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The Energy Department, Prime Minister’s Office have received 4
delegates from The Ministry of Oil and Gas, the Sultanate of Oman on
11th and 12th May 2015. The Omani delegates were Sheikh Khalid Bin
Ghalib Bin Ali Al-Hinai (Human Resources Advisor to the Honorable
Minister), Mr. Suliman Bin Mohamed Bin Majid Al Saifi (in charge of
Human Resources at the In-country Value Office), Mr. Jamal Bin Hadib
Bin Mohsin Alhabsi (Head of Omanisation at Oxydental Company) and
Mr. Muslim Bin Rushed Bin Qasim Almunziri (Chief Executive Officer at
Oman Society for Petroleum Services). (continue to page 2)
Omani Delegates Visit
To Brunei Darussalam 17th February 2015
Energy Industry Competency
Framework (EICF)
Current Trainees
As of 31st July 2015
ISQ3 216
ISQ4 323
HNTEC2 85
NTEC 39
BMA1 30
BMA2 160
BMA3 16
BMA4 34
Mason2 11
Carpenter2 11
NEGAS 18
Total 943
EICF Quick Fact
172 ISQ2 trainees
have commenced
their employment
upon completion of
their program.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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General
Continuation from Page 1
The event kicked-off with an engagement session about
EICF (Energy Industry Competency Framework) followed
by a visit to ISQ3 Welders at 2 Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) namely Institut De Soudure and Pakar
Tenaga Bersatu (PTB) at Pusat Latihan Mekanik, Tungku
Gadong. Later that evening, a dinner was hosted by Dato
Paduka Awang Haji Jamain Bin Haji Julaihi, Permanent
Secretary of Downstream and Power, Energy Department,
Prime Minister’s Office, at Tarindak d’Seni.
The second day of the visit was conducted at Seria, a
continuation visit to RTOs namely Joffren Omar Sdn Bhd
(JO), Mashhor General Contractors Sdn Bhd, Brunei Asia
Pacific Shell Learning Hub (BAPSLH) and Megamas Training
Company Sdn Bhd. The visit was concluded with briefings
on Brunei Maritime Academy (BMA) and Higher National
Technical Education Certificate (HNTEC) at Maktab
Kejuruteraan Jefri Bolkiah (MKJB).
Mr. Muslim Bin Rushed Bin Qasim
AlMunziri
Chief Executive Officer at OPAl
(Oman Society for Petroleum
Services)
In general, for me EICF is a fantastic
example of a national effort towards
utilization and meeting the Wawasan
2035 goal. The visit fully met our
expectations and we take back with us
a lot of best practice that will be useful
to apply in Oman.
Mr. Jamal Bin Hadib Bin Mohsin
Alhabsi
Head of Omanization at
Oxydental Company
EICF programs in general is an excellent
program with a hard work involvement
among the ministries and the industry. I
expected this program to grow more
and contribute to the local content
and 2035 vision. Hope to see you guys
in Oman to share with you our
experience and practice.
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General
INTERVIEW with RTOs Representatives
28th May 2015
INSTEP Visit to Brunei Darussalam
By Public Relations and Marketing Division (IBTE)
On 28th May 2015, Institute Brunei Technical Education (IBTE)
welcomed several key personnel from Institut Teknologi Petroleum
(INSTEP) PETRONAS to Pusat Latihan Mekanik (PLM) and Maktab
Kejuruteraan Jefri Bolkiah (MKJB). During the one-day visit to the
IBTE schools of excellence, the INSTEP delegates - Encik Amri bin
Alias (Head of Business Operation & Development), Encik Abd
Rahim bin Yusoff (Head of Learning Engagement Downstream,
Business Operation & Development) and Encik Mohd Ayub bin
Hassan (Account Manager) were also joined by several officers
from Petroleum Brunei where the visit was aimed at exploring
opportunities and cooperation that would benefit both parties.
At PLM, the visiting delegates were briefed on the transformation
by the principal, Cikgu Sheikh Lukman bin Sheikh Hamid and was
followed by a tour to the RTO which was Pakar Tenaga Bersatu
(PTB). Among those present were Dr Chin Wei Keh (CEO, IBTE), Lim
Kian Boon (Deputy CEO, IBTE - Development) as well as officers
from IBTE.
In the afternoon, the delegates were welcomed by Cikgu
Norjemee bin Jenek, the principal of MKJB. After listening to the
briefing on BMA by Cikgu Zulfadli bin Masri which was then
followed by a short presentation on HNTec by Pg Mohd Hassan
bin Pg Rahman, the group was brought around the campus to
visit the EICF programs workshop & classrooms.
Ferdinand De Chavez
(Project Manager)
Mashhor General Contractor Sdn Bhd
In general, EICF is one of the best programs in Brunei. Here you’ll see the start, the process and the
end product. The government funded it, the students realized it and finished it well. The trainees are
lucky as they have higher chances to be employed immediately and have the opportunity to
develop their future from the fundamental basic of ISQ programs.
