DAIKIN Philippines has helped the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority transform a building into a state-of-the-art facility for heating, ventilation and air conditioning trainees.

The company and TESDA entered into a partnership on July 15.

Through the partnership, Tesda’s Building 7 was modernized and renamed Tesda-Daikin HVAC Training Center.

The 900-square meter facility has three training areas, two lecture rooms, two storage rooms, an office area and a meeting room.

Apart from the renovation, Daikin Philippines also provided modern training tools and equipment that will be used in the 11-day trainers’ training in January next year by trainers from Region IV-A, the National Capital Region and Tesda Central Office’s General Services Division.

TESDA chief Isidro Lapeña emphasized the relevance of the partnership with Daikin especially that HVAC Training is one of the in-demand training courses. He thanked its president Takayoshi Miki as the company plans to share advanced knowledge, skills and expertise to the Filipino learners soon.

“It is only proper to provide our HVAC trainees with facilities that will not only help them acquire and develop new skills, but also give them a comprehensive learning experience,” he said.

Meanwhile, Miki believes that Filipinos will greatly benefit from the partnership.

“Regardless of the role they play, be it as a consumer, or a potential job-seeker, this will really be a big help. As a consumer, they would be able to enjoy reduced energy usage that will convert into savings. Whilst as an installer of split type air conditioners, they would be able to earn a better living through installations and workmanship that were not required when using window type units. More importantly, Filipinos trained under the new NCIII program will be regarded as highly-skilled aircon workers when seeking employment abroad,” he said.

TESDA-NCR Regional Director Florencio Sunico, Jr. shared that they will offer the Domestic Refrigeration and Airconditioning NCII and Commercial Air Conditioning Installation and Servicing NC III starting in the first quarter of 2022.

The TESDA-Daikin HVAC Center will host the refrigeration and air conditioning servicing skill competition on December 13-17, 2021.