KGC International Skills Centre, established in 2016 in Pune is a new state of the art skills and training facility. KGC’s extensive experience of over four decades in the EPC and Fabrication business allows us to offer a comprehensive range of skilling, training and graduate programs. Our skilling initiative to create opportunities of employment got impetus by our current government’s vision and its skill India initiative.
Our Graduate Programs are designed to prepare fresh graduates on exciting and challenging career journey. Our awareness and knowledge programs which come under the category of Technical Training, offers short courses related to the worldwide adopted ASME code of construction for pressure vessels. Our training centre is equipped to provide best training to candidates which enables them to hone up-grown up their skills and seek better employment opportunities. All our training modules increase competency and best practice in industry to raise safety standards, efficiency and productivity.
Our Soft Skills and behavioral skills programs adds further value to ones being. Our objective is to chisel an individual to achieve perfection in the tasks he or she undertakes.
Our commitment and sincerity in training enables us to make a confidant statement that “Every individuals who trains with KGC is Chiseled to Perfection”
KGC International Skill Center was set up in 2016 and is a fully owned subsidiary of KGC Group, established in 1974. One of the core activities of the group has been related to heavy fabrication of static equipment’s for a wide range of industry sector such as the Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Power, Fertilizers and Off shore Industry.
As the company broadened its horizons by entering into global markets, it was met by a number of challenges. Consistency in quality and delivery was an absolute necessity to sustain in the international market. This meant that it was imperative to develop good systems and standard operating procedures to achieve the consistency. It was time to change the culture of the company, which gave birth to our internal training programs in 2004. Initially the company started its training programs for its employees in manufacturing related activities such as welding, fitting, NDT, inspection etc. Improvising its training techniques and methodology every year, we were able to maintain the consistency in quality and delivery, which resulted in taking the company to new newer grounds every year. As the clients grew ever demanding, quality became a habit. It soon got engraved in our culture.
With the western and European companies laying its bench mark in quality, it was necessary to raise the standards of Indian manufacturing Industries. During these years we saw a large deficit between the required skills and available skills in the market. This meant that the engineering community was struggling to cope up with the ever demanding global market.
KCG decided that it was time to use the knowledge and expertise it had gained over four decades, and put it in the right use by skilling and training the youth of the country, thereby providing employment opportunities and at the same time making good skills available to the Global Engineering Community.
Through its established network, KGC was able to connect and assemble a team of experts who share the same vision as us. By establishing good programs and strict assessment, KGC has been able to train, certify and provide employment for all its candidates so far. Our courses also include technical and graduate programs which enhances the knowledge and skills of young graduates thus increasing their chances of employment in the industry.
The foundation stone for the skill center was laid on 6th January 2014. Same got impetus by our current government’s vision. Working on the thought process of our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are imparting well-crafted skill programs to educate, inform and inspire the youth of India.
Directors’ Message
Aseem Kogekar
Director
Advisory board
KGC International Skill Center advisory board comprises of distinguished, respected and well-known experts who advise us with their knowledge, understanding and strategic thinking. The periodic review and assessment of KGC’s skill program, by the advisory board, gives an opportunity to continually upgrade ourselves in our training methodologies, facilities and research programs. Their meaningful assistance on a regular basis, broadens the horizon of our management team and brings out a higher purpose and meaning to our skill development mission. Their presence is a source of motivation which gives us energy and enthusiasm.
Dr. Dipak Chandiramani carries a rich professional experience of 30 years in Welding, Design and Inspection. He has 12 international and national technical publications and presentations to his credit. Dr. Dipak Chandiramani holds Professional qualification of ASNT Level III in PT, MT, RT and UT and is an active member in the ASME BPV Section XII Committee (subgroup Design and Materials) and many Indian and International Technical societies such as IIW, ISNT, IEI, ASME, AWS, ASNT and ASM.