Regino Millan
(Welder Instructor)
Joffren Omar Sdn Bhd, Learning and Development
This program is a good program for local Bruneians because we are able to train them and send
them to oil and gas companies (to their assigned Conditional Offer Employment (COE)). After the
training, the students are qualified and can proceed to work and continue their careers. Some
trainees have never been exposed to working environment, however, after undergoing hands-on
training, it will open up their mind and hence stimulate their interest. Grab this opportunity and don’t
waste the opportunity given, hopefully for those currently in EICF program will excel and continue
their career.
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ISQ
9th May 2015
Mini Matahari Hands Free Awareness Workshop
By Abdul Khalid Hj Jalil (Baker Hughes)
A one-day workshop at Pusat Latihan Mekanik on HSSE was organized and run by Brunei Shell Petroleum Drilling ‘Menang’
Network Team and assisted by staff from Energy Division of Pusat Latihan Mekanik. The workshop was conducted for ISQ2
Scaffolder and Welder trainees that have completed their training programs at respective Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs). The workshop was facilitated by Johnny Yap, QHSE manager from Aban Singapore as well as Abdul
Khalid Jalil, HSE Manager from Baker Hughes.
The objective of the event was to raise awareness on HSSE and various hazards aspects especially hazards that can
cause finger injury when working in the oil and gas industry and operations. The training conducted during the workshop is
designed to make the trainees understand the importance of HSE as well as cultivating a safety interdependence culture.
Amon the activities held was syndicate exercise, ice breaker and team presentation. It is hoped that through this
workshop, it will protect Brunei generation from being injured at the workplace.
Similar workshops have been previously organized and attended by ISQ1 trainees as well as ISQ2 Rigger and Marker/Fitter
programs. It is hoped that similar exercises will be held for all trainees enrolled into EICF programs.
23rd May 2015
2nd Intake ISQ Certificate Award Ceremony for Pakar Tenaga Bersatu
Certificate Award Ceremony was conducted by Pakar Tenaga
Bersatu (PTB), a private Registered Training Organisations (RTO)
at Lecture Theatre, Pusat Latihan Mekanik on the 23rd May
2015. The ceremony was organized for 20 ISQ2 Welder trainees
that have completed their six months training starting from 28th
October 2014 until 27th April 2015. The Guest of Honour at the
event was His Excellency, Mr. Craig Allen, the United States
Ambassador to Negara Brunei Darussalam.
The ceremony began with Recital of Surah Al Fatihah, followed
by welcoming remarks by Managing Director of PTB, Pg
Hishamuddin Alli Bin Pengiran Jaya Indera Pengiran Haji Moktar
Puteh and a keynote address by the Guest of Honour, His
Excellency Mr. Craig Allen. (continue to page 5)
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ISQ
13th June 2015
Parent-Teacher Network Meeting
By Cg Mohammad Nur Azrin Bin Haji Adnan (PLM)
A parent-teacher network meeting was conducted on 13th June 2015 at Training Room, Pusat Latihan Mekanik (PLM).
Attending during the meeting were the parents of ISQ 4th intake trainees. The meeting was facilitated by Haji Abdul Lani
Bin Abdul Samad from Brunei Asia Pacific Shell Learning Hub (BAPSLH) as well as Cikgu Hjh Farizah Binti Hj Abdul Jalil from
PLM.
The objective of the event was to share with the parents on ISQ programs and the positive feedback received from the
industries as well as from the ISQ trainees. Following that, it was explained that there is a need to have a robust
parent-teacher network in order for PLM and the parents to work hand in hand to help improve the quality of the
programs.
The meeting began with ice-breaker session with the parents, followed by proposed roles and responsibilities, activities
participation, ISQ4 office bearer election, electing sub-committee from the parents, ISQ programs support, consultation
clinic, trainees’ welfares, electing the treasurer for fund raising as well as electing the focal point of communication with
regards to ISQ4 trainees.
It was expected that via this establishment of parent-teacher network, it will foster better communication between
parents and teachers as well as the trainees. Through this network, it is hoped that it can be used as a platform for sharing
concerns, achievements, ideas and potential activities between parents and teachers, which eventually can enhance
the overall quality of the EICF-ISQ programs.
It was hoped that in the future, there will be more upcoming activities, discussions and decision making involving parents’
input.
Continuation from page 4
AWS-CT certificates were awarded to ISQ2 Welders by
the Guest of Honour, followed by Award of Token of
Appreciation to the Guest of Honour, His Excellency
Mr. Craig Allen by PTB Managing Director, Pg
Hishamuddin Alli Bin Pengiran Jaya Indera Pengiran
Haji Moktar Puteh. The event concluded with
celebratory lunch and live performance by graduating
class ISQ2 Welder trainees.
