https //kmvstdcl.karnataka.gov.in : ICICI Academy for Skills
For the next couple of decades, India is going to have a large supply of young people who will be ready to join the workforce and participate in the economic development. Providing livelihood to the youth will be essential to ensure their effective participation in the growth of the country. As a step in this direction, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth launched ICICI Academy for Skills in October 2013 to impart vocational training to the youth.
Key Features
ICICI Academy offers vocational skill building programmes of 12 weeks duration where the focus is on providing industry-relevant, practical training on a pro bono basis to make the youth employable. In addition, training is also provided on communication skills, financial literacy and how to adapt to an organised working environment.
The technical skills and office skills courses are conducted at residential and nonresidential centres, respectively.
Non-residential centres โ Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar*, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi*, Kolkata*, Lucknow*, Mumbai, Mysuru*, Nagpur*, New Delhi*, Pune, Trichy*, Vijayawada*, Zirakpur* Residential centres โ Coimbatore, Durg**, Indore**, Jaipur, Narsobawadi and Patna
The courses being offered are:
1.ย Electrical & Home Appliance Repair
ลธ Introduction to wires and understanding different types, gauges and colour codes
ลธ Introduction to usage of tools and safety precautions while using tools
ลธ Cable joints and terminations
ลธ Electrical accessories and their uses
ลธ Connection of electrical accessories
ลธ Understanding wiring diagrams and layouts
ลธ Causes of electric shock, first aid, safety tips and prevention
ลธ Purpose of earthing and making of earthing pit
ลธ Properties, types and uses of conductors and insulators
ลธ House wiring including planning, making layout plan and cost estimation
ลธ Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of home appliances
2. Pumps & Motor Repair
Fundamentals of pumps and motor sets
ลธ Components of pumps and motor sets
ลธ Pump and motor set installation, operation and troubleshooting
ลธ Different types of pumps (centrifugal, jet, submersible, dewatering, suction etc.)
ลธ Detailing of induction motors
ลธ Concept of motor connection
ลธ Electrical measurement instruments
ลธ Operation of diesel engine pump sets
ลธ Piping connections including fitting, valves, sealing, packing, couplings and bearings
3. Refrigeration & AC Repair
Understanding heat and pressure measurement
ลธ Vapour compression, refrigeration cycle and its components
ลธ Types of air conditioners (split AC and window AC)
ลธ Parts of an air conditioner (electrical and non-electrical)
ลธ Charging and evacuating a refrigerant system
ลธ AC installation procedure (split AC and window AC)
ลธ Service and maintenance of air conditioners
ลธ Checking compressor and refrigerator electrical circuits
ลธ Troubleshooting and repair of different refrigeration products
4. Central Air Conditioning
Understanding heat and pressure measurement
ลธ Understanding principles of air conditioning
ลธ Basics of electrical connections
ลธ Refrigerants and their properties
ลธ Components of air conditioning systems
ลธ Cooling towers and their operation
ลธ Air Handling Units (AHU) and their operation
ลธ Chiller Unit โ working principle & troubleshooting
ลธ Pressure testing & commissioning
ลธ Preventive maintenance & servicing
5. Paint Application Techniques
Learning the different types of paints and their uses
ลธ Application of paint on different surfaces/substrates (masonry wall, wood, metal, roof, stone, roof tiles)
ลธ Learning paint components (pigments, binders, solvents, additives, extender) and how it influences the paint quality
ลธ Practising paint application (interior and exterior surfaces) on new surfaces and existing surfaces (repainting)
ลธ Using the colour properties in selecting paint as part of creative design
ลธ Understanding the elements of paint disposal
ลธ Using safety equipment and guidelines, and following basic first aid procedures to ensure a safe work environment
ลธ Understanding the causes, remedy and prevention of common paint problems
6. Retail Cafรฉ Operations
Introduction to customer service
ลธ Order taking, serving order and up-selling
ลธ Working with POS system and understanding difference between cash counter and POS
ลธ Introduction to coffee and coffee beans
ลธ Operation of coffee machine
ลธ Handling of food, beverage and merchandise
ลธ Cafรฉ opening, equipment check, machinery set up and miscellaneous tasks
7. Lab Assistant at Diagnostic Centres
Introduction to healthcare industry and its various segments
ลธ Introduction to human anatomy, understanding the circulatory and urinary system
ลธ Understanding change for all different clinical tests and samples pertaining to the same
ลธ Learning about the various gadgets for sample collection and their appropriate usage
ลธ Understanding the different sample collection sites and their importance
ลธ Learning about the safety measures to be followed and hazards management
ลธ Introduction to sample preparation, techniques involved and quality
ลธ Understanding the various point of care tests, their importance, the devices, sample types and collection protocols
ลธ Understanding customer services pre, during and post collection, how to manage and assure quality of the sample collected, the business ethics and opportunities
ลธ Learning about camps and marketing strategies, the automations, technologies, education and growth opportunities in this industry.
8. Two & Three Wheeler Service Technician
Understanding basic components & functioning of two & three wheeler
ลธ Understanding types of engines
ลธ Understanding 2 stroke and 4 stroke working principles
ลธ Construction and operation of engine, supporting systems, transmission systems, chassis, wheels & tyres, steering and braking systems
ลธ Electrical components, wiring and their functions
ลธ Troubleshooting, repairing and periodical maintenance of two & three wheeler
