INSTEP Further Strengthen its Credibility through 6 Accolades in Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2024

In demonstrating INSTEP’s commitment towards technical workforce education and upskilling excellence, INSTEP recently had obtained 6 accolades by Brandon Hall Excellence Award, spanning under two categories of Learning and Development and Future of Work.  

Brandon Hall Group, a human resource consulting and analyst firm based in Florida, USA, with more than 10,000 clients globally and nearly 30 years of experience in delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organisations around the world. The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, an internationally recognised platform, is dedicated to honouring achievements in training, learning, talent management, and human resources across diverse industries. 

En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP applauded the efforts showcased by all INSTEP team members. “INSTEP is deeply honoured and immensely proud to have secured this prestigious award. Standing shoulder to shoulder with industry giants such as Accenture, Allianz, Bank of America, PepsiCo, Shell, and Standard Chartered Bank, this achievement not only elevates the stature of INSTEP and PETRONAS on the global stage but also reinforces our unwavering commitment to excellence in the technical solutions we offer.” 

With first time participation in 2024, INSTEP has been honoured with four Gold awards in Learning and Development for its initiatives, including Prioritised Training Matrix (PTM), Metering Personnel Certification, Mind-A-Care Ambassador Certification Training and POTCP Holistic Solutions. 

“This recognition serves as a powerful testament to INSTEP dedication in advancing technical workforce in energy industry, while further solidifying INSTEP’s reputation worldwide. At INSTEP, we strive to empower the technical workforce by providing them opportunities and environment needed to develop and grow, through our pursuit of innovation in capability building and talent development,” commented En. Mohamad bin Nasir.  

In demonstrating INSTEP’s commitment towards technical workforce education and upskilling excellence, INSTEP recently had obtained 6 accolades by Brandon Hall Excellence Award, spanning under two categories of Learning and Development and Future of Work.  

Brandon Hall Group, a human resource consulting and analyst firm based in Florida, USA, with more than 10,000 clients globally and nearly 30 years of experience in delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organisations around the world. The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, an internationally recognised platform, is dedicated to honouring achievements in training, learning, talent management, and human resources across diverse industries. 

En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP applauded the efforts showcased by all INSTEP team members. “INSTEP is deeply honoured and immensely proud to have secured this prestigious award. Standing shoulder to shoulder with industry giants such as Accenture, Allianz, Bank of America, PepsiCo, Shell, and Standard Chartered Bank, this achievement not only elevates the stature of INSTEP and PETRONAS on the global stage but also reinforces our unwavering commitment to excellence in the technical solutions we offer.” 

With first time participation in 2024, INSTEP has been honoured with four Gold awards in Learning and Development for its initiatives, including Prioritised Training Matrix (PTM), Metering Personnel Certification, Mind-A-Care Ambassador Certification Training and POTCP Holistic Solutions. 

“This recognition serves as a powerful testament to INSTEP dedication in advancing technical workforce in energy industry, while further solidifying INSTEP’s reputation worldwide. At INSTEP, we strive to empower the technical workforce by providing them opportunities and environment needed to develop and grow, through our pursuit of innovation in capability building and talent development,” commented En. Mohamad bin Nasir.  

30 Job Ready Technicians Produced from INSTEP TEP Programme

On 31 July 2024, INSTEP marks another milestone in its achievements as PETRONAS’ technical training arm, celebrating 30 learners from Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), under the sponsorship of PETRONAS Downstream and PETRONAS Gas & Maritime Business. The graduated learners are from Process trade. 

The 10-month training programme is curated with the learning block comprising of Competency Based Assessment (CBA) modules, which are based on PETRONAS Occupational Skill Standard (POSS) and complemented with experiential learning at UDTP.

Also present during the event were En. Fauzamsaari bin Geran Head of Plant, PETRONAS Chemical MTBE, and En. A Fatah bin Abu Mansor, Head of Special Projects, PETRONAS Gas Business.

En. Mohamad bin Nasir Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP during the event.