Welders from PTB were certified with American Welding
Society (AWS) as Certified Welders, one of the world’s
leading welding standards authority. Trainees with 6G
levels will commence their full time employment with
their respective COE companies on 8th June 2015.
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ISQ
16th June 2015
Convocation Ceremony for ISQ2 Trainees
Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) has held its 22nd
convocation ceremony for IBTE students including 208 ISQ 2nd
intake trainees, at Musyawarah Hall, International Convention
Centre (ICC). This is from the following ISQ programs: Marker/
Fitter, Scaffolder, Rigger and Welder.
Dr. Chin Wei Keh, the Director of IBTE, have noted that various
changes have been implemented by IBTE to achieve its vision of
becoming the leading post-secondary institution for education
and technical training by 2018.
Towards this vision, IBTE strives to reach the goals of two of its
main key performance indicators (KPIs), which is the
employability rate of its graduates and employers’ satisfaction.
A pre-convocation study indicated that 96 per cent of
yesterday’s graduates have obtained employment or
conditional offer of employment, and 97 per cent of them are
working in fields relevant to their programs.
Dr Chin pointed out that they have begun re-assessing and
re-structuring their existing curriculum and have replaced it with
competency-based and demand-driven programs. This initiative,
he said, will be implemented in stages. As many as 27 new
programs will be introduced as early as next month, which are
more focused on education and training, in sync with industrial
needs, ensuring the graduates meet industry standards.
The ceremony continued with a speech by the Guest of Honour,
the Minister of Education, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri
Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar Bin Haji Apong.
He urged for a ‘holistic approach’ in education for the students
of IBTE, by providing other skills beyond the specific programs in
view of the nature of working environments today, which
requires employees to perform a wider scope of tasks. In order
for the students to become more employable and marketable,
characteristics such as motivation, communication skills, critical
and creative thinking, problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills
are needed.
The ceremony saw the presentation of certificates to all IBTE
students. Best Student Awards were also presented to the ISQ2
trainees from each program: Ahmad Asyraf Bin Abd.Aziz (Best
Marker/Fitter), Ahmad Zulmuazzam Bin Tarip (Best Rigger),
Noraqilah Binti Mohd Azaman (Best Scaffolder) and Mohammad
Nadzirun Bin Haji Abdul Halik (Best Welder). The best students
were selected based on their excellence in academic as well as
involvement in co-curriculum activities throughout their program.
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ISQ
INTERVIEW with ISQ2 Trainees
Ak. Ali Bahiyuddin Abdul Qayyum Bin Pg Haji Metusin
Program: ISQ2 in Welder
RTO: Syarikat Pakar Tenaga Bersatu (PTB)
COE: Sahid Sdn Bhd
“It is always been my dream to be part of oil and gas industry. I have tried to apply for work
within the industry but were rejected. Nevertheless, I never give up but instead I decided to
enhance myself with relevant skills required in the industry. I decided to enroll in ISQ specifically
in welding after being briefed about the course.
With zero experience in welding, at first, I find it quite hard to adapt to the course. However, with
instructors’ motivation and a lot of practicing, I was able to excel in welding. The first hardship
that I encounter is when we were required to take 4G Test but eventually I was able to
overcome it and now I have passed my 6G Test and were awarded with an internationally
recognized American Welding Society Certified Welders.
For me, EICF is offering a good program to youth out there who has zero experience and wish to
have or enhance their technical skills. Most importantly, never give up and focus in achieving
your personal goals.”
Siti Hasibah Binti Shahrum
Program: ISQ2 in Welder
RTO: Syarikat Pakar Tenaga Bersatu (PTB)
COE: Sahid Sdn Bhd
“After high school, initially I want to look for a job. However, during a job fair conducted in
November 2013, I was interested in ISQ courses after being briefed by one of the ISQ1 trainees.
Seeing the potential ISQ courses could offer, I decided to enroll in ISQ courses specifically in
welding since I like challenging task.
During our training at Syarikat Pakar Tenaga Bersatu, it is quite challenging for me as we were
required to take 3G and 6G Tests in order to be successfully awarded with Conditional Offer of
Employment (COE). However, I overcome the challenges by practicing a lot and now have
been awarded with American Welding Society Certified Welders, which are internationally
accepted and recognized. Now, I am looking forward to start my employment at Sahid Sdn
Bhd, and have set my personal goal to be an inspector welder within 2 years of employment.
In my opinion, EICF is offering a very good program because it helps unemployed youth to be
employed by oil and gas operators and develop their skills once the trainees completed their
courses. Therefore, to those who are currently in the course, never give up and prove to
everyone that you are capable in achieving what you wish as long as there is determination to
succeed. “
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Bridging Mason and Carpentry
14th May 2015
SVNR Motivational Session
By Cg Noorisman Bin Mentarais (SVNR)
A motivational talk for Bridging Mason and Carpentry trainees as well as Sekolah
Vokasional Nakhoda Ragam (SVNR) students from Skills Certificate 2 and Skills
Certificate 3 of Building Craft and Electrical Electronics was conducted at SVNR on
14th May 2015. Present during the event was Cikgu Aminurrashid Bin Haji Ibrahim
(Head of Built Environment and Technology Department), Cikgu Noorisman Bin
Mentarais (Bridging Coordinator) as well as Bridging Teaching Instructors.
