Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) has a wide presence across India in over 20 locations, each with its own distinct impact in terms of high-quality training services and a proven track record. The 60-year-old institute has been bridging the gap between industry and academics by generating a talented and industry-ready workforce who have made significant contributions to the country’s industrial growth and well-being.
One of the distinct features of NTTF training is the leadership and operations management at the zonal level. Each zone comprises multiple training centers offering varied programs. The Zonal Head plays an important role in effective management of these centers. We caught up with four zonal heads to learn how impactful leadership matters in technical training and skill development.
Here is what they have to say about the centres as they touched upon various aspects of efficiency in technical training and skill development.
Mr. K V Nair, Zonal Head, NTTF
Mr. K V Nair, Zonal Head, NTTFMr. K V Nair, Zonal Head, NTTF is in charge of both Tellicherry and Malappuram training centres in Kerala. He joined NTTF in 1994 as the Principal of Bangalore Training Centre (BTC) after serving in the Indian Army for 28 years and since then he has been associated with NTTF.
Talking about the Tellicherry and Malappuram training centres in Kerala, he said, “ Tellicherry centre is the very first and a heritage centre established by Swiss Govt in 1959. It has been imparting purposeful technical training for the last six decades contributing to the industry growth by producing an industry-ready workforce. The Malappuram centre was established in 2013 and has contributed to quality technical training since then.”
Below are the courses that are being offered in Tellicherry:
- Diploma in Tool Engineering and Digital Manufacturing
- Diploma in Computer Engineering and IT Infrastructure
- Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory
The courses that are being offered in Malappuram are:
- Diploma in Tool Engineering and Digital Manufacturing
- Diploma in Electronics and Embedded System
- Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory
“At these centres, we ensure quality skill development and technical education of our students to make them industry ready. The uniqueness of NTTF is in the holistic training methodologies the institution has adopted over six decades to impart the required skills to the youth”, he added.
To know more about the centres, please read his full interview here – https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/how-nttf-contributes-to-the-industrial-growth-and-well-being-of-society/
Mr. Joseph Cheriyan, Zonal Head, NTTF
Mr. Joseph Cheriyan, Zonal Head, NTTFMr. Joseph Cheriyan, Zonal Head, NTTF is in charge of the Bangalore, Vellore, Coimbatore and Kumbakonam NTTF centres. Mr. Cheriyan has proved that there’s nothing called retirement by dedicating his life to help people in skilling and training even after his retirement.
Talking about the centre and the popular courses, Mr. Cheriyan said, “In Bangalore, Training Centre (BTC), Diploma in Tool Engineering and Digital Manufacturing is one of the most popular training courses. Vellore and Coimbatore centers offer Tool Engineering and Digital Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory as two of their major courses. Kumbakonam Training Centre (KTC) only offers Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory.
We also provide many short-term courses in these centers as and when needed. We have recently started a training program for Tata Electronics Industries under which 18,000 students, mostly girls, will be trained. The training program is being conducted in Bangalore, Vellore and Kumbakonam. We also deliver projects outside India. We have done a few projects with Malaysia, Mauritius, Indonesia and we are going to do one in Uganda very soon.”
Mr. Sudhindra Rao Sunkad, Zonal Head and Principal-DTC/BSTC, NTTF
Mr. Sudhindra Rao Sunkad, Zonal Head and Principal-DTC/BSTC, NTTFMr. Sudhindra Rao Sunkad, Zonal Head and Principal-DTC/BSTC, NTTF is currently heading the NTTF centres in Dharwad, Murbad, Gannavaram and Belgaum.
When asked about the centres and the popular courses that are offered at those centres that he is currently heading, Mr. Sudhindra Rao said, “ Dharwad is popularly called the temple of education. Every year, 400 students pass out from our centre. As the strength increased and the skill development programs increased, the centre has grown into two entities. The second infrastructure was developed in the Belur industrial area which is 15 km away from Dharwad. Nearly 1000 students can study in the second infrastructure.
Our centre is well-equipped with the best of the staff and latest and advanced machines like CNC machines, wire cut machines, and other important machinery. We give 65-70% of practical training exposure to our trainees to gain hands-on skills and to make them industry ready.”
The two main courses that are being offered:
- Diploma in Tool Engineering and Digital Manufacturing
- Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory
Read more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/technical-training-that-ensures-aspirational-career-paths/
Mr. Brij Kishore Singh, Zonal Head, Jamshedpur, NTTF
Mr. Brij Kishore Singh, Zonal Head, Jamshedpur, NTTFMr. Brij Kishore Singh is the Zonal Head of Jharkhand and Odisha regions and also heading Tata Steel Technical Institute (TSTI) Burma Mines which was established in 2014. TSTI is a joint venture of Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and NTTF. The centre has a vision to promote the youth from all over India in upgrading their technical skills and competency through holistic approach.
Explaining about the industry-academia collaboration and the popular courses offered at the centre, Mr. Brij Kishore Singh said, “TSTI is equipped with latest and modern domain-specific labs such as Physics, Automation, Graphics, Digital, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Renewable energy, Robotics, CNC etc. which adds a new dimension to the training amenities. Focus is also given for spoken English and Technical communication skills to make the trainees express well and perform good in interviews. Our syllabus for the courses is always industry-aligned, meeting the dynamic needs and making the student industry ready.”
The centre offers two Diploma Programs:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory
Electrical and Electronics Engineering course is being offered exclusively by our Burma Mines NTTF centre after taking inputs from the industry.
To know more about the courses and the industry-academia collaboration, please read our entire conversation with Mr. Brij Kishore Singh- https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/this-industry-academia-joint-venture-has-transformed-technical-training/
For the past six decades, NTTF has been reinventing technical education. Through its extensive presence across India, it is bridging the industry-academic talent gap. NTTF is involved in a number of activities and programmes aimed at instilling values, tradition, and discipline, particularly among today’s youth.
