From July 15–17, 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) hosted 40 vocational teachers and staff from the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) in the “Training and Competency Assessment Project in Renewable Energy Qualifications” at RMUTL’s Renewable Energy Learning Center (Doi Saket), aimed at enhancing vocational educators’ expertise to align with the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) standards.
The project inauguration on July 15, 2025 was chaired by:
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Anon Nam‑in, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research and Technology Transfer
joined by - Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Patcharaprakiti, Dean, Faculty of Engineering
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Teerasak Somsak, Deputy Director, Research and Development Institute
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Worajak Muangjai, Director, Institute of Technology Transfer to the Community
They welcomed the participants and congratulated them. Mr. Rames Sukaphiban, Senior Engineer from the Office for Vocational Teacher and Staff Competency Development, served as the project coordinator.
The training covered both theoretical and practical modules delivered by RMUTL’s expert instructors, focusing on installation, maintenance, and evaluation of renewable energy systems—especially solar PV systems. The aim was to prepare participants to successfully pass TPQI competency tests and apply that knowledge effectively in vocational institutions.
Beyond technical training, participants engaged in discussions on integrating clean energy technology into vocational curricula and community applications—designed to inspire vocational students toward careers in the energy sector.
On July 17, 2025, a certificate ceremony was held in the Buara‑Wang Meeting Room at RMUTL (Huay Kaew campus), honoring 44 participants who passed the training and assessment. The ceremony featured:
- Asst. Prof. Somkiat Wongphanich, Vice President for Administration, delivering opening remarks
- Dr. Nirut Butsanlee, Deputy Regional Education Commissioner, Education Region 15, presiding over the certificate presentation and commending the program’s achievements and future collaboration with OVEC in workforce development and clean energy promotion.
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna remains committed to being a national hub for vocational training excellence—integrating multi-sector cooperation to support Thailand’s sustainable development goals in energy and the environment.