The event started with Recital of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by HSSE briefing and a
motivational talk by the Guest of Honour, Haji Abdul Lani Bin Haji Abd Samad on how
to create a vision and mission, writing a good Curriculum Vitae as well as tips on how
to win the interview. The event continued with assignment briefings by Cikgu
Noorisman Bin Mentarais requiring students to create their own vision and mission and
writing their own Curriculum Vitae to be submitted on 21st May 2015.
The aim of the event was to highlight the
importance of mapping the desired journey in life
as well as the importance of vision and mission. It
was also aimed to emphasize the importance of
self-discipline, high motivation, setting up network,
institutional and family support, stayed focus and
self-evaluation. In addition, key importance of
having a great Curriculum Vitae as well as how to
win the interview were also aimed.
A second session will be conducted at a later date
with the objective to evaluate the students’ vision
and mission, Curriculum Vitae as well as role play of
interview.
30th June 2015
Mason and Carpentry First After Action Review (AAR)
First AAR session for Bridging Mason and Carpentry was conducted on
30th June 2015 at Sekolah Vokasional Nakhoda Ragam (SVNR). The
participants consist of representatives from EICF/EDPMO team,
Curriculum Development Division and Continuing Education and
Training from Institute Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) as well as
representatives from Conditional Offer of Employment (COE)
companies namely Fazrul Sdn Bhd, Sahid Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Haji Idris
Kalong Sdn Bhd and Batamas Sdn Bhd.
The objectives for the session are: 1) to review the program through
previous intake that have commence their employment in June 2015,
2) to enhance any development which are already in place and 3)
to develop new actions for a better quality of the program to be
implemented for the upcoming September 2015 intakes and ahead.
Various issues and concerns were also discussed which will be further
deliberated in the next engagement with all COE companies. It was a
good turnout and participants showed their commitment and were
supportive in achieving the objectives.
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NEGAS
19th May 2015
National Energy Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme (NEGAS)
After Action Review (AAR) with Companies
A one-day AAR session on NEGAS was facilitated by the Energy
Industry Competency Framework (EICF) Secretariat Team from
the Energy Department, Prime Minister’s Office on 19th May 2015.
Present during the session were representatives from oil and gas
companies who are directly involved in NEGAS (Human
Resource, Supervisors, Management).
The objectives of the session were to review NEGAS
implementation processes for improved efficiency and
effectiveness, to share what went well and opportunities to
improve as well as to learn on best practices by companies to
be standardized in NEGAS.
Prior to the event, a survey was sent to the companies to obtain
feedbacks. The outcome of this survey exercise was presented
at the beginning of the session. The issues were highlighted as
identified Focus Areas to be discussed throughout this one-day
AAR session.
The representatives from companies who attended this session
were split into groups according to the five identified Focus
Areas namely: Demand Forecast and Implementation,
Recruitment Process, Familiarisation Program, Development
Program and Managing Performance and General.
Several group exercises were carried out throughout the day
which includes identifying solutions to pre-identified issues; the
members came up with proposed solutions which they
presented to the whole participants. Other participants also had
the opportunity to challenge the proposed solutions whereby
the original team will present back their revised solutions. The
revised solutions were then compiled and the outcome was
presented with the agreed way forward.
EICF Secretariat Team appreciated the effort and contribution
from the representatives. The team is looking forward for further
collaboration to improve this scheme further based on what was
agreed/discussed during this session.
NEGAS was implemented since July 2014, to date there are 3
intakes with 41 apprentices already enrolled into the scheme.
Therefore, after the 3 intakes, it is a good time to review back on
the implementation of NEGAS scheme. A number of key
learnings were derived throughout this period since its
implementation.
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NEGAS
25th June 2015
National Energy Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme (NEGAS)
After Action Review (AAR) With Apprentices
Another AAR session was conducted with NEGAS apprentices on
25th June 2015 at Brunei Asia Pacific Shell Learning Hub (BAPSLH),
Seria. The participants consist of apprentices from the 1st intake until
3rd Intake who were still in the scheme, apprentices who are already
been offered employment as well as those who have left the
scheme.
The objectives of this second session of AAR were to gain feedback
from the apprentices on NEGAS for further improvement, to serve as
a motivational session amongst apprentices as well as to answer
any questions that the apprentices have on NEGAS.
The session began with ice-breaking session, followed with
managing expectations of NEGAS elements, i.e. workscope (Task
and Targets), on-boarding session, 6-month assessment review,
roundatable evaluation/assessment, exit interview, channel of
communication and terms and conditions of NEGAS Scheme.
