DOST 11 gears up for S&T Caravan
DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology in Davao Region (DOST 11) is bringing the various services of DOSTMetals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) through the Science and Technology Caravan for Metals and Engineering Industry on April 25 to 27, 2018 in New City Hall of Tagum J.V. Ayala Avenue, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
With the theme “Strengthening the Metals and Engineering Industry through Excellence in Technological Innovations”, this event aims to capacitate and enhance the people’s capabilities through Science and Technology. It is open for industry Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise owners (MSMEs), practitioners, professionals, and students alike.
On April 25 there will be a lecture and handson activity on Shielded Metal Arc Welding, which covers welding of metals in different positions and welding joints, common problems, causes and remedies in SMAW operation, knowledge of properties of metals & use of personal protective equipment as a standard working procedure.
There will also be a discussion on the Fundamentals of Production Planning and Control and a Consultancy and Promotion of MIRDC Technical Services & Exhibit wherein MIRDC/DOSTdeveloped technologies and technical services will be highlighted. Then on April 26 there will be a Business Development activity. There will also be discussions on Metals Identification and Selection; Metal Finishing Techniques (Polishing Techniques for Stainless Steel); Fundamentals of Product Costing; Occupational Safety for Metal Working Industry; and Free-Technical Seminars by Philippine Welding Society (PWS).
On April 27 there will be lectures on Heat Treatment of Steels; Plasma Cutting (with Demonstration); and an overview on Value Analysis or Value Engineering.
For the Welding Skills Competition which is scheduled on the 3rd day of the Caravan, it is administered in entry level Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in Carbon Steel (CS) plates. To join, the following documents must be submitted to pstcdn.dostxi@gmail. com or at the DOST-PSTC Office inside USEP Apokon Campus, Tagum City, Davao del Norte: filledout application form; brief resume with a 2” x 2” photo; and endorsement from the company if applicable.
The number of competitors will be limited to maximum of six per entry level category only. Participation is open to all. Participant shall bring his/her own PPE (safety shoes, jackets etc.) and other personal tools and things that he/she may need during the competition date. Confirmation of line-up of participants will be announced on April 20, 2018.
This event is a joint effort of the following agencies/institutions: DOSTMIRDC, DOST 11 (PSTC Davao del Norte and PSTC Compostela Valley), PWS, LGU-Tagum City, LGU-Kapalong, PLGU-Davao del Norte, PLGU-Compostela Valley, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Davao del Norte, University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) – Tagum, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) - Davao del Norte, Center Industrial Supply Corporation Davao and the 1st Congressional District Office of Davao del Norte. For inquiries, please call the secretariat at 216-2415. DOST