Jaspal SinghMr. Jaspal Singh is presently a Lead Advanced Manufacturing Quality Manager in GE with more than 15 years of increasingly decision making experience. He has a strong background in Manufacturing Quality Processes, QMS development, Variable Cost Productivity Project Development, Welding Technology, Lean Manufacturing Execution Techniques and Brilliant Factory Implementation Programs. Presently Jaspal is Head Quality & Welding with GE Multimodal Manufacturing in Pune to work and implement the GE’s Global Initiative for the Brilliant Factory Quality & to lead the fabrication quality control.
- Certified Level 2 Welding Inspector – Canadian Welding Bureau
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – American Welding Society (AWS) License 09084061
- CSWIP 3.1 from -The Welding Institute (TWI-UK)
- International Welding Engineer (IWE) – International Institute of Welding
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified – General Electric
- Certified Welding Expert for GE Energy, GE Aviation, GE Transportation
- Certified QMS Auditor – ISO & AS9100
- American Society of Non Destructive Testing NDT Level 2 in Visual & MT Examination
Mr. Jayprakash JangadaMr. Jayprakash Jangada shares 45 plus years of working experience in India and UK. Majority of his working career has been with Thermax India, a well-known business house established in 1966 and market leaders in steam generation solutions for Power. Starting a senior design Engineer , he has been the ‘Technical Director’ in Thermax Divisions. Having designed and manufactured the first captive power plant based on waste heat from carbon black Industry., his expertise include designing of water /fire tube boilers, fired heaters , Sulphur recovery process , enhanced oil recovery , gasification systems, solar parabolic trough and much more. He has been involved with a number of technological ties ups with renowned American , German and French companies. He has been advisor to the managing director and chairman on new technologies and technology evaluations.
Mr. Prakash HegdeMr. Prakash Hegde is a well-known and respected individual in the field of welding with a total experience of 40+ years in Metallurgical Field working with reputed organizations such as Godrej Steel Foundry and Godrej Pressure Vessel Division, ISGEC Pressure Vessel Division, Cooper Engineering Ltd Satara. He has been engaged in consulting since 2011 for various companies across India. His vast and rich experience in the field of welding includes Qualification of CrMo, CrMoV steel, Urea Grade like Sanicro material, Duplex, super Duplex, AlBronze, Inconel, Monel, Aluminum, Stalite material, ESSC of Inconel, Monel, etc., Vacuum Brazing of Cu alloy, Aluminizing of SS, Inconel by diffusion method to name a few.
Mr. Ashok BezalwarMr Ashok Bezalwar is Metallurgical Engineer andcomes withrich industrial experience of 40 years in welding and fabrication,which includes 24 years with Alfal Laval India. His expertise have been development of welding techniques in exotic metals and has been instrumental is starting custom built training programs for welders and welding engineers during his tenure. He has actively worked with companies and accredited laboratories on investigation on failure analysis of welds.
Professional Trainings
- 9 weeks training at M/S TFL, Sheffield in the area of welding of exotic metals.
- 1 week training in welding inspection conducted be TWI – UK.
- Certified welding inspector of AWS.
Vision
To be a globally recognized skills & training provider, with profound participation in Skill India Mission to see India become the skill Capital of the world, with active inclusion of women in the manufacturing Industries as a highly skilled workforce.
Mission
To train 5000 individual by 2021 and actively contribute towards generating awareness for inclusion of women in the manufacturing industry.
Faculty
We have empaneled highly qualified and experienced trainers to conduct various technical programs and impart skills training. Our faculty comes with decades of experience in the Industry, and after holding responsible positions in various departments such as Projects ,Fabrication, Welding and various other departments. In welding, our practical trainers are grass root level welders who have undergone systematical training programs with recognized bodies. Our instructors with hands on industry experience make sure you get the best training possible.
