Knowledge Explosion Growing Rapidly in Brunei

Kuala Belait – Knowledge explosion in various fields including engineering and technical is growing rapidly.

Dr Azahraini bin Haji Muhd Jamil, Director of the Public Service Institute (PSI), said that the impact from the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) development will make knowledge and skills in general term obsolete.

The PSI director was speaking at the opening of the Orientation Week for the new intake of students of the Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College in Kuala Belait.

He said in dealing with the knowledge explosion, new students who one day will become the future workforce and teaching staff, need to always update and enhance their knowledge in their respective specialisations in line with the concept of 'lifelong learning'.

In the latest intake, a total of 266 students have been accepted to undertake various courses and studies offered by the college.

They were selected through 'point system'. This system has just been introduced this year.

Students with high points were qualified to take up courses at the institution.

The Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College offers five courses at Pre-National Diploma and nine National Diploma courses.

Following their orientation week, the students will begin their study in July. Also, the college will no longer offer the National Trade Certificate NTC-3 and NTC-2.

Instead, the courses will be catered by the Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School in Seria.

Meanwhile, the Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College saw a 15 per cent increase in the number of students, with some 505 new students of the 40th intake currently attending an Orientation Week before they begin their studies at the college.

Another 156 students will further their studies at the national diploma level.

Awang Haji Mohamad Daud bin Haji Mahmud, Director of Technical Education, officiated the Orientation Week yesterday.

In his remarks, Awang Hj Mohd Daud encouraged all new students to use the skills and knowledge they gained from their studies to create and develop technology and products that can be used in everyday life.

He added that these ventures will enhance their skills, competitiveness and survival in the ever challenging world.

A total of 30 courses have been offered, with 13 National Diploma courses, 11 Pre-National Diploma courses and the rest in National Trade Certificates (NTC).

The college received more than 2,000 applications. But, it can only accept 661 students overall.

According to an Education Officer for the 40th intake, three courses namely Pre-National Diploma in Computer Studies, Pre-National Diploma in Business and Finance and National Diploma in Interior Design are well-received by the applicants.

This is because of the wider scope of job market in those areas.

Also, it suited most applicants for its qualification requirements.

The orientation took place at the college Multi-purpose Hall in Jalan Muara. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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