The SKILLS programmes in Modern Appliances Maintenance, are innovative, short term highly occupationally-driven Diploma courses, that shall benefit a large number of unemployed youth by providing them with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and income generating potential by developing competent technical skills in repair and maintenance of a wide range of Modern Household appliances that are available in the market today. Also in the areas of Computer Hardware Maintenance and Mobile Phone Servicing which is gaining importance now. The curriculum focuses on developing the desired competencies, at performance standards that are set by the 'Industry' the Original Equipment Manufacturers of White/Brown goods. Market leading brands and other premier Institutions, were actively involved during the critical stages of curriculum formulation and validation, the OEMs continue to extend their support especially in areas of technological advancements and new product development keeping the Curriculum regularly updated to remain current with the ever evolving industry.

The curriculum is drawn up for essentially four specialized training program:

- Diploma in Electronics Servicing and Maintenance Technology   (MAM)

- Diploma in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (MAM)

- Diploma in Computer Hardware Technology

- Certificate Programme in Mobile Phone Technology

In addition, Repair and Maintenance of Modern Household Appliances is a common module to both the MAM specializations and includes various types of washing machines, microwave ovens and other common heating element based and rotary electric appliances.

Another important component of the Training curriculum that is crucial to the servicing industry is the module on development of Soft skills, providing every trainee a wholesome approach to Appliances servicing.

Trainee Profile

This comprehensive curriculum covering over twenty five modern household appliances, Computer Hardware and accessories and Mobile Phone Maintenance at service center is designed keeping in mind the target segment, comprising youth with secondary school level education, of necessary intellect, having basic skills in science and mathematics. Medium of instruction shall be in Local language and English. The duration of the Training programme is planned for 200 hours or approximately 3 months @ 3 hours / day , with one week devoted for on-site training at service centers. The Certificate programme in Mobile Phone Technology is for a duration of 6 weeks.