เมื่อวันที่ 10 เมษายน 2565 รศ.ดร.ประวิต เอราวรรณ์ เลขาธิการคณะกรรมการข้าราชการครูและบุคลากรทางการศึกษา (ก.ค.ศ.) ร่วมบรรยายพิเศษผ่านระบบออนไลน์ เรื่อง “ทิศทางการผลิตและพัฒนาครูในปัจจุบันและทศวรรษหน้า” ในการประชุมทางวิชาการระดับนานาชาติ และระดับชาติ International and National Teacher Education Conference (INTEC 2022) ในหัวข้อ “Teacher Education in the Next Normal” จัดโดยที่ประชุมคณบดีคณะครุศาสตร์/ศึกษาศาสตร์แห่งประเทศไทย (ทปคศ.)
Burapha University International College (BUUIC), PUC Group and Wefly Aero on March 16 signed a partnership agreement to develop courses in aircraft maintenance or Maintenance Repair & Overhaul.
Burapha University International College (BUUIC), PUC Group and Wefly Aero on March 16 signed a partnership agreement to develop courses in aircraft maintenance or Maintenance Repair & Overhaul. Assoc Prof Dr Watcharin Gasaluck, President of Burapha University, Dr ML Sonthornchai Jayangkula, the secretariat of Cabinet and Executive Adviser to the Minister of Labour, and Asst Prof Dr Nayot Kurukitkoson, Acting Vice-President of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Affairs and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Burapha University witnessed the signing ceremony. PUC Group CEO Suraphan Teerasattchanan, who is primarily responsible for planning, designing and developing the courses, said this important cooperation will lead to the development of efficient aircraft maintenance personnel who are recognised internationally.
Suraphan Teerasattchanan CEO of PUC Group
He explained that We-Fly Aero, which is an institute that organises courses in aviation and aerospace business, will focus on building personnel as aircraft maintenance technicians in line with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency standards. “This cooperation is also part of the development plan towards becoming a hub for the tourism industry and Logistics and Aviation, including being a ‘Metropolis Eastern Aviation’, the regional aviation hub,” he said. Wefly Aero Chairman Chung Kuo Sung said the profession of “Aircraft Maintenance Technician” is another line of work that is about to face shortage like pilots. Previously, the world’s largest aerospace company had estimated the global demand for aircraft maintenance personnel in the next 20 years would rise to more than 600,000 people.
“Approximately 400 aircraft maintenance technicians are needed per year, but the current number is far lower than the requirement,” he said. He added that after the Covid-19 outbreak (post-pandemic), the world was gradually beginning to ease international travel restrictions. “The pace and alignment of manpower development to aviation industry is extremely important,” he added.
Meanwhile, BUUIC Dean Asst Prof Dr Parinya Nakpathom explained that the EASA Engineer Course is a basic training course Part 66 B1.1 & A1. It involves 12 modules, divided into 260 hours of theory and 540 hours of practice, a total of 800 hours, involving six hours of study per day. He said it takes a total of six months to complete the EASA Engineer Course Part 66 B1.1 & A1 and students will receive a certificate to apply for work. It’s optional to add another year of experience to take the Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category A1 exam and add another two years of experience to take the Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category B1.1 exam, he added. “This year, the BUUIC will start accepting students for four training courses, with 45 people per module. Courses will commence in the third quarter of 2022, with the aim to produce 180 aircraft maintenance personnel in academic year 2022 and 400 people in 2023,” he said.
“We aim to produce at least 800 to 1,000 aircraft maintenance technicians within three years. We need these people to become an important force in developing the country’s economy in the aviation and logistics industries.” He added that it will also align with the EEC goal, which is the engine to drive the economy through the National Strategic Plan. Those who are interested in the EASA Engineer Course (six months course) can request more information at BUUIC: 038 102571-2 ext 126, email: reskillbuuic@gmail.com, or pucgroup@hotmail.com, or visit http://buuic.buu.ac.th.
Thammasat University unveiled its TU Next e-learning platform to enable top executives and new generations to upskill and reskill amid a change in the global labour market.
The move came during “The Future Skillset of 2022” seminar organised by the university’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources, Jobbkk.com and media company Arip via Zoom on Tuesday.
University rector Assoc Prof Gasinee Witoonchart said the global labour market will change in the next five years as many will lose their jobs due to a lack of necessary skills.
“To cope with this change, the university has developed the TU Next e-learning platform to enable top executives and new generations to upskill and reskill themselves,” she explained.
