Seameo Voctech to host major events in 2004
By Vanita Norhati

Seameo Voctech Director (top right 2nd right) and staff during the assembly.

Seameo Voctech will be hosting some major events this year. The centre's Director, Awg Noorhaizamdin bin Haji Mosbi, announced training programmes and events that will be held this year to the management committee, specialists and general services staff at an assembly last Saturday.

He announced that training programmes such as the regular, in country and customised courses within the year, especially for Vocational and Technical Education Training (VTET) institutions and other target clientele, would be pursued. He also said that major events would soon take place.

These include the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification of SEAMEO VOCTECH that is envisioned to be achieved before the year end. Undertaking quality system requirements will enable the centre to gain an international standard organisation certification.

In this regard, he mentioned that a Task Force Committee will map out necessary preparations and every division will be involved in order to meet the requirements to attain the certification. He added that the proposed certification was highlighted through a resolution formulated during the 14th Governing Board Meeting in Bali, Indonesia on October 9-11, 2003.

Another significant event will be the hosting of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Council (SEAMEC) conference from March 1-4. He reiterated that the centre would play an essential role in assisting the Ministry of Education towards a successful and smooth running of the conference.

Personnel and Administrative Manager, Haji Ibrahim bin Haji Bagol, in support of proper implementation of procedures also disclosed some administrative matters for the staff.

To further inculcate a wholesome working atmosphere, the director encouraged an 'open door' policy where all staff members are encouraged to share ideas and have regular discussions. In the spirit of professionalism, he emphasised that 'whatever level' a staff member may belong to, he/she should contribute significantly towards the success of the organisation.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin