The Final Examination Part 1 of Metal Cutting occupation organized at Bac Ninh College of Industry

7.10.2024

Following the success of the first training course of Metal Cutting Occupation, the Final Examination Part 1 (AP1) for the high-quality K13 Metal Cutting class was organized at Bac Ninh College of Industry (BCI) from September 16 to 19, 2024. This exam is a crucial milestone for students to assess their knowledge and skills in the first 6 modules of the German standard – oriented training programme of college level which they have gained during training at the college as well as in-company training period at partner companies. It also helps students prepare and practice for the AP2 at the end of the training programme.

Opening Ceremony of the Final Examination Part 1

28 eligible students were assessed on their comprehensive abilities through both theoretical and practical sessions of the exams. In the practical session, the students were required to complete the production process of a finished product including reading engineering drawings, planning the steps of manufacturing, and machining raw materials on universal milling and lathe machines. Additionally, they had to engage in technical questioning session with the examiners, measure the finished product, and clean the workstations following the 5S standards. The examination committees consisted of BCI’s teachers and technical experts and in-company trainers from local partners. These partner companies have been involved throughout the process, not only in the development of the training programme, but also in training delivery, training on monitoring procedures and assessment of trainees during the AP1 Examination.

Students in the technical questioning session with the examiners.

Mr. Nguyen Duy Tuyen, Production Supervisor at Hitachi Energy, a member of the examination committees, commented on the exam “The college took the significant efforts to collaborate with partner companies to prepare and implement the AP1 exam for students effectively. Following this AP1 exam, students should focus on increasing their hands-on practice on machines to develop their skills and industrial habits in preparation for the upcoming AP2 exam. Additionally, they should pay more attention to occupational safety in production”.

After 4 days of AP1 exams, all 28 students successfully passed fulfilling the technical requirements and criteria. This AP1 exam was conducted safely, adhering to the regulations and procedures of the German standard-oriented training programme, with strict monitoring to ensure natural objectivity and accuracy.

The Bac Ninh College of Industry is supported by the Vietnamese-German Programme “Reform of TVET in Viet Nam II” in developing into a high-quality TVET institute. The Programme “Reform of TVET in Viet Nam II” is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in cooperation with the Vietnamese Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET) under the Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). The programme aims to better align TVET to the changing world of work which will be increasingly digital and green.