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Chitkara College of Applied Engineering

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and
skill” – Wilbur Wright

hitkara College of Applied Engineering 4. B.E – Electrical Engineering (Building
(CCAE) was established in the year Technologies & Automation) Dhana Sekaran
C2019 by Chitkara University with a The above-mentioned programs were
vision to take ‘Make in India’ mission of Hon’ble established in close collaboration with
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the students respective leading industry houses and to be deployed to secure and protect.
and provide opportunities of skill development saw the creation of state-of-the-art lab Siemens India joined hands with CCAE and
along with vertical mobility leading to gainful infrastructure. established Building Technologies Demonstration
employment of diploma students joining Our labs at the campus help students Centre (BTDC).
Engineering Programs. gain practical know how of the working of the
CCAE is an initiative to provide students with following areas of expertise that they would Golden Moments
an opportunity to grow in their career paths with need in future to successfully do their job: CCAE students actively participated in the
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical specialisations. Plumbing Lab following skills:
Our programs come with mandatory industry This is single largest and tallest infra 1. Plumbing & Heating Skill
internship and students are offered with created to support Plumbing & Public Health 2. Automobile Technology Skill
100% placement assistance in our partner Engineering program and it is recognized 3. Industrial Control Technology Skill
organisations. by Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) and The skill competitions were held at district
On-the-job training is an integral part of our Certified by Indian Plumbing Skill Council level, state level, regional level and finally at zonal
Engineering programs at (CCAE) and are meant (IPSC). level. CCAE students emerged as winners in the
to not only give the students a real-life exposure The lab covers underground drainage, following competitions competing with the best
of the industry, but also allow the employer to above ground drainage, ventilation, water talent at India Skills 2019 final competition held in
evaluate the students. The academic approach supply, sanitary engineering, waste water IGI Area, New Delhi:
for our Engineering degree students is maximum disposal & pump and supply engineering. 1. Industrial Control Technology
industry orientation/ exposure with great HVAC&R Lab Skill – Gold & Silver
emphasis on practical skill enhancement. The lab infrastructure is created to support 2. Plumbing & Heating Skill – Gold
Since inception our objective has been to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & 3. Automobile Technology
make engineers “Industry Ready” by harnessing Refrigeration program in collaboration with Skill – Medallion of Excellence
their skills. Our mantra “Explore Your Potential” Global Skills Challenge, Melbourne, Australia
guide the students at every step by imparting Mitsubishi Electric, India and is recognized by Government of Australia through TAFE & VET
skills and knowledge at macro level. Indian Society for Heating, Refrigerating & Air holds global Skills Challenge (GSCC) every two
Witnessing the demand for skilled engineers Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE). years at Melbourne. This skill competition saw
and to support the ever-growing demand for It covers Pychrometry, Air Change 25 eminent competitors competing for one of the
engineers in the field of “Building Services”, Measurements Lab, Air Conditioning toughest tasks. Himanshu Vohra, a student of
CCAE was constituted as a skill-driven academic Machinery, Ventilation Lab, Human Comfort Chitkara University got nominated by Ministry of
institution under Chitkara University. Service Lab etc. Skill Development & NSDC to represent India at
engineering is a very crucial and important Factory Automation Lab GSCC.
element in making building structures liveable This lab signifies the extent to which Taitaja Skill Competition, Joensuu, Finland
by bringing ventilation, light, sanitation, hygiene, an industry partner can go along with the Government of Finland through Skills Finland
safety, security and most importantly the academic institution to enable skill-based holds Taitaja Skill Competitions every year at
environmental aspect. learning. prominent cities in Finland. Himanshu Vohra
CCAE began its journey in partnership and Fuji Electric joined hands with Chitkara student of Chitkara University got nominated
association with National Skills Development College of Applied Engineering and by Ministry of Skill Development & NSDC to
Corporation (NSDC) and Sector Skill Councils established FETA (Fuji Electric Technical represent India at Taitaja 2019.
(SSC’s) and created new academic avenues. Academy) to bring in finest hands-on learning WorldSkills 2019 – Kazan, Russian Federation
The following programs were established in close in the fields of automation. Worldskills Competition is a flagship event held
collaboration with industry: Building Automation Lab once in every two years and hosted by prominent
1. B.Tech – Civil Engineering (Plumbing & As the world progressed to make buildings country. Government of India through Ministry of
Public Health Engineering) intelligent, communicate and house super Skill Development & NSDC participated in more
2. B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering expensive data centres, there has also been than 40 skills and allowed 100 + competitors to
(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & a greater demand for highest levels of safety compete in International Forum.
Refrigeration) and security. Surveillance, intrusion, fire and Himanshu Vohra got selected by Government
3. B.Tech – Electrical Engineering (Factory acoustics pose severe threat to habitation and of India and represented as Indian competitor for
& Industrial Automation) data, which needs sophisticated technologies the skill of Plumbing & Heating.
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