Kelani Saviya passing out on June 20

The Kelani Saviya passing out ceremony will be held on June 20 under the patronage of Peradeniya University Vice Chancellor Prof S.B.S. Abeyakoon.

The Kelani Saviya Program is the outcome of the agreement signed by the Peradeniya University Vice Chancellor (then Engineering Faculty Dean) Prof S.B.S. Abeyakoon and Kelani Cables Managing Director Hemantha Perera. A key objective of the agreement is to promote youth to achieve professionalism in the electrician vocation and gain social recognition in addition to job assurance.

The entire course was designed by Peradeniya University Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department Prof Janaka Ekanayake. The course consists of three levels and the entry point to each module is specified. Those who complete all three levels successfully will be awarded certificates of the Peradeniya University Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department.

The Kelani Saviya Program was launched on July 14, 2007 with 50 students from various parts of the island.

According to Peradeniya University Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department Senior Lecturer, and Course Director Kelani Saviya, Dr Manjula Fernando students who have successfully completed the task, gained theoretical and practical knowledge during the program, including installation of the wiring of domestic and industrial premises, lightning protection, data and communication wiring, digital electronic applications, intelligent electrical installation and wiring of automated systems.