DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS) receives German Chamber of Commerce certification

The DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS), the state- of-the-art automobile training academy commenced in partnership with Daimler AG, Germany, was recently certified by the German Chamber of Commerce to conduct German Dual Vocational Education in Sri Lanka.

This prestigious and sought-after recognition is the result of the high- quality standard maintained by DIMO in providing vocational training according to the latest developments in the industry. With the obtaining of this certification, DATS will be offering a threeyear course paving the way for students to obtain a German qualification in Automobile Mechatronics. This is the first time such a course is offered in Sri Lanka.

In order to be certified, facili- ties, curriculum as well as staff of DATS required to be evaluated by experts of the German Chamber of Commerce. Staff members underwent a specialised German trainer qualification program conducted through the German Chamber of Commerce in Pune, India. The training plan developed according to the curriculum used in Germany was evaluated and approved by experts based in Germany. All training facilities were examined by officials and certified to be fully- equipped to conduct training according to German standards.Examination papers will be identical to what students would face in German vocational schools and exam evaluations will be done by an independent examination committee appointed by the German Chamber of Commerce.