Annual Report 2024

56 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited SUSTAINABILITY REPORT KMB Academy KMB established the KMB Academy (“the Academy”) in January 2022 with the aim of nurturing talent for the bus industry. The Academy provides professional and comprehensive training programmes for franchised bus maintenance personnel and bus captains. In 2023, two new training programmes, the “Certificate in Continuing Development for In-service Bus Captains” and the “Professional Certificate for Instructors in the 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 provides knowledge of mechanical operation and industrial safety. Students will also undergo basic technical training, covering engine, drivetrain, chassis, electrical systems, and air-conditioning, with on-the-job training available at 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, qualifying them as semi-skilled workers with a clear progression path through further training. The “Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving Training” at HKQF Level Three is designed to build safety awareness, bus manoeuvring skills, and knowledge of bus routes and bus types. In addition to driving, students will also receive training in customer service and emotion management to further enhance their service standards. Before graduation, instructors assess student performance to ensure it meets KMB’s standards. The “Certificate in Continuing Development for In-service Bus Captains” is at HKQF Level Three. It aims to enhance in-service bus captains’ knowledge and skills in road safety awareness, driving techniques and attitude, including defensive driving. Featuring various bus component models, the Technical Training Workshop at KMB Academy offers comprehensive training for students in the “Certificate in Bus Maintenance” programme Both newly hired and in-service bus captains of KMB and LWB are required to undergo comprehensive professional training in courses accredited under the HKQF