Training is an important area of focus at Bosch, particularly for the automotive After Market (AA) division. The company has 16 training centers across India for the AA division, which includes one national training centre at Bangalore and four regional training centres in four metros each. The main purpose of this training school is to offer high quality training to Bosch Channel partners at their vicinity.
Bosch-AA has established a state-of-the-art training centre in Chennai for training mechanics and technicians from its Bosch Diesel Service and Bosch Car Service network.
Bosch recognizes that knowledge is a valuable asset for creating and sustaining competitive advantages, especially because change is inevitable in technology. Regular development and training programmes are key to keep employees abreast of the latest developments and bring about enhanced standards.
The Bosch AA training centre trains the largest number of candidates in the entire Bosch network. Bosch AA has been conducting numerous training sessions and customer contact programmes across the country. The training package has been upgraded with new product-specific knowledge guides. The four regional LTCs are well equipped to offer courses on latest and cutting-edge technologies in the automotive space. All these efforts have enabled Bosch AA to communicate better and reach out to a wider audience, especially in the aftermarket segment.
Every year the training centre prepares an Automotive Equipment Training Programme Guide which presents a detailed training calendar. The 2008 calendar is aimed at upgrading the technical and commercial skills of the company’s secondary sales and service channel. The trainers have meticulously developed this calendar and have designed the training programmes in a comprehensive manner to suit the varied needs.
Bosch feels that students who pass out seem to have very little practical orientation. There is a wide gap between the knowledge they acquire in colleges and what the industry requires. To bridge this gap, Bosch has taken the initiative to train interested students on Automotive Technology. The company has already trained many such students at its training centres. This could be a great opportunity for students to gain practical exposure to technology and systems before they enter the industry.
The Chennai regional training centre conducts training programmes on Diesel Systems, Gasoline Systems, Vehicle Electronics (ESP, ABS, ACC, Air Bag, etc.), Starter Motors & Alternators, Automotive Accessories (Bulbs, Horns, Batteries, Belts, Spark Plug, Filters, Wiper blades, Brake pad, Brake fluid, Lubricants, etc).
The centre also conducts specific programs on Vehicle Diagnostics Training using Bosch Diagnostic tools, Engine analysis using Bosch Engine Analyzer, Battery Service and Maintenance training. Bosch conducts these courses for the Bosch Network (Diesel Workshop, Distributors, Electrical Workshop, Bosch Car Service), Neutral Electricians, OE Customers, OE Customer dealers, Railways, Defense, State Transport Undertaking and Educational Institutions.
The infrastructure at the Chennai centre comprises Diesel Workshop, Electrical Workshop, Engine Workshop, and Automotive Accessories Workshop and is equipped with Bosch equipments like Diesel Pump Calibration Machine – EPS611, Vehicle ECM Scanner – KTS, Engine Analyzer – FSA450, Battery Service Equipments, Auto Electrical Test Bench, Injector tester, Beam Focusing Equipment and Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment.
Bosch Ltd. (formerly Motor Industries Co. Ltd.) is the flagship company of Bosch in India. The company has grown over the years to become the largest auto component manufacturer in the country.
