Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum in Tamil Nadu (in India) and the Performance of Mechanical Technicians in Manufacturing Industries in India ? A Study

6. Conclusion:

From the study it was observed that all the industries irrespective of the type whether it is a small industry or a medium scale industry or a large scale industry does not differ in opinion about the performance of diploma holders. It can be seen from the study, all the industries do not have any difference of opinion about the diploma curriculum. Even though sandwich course students have been deputed to in plant training during their course of study, they are not showing any significant difference in their performance during their employment. This may be due to the industries are not willing to give responsibilities during their in plant training as the training spell is very short not more than six months. Even though industries recruit degree holders and diploma holders, they bother about their performance for their promotion. The diploma holders are given due regard for their work performance and given promotion in spite of their diploma qualification.

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Authors:

1. R.Raj Kumar working as a Head of the Department in A.M.K Technological Polytechnic College, Chennai, India and can be contacted at [e-mail]. He has registered for PhD under Dr.E.S.M.Suresh, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. Dr.E.S.M.Suresh is working as Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, Tamil Nadu, India. He can be contacted at [e-mail]