Training essentially is an integral part of human life. In recent years HR Planning has assumed great significance in manufacturing sector which includes wood based panel industry. From then onwards, this Institute caters to HRD needs of the wood based panel industries through several training programmes. In this endeavor, IWST Field Station Kolkata has excellent infrastructural facilities for classroom teaching, laboratory and factory simulated facilities for “hands on” training in Plywood, Resin Manufacture and Testing etc.

It organizes one month certified training course on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology”. This one month training course is a special training programme for the technicians/supervisors working in plywood industries or those who are planning to join the plywood industries.

Technicians working in the plywood industry and have reading/ writing knowledge in English are eligible for the course. Also fresh candidate having passed PUC/ITI and reading/ writing knowledge can also join the course. Preference in admission is given to candidates sponsored by industries or organizations. The course curriculum contains timber and defects, veneer peeling, veneer drying, resin manufacturing, plywood manufacturing, testing of plywood, blockboard, flushdoor, retention of preservative chemical, power requirement in industries.

The participant will be accommodated in hostel inside the campus. No accommodation is provided for spouse and children of the trainees. Canteen facilities inside IPIRTI campus can be available on choice.

Class room lectures are designed to enhance the trainees’ ability to comprehend the analytical methods, which help trainees to assimilate knowledge through interaction with the faculty members.

Evaluation system of trainees’ performance is designed to encourage them for active participation in all the components of the training viz. class room lectures, laboratory/in plant practical classes, seminars, project work. Evaluation system helps each trainee to measure his achievement in various activities that are essential to make him a professional.