Gasinee added that the move would create a network between the government and private sectors in promoting online learning under the national economic and social development plan 2023-2027.
Jobbkk.com founder Thassanai Mhuansean said a change in the global labour market was due to digital disruption, an ageing society, climate change and influence from social media and big data.
He emphasised that new-generation workers must have meta skills, a growth mindset and go in for lifelong learning to be ready for four trends – digital technology-related jobs, soft skills, customer-centred jobs and awareness that the demand for some skills will not last forever.
“Hence, employees and employers should study to keep developing,” he said.
Arip CEO Boonlert Narathai said advancements to 5G and 6G would see many jobs – especially routine ones – being replaced by various technologies.
He said employers must adjust or adapt their organisations to cope with change and pay attention to building new employee skills.
Boonlert said employees should be aware of skills necessary to meet labour market demand.
“Thinking-based solutions, information literacy, digital literacy and influencing and leading to goals are all necessary for the future,” he advised.
Thammasat University’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources director Surapit Promsit said the TU Next platform would enable people to learn anywhere anytime.
“With this platform, students can choose learning courses they are interested in and exchange experiences with others,” he said, “This platform has efficient evaluation systems and is able to support all IT devices.”
Surapit said TU Next features a variety of learning courses designed by Thammasat University lecturers.
The university will launch learning courses for top executives focusing on experience sharing and sustainable development, he said.
“Those interested in more information can visit Thammasat University’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources,” he added.
The British Council, with the British Embassy, announced four winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22, celebrating their outstanding achievements and their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and Thailand.
Bangkok 23 March 2022 – The British Council in Thailand, together with the British Embassy Bangkok, announced the recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021 in Thailand to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Thai UK alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education.
In total, four winners, and the other eight finalists, were recognised for their outstanding achievements in four categories; science and sustainability, culture and creativity, social action, and business and innovation, as well as for their important contribution to strengthening collaborative ties between the UK and Thailand. Additionally, the British Council is pleased to launch ‘Alumni UK’, the global platform to connect UK alumni from across the globe, where all UK alumni can grow their worldwide professional network, continue learning and share their experience and expertise with others.
Mr Mark Gooding, the British Ambassador to Thailand said, ‘UK alumni in Thailand are involved in many different areas of work and include award-winning scientists, entrepreneurs, leaders of public and private organisations, media figures, journalists, and artists, to name but a few. I am continually impressed by the inspiring stories of UK alumni and the great impact that they have made. For the UK, the alumni network represents an important bond between our countries and serves to strengthen further the long-lasting friendly relationship between Thailand and the United Kingdom.’
Ms Helga Stellmacher, the director of the British Council in Thailand mentioned, ‘UK alumni are an inspiration to future generations of students considering a UK education. Building alumni relations takes time and the British Council in Thailand has spent 70 years building the bridge to a lifelong network. This is our fourth year of UK Alumni Awards in Thailand, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Thai UK alumni and the impact and value of a UK higher education that make a positive contribution to their communities, professions, and countries.’
This year, four awards were presented to four outstanding Thai UK alumni as follow:
– Science and Sustainability Award was presented to Assist.Prof.Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr, a researcher who has innovated with cutting-edge technology using a combination of 3D printing technology and AI to bring custom-made affordable bone prostheses to Thai patients.
– Culture and Creativity Award was presented to Assist. Prof. Supitcha Tovivich, an architectural lecturer whose passion is in the role of design intervention and participatory placemaking.
– Social Action Award was presented to Miss Tidarat Yingcharoen, an advocate for education equity via independent organizations and a political party platform.
– Business and Innovation Awards was presented to Asst. Prof. Sarayut Rueangsuwan, a co-founder of CABB Taxi, a taxi service platform which changed the competitive landscape of taxi services in Bangkok.
These four winners, together with the other eight finalists from Thailand will also be entering the UK Alumni Awards global level competition, and the global finalists are to be announced in May 2022.
‘Additionally, the British Council is pleased to launch ‘Alumni UK’, the global platform to connect UK alumni from across the globe. By joining Alumni UK, all UK alumni can grow their worldwide professional network, continue learning and share their experience and expertise with others. They will find resources to develop their career and new opportunities to help them succeed. It’s also a place where all UK alumni can celebrate their connection to the UK and keep up to date with UK culture and English language. Alumni can express their interest in joining the platform and find out more information at our website http://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/alumni-uk’, Ms Helga added.
For more information, please visit http://www.britishcouncil.or.th or follow our Facebook fanpage ‘British Council Thailand’.