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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

 

What is a “Centre Of  Excellence” ?

According to the website related to ‘Centers of Vocational Excellence’, UK (http://cove.lse.gov.uk/index.htm) , a ‘Centre of Excellence’ is special institute for vocational training characterized by close links between institutes, other training providers, other employment interests and communities. Aim of the scheme to produce world class & Industry ready work force at the right time when it is required by industry by using Multi-skilled modular courses.

 

SAILENT FEATURES OF COE SCHEME

Objectives

To produce world class & Industry ready work force at the right time when it is required by industry

Multi-skilled modular courses

Improving physical infrastructure facilities of ITIs.

Adopting new training technology with close involvement of industries and other stakeholders

Public-Private Partnership

Active participation of Industries in every stage of designing and implementing the scheme, through constitution of Institute Management Committee (IMC).

Evaluation criteria – The Evaluation methodology

Internal Efficiency

Student retention ratio

Student graduation rate

Utilization of COE seating capacity

Overall internal efficiency

Staff utilization

External Efficiency

Labour market success of graduates

Satisfaction of graduates with the training received

Satisfaction of employers with the skills of graduates

Other cooperation between COE and the industry (Identification of training needs, development of curriculum, donation of machinery & equipment, deputation of guest faculty/experts, association with state in testing & certification)