DOST upskills Bukidnon agri workers on equip’t calibration, maintenance

MARAMAG, Bukidnon (PIA)--The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 recently conducted training on equipment maintenance and calibration at Farmind Asia Banana Corporation (FABC) in La Roxas, Maramag, Bukidnon.

From February 7-8, 17 plant calibration officers and supervisors from the company actively participated in the training on the Calibration of Electronic Balances, Thermometers, and Volumetric Wares. This group of technical experts directly handles the maintenance and calibration of the company's types of machinery in the production facility.

DOST-10's Regional Metrology Laboratory in-house experts, Mr. Ronald Pangan, Mr. Jefferson Lumor, and Engr. Shane Clavano facilitated the training. The speakers discussed precise calibration procedures for specific industrial equipment, and practical evaluation was provided through hands-on exercises. The learning outcomes of the participants were assessed using pre-test and post-test assessments.

The training aimed to upskill the employees of FABC in the periodic maintenance and in-house calibration of their equipment in preparation for their upcoming ISO accreditation this year. 

FABC is a large-scale banana plantation that exports Cavendish bananas internationally, particularly to Japan. It is one of the primary sources of local employment in the community, with 100 employees or more. In addition to the firm's economic contributions, it strives to improve the technical know-how of its employees.

"I'm very satisfied with the training. I learned how to calibrate the equipment needed in banana production," said one of the participants during the evaluation.

The training is expected to increase the productivity and efficiency of the firm.

The DOST-10, through its Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL), is open to conducting metrology-related training in various parts of the region. Interested companies may express their intent by sending a letter to the Officer-in-Charge, Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, through the RSTL Manager, Engr. Frumencio B. Quiblat, Jr. The LOIs may be forwarded to ord@region10.dost.gov.ph.

The RSTL also offers calibration services, chemical and microbiological testing for water, food, and swab samples, and shelf-life evaluation studies. Additionally, the DOST provides consultancy services and technology upgrading to interested firms through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). (Delwin Balanay, Jr./DOST 10/PIA 10/Bukidnon)

 Ronald Pangan of DOST trains 17 banana plant supervisors on equipment calibration and maintenance on February 7-8 at La Roxas, Maramag, Bukidnon. (DOST 10)


Seventeen plant calibration officers and supervisors participate in DOST's equipment calibration and maintenance training. (DOST 10)

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