Korea Polytechnics, Korea’s representative TVET College! Take your first step towards a fulfilling, lifelong career in technology. INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

TVET carrying on the historical legacy along with economic development! The beginning of KOPO history, and the energy for national growth.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 02 / 03 INTRODUCTION CEO Message

CEO Message

The world witnessed Korea’s“Miracle of the Han technology, responding to Korea’s policy for HRD River,” overcoming challenges and adversities in new fields of industry, supporting the under- over half a century. Now, Korea is realizing privileged, addressing the lack of human capital economic success and becoming a role model for SMEs, and more. to the world. Now, KOPO is working to take a new leap for- Behind the success, there is a hidden contribu- ward by transforming into a life-long vocational tor, the government-run institute called Korea competency developer, to establish a mature Polytechnics. Korea Polytechnics has been vocational training environment so that it can playing a pivotal role in Korea’s success, as contribute to the goal of a 70% national employ- a core driving power in technical and vocational ment rate set by the government. education and training (TVET). Under KOPO’s vision of“being the world’s top KOPO has played diverse roles since it was es- college for vocational competency development tablished via ODA in the 1960s. It trained un- by 2020,” we would like to be a hope bridge skilled laborers into technicians that were ready for all based on creativity, passion, and action. to work with advanced technology in the 1980s, and served as a social safety net for job seekers Thank you. and the unemployed with the IMF crisis in the 1990s. It has continued to change and develop CEO with the advent of the 21st century and new Korea Polytechnics

Vocational Competency Development making people and companies a happy tomorrow is Korea Polytechnics’ Mission.

For the Future For the World

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 04 / 05 INTRODUCTION KOPO Features

KOPO Features

Driving force for Korea’s Economic Education and training customized to three consecutive years since 2011 according development, vocational training led local industries to national statics, which is a much higher rate by government than other colleges’. This achievement shows Korea Polytechnics is helping to realize a pro- that KOPO is contributing to enhancing the sat- Experience of transformation from ductive welfare state and strengthen the nation’s isfaction level of companies. a poor ODA recipient country to an industrial competitiveness by providing quality ODA donor in VET employment for job seekers as well as talented human resources for businesses, and is training Establishment of new lifelong Education and training customized field-oriented skilled technicians in new growth vocational competency development to local industries industries and the nation’s key industries, filling a role that cannot be adequately handled by the While the training focus since the IMF crisis in Vocational competency development 1997 has been on job seekers and those who focusing on target groups Driving force for Korea’s economic private sector. development, Vocational training led did not go to college, KOPO is taking a new leap F/L System : quality education, by the government forward to promote lifelong vocational compe- excellence in employment Vocational competency development tency development tailored to individual lifecy- The hidden driving force of Korea’s economic focusing on target groups cles, with the goal of achieving customized em- Establishment of new lifelong development, which helped it turn from one ployment and welfare and realizing the creative vocational competency development of the world’s poorest countries into an OECD We are striving to help Korea become a country economy by 2017. member country in half a century is Korea’s in which anyone who wants to work can do so vocational training, which has enhanced the to their full potential by developing the voca- • We are also diversifying the terms of training and providing courses in module form according capabilities of human capital through technical tional competence of the younger generation, to each learner’s level so that anyone who wishes women whose careers have been temporarily skills. to get trained may take tailored VETs, at any time. Korea Polytechnics, which was established by interrupted, baby-boomers, employees of SMEs the government in 1968 to train skilled tech- and others. • To cultivate HR for the creative economy through nicians in response to the national industriali- education that is focused around national key in- zation policy, has continuously progressed and In particular, we are building a hope bridge dustries, KOPO will be committed to customized employment welfare and will serve as a social evolved over its 46 years of existence. by helping retired baby-boomers secure their safety net by training human resources in ser- second career by enhancing their occupational vice fields such as health care, tourism, software, mobility in later life through vocational compe- and ICT-converged professions that combine tra- Experience of transformation from a tency development. ditional manufacturing technology with creative poor ODA recipient country to an ODA technology. donor through VET • It will also extend its function to serve as an F/L System : Quality education, institution of lifelong vocational education that will excellence in employment Korea Polytechnics not only has been playing a work to realize a society in which competence is core role in HRD in Korea, helping the country more important than a degree, by reorganizing its overcome challenges and adversities by inno- Created in 2005, FL System is Korea Polytech- curriculum based on NCS(National Competency vation in VET since its establishment thanks to nics’ unique academic system, under which we Standards) and adopting Work-to-School(Korea the assistance of the international community in provide an industry-oriented, high quality and Dual System), enabling learners to work while studying. Global Vocational the 1970~80s, but has also been involved as a practical education system through collaboration donor country performing ODA based on its VET with the private sector. experiences during Korea’s transformation from Thanks to our efforts, we have achieved a grad- Education & Training a recipient to a donor. uate employment rate higher than 80% for the

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 06 / 07 INTRODUCTION History & Future

History & Future

1960s 2000s

Beginning of VET Training technicians in new industries(IT,BT)

• Vocational training law enacted in 1967 • Established Aviation technical college in 2001 • Established central vocational training institute in 1968 • Renamed to Korea Polytechnics (Consolidating 21 Vocational schools - course for training teachers and 24 Vocational technical colleges) in 2006 • Established Bio Polytechnic College in 2006 • Opened training center(Leadership center) in 2009

1980s 2020 Mono-skilled Multi-skilled Realization of KOPO Vision • Transformed from national VET institute to public VET system in 1980 "World-class College in the vocational • Founded the base for efficiency of public VET infra in 1982 competency development"

Embryonic Stage 1980Growth Stage Transition Stage Progress Stage Spring 2020Stage 19601970 199020002010

Dokdo Ⅰ Ⅲ Ⅱ 1990s East Sea

Supplying technicians based on knowledge-based industry 2010s Ⅳ • Reformed as Incheon vocational college in 1992 Ⅵ Establishing lifelong learning system • Launched industrial associate degree program in 1997 • Established the foundation of vocational college in 1998 • Opened New Technology Center(NTC) • Reformed to 8 regional college in 2012 • Opened Dasom school in 2012 1970s Ⅶ Ⅴ VET with the help of ODA

• Established Korean-German Busan vocational institute in 1972(Dongbusan) • Established Jeongsu vocational institute in 1973(KOPOⅠ) • Established vocational college in 1977(Meister course, KOPOⅦ) • Vocational college law enacted in 1977

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 08 / 09 INTRODUCTION Vision & Mission + Organization

Vision & Mission Organization

Mission Foundation(HQ) : CEO, General Director, 2 Bureaus, 1 Office, 1 TC We realize a better tomorrow for people and industry, through vocational competency development Chairman / CEO

Executive director of College & School (9) Audit & Inspection Plan & Administration

Bureau of Planning Bureau of Administration Evaluation Team Audit Department Vision

A highly excellent College in the area of vocational Planning Team General Affairs Team competency development by 2020 Budget Team HRM Team Affiliated Institute

Academic Affairs Team PR Team Namwon Strategic Information Training Center Research Team Service Team Core Values HRD Cooperation Team CEO Office

Industrial Partnership Team Creativity Passion Action

Colleges (school) : 8 Colleges (34 campuses), 1 Center, 1 High School

Strategies Korea Polytechnics

Establish brand for Supplying world-class lifelong customers with education and training lifelong vocational skills CollegeⅠ CollegeⅡ CollegeⅢ CollegeⅣ CollegeⅤ CollegeⅥ CollegeⅦ Specialized Dasom (4) (3) (3) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) School

Seoul Incheon Daejeon Gwangju Changwon Bio Jeongsu Leading industrial Leading employment Seoul Nam Textile competitiveness and welfare and achieving Gumi Busan Gangseo incheon Fashion the creative economy 70% national employment

