Bhubaneswar: The ‘Advanced Certificate in Facility Technology - Vertical Transportation' as a course is rapidly evolving with the increase in high rises, apartment complexes, malls, airports & railway stations etc. Thus, the demand for advanced technology and skilled workforce to manage modern equipment like elevators, escalators &travelators is rising globally. This course, introduced at World Skill Center recently has led to global jobs for students. Likewise, this year too, the aspiring students can apply for admission to the course beginning September 2024.

The premier skill training facility in Odisha, World Skill Center offers advance skill programs across two schools -- School of Engineering and School of Services. Online applications for September session are open for the academic year 2024-25. The students who have completed their +2 or 2-years ITI/ 3-years Polytechnic can apply for the 1-year advance courses of World Skill Center to avail global placement opportunities.

The course Vertical Transportation (Lift, Escalator & Travelator Technology) designed under the guidance of Institute of Technical Education Singapore (ITEES) offers training from the Industrial Experts. It aims to provide students required technical skills and exposure to install, commission, maintain, repair and inspect modern lifts and escalators covering the entire gamut of operations under the domain.

Arun Mohanty of World Skill Center said, “Coming from a Mechanical background, I have gained skills in electrical module under Vertical Transportation. I have done hands-on practice in wiring connection, panel wiring connection and lift wiring connection. I believe that this advance course will transform my life where I aim to become a successful lift technician”.

Apart from the technical areas, the students under the program will attend life skills modules which cover inter-personal communication, professional development, design thinking, entrepreneurship and software applications, sports and wellness etc.

“This course has given me exposure to learn about installation, assembly and maintenance of travellators, escalators and elevators. The major modules covered in the 1-year advance skill training at World Skill Center will help me build my career in the global industry. Apart from the technical skills, WSC Academy offers life skills lessons which has improved my personality and communication skills”, said Padmabati Hansdah, a student of World Skill Center.

Moreover, WSC provides meritorious students international exposure under student exchange program and student internship program at Singapore. This opportunity helps empower the students to learn the global trends and reshape their career goals.

Candidates can apply for enrollment after registering themselves at World Skill Center website www.worldskillcenter.org. For more information, candidates can contact on the toll-free number 1800-266-6002.