4.3.3 Vocational training events (lifelong learning)
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) supports lifelong learning and workforce development by providing executive education, continuing professional development, and vocational training programmes for individuals outside its formal degree programmes. In 2025, the university collaborated with academic faculties, professional organizations, and external partners to deliver practical training in healthcare, food safety, entrepreneurship, creative industries, and occupational skills. These educational opportunities enabled working professionals, entrepreneurs, community members, and other interested individuals to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to their careers and professional development.
A. Structured Vocational and Professional Training Programmes
1. Strengthening Food Safety Competencies through Professional Training for Food Business Operators and Food Handlers
In 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy of Srinakharinwirot University offered an online vocational training programme for food business operators, food handlers, and interested members of the general public. The programme was delivered through SWU Moodle and consisted of three scheduled training cohorts: 17 April–7 May, 27 May–16 June, and 7–27 July 2025.
* 
*
The programme was taught by Dr. Pakarang Srimee from the Faculty's Health Promotion programme and focused on developing knowledge relevant to food-handling responsibilities and food business operations. The third cohort was publicly advertised with an allocation of 120 places for external participants at a registration fee of 200 baht per person.
The provision of multiple training cohorts throughout the year demonstrates SWU's organized approach to continuing vocational education. By allowing individuals outside the university to participate, the programme created opportunities for professional knowledge development through accessible online learning.
Additional Information:
2. Professional Training for Elderly Care and Dependent Care Service Operators
From 23 January to 18 February 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy of Srinakharinwirot University organized a 130-hour professional training programme for individuals interested in operating elderly care services and services for dependent persons. The programme was conducted at SWU's Prasarnmit and Ongkharak campuses, involving the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, and the university's academic service facilities.
The training programme, approved by Thailand's Department of Health Service Support under the Ministry of Public Health, comprised 81 hours of theoretical instruction and 49 hours of practical training. It was open to members of the general public, public health professionals, clinical supervisors, and SWU alumni, with an advertised registration fee of 30,000 baht.
The programme was designed to equip participants with knowledge and practical competencies relevant to elderly care and dependent care service operations. Individuals completing the programme could subsequently apply to take the relevant occupational licensing examination, subject to applicable professional requirements.
SWU published a completion report on 19 February 2025, confirming that the training had taken place. This initiative demonstrates the university's contribution to professional workforce development in response to Thailand's ageing population.
Additional Information:
3. Developing Professional Thai Fashion Designers through Industry-Based Vocational Training
In June and July 2025, Srinakharinwirot University collaborated with the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) to deliver professional training in Thai fabric fashion design under the Talented Fashion Designer Development Project. The initiative involved SWU's Center for Academic Services and professional experts from the fashion and textile industries.
The first training course was conducted from 26 to 30 June 2025 at the Charoen Thani Hotel in Khon Kaen Province. The programme attracted 52 applicants, including entrepreneurs, university students, and people working in fashion-related occupations from different regions of Thailand. The training focused on professional fashion design competencies, creative use of Thai fabrics, and skill development aligned with occupational qualification standards.
A subsequent advanced training course took place from 17 to 21 July 2025 in Chiang Mai Province, involving 20 selected participants. Industry professionals and academic specialists provided instruction in fashion design and professional skills development.
The programme combined practical training, professional competency development, and assessment against occupational standards. Participants were also offered pathways toward professional qualification recognition and electronic portfolio development. Through this collaboration, SWU helped strengthen vocational competencies in Thailand's creative industries and supported continuing education beyond conventional university degree programmes.
Additional Information:
B. Short-Term and Specialized Vocational Training Activities
4. Developing Culinary and Food Entrepreneurship Skills through Practical Vocational Training
On 24–25 May 2025, the Faculty of Agricultural Product Innovation and Technology of Srinakharinwirot University conducted a vocational training programme designed to develop practical food preparation skills and support potential income-generating opportunities.
The programme was part of the faculty's 2025 vocational training initiative, implemented between 22 March and 31 May 2025. It involved 49 participants, representing 81.6% of the project's targeted attendance.
Participants received hands-on training in preparing mango sticky rice, coconut milk ice cream, fresh pasta, and carbonara with Wolffia-based sauce. The project also developed seven instructional cooking videos covering food preparation and dessert recipes as learning resources for future vocational development.
The programme aimed to provide participants with practical culinary knowledge that could be applied to self-employment, food-related business activities, and the development of additional income opportunities. By providing occupational training outside formal degree programmes, SWU contributed to lifelong learning and practical workforce skill development.
Additional Information:
SWU Faculty of Agricultural Product Innovation and Technology — Academic Service Report 2025 (English PDF), Vocational Training Programme, pages 31–34
5. Developing Health and Wellness Business Skills for Professionals and Community Members
On 29 April 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy of Srinakharinwirot University organized an online professional development activity under the Wellness Network Development Project. Delivered through Zoom, the training focused on business planning for health and wellness care services in an ageing society.
The programme was accessible to SWU alumni, healthcare personnel, village health volunteers, and interested members of the public. Its educational content addressed the development of health and wellness services, particularly the application of business-planning knowledge to service provision and professional practice.
The activity aimed to strengthen participants' understanding of wellness-related business opportunities and encourage knowledge exchange among professionals and community stakeholders. By connecting academic knowledge with practical applications in health-related services, SWU provided an opportunity for external learners to develop professional and entrepreneurial competencies.
The Faculty of Physical Therapy published a completed activity report with photographs, confirming that the programme was delivered in April 2025.
Additional Information:
SWU Faculty of Physical Therapy — Wellness Network Development Training Report and Photographs
6. Enhancing Clinical Competencies through Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training for Physical Therapy Professionals
From 12 to 23 May 2025, the Faculty of Physical Therapy of Srinakharinwirot University scheduled a continuing professional education programme entitled "Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Physical Therapy Professionals."
The training programme combined online learning through SWU Moodle with a live academic seminar conducted via Zoom on 23 May 2025. Instruction was provided by academic specialists from SWU's Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Physical Therapy.
The programme offered 14 continuing professional education credits and accepted applications from physical therapists, lecturers from other educational institutions, clinical supervisors, alumni, and other interested individuals. Registration fees were 2,500 baht for general external participants and 2,200 baht for designated clinical supervisors and SWU alumni.
By making specialized clinical education available beyond its enrolled student population, SWU supported continuing professional development and opportunities for healthcare practitioners to update knowledge relevant to pulmonary rehabilitation.
Additional Information:
SWU Faculty of Physical Therapy — Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training Announcement, May 2025