PIPING & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE
THE INAUGURAL BATCH - ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012
The LFEI's specialised one year Diploma Course in Piping & Structural Engineering is witnessing record enrollment in it's inaugural year 2011-2012. Male trainees in the age group ranging from 17 to 22 years have joined the first batch. They have a clear vision of the future scope in the technical field of onshore & offshore based projects not only in India but overseas and Middle-East & South Asia in particular.
The very first year of the P & SE Diploma Course is chosen by smart youngsters, some of who have already completed their graduation and other courses such as Computer Hardware, NCVT Fitter & NCVT Welder, Fire & Safety and so on. The entire group hails from diverse demographic background from Kerala and neighbouring states. They have synergised the positive atmosphere and the well tailored syllabi including but not limited to Theoretical & Practical training in Piping & Structural Engineering Techniques, Welding Engineering, Workshop Calculations, Engineering Drawing concurrently mixed with enjoyable training in languages, character, corporate culture, general knowledge, soft skills and so forth. This is all optimised with the right quantum of indoor and outdoor sessions and recreational activities. The group is highly upbeat with the entire gamut of activites especially the fully computerised classrooms with modern smart interactive teaching aids with Wi-Fi accessibility to the internet in the entire LFEI Campus. A few images of the P & SE 2011-2012 batch during theory & Practical sessions upon completion of the first fortnight of training.
PIPING & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA COURSE 2011-2012
Academic Year 2011-2012 Inauguration
10th August 2011
The Little Flower New Academic of 2011 - 2012 was inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadakumthala - Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Verapoly. Very Rev. Fr. Alex Kurisuparambil - Vicar Forane - District-V and Director of Holy Angels Institute opened with solemn prayers and thereafter blessing all corners of the entire LFEI premises. The LFEI Auditorium was completely packed with the new trainees accompanied by their respective parents and guardians. The function was officially attended by all the LFEI Management and Faculty. More images and a report has been posted in the Breaking News page of our Blog. Photographs coutesy of LFEI's own young students from the Electronics Course 2nd Year, namely Mr. Don and Mr. Noufal.
Walking in the Holy Land
" Trip of a Lifetime "
Rev. Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil - Director & Principal of LFEI embarked upon a journey through the holy Land in Israel. The entourage included many Reverend Fathers of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, Very Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Thannikaparambil, Rev. Fr. Rony Joseph Mannakil among others. The tour was in July 2011 and a few images of their week-long travels are posted herebelow:
ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011 COMING TO AN END
Random Images as the Academic Year 2010-2011 is nearing its end and the Seniors from the 2009-2011 Batches are preparing to bid farewell, here are some images taken at the LFEI campus and more should follow in the coming days before the Exams.
Hang on a second... OK... YES,,,that looks perfect... well done.
JOHNSON LIFTS & ESCALATORS
CAMPUS INTERVIEW - Phase - II
Tuesday 28th June 2011
The Senior Managers of Johnson Lifts & Escalators arrived this morning at the Little Flower Engineering Institute campus to complete the Second Phase of their Campus Interviews. The First Campus Interview for this year was held last month. The Final Year Trainees from Electronics, Electrician and Fitters were the main candidates in Phase Two.
Mr. Jos P. Geo - Branch Manager of Johnson Lifts & Escalators lead his Team of Senior Managers which included Ms. Regina - Head of HR, Mr. Venkataraman & Mr. Vincent from the Technical Dept. All these personnel are very well known to LFEI as Johnson Lifts & Escalators with their All-India operations is the most favourite employers of the Little Flower Engineering students. The Phase-II was a special affair as FOUR of LFEI's Alumni currently employed by Johnson Lifts & Escalators were also amongst the Team and they addressed the candidates and gave testimonies of their enjoyable experience working for the company. Some pictures from the Phase-II interview is posted below:
Preliminary Model Exams
It is that time of the year when Little Flower Engineering Institute is buzzing with positive energy and enthusiasm as it is the time for revision and testing all what the students have learnt this academic year as the NCVT exams are within a month.