Seongnam Hwaseong Dalseong Ulsan Aviation

Anseong Jeju Hongseong Dongbusan Women’s

New Technology Training Center

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 10 / 11 INTRODUCTION Strengths & Uniqueness

Strengths & Uniqueness

Small Group Mentoring [ FL : Factory Learning System ] [Purpose] [ Increase in the admission of A professor and 10~12 students become a college graduates ] mentoring group under which the students, - Solving technical problems and difficulties and once admitted, shall be assisted in terms of advising on the development of technology for The fact is that due to KOPO’s elevated employ- Factory Learning System Exclusive studies, career, and job placement, even after SMEs ment competitiveness, many of those with more Corporate graduation. The system is a student QC program - Running a field-oriented practicum through a Management close relationship than a college degree are increasingly seeking Project- to support adaptability to school and the work- - Searching for good companies and engaging to study at KOPO after a frustrating job search. based place, through advising about career path and in continuous management practicum Small group The ratio of learners with college degrees en- development. - Supplying HR tailored to the company and Mentoring rolled in 2013 was increased to 46.7%, com- enhancing employment pared to 45.4% in 2010. [Purpose] For those who have already received higher - Advice on students’ major in association with education, vocational training can serve as a major professor [ Strategy for company’s specialization ] way of gaining more practical workplace skills. The FL System is a unique academic operation - Technical advice customized to individual By arming learners with theoretical knowledge system that seeks to innovate VET education in learning styles KOPO has transformed the functions of some of combined with practical skills and their indi- response to the changes in the employment and - Revealing personal potential through individual its campuses according to the HRD policy on vidual major, KOPO develops learners that are educational environment experienced by those mentoring new growth sectors in the future after the year value-added high technicians, building a soci- in their early 20s, reinforcing industry-academic - Career and mature personality development through mentoring 2000. Strategic management of the bio, avia- ety that is focused not on academic background collaboration and escaping from the traditional, tion, textile and fashion campus can contribute and qualifications, but on competence itself. theory-based classroom format. to the related industries by supplying required FL System is a VET system tailored to industry and skilled technicians in a timely manner to in- Admission ratio of highly educated people is mainly composed of Small Group Mentoring, Corporate Exclusive Management System crease industries’ competitiveness. Project-based Practical Education and an Ex- Under the system, one professor is in charge of 2013 clusive Corporate Management System. managing the industrial relationship with 10~12 Also, KOPO is running female-friendly courses companies. KOPO and the companies maintain 2010 such as fashion design, jewelry design, na- Project-based Practical Education a close relationship as partners in increasing nomeasurement, digital publication and more Professors as the VET specialists and experts competitiveness, creating mutual benefits. 2007 on its specialized campus as well as on other 0 10 20 30 40 50 from industries jointly participate in developing campuses, with a view to increasing the em- basic teaching-learning contents in individual Now, KOPO is managing about 13,800 registered ployability of women whose careers have been fields. The project based practicum is a real companies under the system, and employment is temporarily interrupted. commercial project for the partner company, increasing as a result. carried out by the students. Aviation campus, which has been training tech- [ Scholarship ] Employment Rate Related with nicians for a new growth industry, showed a [Purpose] Corporate Exclusive Management System very high graduate employment rate of 90.6% KOPO, which has the advantage of offering and 94.3% in 2013. affordable tuition over other colleges, gives - Curriculum development customized to local 2013 industry abundant scholarship benefits to many students - Project-based classes focused on trouble- This achievement is the result of our efforts to who are academically excellent and needy. 2012 shooting in a real work place strategically cultivate highly skilled technicians Scholarships are funded by related associa- - Enhancing the level of adaptability to a future 2011 and to meet the needs of the industry by run- tions and companies. Annually, KOPO gives out post in industry through field practicum ning tailored training programs through a training 21,800 million won in scholarships, to 43.2% of - Meeting the needs of industry and enhancing 2010 agreement between KOPO and the companies. its students. competitiveness via close industrial collaboration 60 65 70 75 80

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 12 / 13 INTRODUCTION Achievements + Courses of TVET

Achievements Courses of TVET

Graduate Employment Rate Industrial Associate Degree Bachelor Degree (2year) (2 years) - Intensified Major Course - According to the Information Service of Higher Education by the Ministry of Education (Hereinafter MoE), KOPO has achieved a graduate employment rate of more than 80% every year since 2011. KOPO is ranked No.1 among 2-year colleges in the range of 2,000 students. Master Craftsman Craftsman (2 or 1 year) Courses (3 ~ 12 Months) 2013 85.2% KOPO 2012 82.3% 2011 85.6% 2013 61.2% Junior College 2012 60.9% High School (3 years) Employee Skill Upgrading, the 2011 60.7% (Technical Alternative School) underprivileged, visiting training 2013 University 55.6% (4year) 2012 56.2% 2011 54.5% Industrial Associate’s Degree Course : degree program with 1 year or more of experi- 0 50 100 ences in the field of their major. Graduates from This course trains middle level technicians who the program receive a Bachelor’s Degree. are capable of connecting low level technicians This course is focused on boosting students’ to high level technicians in the industry field. competency, which can increase productivity Graduates earn an Industrial Associate Degree. and improve efficiency in their workplace. With Korea’s shift to a technology-intensive Excellence (Awards) The Information Service of industrial structure in the 1990s, middle-level This course is based on the goal of creating “Higher Education in Korea” technicians are essential engines for improving an open society for lifelong vocational compe- • Awarded the grand prize as 2013 CEO.(Area productivity, solving the technical glitches that tency development, while contributing to stable of future management executive, The Korea The“Act on Information Disclosure of Educa- occur throughout processes from planning and employment and boosting the competitiveness tional Institutions” obliges educational institutions Economic Daily) developing to manufacturing products, using of businesses by acquiring and learning high- to publicly disclose certain information once per • Selected as Korea Creative Economic CEO in the intelligence and skills they have acquired level practical technology in a comprehensive year in order to ensure the public’s right to be 2013. (Area of Customer Satisfaction Manage- informed, promote academic and policy research, through their education. industry-academic system; both from work to ment, Maekyung Media Group) encourage participation in school education and school and from school to work. • Awarded as Korea Economic Leader in 2013. improve the efficiency and transparency of edu- • Course : 17 major depts.(Machine, Electricity, cational administration. (Area of Human Resource Management, The Design, etc.), 69 depts., 144 program) • Course : 10 major depts.(Machine, Mold, Green Joong-ang Daily) (Standard of employment rate : Status of sub- • Period : 2 years (day, night) Energy), 10 depts. scribing to Health Insurance ) • Selected as Excellent Institute for Labor-Mana- • Required Credits : 108 pts. • Period : 2 years (night) gement Relations in 2013 (Ministry of Employ- (theory:practice = 40:60) • Required Credits : more than 80 pts. ment & Labor) • Tuition : about 1.16 million won per semester • Tuition : about 1.16 million won per semester (including educational material expense) - from among 42 public institutes through (including educational material expense) • Qualification : high school graduate • Qualification : graduation from a 2-year degree, competitive exhibition (or equivalent achievement) and 1-year or more of experiences in the same Selected as Superior Institute in Customer • field as major Satisfaction (Ministry of Strategy and Finance) - Top position for four years in a row (2010- Bachelor’s Degree Course 2013), 1st level (= Intensified Major Program) : This high level technical course is for training learners who have graduated from a 2-year

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 14 / 15 INTRODUCTION Courses of TVET

Craftsman Course(Vocational Training) Skills development course for Employees Course for Job-Seekers High School Diploma