En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP emphasised on the importance of nurturing technical talents to sustain PETRONAS’ growth well beyond its 50th anniversary. 

“As we look ahead to PETRONAS’s future beyond its 50th anniversary, the graduates we are celebrating today, will be the future leaders that will lead the energy frontier in the upcoming times, ready to shape energy industry and made a positive impact on the nation and the world,” he mentioned in his welcoming remarks.

On 31 July 2024, INSTEP marks another milestone in its achievements as PETRONAS’ technical training arm, celebrating 30 learners from Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), under the sponsorship of PETRONAS Downstream and PETRONAS Gas & Maritime Business. The graduated learners are from Process trade. 

The 10-month training programme is curated with the learning block comprising of Competency Based Assessment (CBA) modules, which are based on PETRONAS Occupational Skill Standard (POSS) and complemented with experiential learning at UDTP.

Also present during the event were En. Fauzamsaari bin Geran Head of Plant, PETRONAS Chemical MTBE, and En. A Fatah bin Abu Mansor, Head of Special Projects, PETRONAS Gas Business.

En. Mohamad bin Nasir Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP during the event.

En. Mohamad bin Nasir, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP emphasised on the importance of nurturing technical talents to sustain PETRONAS’ growth well beyond its 50th anniversary. 

“As we look ahead to PETRONAS’s future beyond its 50th anniversary, the graduates we are celebrating today, will be the future leaders that will lead the energy frontier in the upcoming times, ready to shape energy industry and made a positive impact on the nation and the world,” he mentioned in his welcoming remarks.

INSTEP Discover & Explore Carnival Bridges Communities: A PETRONAS’ 50th Celebration!

Discover & Explore INSTEP Carnival was a carnival held to welcome the local community, university students, trainees, stakeholders, and family members to give them a deep look into INSTEP as the preferred technical learning solutions partner.

Notable stakeholders who spent their valuable time to visit INSTEP include ADUN Batu Rakit, YB Ustaz Mohd Shafizi Bin Ismail, Ir. Hj Noorazman bin Soud, Director of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Sgt. Major Sheikh Mohamad Ali Aswad Bin Shikh Mahamod, Head Officer of Batu Rakit Police Station, Ts. Salmi bin Mat Salleh, Deputy Director of Industrial Training Institute, and representatives from Kuala Nerus District Office and District Education Office.

The carnival encouraged the visitors to explore INSTEP in detail; to get to know more about its history, offerings and many more through a series of visits from one venue to another which include PETRONAS 101, Chronicles of INSTEP, Wonders of UDTP, Edu Fair and last but not least Go Green!

PETRONAS 101, hosted at Dewan Sri Gelam, was packed with entertainment, featuring cultural performances, the Petrosains Combustion Show, Robobud and the “Meh Nok Kabo!” sharing session by Encik M Hazizul Mohamad, and Encik Zawawi Zaliah. The event also offered various attractions like a Games Corner and PETRONAS booths, including Petrosains, PETRONAS Shop, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and more. Visitors could also view displays of INSTEP’s architectural model, LNG ship, drilling rigs, and other scaled-down models.

Visitors also got the chance see INSTEP’s Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) up close through a bus tour into the facility. The visit to UDTP was an eye-opening experience for learners and the public who were curious about the oil and gas sector. Chronicles of INSTEP gave visitors a deep dive into INSTEP’s rich history, from a humble beginning in 1981 as Sekolah Latihan Teknikal PETRONAS to the INSTEP that we all know and lovetoday. Visitors also took part in quizzes to win INSTEP merchandise.

Edu Fair & Go Green was one of the main venues that received an overwhelming attendance from the visitors. Edu Fair showcased booths from various organisations, including Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Institut Kemahiran Mara Besut, Tabung Haji, Terengganu Human Resource Development Centre, Central Emergency & Fire Response (CEFS), Klinik Perubatan Hijraa, Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, and Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran. Meanwhile, the Go Green! venue engaged students and locals in seed bomb making, a hands-on activity aimed at raising awareness on sustainability, in line with PETRONAS’ sustainability efforts.

