Expertise Training Institute relaunched in Mangaluru with seven courses, advanced practical lab
Aims to create employment opportunities for Mangaloreans in Oil, Gas fields
Mangaluru: Expertise Training Institute, the only NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health) accredited learning partner in Mangaluru, marked its re-launch on Monday with the introduction of seven specialized courses and the inauguration of a practical lab equipped with real industry tools.
The offered courses include Bolt Torquing and Tension Technician, Breathing Apparatus Technician, High Pressure Water Jetter, Mechanical Fitter, Work Permit Receiver/Standby Man, NEBOSH-IGC, and a Diploma in Oil and Gas. These courses are designed to provide both practical and theoretical training, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of the industry.
Addressing the gathering, KS Sheikh Karnire, Director of Expertise Training Institute and Vice President of Expertise Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia, expressed his longstanding vision to establish skill-oriented programs in Mangaluru. “The dream has finally come true. Our institute has an excellent team dedicated to delivering high-quality training,” he added. Sheikh asserted that the quality of all the equipment and tools is not compromised, with some sourced from the United States and the Netherlands.
Zameel Ahamed, Manager for Training and Development at the institute, welcomed the attendees and moderated the event. Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Zameel highlighted the institute's significant achievement of training over 800 candidates in the oil and gas industry and securing placements in companies worldwide over the past three years. He noted that the institute also provides training in communication skills, interview preparation, and resume building to ensure that students are job-ready upon completing their courses.
KS Abdul Rahim, Vice President of Expertise Contracting Company, remarked that the institute is more than just a physical space; it is a place where individuals from diverse backgrounds can grow and thrive. Sarhan Ahamed, Managing Partner of Cygnus Solutions, congratulated Sheikh, Zameel, and the entire team, expressing hope that the institute will create ample job opportunities, particularly for those unable to pursue formal education.
“The vision of Expertise Training Institute is to be a centre for technical training,” stated Sheikh Moidin, General Manager of Cygnus Solutions. He pointed out that while Mangaluru has several medical and engineering colleges, there is a need to provide job opportunities for those who may fail in traditional educational pathways. He opined that students are the flag bearers of this institute and urged them to take ownership of the institute's mission and promote its offerings.
"When someone searches for top training institutes on Google, our goal is to ensure that Expertise Training Institute is among the first results in the coming months," said Mohammed Haneef, Finance Manager of Cygnus Solutions. Prasad Varakala, HR Manager of Cygnus Solutions, emphasized the importance of expanding the traditional 4Ps of business—Place, People, Price, and Product—by adding Passion and Purpose. He highlighted that the institute's primary mission is to empower individuals from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds through upskilling, aiming to make a meaningful impact rather than merely seeking top rankings.
Mr.Abdul Rasheed, VP- Expertise was the chief guest and Launched Permit Receiver/ SBM course. Managing Director of Suhana Travels , Mr.Ansar Thangal extended his heartfelt wishes for the continued success of the institution. The event also saw the participation of notable figures such as Mohammed Shauhil, (Managing Partner, Cygnus Solutions), Govind Prasad (Accounts Manager, Cygnus Solutions)
Technical trainer Jeethesh J. provided a detailed explanation of the equipment and tools in the new lab. He offered insights into the functioning of heat exchangers, high-pressure water jetting, bolt torquing, and tensioning devices, among other operational and mechanical tools. Jeethesh also proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants for their presence and support in making the event a success.
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India overpowered by Minhas' big hundred and pacers as Pakistan clinch U19 Asia Cup
Dubai (PTI): India faltered against the big-hitting Sameer Minhas and the extra zip of pacers, suffering a massive 191-run defeat against Pakistan in a one-sided 50-over Under-19 Asia Cup final, here Sunday.
Pakistan lifted their second U19 Asia Cup, and as it is the norm now, there was no formal greetings between the players of two teams.
Once Pakistan posted a mammoth 347 for eight, riding on Minhas’ 172 (113b, 17x4, 9x6) they needed a lion-hearted chase to clinch a ninth title in the tournament.
But the tall Pakistan pace troika -- Ali Reza (4/42), Mohammad Sayyam (2/38) and Abdul Subhan (2/29) -- hurried their top-order with consistent hard-lengths as India folded for 156 in 26.2 overs.
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India skipper Ayush Mhatre said his team played well throughout the tournament but wayward bowling cost them dear on the crucial day.
"We were clear to bowl first, there were some inconsistencies in the line of the bowling. It was a simple plan to play the 50 overs. The boys really played well and tournament was good for us and some players stood up," he said.
Pakistan skipper Farhan Yousaf said he "was not disappointed with the final score."
"We very happy with the collective performance. We had lost the first match against India, but our management had a good talk with us and we could provide the win in the final," Yousaf said.
Minhas was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match and also Player-of-the-Series.
"It was a good innings, I had in mind to score a big score, I want to play my natural game, we wanted to bat first looking at the track. It is very memorable for me." he said.
India’s chase began on an explosive note despite losing Ayush Mhatre early. Vaibhav Suryavanshi hammered Raza for two sixes and a four to take 21 runs in the first over.
Aaron George too began brightly, caressing Sayyam for three fours in a row in the fourth over as India raced off the block at 10 runs an over.
But the game’s course changed in the last ball of the fourth over. George was jostled into a pull by Sayyam, and all he could do was to sky the short-pitched ball to Mohammad Shayan inside the circle.
In the first ball of the fifth over, India suffered a body blow with the dismissal of Suryavanshi.
The left-hander went for a full-blooded pick-up shot off Raza, but the good-length ball, which had extra bounce on it, took the edge of the opener’s bat and nestled in the gloves of stumper Zahoor Hamza.
Raza and Pakistan fielders celebrated wildly, and a few words were exchanged before Suryavanshi trudged off dejected.
India slipped from 49 for 1 to 49 for three in the space of two balls, and it was just the beginning.
Vedant Trivedi and Kanishk Chouhan too fell to snorters as Pakistan pacers made the flat ICC Academy pitch look like the Road of Bones.
India’s last hope — even if feeble — was the presence of Abhigyan Kundu, and a drop on 12 off Subhan hinted at a possible shifting of fortune.
But all such hopes were trampled when Kundu’s upper cut two balls later after his reprieve found Niqab Shafiq at third man.
Earlier, Pakistan opener Minhas struck a brilliant century as Pakistan motored to a humongous total.
Minhas, the younger brother of Pakistan T20 player Arafat, went after every Indian bowler but was especially harsh on new-ball bowlers Kishan Singh and Deepesh Devendran.
Minhas brought up his century off 71 balls with a four in the 29th over off Devendran.
This was Minhas' second hundred in the competition having cracked an unbeaten 177 against Malaysia in the opening group match.
Minhas' six in the 28th over, where he used his feet to launch a Mhatre delivery high up in the air to deep mid-wicket, had class written all over it.
The 19-year-old looked set for a double century but he was tricked by a slower delivery from Devendran (3/83) to be caught at mid-on.
It was smooth sailing for Pakistan after Hamza Zahoor (18) departed early.
Zahoor's dismissal brought in Usman Khan (35) and, together with Minhas, took the total to 123 -- a partnership that yielded 92 runs.
Left-handed Ahmed Hussain, who too has enjoyed a rich vein of form in the tournament scoring a century and half-ton, struck a fine 56 before left-arm spinner Khilan Patel (2/44) enticed the middle-order batter to play the false sweep and gave a catch at mid-wicket.
His 137-run partnership with Minhas provided the deck for Pakistan to go for a big total.