This course is for training working level techni- The purpose of this course is to improve em- The purpose of this course is to provide training This course is for educating and training youths cians. Here, technicians can learn and acquire ployee competence. Focusing on expanding the for those who need a job, including baby boomers, from multicultural families to help them learn and the basic and fundamental skills that are in de- vocational training participation opportunities women seeking to resume their careers, multi- acquire the basic and fundamental skills de- mand in their industry. for SMEs with up to 50 employees, which have cultural families, the disabled, welfare recipients, manded by industry, understand Korean social This course contributes to raising SMEs’ com- generally lacked the capacity for vocational and North Korean defectors, with the goal of culture and adapt to Korean society, and com- petitiveness, and helps job creation. training, this course increases the competitive expanding job opportunities and promoting job bines general and technical education. power of SMEs and functions as social safety creation in the regional community. net by promoting a stable employment. The aim of this course is to ensure that the • Course : 18 major depts.(Machine, Architecture, Design, Industrial Facilities, etc.), 59 types, Vocational training for the socially underprivi- gradually increasing number of youths from 175 programs This course also provides mobile training using leged is the main task of tailored employment multicultural families do not to feel excluded or • Period : 3 ~ 12 months(day, night) a well-equipped bus, for SMEs that have been and welfare, which aims to create a national discriminated against, enabling them to find and • Required Credits : 350~1,400 hrs. excluded from vocational training participation lifelong vocational competence development keep work that reflects their vocational compe- (theory: practice=40:60) opportunities because of a lack of substitute system. tency, and to become valued members of so- • Tuition : free workers. ciety. • Qualification : any unemployed Korean over the age of 15 • Course : Machine, Facility, Electricity, Electron- ics, Communication, etc. in the field of key nati- • Course : a variety of programs (Electricity, Auto • Course : 3 depts.(Machine, Facility, Electricity) mobile, Design, etc.) tailored to both employers onal strategic industries • Period : 3 years & employee needs • Period : more than 240 hrs. • Required Credits : 218 pts. (1 pt : 45 mins.) Required Credits : attendance over 80% of the Master Craftsman Course • Period : from minimum 8 hrs. for SMEs, 16 hrs. • • Tuition : free for large corporations, to a maximum of 120 hrs. period • Qualification : from a multicultural family Required Credits : attendance over 80% of the • Tuition : free • Other : 3 years alternative technical high school This course trains skilled middle-level manag- • period • Qualification : job-seekers (the disabled, North (15 students in each class) ers to play vital roles such as controlling pro- Korean defectors, baby boomers, women whose • Tuition : free careers have been temporarily interrupted, etc.) duction, overseeing workers (and workplaces), • Qualification : individuals or groups covered by and managing on-the-job training in the rel- Employment Insurance evant field of industry

• Course : 3 major depts.(Automobile, Machine, Electricity), 5 types, 11 programs Company • Period : 1~2 years (night) • Required Credits - 1year course : more than 35 pts. - 2year course : more than 66 pts. Support for Support for • Tuition : free VET fees VET fees • Qualification : employment in the same field as applied dept. for over 8~9 years

Job Center VET (MoEL) institute

Approval for VET course

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 16 / 17 DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENTS

For a Happy Tomorrow for People and Companies! KOPO is a Hope Bridge! to realize a competence-based lifelong vocational development system.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 18 / 19 DEPARTMENTS Mechanical Engineering / Machine Design

Mechanical Engineering Machine Design

Developing the professional technicians needed for design, machining, maintenance and repair, Developing the professional technicians needed for machine design and fabrication, machining automatic production system operation, nano measurement and CAD/CAM modeling, with technology, automatic equipment operating and maintenance, experimental machine or device professional knowledge. fabrication, and parts analysis fields using CAD/CAM/CAE technologies.

Department sections grinding machine, etc. Department sections Certificates available

(industrial engineer, technician) Computer aided machine design, CAD and Machine systems, Nano measurement, Auto- mobile, Ship machine, Ship design, Computer Certificates available modeling, Ship building design, Machine design Machine design, Computer aided machining, Pre- aided machines, Aviation machines, Aviation (industrial engineer, technician) and fabrication, Milling (Machining center) cision measurement, Mold die design, Fixture and repair, Fabrication and design of milling (Ma- jig design, Computer aided machine drawing, chining Center) and lathe (CNC Lathe) machine, Computer aided machining, Machine design, etc. Medical equipment fabrication, Jig and fixture. Precision measurement, Industrial instrumenta- Major curriculum

tion control, Production machines, Construction Theory machines, Jig and fixture design, Aircraft me- Areas of employment Machine drawing, Machine design, Manufactur- Major curriculum chanic, Computer numerical control lathe, Com- ing process Machine design businesses, Research & devel- puter numerical control milling, Medical elec- opment, CAD-related companies, Design con- Theory tronics, Medical electronics CAD, etc. Manufacturing process, Mechanical material, Practical sultancy, CAD/CAM system distribution com- Precision measurement, Drawing, CNC machin- CAD practice, CAE aided practice, Modeling panies, Product design, Industrial machine and ing, Aerodynamics, Avionics and aviation elec- Areas of employment practice, CAM, Field work in machine design precision machine fabrication and manufactur- tric, Gas turbines, Aircraft systems, Super high- ing companies speed processing machines, Jig and fixture CAD/CAM design, Mold manufacturing, Ma- fabrication, Medical engineering outlines chine fabrication and machining, Automobile, Major education & training equipment Shipbuilding, Aviation parts manufacturing and Rapid prototype machine, 3-dimensional meas- Practical maintenance companies, Super precision parts urement equipment, CNC machining center, Machine tools, Machining center, CAD/CAM, machining, Quality control, CNC programing and High speed processing machine, 3-dimensional Precision/3-dimensional / nano measurement, machining of automobile parts, Medical equip- Aircraft design, Aviation equipment, Aircraft ment and instrument manufacturing and mold- high speed processing machine, 3-dimensional airframe maintenance, Reciprocating engines, die production, Medical electronic equipment modeling machine, CAD/CAM software, etc. Metal processing measurement, Medical equip- manufacturing companies for industrial and ment design and fabrication, Circuit design for household applications medical equipment, Operation of medical equip- ment

Major education & training equipment

5-axis (high-speed) processing machine & combined processing machine, Machining cent- er, 3 dimensional measurement equipment, CNC machine, Injection molding machine, Hydraulic test equipment, Radiant-ray test equipment, 3 dimensional modeling machine, Forming/plane

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 20 / 21 DEPARTMENTS Automation / Industrial Facility

Automation Industrial Facility

Developing the professional technicians needed for the design, fabrication, installation, opera- Developing the professional technicians needed for solar, geothermal, waste heat systems, fire tion and maintenance of robot and automation machine systems, industrial equipment installa- fighting equipment, gas facilities, air conditioning and refrigeration, underwater construction, tion, machine and production line installation and control, display production equipment and facility equipment manufacturing, design·construction·test·maintenance departments based on LCD semiconductor system fields, with knowledge and technology in the areas of automation welding theory and practical capability. control and system design.

