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SPOTLIGHT REPORT

Trainers and Participants at the course
Technical Training Program Develops Skilled

Supervisors & Entrepreneurs In Construction
Waterproofi ng & Maintenance

Institute for International The Training and Certification Course Grouting and Er. Samir Surlaker, Director, IITD.
Talent Development, in Waterproofing, Structural Repair and The program commenced with a prayer
Private Limited [IITD], Maintenance of Structures trained and lighting of the lamp, following which,
launched its inaugural and certified supervisors and budding the dignitaries shared their vast experience
entrepreneurs in practical understanding of
and reiterated the importance of training
Training and Certification construction chemicals. The program helped and skill development, in waterproofing and
Course in Waterproofing, participants advance their professional maintenance of structures. They motivated
Structural Repair and practice or launch startups in the field of the attendees to ask as many questions as
Maintenance of Structures. Waterproofing and Maintenance of Civil possible, seek knowledge, be certified for it
The program was held Engineering Assets. The first of its kind in Goa, and be a part of a new and Skilled India.
from 22nd to 24th August the program covered modern construction The various segments in the training program
were covered by field experts in concrete,
chemicals and techniques for waterproofing,
2022, at IITD’s Training concrete repairs, concrete protection, waterproofing and repairs and maintenance
Facility at Kundaim, Goa. injection grouting and concrete technology. of structures. Er. Sunny Surlaker covered
The highly interactive program, which covered concrete technology, waterproofing, repairs,
theory as well as practical demonstrations, and detailing. Er. Samir Surlaker, spoke about
was a resounding success with over 30 skilled the industry. Mr. Robert D’Souza discussed
supervisors and budding entrepreneurs from practical / challenging case studies in
across India attending. Injection Grouting. Prasad Bhobe and
IITD, led by its Director, Er. Sunny Surlaker Shounak Vaigankar conducted the practical
conceptualized and conducted the program demonstrations for using admixtures, repair
for Assess Build Chem Private Limited. The systems, waterproofing and injection grouting.
course offered a nationally recognized Sujay Surlaker, covered costing and estimation
Certification of Competency, conferred of various product systems.
by the Construction Industry Development The highlight of the program was a joint CIDC-
Council [CIDC]. CIDC, an apex body in the IITD certification provided to the participants.
construction industry, was setup with the This nationally recognized certificate of
Planning Commission / Niti Aayog and works competency was awarded based on the level
to develop the Indian Construction Industry of participation in the course, demonstrations,
and raise its quality levels. One of CIDC’s and a written test. This Certification places
main initiatives, is Training Manpower across the attendees in CIDC’s national database,
various levels in the construction industry. This recognizes their qualifications, improves their
certification training course was a huge step skills, and most importantly, their employability.
in this direction. CIDC and IITD both aim to expand the
The program was inaugurated by Dr. P. R. footprints of this program across India.
Swarup, Director General, CIDC and Mr.
Robert D’Souza, of Int-Electra, a leading For more details contact:
technical expert in the field of Injection Email: iitd.edu@gmail.com

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