| Faza Suraj |
THE Fabrication and Welding (FNW) Section under Institute of Brunei Technical Education’s (IBTE) Department of Energy at Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School (SVSB) campus has been officially recognised as the first TWI Accredited Training Centre in Brunei.
A ceremony was held yesterday to host the certification presentation between TWI Technology (SE Asia) Sdn Bhd and IBTE SVSB Campus at SVSB’s lecture theatre.
This certification, shared with the world’s most respected research and technology organisations, is one of the steps taken towards ensuring that IBTE provides the nation’s youth with the quality training required to produce skilled human capital.
TWI is known for providing courses and examinations designed to service all key industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, construction, power (nuclear, fossil, renewable energy), automotive, rail, marine and manufacturing to name a few.
They are supported by international certification from awarding bodies including CSWIP, BGAS-CSWIP, PCN, EWF/IIW, ASNT, IOSH, NEBOSH amongst others.
Mohamed Darus bin Taib, Director of TWI Technology (SE Asia) Sdn Bhd presenting the TWI accreditation to Akandi bin Haji Abdul Razak, Principal of IBTE SVSB Campus. – FAZA SURAJ
Prior to the accreditation, TWI spent two months auditing the campus and found that it is ‘perfect’ as stated by Mohamed Darus bin Taib, Director of TWI Technology (SE Asia) Sdn Bhd.
“We are now here to design a curriculum with the campus and when it comes to a point where it is ready to be practised. Anyone who is enrolled into the course will be taking two exams,” added Mohamed Darus.
In a speech, Akandi bin Haji Abdul Razak, Principal of IBTE SVSB campus, stated that as a certified TWI training centre, IBTE SVSB can offer welding courses with the added advantage of leveraging onto any TWI advancement, which can further enhance the training experience. “IBTE SVSB campus can also be the training hub for professionals from industries who seek qualified certification in areas such as 3G and 6G welding,” added the Principal.
Among those who were present at the event were deputy CEOs, divisional directors, campus principals and instructors of IBTE.
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