Department sections Certificates available Department sections Certificates available

(industrial engineer, technician) (industrial engineer, technician) Robot automation, Mechatronics, Semi-conduc- Green energy facilities, Green industrial facili- tor systems, System control and maintenance, Mechatronics, Production automation systems, ties, Building automation, Industrial facility auto- Air conditioning and refrigeration, Fire fighting Automation systems, Aircraft mechatronics, LCD Fixture and jig design, Construction machines, mation, Diving industries, Gas equipment con- equipment, Boiler, Construction facilities, Gas, semi-conductor systems, Hydraulic-pneumatic Precision measurement, Digital control, Fire struction, Construction environment facilities, Air Thermal management, Diving, International un- systems, System control. fighting equipment engineer, Computer aided conditioning refrigerating machinery, Heat re- derwater welding license (TWI), International machining, Hydraulic pneumatic engineer, etc. frigeration facilities, Automated welding, Special diving industry license (ADCI), SCUBA instruc- welding, Plant facilities. tor, etc. Major curriculum

Theory Major curriculum Areas of employment Manufacturing processes, Automatic con- trol, Electrical electronics, Mechatronics, Digi- Theory Renewable energy, Equipment design, Equip- tal electronics, Robot manufacturing processes, Welding engineering, Plumbing engineering, ment CAD, Air conditioning and refrigeration, Fire Automation systems, Maintenance engineering, General mechanical engineering, Thermal flu- fighting, Gas, Plant facilities, Thermal equipment Aircraft machine outline, Automation machine iddynamics, Mechanical materials, Diving en- systems, Welding automation, Building mainte- element gineering, Underwater welding engineering, nance, Welding and boiler-making, High pres- Measurement engineering sure gas refrigeration machinery production and Practical maintenance, Heating and cooling fitting, Ship, CAD, Hydraulic and pneumatic control prac- Practical Aircraft, Plant engineering, Comprehensive fa- tice, PCS practice, Computer system program- Areas of employment Welding, Plumbing, Basic design and CAD, Au- cilities, Marine and underwater construction etc. ming practice, PLC control practice, Automa- tion equipment installation and control practice, Automation equipment and device system de- tomatic facility control, Gas/Electric/Automatic/ Computer aided design velopment and design companies, CNC Machine CO2/Special welding, Diving industry, Un- manufacturing companies, PLC Control, Appli- derwater welding, Hydrographic survey, Gas ance manufacturing companies, Medical and equipment maintenance, Boiler equipment, Plant Major education & training equipment food related machine manufacturing companies, structures Automation machine installation and mainte- Controlled system equipment, PLC education nance, Production process management, LCD system, Semi-conductor tester, 3-axis con- related automation production system compa- Major education & training equipment trolled measurement system, Automation pro- nies, Semi-conductor production, Distribution duction system, ICT diagnostic and conver- equipment manufacturing companies, etc. TIG welding m/c, Electrode drying furnace, gence equipment, Robot simulation software, Manual gas cutting m/c, Auto gas cutting m/c, Industrial robot, Disassembling and assembling CO2 welding m/c, CAD software, Stainless steel robot practice equipment, Intelligence type ap- hydraulic joining m/c, Sequence training device, plied robot system, etc. PLC training device, Arc welding m/c, etc.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 22 / 23 DEPARTMENTS Die & Mold Design / Automobile

Die & Mold Design Automobile

Developing the professional technicians needed for mold making and 3D design, CAD/CAM Developing professional technicians with an understanding of device-specific structures and system operation on the basis of mold design, manufacturing, maintenance, inspection, etc. ap- working principles of cars on the basis of theoretical knowledge related to the production, in- plied to the diversification of sites, with the aim of promoting positive and professional use of spection, maintenance and management of basic technology. technology.

Department sections Major education & training equipment Department sections Major education & training equipment

Mold design, Computer aided manufacturing, CNC for spiral machine, Micro-CMM, RP machines, Automotive, Construction machinery mainte- Car inspection tester, Body frame repair equip- Press molds High-speed processor, High speed molding ma- nance, Green car maintenance, Automobile ment, Sanding and painting booth, Diesel injec- chines, CNC machines, Three-dimensional rapid maintenance, Automobile body repairs tion pump tester, Nozzle tester, Electric vehi- molding machines, Injection molding machines, cles, Common rail tester, Hybrid car simulator, Major curriculum Press machines, Electric discharge machines, (hybrid) Engine transmission simulator, Injector

CAD / CAM simulation software and more. Major curriculum tester, etc. Theory Injection molds, Press molds, Making molds, Theory Mold materials Automobile engine, Chassis, Electric device, Certificates available Body repair & painting, Hybrid car maintenance Certificates available (industrial engineer, technician) Practical (industrial engineer, technician) Basic mold making/machining, CAM for mold, Practical Car maintenance, Construction machinery or- CNC machining for mold, Mold assembly and Injection molding, Press molding, Computer ap- Automobile engine, Chassis, Electric device, ganizations maintenance, Car body repair, Ve- repair, General-purpose machine tools. plication design, Precision measurement, Com- Body repair & painting, Hybrid car maintenance, hicle inspection, Construction machinery body puter application processing, CNC milling and Body repair welding practices, Construction repair, etc. others. machinery engine maintenance, Body repair

Areas of employment Areas of employment Vehicles, Construction machinery production Precision press die design and manufacturing and maintenance, Transportation, Construction industry, Automobile aircraft production sector, and business vehicle maintenance, Automo- Precision injection mold making, Mold design bile parts manufacturing, Vehicle inspection and and manufacturing for the semiconductor in- maintenance, etc. dustry, Optical equipment, Precision instrument making fields and more.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 24 / 25 DEPARTMENTS Advanced Materials / Electronics

Advanced Materials Electronics

Developing the professional technicians needed for the major technical field of new product Developing the professional technicians needed to perform design, control, construction, and development, nondestructive testing, process control, quality control and inspection, semicon- maintenance in the field of Semiconductors, Semiconductor CAD, Ubiquitous systems, Infor- ductor coating, precision casting, special plating on the basis of theory and practical technique mation Communication, Digital systems, Avionics, Optical Communication, Networks and for new materials. LEDs, based on a practical and theoretical grounding in electronics.

Department sections Certificates available Department sections prototyping machine, Antenna, Measurement for air

(industrial engineer, technician) communications, etc. Applied advanced materials, Metal coatings, Optoelectronics, Display electronics, Semiconductor Surface treatment of semiconductors, Equipment Industrial engineer in metal materials, Industri- display, Semiconductor CAD, Smart electrical & elec- operation for nondestructive testing, Precision al engineer in non-destructive testing (RT/UT/ tronic engineering, Electronics, Electronic information Certificates available casting, Special plating MT/PT), Industrial engineer in casting, Surface communication, Communication electronics, Avionics, (industrial engineer, technician) treatment, Craftsman in metal coating hanging, Optical communication facilities, Embedded hard- Craftsman in advertisement painting, Crafts- ware, Electronic apparatuses, Electronic communi- Information communication, Electronics, Communica- Major curriculum man in surface finishing treatment, Craftsman in cation, Information communication Facility, LED ap- tion cable, Radio telecommunication equipment, Digi-

chemical analysis plied electronics, Biomedical electronics. tal control, Semiconductor design, Electronic circuits Theory design, Information communication apparatus, Indus- Advanced materials, Heat treatment, Materials trial instrumentation control, Embedded hardware, testing, Metallography, Metal simulation, Special Areas of employment Major curriculum Network manager, Information equipment operation, precision casting etc. Manufacturer and product quality inspector in Theory Practical the semiconductor, Airplane, Automobile, Ship Electronic circuits, Digital engineering, Circuit theory, Advanced materials, Heat treatment, Materi- building, Heavy industry, Machine industry, Computer architecture, Display engineering, Display Areas of employment als testing and metallography, Metal simulation, Casting industry, Plant industry, Surface coat- manufacturing process, Display components & ma- Nondestructive testing (RT, PT etc.), Metal coat- ing, Machine industry, Metal works sectors, etc. terials, Introduction to aircraft, Sensor engineering, Optical communication systems, Information commu- ing, Quality inspection, Special precision cast- LED applied circuits, Computer medical information, nication facilities, Manufacturing production devices ing, Surface treatment Semiconductor devices engineering, Communication for electronic apparatuses, Design & manufacturing engineering for automation machines, Manufacturing, Process- ing, Evaluation and inspection for display, Design for Major education & training equipment Practical analog & digital circuits, Production facilities for semi- Electronic circuits, Digital circuits, Microprocessors, conductors, Electronic control systems, Semiconduc- Sputtering, SEM, electron beam evaporator, im- Electronic CAD, Semiconductor CAD, C program- tor design, etc. age analyzers, Stepper, Vacuum furnace, Spec- ming, Computer programming, Electronic circuits trometer, Vacuum heat evaporator, Rolling simu- design, Optical measurement, LED lighting design & lator, High frequency induction melting furnace, implementation, Network management & use, Power Abrasion tester, Rapid prototyping machine, Ul- electronics, Medical measurement program, Medical trasonic test, Penetration measuring instrument, device management, Hospital electricity. etc.