The LFEI Students from all NCVT Courses along with their Teachers & Trainers are consistently revisiting the pages of their syllabus and pondering on the points so as to be fully confident and ready for the exams. The Model Exams at the LFEI is not just a curtain-raiser to the main exam but in fact it is the very method that empowers the LFEI trainees to continuously secure very high success rates and ranks at the National Level. The theory and practical exams are currently underway at the LFEI with a very comfortable hall-layout in the very spacious and well ventilated LFEI auditorium. check some of the photos from the Junior's exams taken courtesy of LFEI Senior Electronics Trainee Mr. Jeya Pradeep who concluded his exams yesterday.
The invigilators ensuring the principle of honesty in the students were Gopinathan Sir - GI, Joseph Sir, Mary Treasa Teacher, Mary Lini Teacher, Sini Teacher, Sebastian Sir and other Teachers and Trainers of Little Flower Engineering Institute. Fe images here-below:
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic
Model Practical Exams
As the NCVT Final Exams are drawing close and scheduled to be held next month, there is considerable revisions are in progress at the LFEI, especially in the MRAC Trade. LFEI's Senior MRAC Instructor Sabu Sir is sharing his tremendous experience and knowledge with the trainees. A random tour of the Laboratory saw the MRAC trainees in interactive practical session on the sidelines of an ongoing model practical test. A few images are posted herebelow:
FITTER TRADE
Practical Tests
The entire Little Flower Engineering Institute is gearing up in a positive manner while preparing for the forthcoming Final Exams of the NCVT Courses. Senior Instructor Lizy Teacher was seen devoting quality time with the Senior Trainees of Fitter Trade. Students were seen training with dedication and having all their doubts clarified by Mrs. Lizy Jacob. The camera caught them in upbeat mood and high morale brimming with confidence as most of the Senior Fitters have been shortlisted for employment by major companies at various Campus interviews held this month. Fellow trainees were also seen helping each other in groups, which is a very healthy sign. Here are a few images:
LFEI Expression of Moral Values
A few students from the First Year Courses have scripted and enacted a couple of mimes during their moral values training sessions for the World Youth Parliament by the Reverends of Idente Missionaries at the Little Flower Auditorium on Monday 06th June 2011. The mimes were to convey the message about the harmful destructive consequences of drug abuse combined with other vices. Another act also depicted the need for caring of our natural resources by addressing issues such as needless wastage of water and food resources with the strong message that these resources belong to the whole world. Below is the picture of the student actors.
Standing (L to R) are Jelson, Linesh, Toufiq, Kiran, Rixon, Jeffin, Sharan and Arjun posing after performing two mimes 'back-to-back' for The World Youth Parliament organised by the Idente Missionaries. The mimes had very strong messages for the world community and youth in particular. One mime depicted the bane of drugs, alcoholism and other vices grappling youth worldwide. The second mime highlighted the wastages of natural resources by reckless and careless people. as it is understood that resources such as food, water and so on belongs not just an individual or group but to the entire world.
LFEI Students volunteering for general maintenance and cleanliness in the Little Flower campus
These Students coming from Kannur in Kerala are trainees in the Piping & Structural Engineering Course. Here they are relaxing after a long day of theoretical and practical sessions at the Piping & Structural training workshop. Sitting (anti-clockwise) are Sharath, Sobin, Tahir and Vijesh.
One more pose at the LFEI main entrance from (L to R) Robin, Aneesh, Tom, Akhil and Prawin to the extreme right 
First Friday of the Month
Special Service - Holy Mass
Friday 03rd June 2011 - 11.00 a.m.
As is a regular tradition at the Little Flower Engineering Institute over the years, a special service with Holy Mass was offered for the students, teachers and trainers in the LFEI Auditorium at 11.00 a.m. The chief celebrant of the service was Rev. Fr. Xavier Panakkal P.M.I. Choir service was by the students of LFEI. Images herebelow:
Rev. Fr. Xavier Panakkal P.M.I.
Rev. Sr. Regi Usha
of Jesus
25 Years a Theresian Carmelite - since 22 May 1986
Jubilee Celebrations @ LFEI
Tuesday 31st 2011 - 11.00 A.M.
!!! Congratulations !!!
Little Flower Engineering Institute
Kalamassery
The Silver Jubilee celebration of Rev. Sr. Regi Usha was a grand function specially organised at the LFEI Auditorium as an expression of the cumulative appreciation of everybody at LFEI for her tremendous service. The event was held on Tuesday 31st May 2011. The occasion was an especially joyous moment as the event also commemorated the silver Jubilee celebrations of Rev. Sr. Ida who is a close sisterly batch-mate of Sr. Regi Usha. The day was a highly auspicious one in that it was the birthday of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul Figarado the former director of Little Flower Engineering Institute.
The function was well organised with Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana - Asst. Director of LFEI overseeing the programme. The function was attended by numerous Sister Superiors which past association with LFEI and Sr. Superior Brigitte happened to be the Teacher of Sr. Regi Usha who was trained at the LFEI and she is now the GI and Senior Instructor in Electronics at LFEI. The function saw many speakers sharing their experiences with Sr. Ida and Sr. Regi Usha reciprocating with their acknowledgements. Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana proposed a 'vote of thanks' and the event concluded with a sumptuous buffet spread for all.
Some happy images of the days event are posted herebelow another set of images are posted in the Events Gallery all of which were photographed official lensemen the young Mr. Anurubh Raj and Mr. Jeya Pradeep, both are students of Sr. Regi Usha.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul Figarado holder the hand of Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana - Asst. Director of LFEI who was a former student of LFEI during the tenure of Msgr. Paul Figarado. Rev. Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil - Director & Principal of LFEI is also seen with Rev. Sr. Superior Brigit who was the former teacher of Sr. Regi Usha at LFEI itself 
Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana - Asst. Director of LFEI speaking on the occasion. Rev. Sr. Ida, Rev. Sr. Regi Usha, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul Figarado and Rev. Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil (seated from L to R)
Rev. Sr. Ida & Rev. Sr. Regi Usha, both batch-mates and close friends celebrated their Silver Jubilee on the same day 31st May 2011
Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana speaking during the function
Radiography - Test to ensure X-Ray quality of the Welds
Mr. Skaria PJ - LFEI's Senior Welding Inspector, Trainer & Trade Test Engineer personally supervised the Radiography Tests conducted on the Weld Jobs by candidates. The Welds were tested and verified to meet X-Ray Quality as per the Petrofac requirements. Some images are posted below:
Images courtesy of LFEI's Official Amateur photographer Mr. Jeya Pradeep
Final Year student in the Electronics Mechanic Trade 2009-2011
Sr. Regi Usha
of Jesus
25 Years in Carmel - since 22. May.1986
Jubilee Celebrations
Sunday 22nd May 2011 - 11.30 A.M
!!! Congratulations of Teresian Carmelites !!!
Regina Coeli Convent
Kalamassery
As a brilliant expression of the completion of 25 Years in the service of the Lord, Sr. Regi Usha - GI of Little Flower Engineering Institute and Senior Electronics Instructor, celebrated the great moment in the church at the Regina Coeli Convent of the Archdiocese of Verapoly at South Kalamassery. The function was a splendidly organised jubiliation managed by the Sisters of the Comunity and attended by the family members and children of the nearest and dearest of Sr. Regi Usha especially her mother, friends and colleagues from LFEI. A solemn high mass was celebrated to commemorate the joyous moment and Sr. Regi Usha renewed her committment in the service of our Lord. Sr. Regi Usha proposed a well expressed 'vote of thanks' to everybody present for the contribution in making the event a grand occasion. She cut the cake to mark the happy function followed by a superb spread in a sumptous banquet. Some images of the day are posted here-below:
Sr. Regi Usha renewing her committment in the Service of God. Seated beside her is her mother and Sr. Superior Albinia of Regina Coeli Convent. Sisters of the Community provided the Choir service and are seen in the background.