There were also groups exercise whereby 5 groups have to come up
with what they think went well, what they think could be done
better and what they should stop or start doing throughout NEGAS
Scheme. The session was concluded with a sharing session of
success stories from ten of the NEGAS apprentices that are already
offered full-time employment. It was a good turnout and
participants showed their commitment and were supportive
throughout the session.
INTERVIEW with 3rd Intake NEGAS Apprentices
I just graduated from Aberystwyth University in BSC Marketing and
Management. Actually, I don’t really know much about NEGAS program
at first. I always wanted to be in the oil and gas industry, therefore I
applied for a job in Petroleum Brunei and was selected to be part of
NEGAS. For me, NEGAS is a good program because it provides
employment to unemployed graduates as well as providing the
opportunity to be expose to a real working environment. My advice to
those who are planning to apply for NEGAS; if you have the chance to be
part of NEGAS, you have to prove them what you got!
Dylan Chai
Germanischer Lloyd
Offshore and Industrial
Services Sdn Bhd
I am a Master graduate in Chemical Engineering from University of
Manchester, United Kingdom. I always wanted to be part of oil and
gas industry because it is the major export of the country. I heard
about NEGAS from Energy Job fair that was conducted last
November 2014. Hence, I applied for NEGAS through Germanischer
Lloyd Offshore and Industrial Services Sdn Bhd. In my opinion, NEGAS
program under EICF is a good program and also a good start for
those graduate student as it exposed us to a real work environment.
My advice to others; Do what you like and succeed in it!
Pg Seri Aqeelah Bt Pg Hj
Sofrey
PetroleumBrunei
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NEGAS
INTERVIEW with 3rd Intake NEGAS Apprentices (Success Stories)
NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #1
I’m from the 2nd Batch of NEGAS, started my apprenticeship in
November 2014. A few weeks after my 6 months review, I received an
invitation for an interview process with Shell for permanent
employment, which was in May 2015. The result was given on the day
itself. I obviously was overjoyed, happy and grateful for being given
the opportunity to be a permanent staff. What I have done
differently? I just took up any challenges given to me, especially
because my position now is production team lead. It is quite
challenging for me because I started in maintenance team and I
have a mechanical background, but they’re giving me a post in
operation, which I only have few weeks of experience during the
onboarding. I was told that they saw my potential during the first few
months in maintenance team, where I work for 3 months and they
want to challenge me by placing me in the operations team. I took up
the challenge and continuously seek guidance and support from my
supervisors and colleagues, which were very supportive. In addition,
there is a monthly review with my supervisors as well just to know where
I am at and where I need to be, which enable me to have continuous
improvement and development especially in operations.
What makes my supervisor see my potential? I continuously engage
my supervisor, letting him know what I did correctly, and any mistakes I
just consult with my supervisor, ensuring no mistakes will be done
again. To me, the most important thing is communication with your
supervisor, only then they will know where they need to guide you
more and also you will know where to improve on. One of the
challenges that I encountered was the lack of experience in
operational background at the earlier stage, but I managed to
overcome that. In addition, I have never actually lead a team before,
so it was good opportunity for me to experience that and develop my
leadership skills. My advice to others in the scheme; keep working
hard, show your determination to learn and work for the company.
That’s what I did, I showed them the passion I have towards my work. I
was responsible, well disciplined and always on time, and finally do
continuously communicate with your supervisors and be proactive
towards learning, growing and improving yourself whilst in the scheme.
Haziq Hardi Bin Awg Bidin
HND in Mechanical Engineering
2nd Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Shell Petroleum
Co. Sdn Bhd
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #2
Assalamualaikum, my name is Amal Karimah Latif and I am currently
working in Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) as a Learning Adviser. I started my
NEGAS apprenticeship scheme in July 2014 and Alhamdulillah, this July will
be my 1st year anniversary working in BGC which marks another milestone
in my career after having received permanent employment in April 2015. It
took me nine months after I have started NEGAS to be given the offer and
to be honest, that was one of the happiest moments in my life and I could
not stop smiling for a week.
NEGAS apprenticeship scheme in my opinion, is an excellent program
which provides fresh graduates with no working experience like myself an
opportunity to work within the oil and gas industry and to gain experience
while developing our knowledge and skills. To me BGC have become a
great platform for me to understand, learn and apply the theories learnt in
university into practical and actual working situations. Looking back
through all the months working as an apprentice, there were challenges of
course especially in meeting the expectations of supervisors because at
the beginning I was not confident that I will be able to do the job well
based on the limited experience I had. In order to be successful in meeting
those challenges, I had to ask a lot of questions in order to get through and
had to overcome my fear of making mistakes because mistakes are
learning points for future reference. Another challenge for me during the
apprenticeship scheme was having to work outside of your interest and
field, I was working under External Affairs department where creativity was
crucial in creating great fun and interesting events. I have never
considered myself as a very creative and innovative person but while
working in that department I had given outside my comfort zone and had
the chance to try and learn new set of skills. Speaking in public was
another challenge, but in BGC I was given plenty of opportunities to
improve this skill and I am proud to say that I am slowly starting to dislike
presentations less and less.
