MAIN ACTIVITIES OF GRATIS
- Manufacturing with focus on agriculture/agro processing, environment and sanitation equipment
- Technology Based Training
MANUFACTURING
GRATIS manufactures the under listed equipment/plants, tools and spare parts to support agriculture/agro processing, environment, health, sanitation, textiles and industrial sectors.
Agriculture, Agro Processing and Food Security
- Plant and Equipment for processing of Fruits, Cassava, Oil Palm, Shea nut, Groundnuts, Cereals, Grains etc.
- Driers, Ovens and Stoves
- Farming implements and tools
- Animal Traction Equipment
Environment and Sanitation
- Garbage Push Trucks
- Hospital Equipment
- Steel well and Concrete Molds
Others
Spare Parts (using CNC and Foundry services- Gears, Shafts, Sprockets etc.)
Technological Support
Equipment Specifications, Installation, Repair and Maintenance Services.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
- Grinding and Milling Equipment
- Cereal and Grain Processing Equipment
- Cassava Processing Equipment
- Palm Fruit Processing Equipment
- Shea Butter and Groundnut Oil Extraction Equipment
- LPG Fish Smoking Ovens
- Bread Making Equipment
- Fruit juice making equipment
- Spare Parts (Using both Computer Numerical Control and Foundry)
- Agricultural Implements and other tools
- Steel Moulds
TRAINING SERVICES
GRATIS‟ training programs are aimed at equipping both men and women with the requisite technical, vocational and entrepreneurial skills for self-employment. Extension training programs are also held to support the development of rural Industries for increased employment opportunities and income generation.
Training programs are held in-house, that is, at the GRATIS Head Office and at the Regional/District centers. Extension training is also provided in communities and at production workshops/centers.
Methodology
Holistic training for self-employment based on theoretical training through lectures, hands – on – training on live jobs, industrial attachment in industry, entrepreneurial skills training, examinations.
Facilities:
Lecture rooms, workshops for practical training sessions, machinery and tools for hands- on training, training manuals etc.
Human Resource:
Highly skilled Training Officers and Instructors with backstopping support from a team of Engineers and Technicians in fields such as Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Metallurgy, Material Science and Food Technology.
Scope:
Master Craftsmen and Technical Apprentices
(Metal Machining, Welding and Fabrication, Motor Vehicle Technology and Ferrous and non-Ferrous Casting).
- Engineering Skills Upgrading Programs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Improved Welding Techniques, Metal Fabrication, Automobile, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Engineering Drawing and its interpretation, Productivity and Quality Management).
- Visiting Apprenticeship Program
- Practical/Industrial Attachment
- Textile Training (Fashion and Batik, Tie and Dye)
- Skills and Rural Enterprise Training
- Community Based Projects