Major education & training equipment

Training apparatus for smart system control, Optical communication, PCB after-treatment machine, PCB

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 26 / 27 DEPARTMENTS Electricity / Information & Communication Technology

Electricity Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Developing the professional technicians needed to design, manufacture, inspect, operate and Developing the professional technicians needed in the areas of ICT and IT, our department maintain electric facilities, new and renewable energy facilities, LED lighting facilities, smart encourages students to build their abilities in the fields of embedded systems, production & power grid, power electronics, instrumentation and control systems, and water resource/water information systems, operation and development of production process test equipment, mobile use facilities. communications technology, network technology, circuit design, IT convergence circuit design, programming, aircraft control, and smart applications.

Department sections ment, Hydraulic and pneumatic practice equipment, Department sections Major education & training equipment

Energy display equipment, LED lighting building Smart electricity, Electricity, Electrical energy, Information & communications systems, Smart Ship network equipment, Electronics circuit system, Home network practice equipment, Smart Electric energy systems, Ship building electrical information & communications, Ubiquitous com- practice equipment, Network practice equipment grid control, Smart grid electrical and electronic con- munications, Computer information, Ubiquitous system, Motor-generator test equipment, High trol, Water resources management, Electrical con- systems, Smart software, Aircraft control sys- speed network practice devices, Optical practice struction, Electrical system control, Photovoltaic tems, IT application control equipment, SMT parts mounting machines, Router power generation facilities practice system, LAN building systems, Wireless communication practice equipment, Server (cloud), Spectrum analyzer, Home network wiring practice Major curriculum equipment, etc.

Theory Circuit theory, Electromagnetics, Electrical equip- Certificates available ment, Electrical Power Engineering, Irrigation, (industrial engineer, technician) Civil basics, Water use, Water use facilities management, Photovoltaic power generation Certificates available Information & Communication, Wireless facilities, (industrial engineer, technician) Information processing, Digital control, Electron- Major curriculum Practical ics, Electronic circuit design, Network manage- Electricity, Electrical construction, Electrical Electrical basic practice, Sequence control prac- Theory ment, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, OCP, RFID, etc. equipment, Electric railway, Lift, Measurement, tice, Electrical installation practice, PLC practice, Electronic communication circuits, Information Fire protection facilities Electrical and electronic engineering, Electri- and communication engineering, Digital engi- cal and electronics practice, Power electronics neering, Mobile communication engineering, Areas of employment practice, Electrical instrumentation and control Micro processors, Networks, Computer applica- Areas of employment Operation & management of mobile communica- practice, Water use facilities design and construction tions, Operating systems, Databases, General tions systems, Management of IP-based com- practice, Electrical engineering, Electrical CAD, LED lighting, Electrical energy related in IT embedded systems, Communication program- munications facilities, Setup & management of Solar power system design technology, Maintenance of power facilities, ming etc. networks, System control part, Manufacturing & Photovoltaic power generation and modules, production part for ICT, Hardware design, Firm Fuel cells, New and renewable energy facilities, Practical ware design, Aircraft motion control, Manufac- Major education & training equipment Design/manufacturing/operation/maintenance Electronic communications circuits, Information turing & production part for smart equipment, in construction sector, Shipbuilding and marine and communication engineering, Digital engi- Power conversion practice equipment, Substa- Smart Web development, etc. sector part equipment, Housing electrical facili- neering, Mobile communication engineering, tion facilities practice equipment, IBS practice ties, Electrical construction, Smart power, IT fa- Micro processor, Network, Computer applica- equipment, Photovoltaic power generation set, cilities, Design, Maintenance tion, Operating system, Databases, General em- Protection circuits for power practice equipment, bedded system, Communication programming, LED media facade system, Hybrid practice equip- Project oriented, etc.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 28 / 29 DEPARTMENTS Design / Media

Design Media

Developing the professional technicians needed to apply creative ideas and design processes in Developing the professional technicians needed for content creation, services management, the field of product, visual, public, and video design planning and design in the field of web media, mobile contents and digital broadcasting.

Department sections Major education & training equipment Department sections Major education & training equipment

Industrial design, Video graphics, Communication 3D RP machine, Laser engraving machine, CNC Digital broadcasting, Digital content, Mediacontent, Sound editing systems, Digitizer, 2-dimensional design, Product application modeling, Outdoor engraving machine, Water painting devices, Video media, Multimedia content production. imaging systems, ENG cameras, IP TV server, advertising design, Eco-design Spectrum colorimeter, Paint tinting machines, Lighting equipment for broadcast studio, Virtual CAD, Graphic software reality system, Audio editing equipment, 3D title Major curriculum utility, Broadcast synthesizer for broadcast, Si-

Major curriculum multaneous voice recorder, etc. Theory Certificates available Theory Content planning, Content programming, Media (industrial engineer, technician) Design theory, Ergonomics, Design materials, design, Media video introduction, Scenario & Certificates available Chromatology, Digital design, Design CAD, Ty- Product design, Visual communication design, planning, Computer graphics, Broadcast plan- (industrial engineer, technician) pography, Presentation design, Film animation Colorist, Game graphics designer, Adobe cer- ning theory, Introduction to digital broadcasting, theory, Video advertising design, Advertising, tified expert (ACE), Craftsman applied product Broadcast graphics, Shooting techniques theory Multimedia content production, Macromedia Modeling materials modeling, Craftsman computer graphics opera- certification, AATC, Colorist, ACS / ACE, GTQ, tion, Outdoor advertising agent Practical Audiovisual equipment, Operation of computer Practical Media graphics, Shooting & editing video, Media graphics, Web design, Information equipment, Prototyping, 3D-simulation, Communication de- sound, Video design, Digital content-production, etc. sign, 2D-graphics, Editorial design, Digital pub- Areas of employment Broadcast recording / Graphics / Sound editing, lishing, LED lighting, Eco-design Sound effects, Interactive content production Design company, Broadcasting station, Film Areas of employment studio, Game graphics production, Media pub- lishing design, Computer graphics, Animation Video production for broadcaster, Computer production, Advertising agency, Video Planning, graphics design, Animation, Web designers, Prototype modeling company, Printing and pub- Web animators, Digital broadcast graphics, Mo- lishing bile contents, UI designers, Multimedia systems, Audio post, Website making, and Publication.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 30 / 31 DEPARTMENTS Textile & Fashion / Architecture

Textile & Fashion Architecture

Developing professional technicians who are educated in the textile and fashion industry from Developing the professional technicians needed for basic architecture planning, architectural the perspective of traditional manufacturing and high-tech technology, who have been broadly design, building construction, construction technology, and building remodeling based on ar- educated and trained in the textile process and in testing techniques, technical and high per- chitecture, incorporating IT convergence theory and building practical capabilities. formance textiles, textile design, fashion design, textile and fashion CAD, garment technology, fashion marketing, etc.