If I had the chance to do it all over again, there are things that I would do
differently, I would change my mindset and not think myself as an
“apprentice” and rather take the initiative to be more pro-active and find
ways on how the organization can leverage on my capabilities to add
more value to their processes or projects etc. My advice to others is to
never stop asking questions, seek guidance when in need, be confident
and have determination, build relationship among colleagues to create a
supportive working environment and most importantly to always find
positivity in any task you do – enjoy the journey!
Amal Karimah
Binti Hj Abdul Latif
MA in Human Resources
Management
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #3
I was excited to be offered permanent employment by a company
like Petroleum Brunei (PB). One thing I did differently that made my
supervisor see my potential was being proactive. I know that’s what
everyone says, but it is true. We have to assure ourselves to be
proactive and being really vocal. I have already started to express
my ideas and opinions during discussions by the second week of
being in the Scheme. Do not be scared to express your opinions
because it can go a long way. In addition, I enjoy doing
presentations. Through presentations, people can see your
potential. That is one unique feature people would like to see. For
example in PB, we have Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS)
conducted every Friday where a group of people will have the
opportunity to present on a topic to all PB staff. So every time I get
chosen, I relish the opportunity.
Alhamdulillah, during apprenticeship scheme, I didn’t encounter too
many challenges, but the workload sometimes can get too much
and this is where time management is important. Know how to
manage your time and prioritize which one is important and which is
not.
My advice for those who are still in the scheme looking to become
permanent, be proactive and do not be scared to be vocal and
express your opinions but of course, it must be reasonable. On top of
that, try to have a good relationship with your colleagues, be
approachable and always smile. Most importantly, work hard. In
shaa Allah, if you achieve all of these, you’ll be offered permanent
employment in no time.
NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #4
I am from BSP, Brunei Shell Refinery as a Mechanical Technician. In Brunei Shell
Refinery, the mechanical team divided into 2 team; rotating and static. During
apprenticeship, I was being settled at rotating team basically handling
pumps, compressors and other related tasks. Towards the end, I was being
transferred to static which shows that I can do both work and take up any
challenges. I can say that, I am a proactive person. It took me around 10-11
months to become permanent. So basically I am happy with the permanent
contract. What did I do differently? Basically I just took all the challenges and
do all the jobs being provided by supervisor and willing to do jobs overtime for
example emergency works. What do my supervisor sees in me? Basically I do
all the maintenance within the timeframe. One of the challenges that I
encounter is the emergency work. It can be stressful as it takes time to prepare
documents and materials and might need to work overtime. Any advice for
those still in the scheme, just do anything, take up any challenges and be
proactive.
Abdul Hakim Bin Hussin
MSc Occupational Health, Safety
and the Environmental
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei National Petroleum Co. Sdn
Bhd (Petroleum Brunei)
Abdul Muiz Bin Mahri
HND in Mechanical
Engineering
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Shell Petroleum Co.
Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #5
I was attached under the Quality, Health, Safety, Security and
Environment (QHSSE) Department as an apprentice for nine months in
BGC starting July last year. It was quite a journey. The assessment was
conducted in February with three other BGC apprentices and we were
being tested on our communication skills, behaviours and how we work
with each other. Alhamdullilah, in April this year I started my full time
employment with BGC. I was overjoyed when I received the offer. It
made me very happy that now I can support and contribute back to my
family.
One example of my unique potential that I think I have done differently is
to use my ability in videography – which I developed back when I was in
Maktab Duli – and incorporated it to my job. For instance, I made HSSE-
related video to create awareness on the existing ISO standards we
have in BGC for all employees. ISO stands for International Organization
of Standardization. The video would not be a success without the help of
the three other apprentices and BGC staff.
What my supervisor sees in me is that I learn things fast and often give out
fresh new ideas. With that, the adaptation to the working environment
went smoothly and I’m for bigger roles and responsibilities. Maintaining
good relationship with colleagues and stakeholder is something that I’m
capable of as I believe it will create positive outcomes.
The challenges lie at the beginning of my apprenticeship, settling down
and understanding my work scope were difficult at first but with the
constant support from my supervisor, it has made the transition and
familiarization of my work scope and BGC easier. The other challenge
that I had to face during my apprenticeship was to do presentations
which I think I’m never good at but as time goes with proper training and
guidance, it is no longer a problem for me.
So, advices to the apprentices…be organized, set your priorities, have
good disciplines, keep asking questions when in doubts and more
importantly enjoy the journey positively!
