Hero MotoCorp, Automotive Skills Development Council To Offer Training Course

Hero MotoCorp and the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) have joined hands to develop a comprehensive two-wheeler short-term training course, Two-Wheeler Preventive Maintenance and Repair. Utilising content provided by Hero MotoCorp, ASDC will deliver a variety of learning modules and certifications in automotive servicing. Through this program, ASDC will also enhance its capacity and capabilities in curriculum building, along with faculty training, to meet global standards, a joint statement from ASDC and Hero MotoCorp said. The course has been approved by the apex regulator National Council of Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) in the apprenticeship portal.

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The short-term course has been designed with 63 days of theory and practicals.

Two-Wheeler Preventive Maintenance & Repair program has been designed for 63 days of theory and practicals at the approved Skill Development Centre. This will be followed by 14 days of 'On the Job Training' at authorised two-wheeler service centres.

Commenting on the initiative, Vinod Agarwal, President of ASDC said, "We are extremely happy to partner with Hero MotoCorp, as it will allow us to reach a large number of youths, who can be skilled and subsequently gainfully employed in the industry. Hero MotoCorp partnership with ASDC will further enhance the program, develop new training course curriculums and certification of trainers and students for future, in consultation with experts from the automotive industry and from academia. It is also important that the younger generation in the country put in their hearts to the jobs that they are performing in addition to their hands and minds. This alone will bring in the sense of pride in what they are doing, leading to high quality performance which is critical in leading the country to a leadership position in the world of manufacturing".

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Naveen Chauhan, Head of Sales and After Sales, Hero MotoCorp said "As the market leader and a responsible corporate, Hero MotoCorp has been continuously introducing the latest technologies in the industry and fostering a spirit of innovation amongst the youth of the country. With the current technology advancements in the automotive sector, new-age vehicles are more advanced, connected, and smart. Two-Wheeler Preventive Maintenance & Repair program will enable students and professionals to develop relevant skills on these new technologies and become self-reliant, thereby empowering them for a brighter future. The program will focus on new sets of skills and knowledge and lead to proficiency upgrading across the entire value-chain."

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According to the statement, both ASDC and Hero MotoCorp will focus on bridging the supply gap of skilled workers in the automotive industry and help in the fulfilment of manpower requirement across the country. The program will enable all the candidates to develop relevant skills on futuristic vehicles too like electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the statement added.

Hero MotoCorp CEO and Managing Director Dr. Pawan Munjal with the upcoming electric scooter from the company.

Hero MotoCorp has announced a new investment of Rs. 420 crore in Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer Ather Energy. The company is also preparing to launch its own range of electric two-wheelers, under the Vida brand vertical, by March 2022. Hero MotoCorp is already working on an electric scooter which will likely be the first electric two-wheeler from the giant.

ASDC is promoted by the automobile industry, through the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturers' Association (ACMA) and Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) along with the Government of India, represented by the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).