Col. Inder Gahlaut – CEO, DELHI
Jaspal Singh- HEAD QUALITY & WELDING, INDIA 
“We had our company training from KGC for critical welding in aviation and locomotives in GTAW and GMAW, It was nice coordination and fresh welders were able to gain good insights of skill. Aseem and his team is so amazing and helpful in developing and training the customized content with the speed of individual learner. No regrets of choosing KGC International Skill Center. I delivered multiple technical talks here to attract people to this skilled trade, it was awesome to see the way they attract people specially diversity(Women in Welding). Lastly, all I can say is ” Thank you so much KGC Team”..
Peter Lineford – VICE PRESIDENT , SAUDI ARABIA 
“The combination of training facilities adjoined to active production and manufacturing provides trainees with an excellent opportunity to both learn welding skills and practice them on the job.”
Amit Uplenchwar – CEO, INDIA 
“The skilling initiative taken by KGC International Skill Centre is commendable. Welding is a critical and important parameter for fabrication and construction industry. As such, training individuals to acquire higher skill levels is the need of the hour to compete globally. The level of commitment and dedication by KGC team is impressive. Keep it up. Best Wishes”
Nader Al Ibrahim – VICE PRESIDENT,SAUDI ARABIA
“We are satisfied by their performance and service and as such we would consider them for our future manpower requirements”
Suresh Benhur – HEAD QUALITY, INDIA 
“Its a great place where people skills are identified and developed at part with the industry requirements. The zeal with which Aseem and team does this activity is really commendable.”
James Kim – MANAGING DIRECTOR, KOREA 
“I take pleasure in stating that, of the very good training facilities amongst the ones I have seen so far. Your professional efforts in skilling an individual and thus creating a job opportunity for him/her at an international Level is commendable.”
Abhishek Badhuria- WELDING MANAGER, PATNA “KGC International Skills Center are helping welders around the India live great lives.
I am recommending this welding training to all companies who have new welders on Board and want to transform their new hires into proficient and skilled welders. KGC International skills center is a prolific name on the weld training circuit and their talented and experienced trainers are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful for training welders. Their MD Mr. Aseem Kogekar is a wonderful leader who is technically very sound and known for his vision and ability to put a world class weld training in place.“
We have state of the art training facilities which included advance level welding Simulator. Our facility has large welding / demonstration booth with well designed fixtures to enable welding in various positions. Gas Manifold systems ensures uninterrupted supply of Gas and also ensures adequate safety is maintained at the Workshop . A Fume extraction system enables instant release of fumes from the Welding Booths . A wide range of Machines ensures student to be well versed from Basic to Advanced features of the Power Sources. Individual Lockers to store personal belongings. We have a spacious teaching room with modern presentation equipment. Each classroom is equipped with LCD projector and screens and other necessary gadgets for effective interactions. We pride on ourselves on creating the best training experience possible for all our candidates.
Partnerships
There are three ways to associate with KGC International Skill centre to form a partnership or a business model in collaboration. The association is currently limited only for the Welders Training.
Option 1-Set up your Welding Skill Centre
KGC will provide Training Module documentation , Train the Trainers and assist at the pilot stage. We train your trainers to become fabulous facilitators, Our highly-acclaimed courses are designed to develop or refresh the professional trainer’s ability to run exciting and effective training programs.
Option 2-Set up a Franchisee Partnership
The Partner will invest in Infrastructure and management of operations. Infrastructure equipment and facilities will be designed and delivered by KGC. The courses will be provided by KGC and delivered by KGC certified trainers. Assessment and Certification will be by KGC / nominated agencies. The skill centre would be operated under KGC Skills guidelines. In this partnership the investors gets a recognition and is able to facilitate employment for its candiates with the companies associated with KGC International Skills Center.
Option 3-Equity Partnership
Set up a welders training facility in equity partnership with KGC Skills.
We are open to discuss any form of equity participation to set up skill centers for welding training in rural areas which will benefit the local community and provide employment opportunities for the people there.
Write to us on info@kgcskills.com. It will be our pleasure to hear from you.
Government of India for Identifying skilled candidates.
with On The Job training to attain 6G Welding Skills in GTAW+SMAW. These candidates will be Trained, Certified and Placed abroad through KGC International Skill Center.