Department sections Certificates available Department sections Major education & training equipment

(industrial engineer, technician) Fashion design, Fashion marketing, Garment Architectural, Architectural design, Execution of CNC engraving machine, CNC laser cutter, technology, Textile & fashion materials, High- Fashion design, Colorist, Fashion merchandising, building works, Interior architecture (Interior De- Smart building control training equipment, Re- tech textile materials, Textile color design Textile engineering, Textile design sign) bar detector, Computer 3D/2D graphic program, AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Sketch-up

Major curriculum Areas of employment

Certificates available Theory Planner of textile products, Textile process (industrial engineer, technician) Fashion design, Fashion trend, Clothing con- manager, Fabric designer, Planner of apparel struction, Textile materials, Technical textile, process, Fashion designer, Apparel shop man- Architectural engineer, Building facilities engi- Yarn & fabric manufacturing, Dyeing, Textile fin- ager, Colorist, Fashion coordinator, Textile CAD neer, Professional engineer architectural struc- ishing, Fashion marketing, Fashion business, designer, Textile pattern designer, Textile engi- tures, Building mechanical facilities engineer, Fashion store management, Planning of textile neer, Garment engineer, etc. Industrial architecture engineer, Craftsman in production interior architecture, Interior architecture engi- neer, Industrial interior architecture engineer, Major curriculum Practical etc. Pattern making, Sewing technology, Spinning, Theory Weaving, Knitting, Dyeing, Textile testing, Textile Architectural planning and design, Building con- printing, Textile & fashion CAD, Pattern CAD, struction, Architectural regulation, Architecture Areas of employment Fashion illustration, Apparel making, Garment formative design, Building equipment, Execution Architectural design office, Interior design office, production systems, Sewing process, Computer of building works, BIM, CAD, 3D/2D graphics Construction contractors, architectural structure color matching, Fashion merchandising, Display company, Builders equipment company, Build- & coordination, Protective clothing Practical ing materials company, Builder’s officials, Facil- Architectural CAD, Building construction, Ar- ity management department, Construction safety chitectural planning and design drawing, Model inspection company, Green building consul- Major education & training equipment making, Reinforcing steel processing and as- tancy, Stage-making and furniture making field, sembly, Wood processing and assembly, CG Cotton spinning machine, Weaving machine, etc. and Presentation, Architectural project Knitting machine, Winding machine, Dyeing ma- chine, CCM/CCK, Fastness tester, Textile per- formance tester, Printing machine, Textile CAD, Sewing machine, Fashion CAD, Pattern CAD, Pattern plotter, Visual merchandising

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 32 / 33 DEPARTMENTS Biology / Jewelry Design

Biology Jewelry Design

Developing the professional technicians needed for Bioprocess, Bio-related Database manage- Developing the professional technicians needed for jewelry design, fabrication, MD, coordina- ment, Bio-food material & Functional Food Development, Food Safety & Quality Control, tor Jewelry, Jewelry Appraisal, and precious metal work, who are also well educated in marketing Bio/Nano Technology, Biomedical technology, with strong Bio related knowledge & Skill. techniques.

Major education & training equipment Department sections

Jar fermenter, Electrophoresis apparatus, Cell & Jewelry design, Processing blood analyzer, Ultrapure water system, Centri- fuge, Microorganism identification system, Ani- Major curriculum mal cell reactor, Anti-oxidation analysis system, Autoclave, Irradiation tester, Heat analyzer Theory Jewelry material. Processing, Gemological, Design drafting, Jewelry color Department sections Certificates Available (industrial engineer, technician) Bioprocess technology, Bioinformatics, Biofood Practical analysis, Bio quality control, Bio nanomaterials, Food, Fisheries production, Cooking, Bartender, Jewelry CAD, Jewelry appraisal, Jewelry pro- Biomedical analysis Hygienist, Seed manufacturer, Industrial hygien- cessing training, Casting jewelry, Jewelry design ic management, Organic industry, Laboratory animal technician Major curriculum Major education & training equipment

Vacuum pressure casting machine melting, RP Theory Areas of employment Introduction to nanotechnology, Basic nucleic machine, Laser marking machine, 3D scanner, acid manipulation, Bioorganic chemistry, Ba- Pharmaceutical/Food/Liquor/Cosmetics/Fine CNC engraver, The master stone, Dust polisher, sic organic synthesis, Nanomaterial analy- Chemistry/Medical school laboratory, Bio ven- Ultraviolet lamps, Graphic / jewelry (3-D), CAD sis, Introduction to bioprocess technology, ture company, Food marketing, Biopharmaceu- software, etc. Biochemistry, Essential molecular cell biology, tical, Functional food, Nano fine chemistry, Bio Bioenergy, Industrial microbiology, Introduc- chemistry product, Biofuel production, CRO tion to molecular diagnostics, Life sciences, Certificates Available Introduction to biofood, Fermented food mi- (industrial engineer, technician) crobiology, Food chemistry, Introduction to bio Precious metals processing industry articles, quality control, Introduction to biomedical tech- Jewelry Appraisers, Jewelry coordinator, Colorist, nology, Basic biochemistry & molecular biology Jewelry processing technician, Jewelry master

Practical Areas of employment Experimental basic manipulation, Experimental chemistry, Cell culture, Cell therapy, Enzyme Precious metals processing, Jewelry appraisal, technology, Molecular biology, Basic bioanalysis Jewelry design, Precious metals marketing, Jewelry CAD, Jewelry manufacturers, Shop jew- elry master, Jewelry design

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 34 / 35 DEPARTMENTS Environment / Tourism Industry

Environment Tourism Industry

Developing professional technicians with the relevant theoretical and practical skills related to Developing the professional technicians who lead the tourism industry, with a solid theoretical green growth, clean production and analysis technology, bio-technology, alternative energy tech and practical concept of hospitality and tourism nology, and carbon emission reduction technology.

Department sections Industrial engineer in energy management Department sections Certificates Available

(industrial engineer, technician) Energy and environment International-tour marketing Areas of employment Craftsman bartender, Domestic tour guide, Tour conductor, Barista, Sommelier, Hotel guest ser- Major curriculum Energy, Environment, Chemicals related industries Major curriculum vices representative, etc.

Theory Theory Travel agency management, Convention industry, Basic computing and design, Basic equipment Areas of employment analysis theory, Water pollution prevention Hotel management, Tourism management techniques, Air pollution prevention techniques Tourist hotels, Travel agencies, Resort & con- Practical dominium, Food businesses, etc. Practical Hotelier, Barista, Bartender, International tourism Energy & environmental CAD, Water pollution marketing, Tourism english, Tourism japanese treatment experiment, Air pollution treatment ex- periment Major education & training equipment

Major education & training equipment Espresso machine, Coffee roaster machine, F&B ware, Ice machine, Cocktail ware, Refrigerator, Ozone generator measuring device, Activated Coffee grinder, Coffee brewing system, Room sludge treatment equipment, Atomic absorption service trolley analyzer, Elemental analyzer, Flow gas meas- uring lab equipment, Water quality tester, Ion exchange equipment, Fluid flow measurement devices, Lab equipment reducing carbon diox- ide, Respiratory rate meter, Electrophoresis, etc.

Certificates Available (industrial engineer, technician)

Industrial engineer in air pollution environment, Industrial engineer in water pollution environ- ment, Industrial engineer in waste treatment, In- dustrial engineer in hazardous materials, Indus- trial engineer in industrial hygiene management,

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 36 / 37 DEPARTMENTS Printing & Publishing / Food Processing

Printing & Publishing Food Processing

Developing professional technicians with an understanding of publication theory and practical Developing professional technicians with well adapted capabilities that can contribute to the printing skills, screen plate making, screen printing, design, editing, printing, proofing, output, cookery, food and beverage fields by learning the special knowledge and major theories about etc. food and related industries.

