| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
A HANDOVER ceremony for the HNTec in Automotive Engineering programme guide was held between the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) and the Training Institute of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) at the Lecture Theatre at the School of Aviation of the IBTE Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus at Jalan Utama Berakas yesterday.
Present as the guest of honour was the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah.
Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Academic) IBTE, Walter Chong Meng Siong, said that curriculum is the core of any learning institution including IBTE and it has become a dynamic process due to the changes that occur in society such as technological advances and shifting economic climates.
“To keep up with workforce demands, it is crucial for institutions such as IBTE to be abreast with the skills and education needed by the workforce to not only fill anticipated jobs, but to adequately prepare them to compete in our technologically progressive world and thus make a significant impact in producing a highly skilled labour force,” he said.
He added that both IBTE and RBAF have had long standing relations as IBTE provide instructional programmes for military personnel in various fields including mechanics and electronics.
“Just last year, IBTE and RBAF successfully produced the NTec in Armament programme which is a collaboratively designed to train RBAF personnel in basic weaponry and maintenance,” he said.
The partnership helped to cultivate a culture of teamwork between two different ministries, promoting friendship and a better understanding of each other’s priorities. He added that it also allows access to a wider pool of technical expertise, experience, skills and networks which are beneficial to both organisations to see tangible value added to their organisational goals and priorities.
Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah and Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Academic) IBTE, Walter Chong Meng Siong at the event. – BAHYIAH BAKIR
IBTE and the Training Institute of the RBAF have once again collaborated to produce a comprehensive training programme targeting the field of automotive engineering. The newly developed HNTec in Automotive Engineering programme guide aims to provide RBAF personnel with the knowledge and skills in the areas of Automotive Engineering to become competent technicians.
“We are well aware that as tomorrow’s workforce will not only need knowledge, but also experience in applying that knowledge; a collaborative effort from both educational institution and the industry is needed to communicate critical employability skills for the workforce,” he said.
He believed that the partnership between both organisations will be further strengthened as there will be more programmes and joint projects.
Presenting the programme guide to the Commandant of the Training Institute of RBAF, Colonel Khairul Hamed bin Haji Lampoh was Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Academic) IBTE, Walter Chong Meng Siong.
The HNTec in Automotive Engineering programme is designed for the Land Technical Training Wing, School of Military Trade, Training Institute of the RBAF.
The two-year programme will be conducted at the School of Energy and Engineering Central, IBTE Mechanical Campus in Tungku and the Training Institute of the RBAF. Currently, there is one RBAF trainee taking HNTec Automobile Technology and six RBAF trainees taking NTec in Light Vehicle Mechanic programme.
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