Year: 2021

[March Edition] Upskill Yourself Virtually: NET UPG Mechanical and Inspection

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Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

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Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Introduction to Petroleum Technology VILT

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Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

INSTEP Continues to Flourish Sustainable Value for Japanese Engineers from INPEX

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The learners were excited and could not wait for their first ever Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) programme!

“This training programme is mandatory for all the young engineers to run Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) related operations, and the value gained from this training is sustainable and transferrable to other staff at the workplace,” said Wataru Nojiri, General Manager of HSE Unit and Executive Officer of INPEX Corporation (INPEX), who expressed his gratitude towards Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) in customising this virtual training programme amidst this unprecedented time.

The virtual opening ceremony marked the first ever Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) delivery to 18 INPEX learners in HSE-OJT Primary Course Training Programme – VILT, which focuses on occupational and environmental safety aspects and practices. This approach signified INSTEP’s customer-focused mindset and courage to act in overcoming border restriction by bringing experiential learning to their customers and learners, helping them to grow and reach their full potential.

To INSTEP, “License to Operate” is a crucial HSE aspect that INSTEP always prioritises to ensure the technical workforce is competent in delivering their day-to-day operational and maintenance tasks to uphold safety and operational excellence in the industry. This was the starting line that led to the achievements carved by INSTEP’s VILT, which has upskilled more than 3,000 learners since April 2020.

Live demonstration of hands-on training complements the theoretical knowledge and skills that INPEX learners gained from VILT.

“The learners from the previous batches have benefitted from this training programme by applying whatever they have learnt at their workplace, so the learners in this batch will get to learn from their seniors upon completion of the training programme,” said Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, who emphasised the role of INSTEP in sustainable value development wherein they shape learners into becoming industry-ready, empowered and enabled individuals.

The strong “omotenashi” (customer centricity) spirit and commitment culminated in the strong partnership between INSTEP and INPEX in accelerating the human capital development of the energy industry. Since 2017, INPEX has been sending their engineers to INSTEP for training, and even recommended Mitsubishi and Mitsui to INSTEP, thus flourishing sustainable value for Japanese engineers.

The learners were excited and could not wait for their first ever Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) programme!

“This training programme is mandatory for all the young engineers to run Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) related operations, and the value gained from this training is sustainable and transferrable to other staff at the workplace,” said Wataru Nojiri, General Manager of HSE Unit and Executive Officer of INPEX Corporation (INPEX), who expressed his gratitude towards Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) in customising this virtual training programme amidst this unprecedented time.

The virtual opening ceremony marked the first ever Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) delivery to 18 INPEX learners in HSE-OJT Primary Course Training Programme – VILT, which focuses on occupational and environmental safety aspects and practices. This approach signified INSTEP’s customer-focused mindset and courage to act in overcoming border restriction by bringing experiential learning to their customers and learners, helping them to grow and reach their full potential.

To INSTEP, “License to Operate” is a crucial HSE aspect that INSTEP always prioritises to ensure the technical workforce is competent in delivering their day-to-day operational and maintenance tasks to uphold safety and operational excellence in the industry. This was the starting line that led to the achievements carved by INSTEP’s VILT, which has upskilled more than 3,000 learners since April 2020.

Live demonstration of hands-on training complements the theoretical knowledge and skills that INPEX learners gained from VILT.

“The learners from the previous batches have benefitted from this training programme by applying whatever they have learnt at their workplace, so the learners in this batch will get to learn from their seniors upon completion of the training programme,” said Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, who emphasised the role of INSTEP in sustainable value development wherein they shape learners into becoming industry-ready, empowered and enabled individuals.

The strong “omotenashi” (customer centricity) spirit and commitment culminated in the strong partnership between INSTEP and INPEX in accelerating the human capital development of the energy industry. Since 2017, INPEX has been sending their engineers to INSTEP for training, and even recommended Mitsubishi and Mitsui to INSTEP, thus flourishing sustainable value for Japanese engineers.

Master of Science in Process Plant Operations for Feb and Mar Intake

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For more details on the programme: https://admission.ump.edu.my/postgraduate-study/master-coursework/master-of-process-plant-operation

For application process: https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/

Contact the focal or click the links below/ scan the QR code for more details!​

For more details on the programme: https://admission.ump.edu.my/postgraduate-study/master-coursework/master-of-process-plant-operation

For application process: https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/

Basic Principles of Rotating Equipment

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INSTEP and UTP Enter Joint Development Agreement in Augmented Reality Module Application

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Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) entered into a joint development agreement in developing an Augmented Reality (AR) application for INSTEP’s Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP). This AR application provides an interactive learning experience of the live training plant environment at UDTP, which simulates upstream and downstream plant scenarios, where learners get to interact with the real-world facilities or equipment via computer-generated perceptual information.