Major education & training equipment Department sections

Air conditioners, Digital/sliding/semi-automatic/ Culinary science revolving multi-color/ manual suction screen printing machine, Offset printing machine, The image sensor, Thermal transfer printing ma- Major curriculum

chine, Power supplies, Paper cutter, Film de- Theory veloping machine, Automatic photoresist coater, Korea cooking, Fermented foods (herbal cook- Digital printing machine, Inkjet plotter, Digital ing), Food nutrition camera

Practical Herbal cooking, Temple cuisine practice in- Certificates Available spectors, Korea food globalization application (industrial engineer, technician) practice, Fermented food storage practice Industrial engineer in printing, Craftsman in electronic publishing, Craftsman in computer graphics operation, Craftsman in printing Major education & training equipment

Convection oven, Cold storage, Sample mill, Fermenter, Mixers, Salt analyzer, UV sterilizer, Areas of employment etc. Department sections Printing company, Publishing company, Adver-

tisement design production company, Newspa- Screen printing, Electronic publishing per publishing company Certificates Available (industrial engineer, technician)

Major curriculum Korean cooking, Western cooking, Chinese

cooking, Japanese cooking etc. Theory Chromatics, Publication manufacturing, Editorial design, Introduction to publishing Areas of employment

Practical Hotel restaurant, Food manufacturing, Job crea- Graphic design, Publishing design, Advertising tion, etc. design, Screen printing, Plate making, Digital printing, Advanced editorial design

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 38 / 39 DEPARTMENTS Academic Calendar / New Technology Training Center

Academic Calendar New Technology Training Center (NTC)

Degree Course Established in 2010, NTC was designated by the Ministry of Education as a General Educa- 1) 1st grade tion and Training Center in 2012. NTC is a su- perior vocational training institute that cultivates Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb highly skilled professionals thanks to its excel- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lent faculty members, industry experts (master 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 craftsman, technical expert), and state-of-the- Field 1st Semester Summer Vacation 2nd Semester Winter Vacation art equipment. practiceⅠ (16 Weeks) (8 Weeks) (16 Weeks) (7 Weeks) (5 Weeks) With about 9,500 excellent pieces of equipment in the area of machinery/mold, industrial facili- 2) 2nd grade ties, electricity / electronics, mechatronics / au- tomation, information communication etc., NTC Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb offers various training programs for R&D re- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 searchers in large corporations, engineers who lack practical experiences but have good theo- Summer Vacation Winter 1st Semester 2nd Semester Field practice (8 Weeks) Vacation retical knowledge, employees of SMEs, teach- (16 Weeks) (16 Weeks) (8 Weeks) Field practiceⅡ (4 Weeks) ers of specialized vocational high schools, and internal faculty in KOPO. These programs pro- ※ Each campus establishes its own academic calendar applying the above standard calendar set by the foun- Partners vide highly advanced technology training that is dation of Korea Polytechnics. Therefore, the calendar for each campus can be slightly different, allowing flex- customized for each field of industry. ibility considering the operational schedule. NTC also provides vocational training teach- ers from ODA recipient countries with fellowship Non-degree Course training programs entrusted by KOPO and other institutes. Craftsman

Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Main VET Course

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Depts. VET Course

Summer 3D modeling, Machining center, Five-axis machining, Injection molding machine, 1st Semester Vacation 2nd Semester Machine / Mold Quality management, Machine part manufacture design, CNC (Computer Numerical (4 Weeks) Control) machine tool, etc.

Supersonic detector, Solar heat energy system, Refrigerating technology measure- Industrial facility ment, Special welding, Quality management, etc. Master Craftsman (1 year course) Electricity / Integrating control system, New regeneration energy facilities, Business and factory Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Electronics automation, Electrical safety management, etc.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Mechatronics / Smart grid control, Factory automation fusion control, Quality management, Automa- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Automation tion control, PLC control, etc.

Summer Information Actual embedded C & optimization, Network installation & operation, JAVA application 1st Semester Vacation 2nd Semester & project, Advanced software development, Information communication & Electronic (4 Weeks) Communication practice, etc.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 40 / 41 Global Relationships

Global Relationships

The Realization of the Vision 2020! KOPO will progress towards a sustainable future and a better world.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 42 / 43 Global Relationships International Exchanges

• The aim of the student exchange program International technical Volunteer work International Exchanges is to develop students’global competency as leaders of the next generation by help- ■ Goal ing them understand the way curriculums Korea Polytechnics (KOPO) was established in 1968 as part of a national industrial policy to train work, gain knowledge of the technologies · Global thinking through a global perspective technical human resources. It was supported by international cooperation from Germany, the United used in major fields of study, and learn about · Understanding cultural diversity and mutual respect by ha- States, and other developed countries in conjunction with the assistance of ADB and IBRD. KOPO the culture of each country and campus they ving an open mind has been actively participating in exchanges with foreign developed countries since the 2000s. At visit. · Leadership development by gaining a sense of responsibil- the global level, it is succeeding in the areas of vocational education and training (VET), school ity and self-awareness management, and quality of education and training. • The faculty exchange program offers ex- · Developing self-esteem by realizing the importance of la- changes in various fields, such as VET and bor and technology KOPO has signed MOUs with universities that have similar education systems in the USA, the UK, school management, the student’s major, · Contributing to the development of the international comm- Singapore, and Malaysia, forming a wide range of partnerships. These partnerships have helped and approaches to strengthening academic unity by helping small communities in underdeveloped cou- KOPO become the only comprehensive technical vocational education and training college in Korea associations with MOU organizations. ntries by increasing the mutual cooperation, understanding, and benefits between universities, allowing the benchmarking of each other’s strengths and the sharing of knowledge and information about • The international voluteer work is a progr- VET. am in which participants promote the value of technology overseas by volunteering, and KOPO offers several different exchange programs. International exchange programs can be broadly working to be global leaders in the future. divided into student exchange programs, faculty exchange programs, and technical volunteer work for developing countries.

■ Contents

Schools, orphanages, communities, etc. in Service Area underdeveloped countries such as Thai- land and the Philippines

KOPO formed the International Technical Fixing computers, appliances, and fence Technical · Volunteer Team (“DEOHAGI”, which · Installing water generator Service means “plus”) in 2012. It has been donating · Welding, painting, etc. and sharing technological activities to serve developing countries ever since. · Computer education · Teaching art and English Aero-modelling and helicopter modeling Education · · Sharing traditional Korean culture, such Service as the game“Jegichagi” All in one · Introduction to the Korean language and Korean manners

The virtue of giving Playing sports with local residents Cultural · · Cultural experiences and exchanges bet- Exchanges Practice more and more ween the two countries

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■ Philippines Global Partners

· Each year since 2012, about 40 students and faculty members from KOPO have been engaging Nation Institution Summary MOU in international technical volunteer work for the local community in Batac, Philippines · Established : 1960 Nation Wide July · In 2013, participants fixed broken computers and donated a total of 80 computers to local stude Malaysia Malaysia Politeknik · 2014 nts so that they could have the chance to use computers for their studies. · http://www.politeknik.edu. my/portalbpp/index.asp

· Established : 1910 ■ Thailand Westminster Kingsway Feb. United Kingdom · London College 2014 · www.centralking.ac.uk · KOPO led technology volunteer activities with students from ITE, Singapore, one of its sister schools, for 15 days in December 2013 at Ban Wat Chan in Thai Ching Mai. · Established : 1977 Jun. South Africa Umfolozi College Rechard Bay · 2013 · The KOPO-ITE student technology volunteer teams had the opportunity to share students’ tech · www.umfolozicollege.co.za nological talents by having them participate in volunteer activities such as installing water purifi cation systems in an orphanage, fixing appliances at schools in local areas, teaching English, and · Established : 1949 ITE (Institute of Jun. helping students develop their computer skills. Singapore · Singapore Technical Education) 2013 · www.ite.edu.sg

· Established : 1949 TAFE New South Wales Oct. Australia · Kirkland, Redmond Sydney Institute 2012 · http://lwtech.edu/

· Established: 1949 LWIT (Lake Washington Mar. US · Kirkland, Redmond Institute of Technology) 2012 · http://lwtech.edu/

· Established : 1992 Mar. Singapore Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore · 2010 · www.nyp.edu.sg/

· Established : 1993 Mar. China Shenzhen Polytechnic Shenzhen Global Contribution · 2010 · http://szpt.edu.cn

■ South Sudan

Students from Tons in South Sudan visited Korea as a part of EDCF business and received practical train ing at KOPO. KOPO gave them the chance to rece ive vocational education and training for free to help them participate in social contribution. This meant that two students from the village had a chance to learn through the electricity and welding courses, from Dec ember 2013 to February 2014.

