DIMO Academy, the vocational training arm of DIMO, has entered into a partnership with HomeServe Germany, a HVAC company offering installation, home repair, maintenance, and insurance services.
This joint endeavour aims to strengthen vocational education in Sri Lanka by providing assured job placements in the German building industry for local youth with globally recognised qualifications.
Under this collaboration the DIMO Academy will offer a Diploma in Plant Engineering accredited by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK). Graduates will also receive German language training to ensure they can start their careers in Germany successfully.
Upon completion of this program, certified graduates will be recruited by HomeServe Germany.
The partnership meets the growing global demand for skilled building service technicians, especially in HVAC, with Germany facing a shortage due to its high standards and focus on renewable technologies.
DIMO has also invested in a training facility in Peliyagoda, set to open in February 2025.
Executive Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of DIMO and Head of the Group’s education arm, Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya said, “DIMO Academy’s Diplomas in Automobile Mechatronics and Plant Engineering, certified as category-A qualifications, in Germany make graduates eligible to work as technicians around the globe. DIMO Academy introduced the Diploma in Plant Engineering program to open diverse global career opportunities for young people in the building services industry.
“DIMO Academy offers a structured industrial training, with updated syllabus through a self-learning methodology and German-qualified trainers, in its world-class training facilities.It also upholds high standards through rigorous selection process, continuous assessments, and external audits by German and Sri Lankan bodies.
“This alliance showcases the DIMO Academy’s commitment to strengthen partnerships with the global industry to foster employment opportunities and the exchange of technical knowledge for local youth while fuelling their dreams and aspirations. We are indeed privileged to partner with HomeServe Germany, a leading company in the global building services industry,” she added.
CEO of HomeServe Germany, Thomas Rebel said, “In Germany, there is a great need for technicians in the building services industry. Being a top provider of building services, we need highly qualified technicians to support our customers. Our HVAC businesses in Germany already have an apprenticeshiprate of more than 15% today.
“Nevertheless, the demand for skilled workers is high and cannot be met solely through education in Germany. The only school outside of Germany to offer a category “A” recognised training program in building services following German vocational criteria is DIMO Academy.
“With over 650 graduates working all over the world and 35 years of experience in German vocational training in Sri Lanka, DIMO Academy credentials are entirely accepted in Germany in compliance with German standards,” he said.
