The World Skill Center Bhubaneswar (WSC) has launched a new programme in vertical transportation to prepare Odisha youth for a global career under the ‘Skilled in Odisha’ vision of Government of Odisha.

The new programme being introduced in Academic Year 2023-24 is titled 'Advanced Certificate in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)'. It is designed under the guidance of Institute of Technical Education Singapore (ITEES) and aims to provide students required technical skills and exposure to install, commission, maintain, repair and inspect modern lifts and escalators covering the entire gamut of operations under the domain.

This one-year programme with eligibility for 2-year ITI and polytechnic students of Odisha is going to be a part of the School of Engineering at WSC. A global curriculum, ultramodern labs including simulation facility and a finishing school approach have made the course one of its kind in the country. It covers core areas like installation and commissioning, operations and maintenance, troubleshoot and repair, inspection etc of escalators, elevators and similar machines.

Apart from the technical areas, the students under the programme will attend life skills modules which cover inter-personal communication, professional development, design thinking, entrepreneurship and software applications, sports and wellness etc.

Moreover, WSC provides meritorious students international exposure under Student Exchange Programme and Student Internship Programme at Singapore. This opportunity helps empower the students to learn the global trends and reshape their career goals.

The counselling for students shortlisted through online entrance under School of Engineering is scheduled from October 9 to 12.