KOREA POLYTECHNICS 46 / 47 Global Relationships International Development Cooperation

Since 2004, KOPO has actively engaged in ODA projects in the area of TVET for undeveloped and International Development Cooperation developing countries, fulfilling one of the Korean government’s policies.

ODA (Official Development Assistance) refers to the flow of financial resources from the central and/ Untied ODA(KOICA) Implementation System or local governments of donor countries and multilateral agencies to developing countries. The aim of ODA is to promote economic development and improve quality of life in developing countries. Korea Request for the project plans Recipient countries

As a recipient country, Korea received ODA from foreign countries in the 1960s. However, the pro Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Relevant Minisry Approval for the project plans portion of grants declined significantly, and sources of assistance continued to diversify. In 1996,

Korea became the 29th member of the OECD. This was the first time a country rose from being a Notification of Project orders poor and undeveloped country to become a member of OECD. It has helped Korea to hold a good a feasibility study position as a donor in the international community. Implementing organization Implementing organization In 2010, Korea became the 24th member of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC), which A feasibility study Korea International Cooperation for the project plans Authorities concerned is the international donor’s club. In addition, Korea has continuously expanded its ODA. Today, Agency (KOICA) international societies continue their efforts and have agreed to improve the effects of ODA. Many interested parties, such as the Korean government and those in the private sector, are increasingly interested in ODA due to changes in the domestic and foreign environment. Designation of PMC contractors · Consulting · Fellowship training · Dispatching experts Competitive bid National ODA Implementation System Designation of equipment contractors : a competitive bid Committee for International Development Cooperation Chair : Prime Minister · Designation of construction contractors : · Member : Ministers of relevent ministries & civillian expert a competitive bid

Working Committee · Chair : Vice Minister for Govermment (Prime Minister’s Office) · Member : Chiefs of Bureaus & civillian expert Prime Minister’s Office Secretariat for the CIDC

consultation Ministry of Strategy & Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Supervision of concessional loan Supervision of grant aid & & multilateral aid to MDBs Other Ministries multilateral aid to the UN and others

Working level consultation

Korea Eximbank (EDCF) KOICA Fund management council Working relationship (Executive Board)

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Tied ODA(KOEXIM Bank : EDCF) Implementation System Achievements in ODA

Korea Loan request Recipient countries Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Relevant Ministry Grants (KOICA) Loan agreement

Notification of No. Title Outline Period Project orders a feasibility study The Project for the Establishment of Multimedia PMC (Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Train- 2013.12 1 Language Laboratories in 18 Universities and ing, Facilities & Supplying Equipment including ~ Implementing organization A feasibility study Implementing organization 4 Government Agencies in Iraq Consulting) 2015.08

Korea Eximbank (KEXIM) Authorities concerned Loan offer PMC (Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Train- The Project for Modernization and Upgrading 2013.12 ing, Facilities & Equipment Consulting, and 2 of Automobile Centers in the College of Tech- ~ Improving Educational Environment in 5 Auto- nology and Technical College in Sri Lanka 2015.12 Competitive bid mobile Departments)

Fellowship Training_ Feasibility study organization Korea institution and company consortium Korea company consortium Fellowship Training : 12 Persons 2013.7.11 3 Policy Development of VET for African Coun- · Education and training : · Equipment : equipment company (from 7 countries, including Swaziland) ~ 27 Vocational training institution Vocational training institution · Architecture : construction company tries · Design and supervision : · Fellowship training, experts, development of Design and supervision company teaching material : vocational training institution The Phase Ⅱ Project for Upgrading and En- · PMC (Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Training, 2012.12 hancement of Training Programs of the Re- 4 Facilities & Establishment of Vocational Train- ~ gional Training Center-Korea-Philippines Vo- ing Center Equipment Consulting, etc.) 2015.12 cational Training Center in Davao City

PMC (Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Train- 2012.12 Textbook Distribution Project for Elementary ing, Training Instructor, Facilities & Equipment 5 ~ Students in Senegal Consulting, Establishment of Printing Center, 2014.12 [ Role of KOPO in ODA ] etc.)

Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Training, 2012.9 Title Contents Implementor notes Project to Upgrade the Pak-Korea Garment 6 Training Instructor, and Facilities & Equipment ~ Technology Institute in Karachi, Pakistan · To make a plan for consulting on Consulting 2014.6 establishing or remodeling TVET institutes Fellowship Training_ · To organize and manage PM and Fellowship Training: 17 Persons 2012.3.18 7 Policy Development of VET for African Coun- experts (from 9 countries including Ethiopia) ~ 3.31 · To derive criteria for a bid to cho- tries PMC ose a contractor in performing the VET institution (Consulting) project Construction design company Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Training for 2008.5 Establishment of Butwal Job Training Center - Criteria for Equipment lists, faci- 8 Managers & Trainers, Curriculum Design, and ~ - lities, dispatching experts and fel- in Nepal Equipment Consulting 2012.11.30 lowship training, curriculum devel- opment · To manage and monitor the TVET Dispatch of Experts in Vocational Training, 2007.9.5 Project for Distribution of Textbooks in Vien- institutes until completion. 9 Publication of Textbooks, and Enhancement of ~ tiane, Laos Competency in Printing Technology 2009.9.5 VET institution · To make a plan for the project Construction design company · To organize and manage PM and (development of teaching Project for Effective ICT Education at the Col- Establishment, Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship 2006.12.29 experts Tied materials and curriculum) 10 lege of Engineering and Technology, Univer- Training, and Consulting & Supporting Equip- ~ Determine specifics of the project sity of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ment 2008.12.28 · Company to deliver Project - Dispatch experts, fellowship tr- the equipment (Performance) aining, development of teaching Fellowship Training_ Fellowship Training: 10 Persons 2007.5.22 Company to build construction 11 materials and curriculum Bangladesh Textile Industry Development (Public Officers) ~ 6.6 - Delivering & installing the equip- Development of teaching Company to deliver the ment materials and curriculum Untied equipment - Building construction Performed by the PMC The Phase Ⅱ Fellowship Training_ Fellowship Training: 15 Persons 2007.7.15 Company to build construction 12 organization Guatemala Vocational Training Department (from INTECAP) ~ 7.30

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Loans (KOEXIM)

No. Title Outline Period

Establishment of Vocational training Center, 2011.9.12 Establishment of a Vocational Training Center Dispatch of Experts for Maintenance, 1 ~ in Angola Curriculum Design, and Equipment Consulting 2014.12 in 6 Departments

Creation of Technical-methodological Establishment of 6 Vocational training Centers, 2008.8.1 2 Capabilities in Vocational Training Centers Dispatch of Experts for Repair & Maintenance, ~ Project (in Nicaragua) Curriculum Design, and Equipment Consulting 2012.1

Construction: 4,960㎡, 6 Departments, 2007.11.1 Upgrading National Vocational Training 3 Dispatch of Experts, and Equipment ~ Center at Niyagama Project Consulting & Supporting 2010.4.8

Luang Prabang National University Dispatch of Experts, Fellowship Training, 2005.11.28 4 ~ Establishment Project, Laos and Consulting & Supporting Equipment 2007.12.31

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