Abdul Khaliq Bin Kaflee
BA in Environmental Studies
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #7
Currently, I was attached at Asset Engineering under ORMC Fabrication. I
got an interview for the permanent employment in February 2015 and
managed to get the contract by April, apparently around 9 months after I
started my NEGAS. After being told that I have been successfully offered for
the permanent employment, I am very excited and also am thankful to
Allah and to the scheme for giving me opportunity to prove and contribute
to the country.
What do I think that I have done differently and make my supervisor sees my
potential? I’m good in Data analysis and IT, so I was able to help my
colleagues who encounter problems related to it. That makes me unique in
this department. In addition, I keep on proving that I am worthy, I always
engage my supervisor by having a one-to-one session and show my outmost
potential. For me, it is never a problem to make mistakes, because everyone
does but at least you learn from it and try to improve it.
What challenges that I encounter? My challenges are firstly I am
inexperienced and also I work with different people with different attitudes
and thoughts. However for me, it’s a challenge where it proves that I can
stand wherever I am. One advice that I can give is, just continue what
you’re doing now and give more because the opportunity will always
come.
NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #6
I was an apprentice at Refinery Department, Brunei Shell Petroleum
(BSP), which requires instrumentation background that is totally
different from my education background: electrical engineering. It
took me about 11 months before I get hired permanently by the
company. I had my interview around May this year and get my
employment contract in June. How do I feel for getting the offer for
permanent employment? Of course, I was happy as I will be able to
buy everything I want after getting the contract.
What do I think I have done differently that makes my supervisor sees
my potential? I have learnt electrical for 5 years before I joined the
NEGAS scheme. I often give some constructive ideas to electrical
department, learn with them, and gain new things within electrical
team. For me, always do the things your supervisor never expect you
can do it. If you can do something that your supervisor can’t believe
you can do it but you have proved them wrong, it makes your
supervisor proud and to never underestimate your capability.
What are the challenges I encounter? As previously mentioned, my
background is on electrical but was attached under instrumentation,
so it is very different background. When I was an apprentice, I did not
have any training on instrumentation but I learnt throughout doing my
job and from there I gained experience. My advice to other
apprentices: keep working hard, be proactive and if you were asked to
do overtime, just do it even though you were not paid for it. At the
same time, do the job sincerely. In Shaa Allah there will be rewards for
all your hard work.
Muhammad Alinurrezan Bin
Md Faisal Shahrul
HND in Electrical Power and
Control Engineering
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Shell Petroleum Co.
Sdn Bhd
Muhammad Izzat Bin Zainal
HND in Civil Engineering
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Shell Petroleum Co.
Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #8
As part of my success stories, there are always challenges: ups and
downs. It is like when you want to climb up to the mountain. When you
reached up to the peak of the mountain, you will feel worried. So this is
my side of stories of how I reached up to the peak of the mountain.
After signing the NEGAS contract, I was allocated to Contracts and
Procurement (CP) (similar to supply chain) for 5 months and I was
working with another NEGAS apprentice. One of the challenges that I
encountered was being unfamiliar with the tasks and the workscope.
However, I managed to learn it with the help of the supervisor and do
some private reading in order to be familiar with the tasks. Also at the
same time, it teach myself to be independent in my learning and able
to figure out my mistakes in order for me to improve.
After 5 months of apprenticeship, I had a job transfer opportunity to
Human Resource (HR) Department where I was positioned to be
employee relation assistant. This is the opportunity for me to learn what I
had during my university years and applied it in the real working
environment.
How my supervisor did see my potential? I just take up the responsibilities
and tasks that were given, and listen to what she/he said and I always
take notes of what she’s saying and I always meet the deadlines. So
how do I reach up the peak i.e. getting the offer for permanent
employment? I was informed by the Recruitment Department that I got
the job offer. I was really happy and cried as I feel like I already
reaching up to the peak of the mountain. For me, that was my biggest
achievement not only in university life but in real working life. I feel really
grateful as it is not easy to get a job nowadays.
I also have a good support from the company. They have helped me a
lot and always ready to give me a hand if I encounter any difficulties in
completing my tasks. The good support is part of how we can reach up
to the peak of the mountain. My advice to everyone who are still in the
scheme is always listen to your boss, jot down everything he/she said, as
they won’t repeat it again. Therefore, I suggested to have a logbook,
i.e. record all my achievement and what I have learnt, what mistakes
and put it in a report because by having this, I am able to see how I
grow and develop professionally.
Every time you’re given a task, you have to try to meet the deadline,
and most importantly, with all the hardships and efforts made, don’t
forget to make a Doa, because without Allah’s help, we won’t be able
to reach the peak of the mountain. Also, be good to our parents as
there are also the reason we are be able to make it.
So I would like to say thank you for NEGAS for having this program, There
will always be ups and downs but it helps me a lot in terms of my
personal and professional development. And through this program, I
have learnt a lot.
Nur Atikah Binti Hj Suffian
MSc in Human Resources
Management
1st Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #9
I am currently working with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) at Seria
Crude Oil Terminal. I started this apprenticeship scheme in
December 2014 and have passed my interview for permanent
employment earlier this June, around 6 months after I started my
apprenticeship scheme. When I was told that I have been offered
permanent employment, I cried all the way home and felt grateful.