In conclusion, the Discover & Explore INSTEP Carnival has served as a platform for INSTEP to embrace the community; building a stronger connection that hopefully will last for years to come.

Discover & Explore INSTEP Carnival was a carnival held to welcome the local community, university students, trainees, stakeholders, and family members to give them a deep look into INSTEP as the preferred technical learning solutions partner.

Notable stakeholders who spent their valuable time to visit INSTEP include ADUN Batu Rakit, YB Ustaz Mohd Shafizi Bin Ismail, Ir. Hj Noorazman bin Soud, Director of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Sgt. Major Sheikh Mohamad Ali Aswad Bin Shikh Mahamod, Head Officer of Batu Rakit Police Station, Ts. Salmi bin Mat Salleh, Deputy Director of Industrial Training Institute, and representatives from Kuala Nerus District Office and District Education Office.

The carnival encouraged the visitors to explore INSTEP in detail; to get to know more about its history, offerings and many more through a series of visits from one venue to another which include PETRONAS 101, Chronicles of INSTEP, Wonders of UDTP, Edu Fair and last but not least Go Green!

PETRONAS 101, hosted at Dewan Sri Gelam, was packed with entertainment, featuring cultural performances, the Petrosains Combustion Show, Robobud and the “Meh Nok Kabo!” sharing session by Encik M Hazizul Mohamad, and Encik Zawawi Zaliah. The event also offered various attractions like a Games Corner and PETRONAS booths, including Petrosains, PETRONAS Shop, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and more. Visitors could also view displays of INSTEP’s architectural model, LNG ship, drilling rigs, and other scaled-down models.

Visitors also got the chance see INSTEP’s Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) up close through a bus tour into the facility. The visit to UDTP was an eye-opening experience for learners and the public who were curious about the oil and gas sector. Chronicles of INSTEP gave visitors a deep dive into INSTEP’s rich history, from a humble beginning in 1981 as Sekolah Latihan Teknikal PETRONAS to the INSTEP that we all know and lovetoday. Visitors also took part in quizzes to win INSTEP merchandise.

Edu Fair & Go Green was one of the main venues that received an overwhelming attendance from the visitors. Edu Fair showcased booths from various organisations, including Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Institut Kemahiran Mara Besut, Tabung Haji, Terengganu Human Resource Development Centre, Central Emergency & Fire Response (CEFS), Klinik Perubatan Hijraa, Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, and Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran. Meanwhile, the Go Green! venue engaged students and locals in seed bomb making, a hands-on activity aimed at raising awareness on sustainability, in line with PETRONAS’ sustainability efforts.

In conclusion, the Discover & Explore INSTEP Carnival has served as a platform for INSTEP to embrace the community; building a stronger connection that hopefully will last for years to come.

Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) October 2024 Intake

Great news for everyone who believes in the power of education – TEP is now open again for new intake! 

For those who might not know, Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) is a PETRONAS pre-employment sponsorship programme that is specifically designed to develop essential technical competencies with generative culture mindset to accelerate your career in the global energy industry.

Through TEP, trainees will be going through a 10-months’ worth of professionally curated training for the downstream sector. Upon completion of this programme, they will be a certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

For more information on the Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), kindly refer to the brochure below or download here:

Programme Brochure

 
Kindly be informed that the deadline date to register your interest is 17 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Malaysia time.
 

How to Register?



Registration Link

To register, kindly find the registration link here or click the poster below or scan the QR code in poster.

Kindly scan the QR code or click on poster to access TEP Registration Page.

Should you require any help on registering for the programme, do reach us at instep@petronas.com for further enquiry or information. We would love to assist you!

Great news for everyone who believes in the power of education – TEP is now open again for new intake! 

For those who might not know, Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) is a PETRONAS pre-employment sponsorship programme that is specifically designed to develop essential technical competencies with generative culture mindset to accelerate your career in the global energy industry.