Sr. Regi Usha with the Reverends after the Church service. (From Left to Right) Rev. Fr. Sojan - OFM Cappuccin, Rev. Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil - Director and Principal of LFEI, Monsignot Fr. Paul Figarado - former Director of LFEI, Rev. Fr. Raymond Pallan and Very Rev. Fr. Alex Kurisuparambil - Vicar Forane - District-V (extreme right)
Sr. Regi Usha with Ms. Jennifer, the daughter of Electronics instructor Sini teacher
The Little Flower Anthem
Author / Lyrics:
Chev. Primos Perincherry
Music composed by:
Very Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Thannikaparambil
(Former Director - Lourdes Hospital)
ELECTRONICS MECHANICS
(Seniors - 2009-2011)
Education-cum-Recreational Tour
Bengaluru - Karnataka - 2010
Some Images of the journey and trip
Photos courtesy of various contributors from the travelling Electronics Mechanics 2009-2011
!!! HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS !!!
to
Mr. Vishnu K. Sajeevan
LFEI Student in Ref. & Aircondition Mechanic
Academic Year 2008-2010
for securing Second Rank
Vishnu KS proudly showing his NCVT Certificate
Vishnu K Sajeevan - Well done ! Goodluck ! Godspeed !
The LFEI Heavy Engineering
and Machine Shop Maintenance Team
(From left to right) Biju, Reeby, James, Shantakumar and Vinston
(L to R) Biju, Reeby, Roshan Biju, James, Shantakumar, Vinston and Riffin
CLASS PHOTOS 2011
ELECTRICIAN 2009 - 2011
Photos courtesy of Mr. Anurubh Raj - Senior Trainee - Electronics Mechanic Course 2011
Ms. Anusha & Ms. Riya - students of LFEI Electronics Mechanic 2010-2012
Photos courtesy of Mr. Anurubh Raj - Senior Trainee - Electronics Mechanic 2009-2011
APRIL FIRST FRIDAY - HOLY MASS
Today at 11.15 A.M., the 01st April 2011, being the first Friday of this Lenten Month, Holy Mass was offered for the students, teachers, trainers, faculty and staff of Little Flower Engineering Institute. Rev. Fr. Sabu Xavier consecrated the Service in the LFEI Auditorium. It was the Birthday of Mr. Joseph Victor Marakkasery (VP Sir) - the Vice Principal and Head of Placement Cell of LFEI.
The service was also attended by the beloved wife of VP Sir Mrs. Shirley Joseph Victor Marakkasery. Rev. Fr. Sabu Xavier gave a perfect homily which was highly motivational to all present. The LFEI Students Choir was in attendance as they usually are during all functions.
Mr. Joseph Victor Marakassery (Vice Principal of LFEI) with his beloved wife Mrs. Shirley Joseph Victor after the Holy Mass at the LFEI Auditorium on 01st April 2011
VP Sir thanking and exchanging greetings with Rev. Fr. Sabu Xavier who celebrated the Holy Mass Service for the students and staff at LFEI on 01st April 2011. Thank you Fr. Sabu Xavier !
A peaceful and happy couple - VP Sir with wife Shirley - God-bless !!!
ALL TRADES' CLASS PHOTOS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 - 2011 Photoshoot
REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING 2009-2011
ELECTRICIAN JUNIORS 2010-2012
TEACHERS AND TRAINERS
JUST A FACE IN THE CROWD - an LFEI junior
Photos courtesy of Mr. Anurubh Raj - Senior Trainee - Electronics Mechanic 2009-2011
Teachers & Management of LFEI enjoying a 'Mind-Game' Session at Kodanad - Kerala
Posted on Friday, 25th March 2010 - Time; 01.30 PM
Management & Staff Meeting held today
Rev. Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil - director & Principal of LFEI convened a special meeting of all the executive Management & Staff including Teachers, Trainers and Faculty members to discuss new initiatives and plans to bring about changes in the style of training. The programme is to primarily involve the transformation of the role of the teachers and trainer into mentors of students.
The director and Principal along with Mr. Joseph Victor the Vice Principal and Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana - Asst. Director of LFEI outlined a multi-phase proposal to initially groom the Teachers and Trainers into Mentors and subsequently invlove the students. Fr. Joby made some highly inspiring presentations and explained the importance of stepping along with modern times to welcome the changes necessary to improvise the development activities happening in LFEI. Few images from today's meeting is posted here-below:
More Images from 2010-2011
Posted at 11.40 A.M.on Friday, 25th March 2011
Forgotten Images from 2010 - 2011 Moments at LFEI