Present during the virtual signing ceremony on Tuesday were INSTEP’s Chief Executive Officer, Idris Ibrahim and UTP’s Vice Chancellor Prof Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib. This virtual signing ceremony witnessed the first ever collaboration forged between these learning solutions partners in bringing virtual learning, a step ahead by digitalising the physical learning facilities to enhance learners’ learning retention, especially amidst this unprecedented time when physical learning is restricted.

Representatives from INSTEP and UTP gathered virtually to commemorate the first such collaboration between both parties in enhancing virtual learning experience.

Through this partnership, INSTEP and UTP have jointly developed a pilot digital module app via the AR approach to complement the existing training modules related to INSTEP’s UDTP.

“In our efforts to constantly innovate our learning delivery and technology, this AR module app is one of our many more ‘Innovate Now’ initiatives that complement our existing Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and live demonstration to create enhanced experiential learning, and support our learners and customers to grow virtually,” said Idris.

Commenting on the collaboration, Prof Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim said, “This partnership is in tandem with PETRONAS’ initiatives of going digital and embracing digitalisation. The digitalisation of training contents will catalyse trainings to greater heights.  It also enhances the quality of our research, productivity as well as enables the extension and application of knowledge to address both local and global needs. This is in line with the University’s aspiration to enhance our distinctiveness and competitive advantage through our value propositions.” 

A glimpse of the user interface for the main landing page of the Augmented Reality module app on Single Stage Centrifugal Pump.

Established in 1981, INSTEP accelerates human capital development in the energy industry and has produced more than 130,000 competent technical workforce globally. The year 2021 marks INSTEP’s 40 years of contribution to building technical competencies and commitment in enriching the energy workforce towards a sustainable future.

UTP, which was founded in 1997, is one of the leading universities in the region.  It offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes as well as management and humanities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Some 24 years on, the university has produced over 19,000 graduates from more than 60 countries and has become one of the main feeders within the region in producing competent talents and workforce.

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) entered into a joint development agreement in developing an Augmented Reality (AR) application for INSTEP’s Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP). This AR application provides an interactive learning experience of the live training plant environment at UDTP, which simulates upstream and downstream plant scenarios, where learners get to interact with the real-world facilities or equipment via computer-generated perceptual information.

Present during the virtual signing ceremony on Tuesday were INSTEP’s Chief Executive Officer, Idris Ibrahim and UTP’s Vice Chancellor Prof Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib. This virtual signing ceremony witnessed the first ever collaboration forged between these learning solutions partners in bringing virtual learning, a step ahead by digitalising the physical learning facilities to enhance learners’ learning retention, especially amidst this unprecedented time when physical learning is restricted.

Representatives from INSTEP and UTP gathered virtually to commemorate the first such collaboration between both parties in enhancing virtual learning experience.

Through this partnership, INSTEP and UTP have jointly developed a pilot digital module app via the AR approach to complement the existing training modules related to INSTEP’s UDTP.

“In our efforts to constantly innovate our learning delivery and technology, this AR module app is one of our many more ‘Innovate Now’ initiatives that complement our existing Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and live demonstration to create enhanced experiential learning, and support our learners and customers to grow virtually,” said Idris.

Commenting on the collaboration, Prof Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim said, “This partnership is in tandem with PETRONAS’ initiatives of going digital and embracing digitalisation. The digitalisation of training contents will catalyse trainings to greater heights.  It also enhances the quality of our research, productivity as well as enables the extension and application of knowledge to address both local and global needs. This is in line with the University’s aspiration to enhance our distinctiveness and competitive advantage through our value propositions.” 

A glimpse of the user interface for the main landing page of the Augmented Reality module app on Single Stage Centrifugal Pump.

Established in 1981, INSTEP accelerates human capital development in the energy industry and has produced more than 130,000 competent technical workforce globally. The year 2021 marks INSTEP’s 40 years of contribution to building technical competencies and commitment in enriching the energy workforce towards a sustainable future.

UTP, which was founded in 1997, is one of the leading universities in the region.  It offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes as well as management and humanities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Some 24 years on, the university has produced over 19,000 graduates from more than 60 countries and has become one of the main feeders within the region in producing competent talents and workforce.

Innovate Now by Turning Physical Training Challenges into Virtual Winning Solutions

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When the pandemic reached the Malaysian shores, Movement Control Order (MCO) was announced and came into effect on 18 March 2020. While many were scrambling to find ways to continue business, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) saw it as an opportunity.

As PETRONAS’ technical learning solutions partner, INSTEP has closely collaborated with Upstream HSSE (UHSSE) on Permit to Work (PTW) competency training since April 2018, wherein INSTEP has been appointed as the training provider for all PTW Level 2 and Level 3 training programmes. PTW is an essential and basic HSSE training programme that certifies both PETRONAS staff and contractors to be competent in commissioning any work, be it onshore or offshore. However, the restriction of physical training due to MCO halted the training programmes, including PTW, and hence putting the industrial safety and operational excellence at risk, when the personnel could not be certified and assignments were put on hold as well.

