Chevron, German Tech continue to uplift technical knowledge of future generation for 15th year

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Chevron Lubricants Lanka Lead Technical Assistant Wasantha Pushpakumara with CGTTI Principal Shantha Karunarathna addressing the final year students at the recently conducted course, held at the CGTTI training auditorium

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC the leader in the lubricants market in Sri Lanka recently commenced a training program on lubricant technology for the final year students of Ceylon-German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI), for the 15th consecutive year.

This training program conducted by the two preeminent technical knowledge experts in Sri Lanka is strengthened by the mutual objective of gearing the future generation of automobile engineers with the latest and the most advance knowledge on automotive lubrication technology. The program is specially designed to enhance CGTTI students’ knowledge with a more practical and insightful understanding of the lubricant technology and industry dynamics, both locally and globally.

This year the training program commenced on 14 September, at the CGTTI auditorium in Katubedda. The program is structured to cover 10 lectures in 10 weeks by a panel of lubricant technology experts. The main areas covered in the training program include an introduction to lubrication, petrol and diesel engine oils, industrial lubrication, lubricant performance standards, viscosity classifications, product application and safe work practices. At the end of this training program the students will receive recognition for their knowledge, based on an examination.

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC has been at the forefront in uplifting the industry standards through empowering and developing the skills of the future workforce through training programs conducted not only for the students of CGTTI, but for the lubricant retail partners and vehicle service station owners and staff Island wide.

Chevron as a socially responsible organisation reiterating its global vision ‘to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships and performance’, wishes to intensely continue its efforts towards the nation’s growth.