CENTRE FOR ELECTRONICS TEST ENGINEERING (CETE)

With the strong support of the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) five training Centers for Electronics Test Engineering (CETE) have been established in Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Noida under Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt. of India.

The objective of the CETEs is to enhance the skill of technological manpower in the Electronics and Information Technology Sector in India. Training courses conducted by CETEs are demand driven and highly practice oriented. CETE endeavors to supplement the Indian industries and institutions with knowledge based skill to make them globally competitive through hands on training using state-of-the-art equipment. Providing consultancy and advise on process improvements, ISO 9000 and 14000 as well as repair and maintenance services of electronics equipment are also important part of CETE's services packages.

In order to provide programs and services according to market requirements in the fast developing Electronics sector, CETE has established institutional links with major industries, professional bodies and training providers.

CETE's quality management system conforms to ISO 9001 standard.

FOCUS AREA :

CETE is dedicated to provide practice oriented training and other services according to the requirements of Electronics industry, users of Electronics and professional organisations. At present the following are the main focus areas.

1. Technical Training

• Metrology
• Testing Technology
• Industrial Automation
• Electronics Manufacturing Technology
• Repair and Maintenance
• Environment and Energy Management
• Quality Management
• Fiber Optic Communication
• Networking

2. Consultancy and Advisory Services

• Industrial Automation (System design, programming and trouble shooting)
• ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 implementation
• EMT and Interconnection Technology
• Setting up of Calibration and Testing Laboratory
• ESD Management

3. Repair and Maintenance Services

These services are presently linked to:
>>  Service/Maintenance of electronic equipment
>> Rework and Repair of PCBs including Surface Mount Assemblies

Infrastructure at CETE

Training programs at CETE are conducted in facilitated classrooms with latest Teaching Aids and CBTs in a modern teaching and learning environment. CETE has established State-of-the-art equipment like Siemens S-7, PLC, Pick and Place Machines for SMT, Process Calibrators, BGA Machines, CNC Controllers etc. for giving effective hands on exposure.

Faculty members are highly qualified and experienced with focus on latest didactic methods. In relevant areas, guest faculties from industries are also involved to enrich the courses. CETEs association with industries and the German GTZ ensures regular update of equipment and knowledge in the future as well.

Industry Interaction

In order to be up-to-date and provide training and services according to the demand of the customers, CETE has institutional links with associations and industries from various sectors. Industry representatives are members of executive committees and advise CETE on curriculum design and equipment requirement. CETE faculties are in regular touch with industry, from the management level to the production level, in order to get regular feedback to improve the training programs. CETEs also conduct tailor made training courses on site at industry premises.