Primary Schools To Have Technical And Vocational Subjects

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Deputy Minister of Education, Dato Paduka Haji Suyoi said technical and vocational subjects are to become additional lessons in primary schools.

He said the Ministry of Education through the department of curriculum development plans to offer both subjects in its efforts to develop and diverse its education programme so as to meet the nation's job demands. The Deputy Minister said the ICT, design and technology are the potential subjects that are going to be offered.

Dato Paduka Awang Haji Suyoi said the technical and vocational education is created with the intention to meet the current requirement and also to complete the country's educational system in its endeavour to prepare for skilled manpower and at the same time to produce professionals with skills in the field of technical and craftsman and able to meet the country's economic development.

The Deputy Minister was speaking at the closing of the 2nd National Technical and Vocational Skills Competition 2003 and the presentation of awards to outstanding students.

The winners in this contest were tested in with in 10 skill areas of technical and vocational education. Their projects were judged based on Asean skill requirement, which includes quality assurance recognised by the national and international educational institutions in the UK and Australia.

The winners received their prizes from the guest of honour. They will represent the country to the 5th Asean Skills Competition, which will take place in Vietnam next year. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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