Annual Report 2023

56 2023 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited SUSTAINABILITY REPORT KMB Academy KMB established the KMB Academy (“the Academy”) in January 2022, aiming to nurture talents for the bus industry. The Academy provides professional and comprehensive training programmes for franchised bus maintenance personnel and all bus captains. In 2023, two training programmes, the “Certificate in Continuing Development for In-service Bus Captains” and the “Professional Certificate for Instructors in Franchised Bus Industry” were recognised at Level Three and Level Four respectively under the Qualifications Framework (“HKQF”) by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. The number of HKQF programmes in the KMB Academy now totals four. The “Certificate in Bus Maintenance” at HKQF Level Two for franchised bus maintenance personnel offers knowledge of mechanical operation and industrial safety. Students will also undergo basic technical training, including engine, drivetrain, chassis, electrical appliances, and air-conditioning, with on- the-job training available in KMB and LWB depots. In addition to the HKQF Level Two accreditation, graduates will also receive professional bus maintenance certificates recognised by two European bus manufacturing giants, Alexander Dennis Ltd and Volvo Buses, making them semi-skilled workers with a clear progression ladder through further training. The “Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving training” at HKQF Level Three is planned around building safety consciousness, bus maneuvering skills, and bus route and bus type knowledge. In addition to driving, students will also be trained in customer service and emotional management to further enhance their service standards. Before graduation, assessments are conducted by instructors to ensure student performance meets the standards of KMB. The KMB Academy provides HKQF-accredited professional and comprehensive training courses for new recruits, in-service bus captains and bus captain training instructors In addition to receiving recognition from the HKQF for completing the “Certificate in Bus Maintenance” course, graduates are also recognised by two major European bus manufacturers