Australia's much
popular vocational courses in tourism, retail and hospitality will now
be available to students in India as a leading Australian institute is
set to open branches in the country.
Melbourne-based firm Heraud Inc will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute on 10th July for setting up the TAFE institutes that would offer vocational diploma courses in tourism, retail, automotive engineering, hospitality and construction in the country.
Melbourne-based firm Heraud Inc will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute on 10th July for setting up the TAFE institutes that would offer vocational diploma courses in tourism, retail, automotive engineering, hospitality and construction in the country.
Initially, the compny
plans to build five schools in India with first one starting in Gurgaon
which is expected to be functional by April next year.
The
move is in line with the Indian government's targets to skill 500
million people by 2022 and to build nationwide employability.
Heraud
CEO Amit Tikoo said his company has closely worked with the analysts
from National Skill Development Corporation in India to understand the
gaps between industry requirements and what the education institutes are
able to churn.
"There
is a recognition by the high circles of industry and the government
that although we produce a high number of engineering graduates in
India, the quality and deployability of these graduates is not high."
"The
initiative has been designed on two-pronged approach -- one is directed
towards individuals and the second aims at companies to train its own
staff members," he said.
Last
year, the two countries had committed to expand the education exchange
programme to achieve greater cooperation between their schools, higher
education, vocational education and training sectors.
During
a visit of HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, the two sides also decided to open
more avenues to share expertise in education and launch India-Australia
Education Council.
"Heraud
Inc educational pattern will be based on Australian traditions and will
focus to prepare students for a globalised world" Tikoo said.
"All
courses will be based on the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute curriculum but
will be developed by TAFE NSW Sydney Institute staff in India in
cooperation with the local industry," he said.
After graduating from its institutes, students can also further choose to apply for their internship in Australia, he added.
TAFE
NSW institutes are part of the New South Wales Government Department of
Education and Communities and are regarded as world's best practice
leaders in the provision of high quality education and applied practical
training, and are a popular choice for Indian students who wish to
study in Australia.
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