What did I do differently which made my supervisor see my
potential? I go beyond instruction and I proposed my own task
besides from performing my designated task. I was given a task but
then I saw something else that I think can potentially improve my
asset, hence I took an initiative by proposing a new task and I am
still doing it until today. In addition, I keep on asking questions so that
I can learn. I often give constructive feedbacks to my supervisor and
always talk out any gaps in order to improve and to provide
awareness to BSP staff on what needs to be improved.
In a previous interview that I attended, I was given negative
feedbacks with regards to my presentation skills which might be one
of the factors that caused me to fail the interview. I still remember
their feedback saying that I have a monotone voice. However, I
have received a positive feedback form my superior stating that I
have an excellent presentation skills which have proved that my
previous interviewers were wrong. One of the challenges I
encountered during apprenticeship scheme is trying to understand
the basic skills such as those who are using SAP-system (used in Shell)
with too many abbreviations and too many short terms. I overcome
the challenges by self-learning, seek for guidance and ask a lot of
questions. In addition, I have a social anxiety problem which affects
my communication skills. I always get nervous around people and
don’t know how to maintain good communication with people.
However, during my apprenticeship scheme, I have improved and
have gained confidence. I conduct review meetings every week
and that has helped me a lot.
My advice to all apprentices who are still in the scheme: work hard,
do what you are given to do, whether it is tedious or not, don’t be
hasty and be patient. Just do what you are capable to do because
at the end of the day, it will improve. In addition, ask a lot of
reasonable questions and don’t be shy because it can help you to
gain knowledge. Go beyond instruction but of course, consult it first
with your supervisor. That is where you can prove yourself that you
are making an effort and had the ability.
Noremah Binti Hj Tuah
HND in Mechanical
Engineering
2nd Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Brunei Shell Petroleum Co.
Sdn Bhd
NEGAS
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NEGAS SUCCESS STORIES #10
I am Amira from GL. I had my 6 months assessment last month, right after
that they decided to hire me permanently. Obviously, I was happy and
thankful but I think the original happiness I felt was when they originally took
me in as a trainee. Since it has only been six months, the feeling of being
newly employed is still fresh in my mind. I am still happy and thankful about
that because they chose to take a chance on me; a graduate with no
relative background.
What I think I have done differently is I am proactive, a multitasker and I ask
for harder tasks even before my supervisor thought to give me more
challenging ones. By the 3rd month mark, I was relatively good at the
current tasks I was given and met the daily target, if not more, during that
time. I still didn’t feel like I was doing enough so I would be given little side
jobs, I guess to see how or if I could multitask. I would especially enjoy if I
was given a new task, for example, I was asked to draw a vessel and after
completing it, even though it wasn’t much and barely a fraction of what a
real difficult one would be, I was proud of myself. I did that. I learnt how to
do that even though I was clueless in the beginning. I persevered through
the unknown and got it done. I did get frustrated on the way because I was
convinced I had no idea what I was doing but I made it through. Mostly by
taking my time, not rushing myself and making sure to ask if I didn’t
understand anything but that sense of accomplishment whenever I finished
a task. That feeling is what I aim to achieve with every task I am given and
even being praised for the good job I had done makes me want to
achieve it even more. My supervisor likes to say that I am very abnormal,
because I have a very systematic way of doing my job. I am very
pragmatic; I do it one way and if I do it different way, it seems really slow or
not as functional so I don’t like to change how I do my job unless have to.
He also thinks it’s weird of me to be setting small goals for myself, like
making a pre-deadline deadline so I would have enough time to check my
work. It really helped me to be patient and to manage my time wisely.
What challenges I encounter? I came from a different background so I
really had to learn; I had to do drawings, I had to learnt what this meant,
what that meant and I had to learn how to read the lines for piping and
everything. At first everything was very confusing and everything looked the
same. The first few months were tough. Especially the first few weeks
because I had so many questions and had to make sure I was doing
everything right. One slipup and it could cost more than I could even
understand at the time but I like to think I handled those months as best as I
could and them wanting to take me in as a permanent employee shows
that the hard work and determination I showed must have shone through.
They looked through my fresh-graduate façade and saw I had the
potential to work under them.
My advice? I don’t really have any advice that hasn’t probably already
been said. I just did my job. They kept giving me workload after workload,
and time just went by and it’s already 6 months. I really just hung in there
and some days it felt like by just a thread but those goals no matter how
small they seemed, they really pushed me through. I guess, just take your
time. There’s no rush.
Dk Amira Farzana Binti Pg
Maszidi
HND in Architectural Design
and Technology
2nd Intake NEGAS Apprentice
Germanischer Lloyd Offshore
and Industrial Services Sdn
Bhd (DNVGL)
NEGAS