This was unthinkable to both the INSTEP and UHSSE teams, thus both parties immediately sprung into action by having PTW training programmes being delivered via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT). All the arising issues and importance of PTW training programme were deliberated thoroughly with potential risks and consequences being assessed in supporting the ongoing operations and business demands. The outcome from the series of discussion led to the adaptation of PTW training modules into VILT delivery and was first piloted to several learners, instructors and observers to gather their feedback.

With PTW training programme now being delivered via VILT, that blends the best of interactive live classroom training and the convenient of virtual engagement with learners in online and offline activities, all staff and contractors have been successfully certified.

“Both parties continuously push the boundaries and explore innovative solutions during this unprecedented time to continuously upskill our workforce virtually via VILT PTW Level 2 and Level 3 training programmes,” proudly exclaimed Datuk Joseph Podtung, Head of UHSSE, who was impressed with the team’s courage to act. Bearing the concept of “progress over perfection”, VILT PTW was officially delivered to all PETRONAS staff and contractors since June 2020, and as of November 2020, about 1,700 learners have enrolled for VILT PTW Level 2 and Level 3 (New and Refresher) training programmes.

 “This strong partnership between INSTEP and UHSSE is an avid demonstration of Innovate Now and Courage to Act, which the team was willing to challenge the new norms and take calculated risks in progressing over perfection,” said Mr. Idris Ibrahim, INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, who complimented the team’s enterprise mindset. A virtual signing ceremony was held on 3 December 2020 between INSTEP and UHSSE to officialise the virtual design and delivery of PTW Level 2 and Level 3 (New and Refresher) training programmes moving forward.

As an addendum to the original agreement, this marks the official virtual design and delivery of PTW training programmes to all staff and contractors.

With Customer Focused at the core of our business, INSTEP remains committed and dedicated in continuously upskilling the technical workforce virtually in the midst of this unprecedented time, because we care about your technical competencies.

When the pandemic reached the Malaysian shores, Movement Control Order (MCO) was announced and came into effect on 18 March 2020. While many were scrambling to find ways to continue business, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) saw it as an opportunity.

As PETRONAS’ technical learning solutions partner, INSTEP has closely collaborated with Upstream HSSE (UHSSE) on Permit to Work (PTW) competency training since April 2018, wherein INSTEP has been appointed as the training provider for all PTW Level 2 and Level 3 training programmes. PTW is an essential and basic HSSE training programme that certifies both PETRONAS staff and contractors to be competent in commissioning any work, be it onshore or offshore. However, the restriction of physical training due to MCO halted the training programmes, including PTW, and hence putting the industrial safety and operational excellence at risk, when the personnel could not be certified and assignments were put on hold as well.

This was unthinkable to both the INSTEP and UHSSE teams, thus both parties immediately sprung into action by having PTW training programmes being delivered via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT). All the arising issues and importance of PTW training programme were deliberated thoroughly with potential risks and consequences being assessed in supporting the ongoing operations and business demands. The outcome from the series of discussion led to the adaptation of PTW training modules into VILT delivery and was first piloted to several learners, instructors and observers to gather their feedback.

With PTW training programme now being delivered via VILT, that blends the best of interactive live classroom training and the convenient of virtual engagement with learners in online and offline activities, all staff and contractors have been successfully certified.

“Both parties continuously push the boundaries and explore innovative solutions during this unprecedented time to continuously upskill our workforce virtually via VILT PTW Level 2 and Level 3 training programmes,” proudly exclaimed Datuk Joseph Podtung, Head of UHSSE, who was impressed with the team’s courage to act. Bearing the concept of “progress over perfection”, VILT PTW was officially delivered to all PETRONAS staff and contractors since June 2020, and as of November 2020, about 1,700 learners have enrolled for VILT PTW Level 2 and Level 3 (New and Refresher) training programmes.

 “This strong partnership between INSTEP and UHSSE is an avid demonstration of Innovate Now and Courage to Act, which the team was willing to challenge the new norms and take calculated risks in progressing over perfection,” said Mr. Idris Ibrahim, INSTEP Chief Executive Officer, who complimented the team’s enterprise mindset. A virtual signing ceremony was held on 3 December 2020 between INSTEP and UHSSE to officialise the virtual design and delivery of PTW Level 2 and Level 3 (New and Refresher) training programmes moving forward.

As an addendum to the original agreement, this marks the official virtual design and delivery of PTW training programmes to all staff and contractors.

With Customer Focused at the core of our business, INSTEP remains committed and dedicated in continuously upskilling the technical workforce virtually in the midst of this unprecedented time, because we care about your technical competencies.