claus

Weidner said, “As Mercedes-Benz celebrates our 130! Years of Innovation, we are

very proud to witness these young talents who will continue the tradition of providing

the “Best or Nothing” experience to our customers. These graduates form the

backbone of our network. We are confident that they will continue to ensure that

customers have the very best experience each and every time they come in contact

with the brand.”

Following three years of training, the ATC graduates are now qualified to provide

world-class after sales services for Mercedes-Benz valued customers, and will be

assigned to Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s nationwide dealer network.

During the ceremony, 25 graduates received three certifications; Mercedes-Benz

Automotive Mechatronic Training Certificate; Mercedes-Benz Qualified Maintenance

Technician Certificate; and National Dual Training System (NDTS) Certificate, which

is equivalent to Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 3, recognised by the Department of

Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.

The Class of 2016 Best Student Award was presented to Mohd Farhan Bin Mokhtar.

The 24-year old who hails from Alor Setar, Kedah was recognised for his outstanding

achievement over the three-year training period in the areas of academics,

performance, attendance and attitude.

Proud to be a part of the leading premium automotive brand, Farhan said, “I am truly

grateful to Mercedes-Benz Malaysia for this career opportunity, and to our trainers

for their dedication and guidance. I am looking forward to starting my career in the

automotive industry, and intend to practise all that I have learnt during the

Apprentice Training Programme to advance my career,” he said.

“In line with our goal of providing the best customer experience, our apprentices are

equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to meet the ever changing demands

and needs of our customers. In addition, the concept of life-long learning skills which

is the cornerstone of the apprentice training programme, ensures that our graduates

continue to learn and improve throughout their entire career,” explained Mercedes-
Benz Malaysia Vice President, After Sales, Mr Heinrich Schromm.

Over the last 13 years, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested more than RM 30

million in developing the ATC, located at Glenmarie, Shah Alam. In addition,

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia invests RM3 million annually for the implementation of the

training programme.

About the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Apprentice Training Centre



Initiated in September 1984, the ATC was established with the objective of instilling

‘self-reliant learning’ and ‘life-long learning’ philosophies among Malaysian youth. To

date, 778 highly-skilled apprentices have graduated from the initiative.

As a prerequisite to acceptance into the training programme, interested candidates

have to undergo a strict selection process which involves a pre-enrolment

assessment examination by Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s parent

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Corporate Communications

company. Candidates then have to attend a face-to-face interview by the

Recruitment Panel which gives the final approval to candidates who qualify to enrol

in the training programme.

The training programme consists of 48 courses over a three-year training period,

and is based on a curriculum comprising 70 per cent practical training; which also

includes 30 per cent on-the-job training; and 30 per cent theory.

In addition to undergoing technical training, apprentices are also equipped with

presentation skills, analysing skills, decision making skills, system thinker,

mentoring skills, self-discipline, and team work skills, which are essential for life-
long career advancement. Employment is guaranteed via bond upon completion of

the training programme.

In addition to the Automotive Mechatronic training programme, the ATC also

provides a structured certification ladder for existing technicians who are keen to

upgrade their skills and knowledge.

The Apprentice Training Centre is a 55,000 sq ft facility and staffed by 13 dedicated

trainers. The training facility is equipped with state-of-the-art training equipment,

purpose-built classrooms and workshops that emulate real-life after-sales centres.


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