The Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI), in collaboration with the CCI-HWK Vocational Training Improvement Project, successfully concluded an intensive Maintenance Training Program held from October 12 to October 16, 2026, at the CGTTI premises. and specialized Solar / Renewable Energy Training Program from October 19 to October 23, 2026, at the CGTTI premises in Moratuwa.
The program was designed to enhance the technical competencies, hands-on diagnostic abilities, and practical maintenance skills of academic and technical staff across key engineering disciplines.
Expert Guidance and Project Leadership
The training sessions were conducted by German international expert Mr. David Lakisa (International Master Craftsman).
The program was supported and coordinated by representatives of the CCI-HWK Project team:
- Ms. Piyumi Sirigampala – Project Manager (CCI-HWK)
- Ms. Muthu Hewagama – Financial Project Coordinator
- Mr. Jeewaka Herath – Advisor
- Mr. Maura Dilshan – Project Intern
Hands-On Machinery Maintenance and Servicing
During the workshop, training focused heavily on live troubleshooting, precision alignment, and technical overhauls across CGTTI workshop facilities. Under the expert supervision of Mr. David Lakisa, participants engaged in the maintenance and repair of critical training equipment across four primary sections:
- Tool Machinery Section:
- Optimum Lathe Machines (D420) – 2 Units
- V-Turn 410 Lathe Machines – 4 Units
- Modern Technology Training Centre (MTTC):
- Optimum Lathe Machine (D420) – 1 Unit
- Optimum Milling Machine (MT50) – 1 Unit
- Micro-Hite (Height Gauge) 350 – 1 Unit
- Millwright Section:
- Kirba Engraving Machine (LH 212) – 1 Unit
- Welding Section:
- Telwin PTE 18 Spot Welding Machine – 1 Unit
- Manually Operated Metal Sheet Shearing Machine – 1 Unit
Participant Nominations
A selected group of instructional officers from key engineering disciplines across CGTTI and its regional network participated in this intensive capacity-building program:
- Modern Technology Training Section: Mr. L.J.P. Fernando
- Tool Machinery Section: Mr. H.V. Chandrapala
- Power Electrical Section: Mr. S.H.S. Niroshana & Mr. D.T.S. Rodrigo
- Millwright Section: Mr. W.G.D.S. Welathanthri, Mr. L.R. Murage, & Mr. S.N.C.W.M.S.K. Wanninayaka
- Mechatronics Section: Mr. S.D.R.C.D. Samarakoon
- Anamaduwa Regional Centre: Mr. W.A.M.S. Wickramasinghe
This collaborative initiative reinforces CGTTI’s ongoing commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring our instructional staff remain equipped with modern industrial maintenance standards to deliver high-quality technical and vocational education.
