BRUNEI VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Brunei Darussalam

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Brunei education system Brunei vocational and technical education system Old New

BRUNEI EDUCATION SYSTEM Ministry of education policy – a minimum of 12 years of education 7 years of primary school (including one year of pre-school) 5 years of secondary school 2 years of lower secondary 3 years of upper secondary Post-secondary education: Sixth form centers Vocational and technical education

SPN21 EDUCATION SYSTEM

VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

WHERE ARE THEY?

RATIONALE FOR CHANGES Skills obtained by VTI’s graduates are not aligned with the needs of the industry. The present system is already out of phase and are slow to respond to rapid changes in modern day competitive economy. Change the public’s negative impression of vocational and technical education. To address the needs of the less academically inclined students.

AREAS OF CHANGE DTE, changing to Institute of Brunei Technical education (IBTE). Curriculum, to evolve into competency-based training. Offering more apprenticeship courses. Better job progression pathways. Improved infrastructure. Attractive career pathways for instructors.

COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY EICF Programmes Due to immediate demands made by the oil and gas industry. Collaboration between DTE and the Brunei Shell Petroleum Joint Venture (BSPJV), with the support of the Energy Department at the Prime Minister’s Office (EDPMO). Collaboration in terms of: Development of curriculum Delivering the lesson (Subject Matter Expert) Competency Based Assessment 70% hands on and 30% theory Emplyability is 100% for ISQ programme

THE NEW VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STRUCTURE

PROGRAMMES TO BE OFFERED Formal NTEC National Technical Education Certificate 1 or 2 years depending on the programme HNTEC Higher National Technical Education Certificate 2 years CET (Continuing Education And Training) ISQ Industrial Skill Qualification Not more than 1 year

CAREER LADDER – PLANT ENGINEERING

CAREER LADDER - WELDER

NEW PROGRAMMES PROGRAMME COURSES HNTec (July 2013) Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Plant Engineering Instrumentation & Control Engineering NTec (Jan 2014) ISQ (Sept 2013) Rigger Marker/Fitter Welding Scaffolding

BRUNEI MARITIME ACADEMY An autonomous academic institution. Operating under EICF in collaboration with key government agencies such as MOE, EDPMO and MOC and partnering with the marine industries in Brunei. To train Bruneians to become maritime professionals and seafarers approved and recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

PROGRAMMES OFFERED Apprenticeship in Deck Rating Apprenticeship in Engine Rating Diploma in Nautical Studies Diploma in Marine Engineering