| Azlan Othman |
EVERY private institution of higher learning should provide a strategic plan and key performance indicators (KPIs) that would empower it to a higher level with greater credibility.
This is critical to ensure that all graduates of these institutions meet the current demand and are ready to face future expectations, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education, said yesterday.
Participating at Micronet International College’s graduation ceremony, the Minister of Education said the employment requirements change according to current trends.
“Skills are very important nowadays and every employer expects their employees to possess these skills,” he said.
“I urge the handlers and drivers of private institutions of higher learning to ensure that their academic standards are of high quality.
“I also hope that Micronet International College could widen and strengthen its work culture through entrepreneurial approaches. This is useful to produce graduates with big hearts who are ready to place themselves in the global job market,” the minister added.
A total of 373 students received their certificates and awards; of that 164 were presented with the Diploma in Computing from the NCC Education Level 3, the NCC Education Level 4 and the NCC Education Level 5.
Meanwhile, the other 209 graduated from the Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Educational Council (BDTVEC) courses, particularly BDTVEC Skill Certificate Level 2 in Information Technology, BDTVEC Skill Certificate Level 3 in Information Technology, BDTVEC Diploma in Information Technology, and BDTVEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing.
Muhammad Nazim bin Suhaili@Emran, a graduate representative from the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing, delivered the graduation speech.
He shared his delightful moments studying at the college and also expressed his gratitude towards His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Government for the opportunity to further his studies.
Muhammad Nazim also received the honourable ‘Micronet Special Merit Award’ for his outstanding academic achievements.
The other graduate awarded with the ‘Micronet Special Merit Award’ was Nadhirah binti Rusli from the BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Computing.
Micronet International College offers the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing, the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing and also the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing.
There’s also the Pearson BTEC courses namely the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Information Technology, the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF), the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and System Development (OCF), and the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF).
In the near future, in addition to the current courses, Micronet International College will offer the all new Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) courses such as the National Certificate in Mobile Technology, the HND Computing in Computer Science, the HND Computing in Software Development, the HND Computing in Network Engineering and the HND Computing in Technical Support.
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