BFT Releases Case Study on Engineering Training Implementation at CTC System Management (CTCS)

BFT Inc. (HQ: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Michihiro Kobayashi) has published a case study on the implementation of 'BFT Dojo - Choi-Tre' at CTC System Management (CTCS). At CTCS, they use an 'A2 baseline'—based on skill grades defined for young employees—along with semi-annual skill checks to visualize challenges. They operate a hands-on training program for 200 employees annually (100 per two-term system). As a result, the average score for 100 participants improved by 0.1 to 0.3 points over six months.

Background While training was progressing within individual departments at CTCS, there was a need to establish common standards company-wide to revitalize job rotations across business divisions. Therefore, the company developed the A2 baseline and is now promoting operations that visualize skills.

Approach: Visualization (Skill Checks) x Complement (Video + Hands-on) By visualizing challenges through semi-annual skill checks and combining hands-on training with video learning, they support the acquisition of technical domains. 'BFT Dojo - Choi-Tre' is utilized as a mechanism to complement video learning with 'hands-on learning' to deepen understanding.

Operational Design: Selective System for 200 People Annually During implementation, they started with a selective system that makes it easier for supervisors to encourage participation, keeping real-world operations in mind. They select 100 people every six months, operating with two terms per year to reach 200 participants annually.

Results: Average Improvement of 0.1 to 0.3 Points Over Six Months Skill checks are conducted based on evaluations tied to the A2 baseline, using a 4-level scale from 0 (uninformed) to 3 (can apply knowledge). Regarding 100 target participants, the average level in skill checks conducted before and after the six-month period improved by 0.1 to 0.3 points.