Under this agreement, a training course was established in cooperation with the Kuwait Investment Authority to provide Kuwaiti Nationals with the skills required to work in the Automobile industry. Daimler AG renamed to Mercedes-Benz AG, will finance the entire academy and course for the training period and the Kuwait Investment Authority will pay financial rewards to the students in the belief that they should encourage this sector in the Kuwait economy and its role in supporting National development within Kuwait society. In January 2007, the academy received its first group of students. Since its inception, 17 groups have so far received training. The total number of male and female students has exceeded the 150-mark. The academy accepts up to 12 students annually for a 1-year academic course, starting month and duration to be announced in due time
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2005 | The first Cooperation Agreement between Kuwait Investment Authority and Daimler AG was signed to establish an Academy for Automotive Training at the premises of the General Agency Albisher & Alkazemi. The Kuwait Automotive Academy was established and the 1st training course started on January 2007 |
| 2019 | Change of the General Agency to Al Mulla Automobiles Co. (AMA). The Training Center moved the premises to the current location in Shuwaikh |
| 2021 | Agreement renewed between Kuwait Investment Authority and Mercedes-Benz AG |
| 2023 | Change of academy name to Kuwait Automobile Academy (KAA) |
The training program is open for Kuwaiti Nationals only
- The training will be divided in 2 main periods
- There are 9 tests after each level including 1 final test
- Failing a test leads to dismissal from the Academy
- Basic engine, gearbox, brake and steering
- Basic maintenance and fluids / lubricants
- Basic electrical and electronics
- Sensors and wiring diagrams / symbols
- Data transmission CAN / Line-Bus, Flex Ray, MOST-Bus
- Communication skills, Business Management
- Brakes, brake control, ABS, ESP, Airbag (SRS)
- Automatic transmission, Engine control, Vehicle access and drive
- Basic diagnostic skills working with state of the art workshop equipment
- Hybrid and Electric drive vehicles
- Automotive history
The students will receive in total KD 3600/- each after successfully passing final test at the end of the course, payment terms to be announced
- Passion for the Automobile
- Punctuality and being organized
- Willing to learn
- Determination and will to succeed
- Ability to work in a team
- Looking for a future career in the Automobile sector
Working in the Automotive field in the area of:
- Customer service
- Technical department
- Sales department
- Customer care
The training course is conducted by an experienced trainer from Mercedes-Benz AG Germany
1 Academic year October to June, exact dates and breaks to be announced
Working days : Sunday to Thursday
Working time : 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Break : 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Engine _ gearbox assembly
- E-lab session
- Xentry diagnosis session
- Vehicle inspection
Our Team
KAA team