Through TEP, trainees will be going through a 10-months’ worth of professionally curated training for the downstream sector. Upon completion of this programme, they will be a certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

For more information on the Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP), kindly refer to the brochure below or download here:

Programme Brochure

 
Kindly be informed that the deadline date to register your interest is 17 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Malaysia time.
 

How to Register?



Registration Link

To register, kindly find the registration link here or click the poster below or scan the QR code in poster.

Kindly scan the QR code or click on poster to access TEP Registration Page.

Should you require any help on registering for the programme, do reach us at  instep@petronas.com for further enquiry or information. We would love to assist you!

Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) Secures Second Place Aero Dance Competition in KSITS 2024

The first Kejohanan Sukan Institut TVET Sabah (KSITS) was held from 6 to 10 May 2024. With the aim to promote sportsmanship, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle among student and instructor, the event was joined by various Technical and Vocational Education institutes including Kolej Vocational Sabah, Institut Latihan dan Perdagangan (ILTP), Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP), Borneo TVET College, Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM), Montfort Youth Training Centre (MYTC) and Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC). Also present during the officiation of the event was Datuk Armizan Mohd. Ali, Member of Parliament P.175 Papar and Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup. 

The competition featured a variety of sports, including netball, football, speak takraw, volleyball, badminton, and aero dance, with both male and female athletes participating. Throughout the event, each institute competed in various categories, showcasing their skills and dedication. KTC succeeded in achieving second place in the aero dance competition. Winners brought back medals, trophies, certificate, and cash rewards.

In addition to encouraging an active lifestyle, this sport event acted as a platform for all participants to enhance teamwork and cooperation, while also served as a scouting ground for sports talent in Sabah. 

KTC had participated in 5 sport categories, and successfully secured the second place in the aero dance female category and was awarded with RM500 cash rewards, medals, trophies and certificate. 

In summary, this event was more than just a sports competition; it was a celebration of youth, talent, and the spirit of togetherness, playing crucial roles in promoting sports and physical fitness among TVET student in Sabah while providing a platform for collaboration opportunities among TVET Institute.

The first Kejohanan Sukan Institut TVET Sabah (KSITS) was held from 6 to 10 May 2024. With the aim to promote sportsmanship, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle among student and instructor, the event was joined by various Technical and Vocational Education institutes including Kolej Vocational Sabah, Institut Latihan dan Perdagangan (ILTP), Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP), Borneo TVET College, Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM), Montfort Youth Training Centre (MYTC) and Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC). Also present during the officiation of the event was Datuk Armizan Mohd. Ali, Member of Parliament P.175 Papar and Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup. 

The competition featured a variety of sports, including netball, football, speak takraw, volleyball, badminton, and aero dance, with both male and female athletes participating. Throughout the event, each institute competed in various categories, showcasing their skills and dedication. KTC succeeded in achieving second place in the aero dance competition. Winners brought back medals, trophies, certificate, and cash rewards.

In addition to encouraging an active lifestyle, this sport event acted as a platform for all participants to enhance teamwork and cooperation, while also served as a scouting ground for sports talent in Sabah. 

KTC had participated in 5 sport categories, and successfully secured the second place in the aero dance female category and was awarded with RM500 cash rewards, medals, trophies and certificate. 

In summary, this event was more than just a sports competition; it was a celebration of youth, talent, and the spirit of togetherness, playing crucial roles in promoting sports and physical fitness among TVET student in Sabah while providing a platform for collaboration opportunities among TVET Institute.

INSTEP Empowers University Undergraduates with Industrial Experiential Learning

INSTEP as PETRONAS’ technical training arm extends its roles in preparing tomorrow’s workforce to equip sponsored university undergraduates who are embarking their industrial internship journeys, with essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in professional environments. 

The two initiatives under this agenda are Summer Internship Induction Programme (SIIP) in collaboration with Gas Business Capability and GHRM HCI and PETRONAS Internship Induction Programme (PIIP) for internship students as a part of collaboration with UTP. 

The PIIP first session started on 12 May to 16 May 2024, with 28 participants from UTP.

As for the SIIP, it commenced its first pilot session involving 11 scholarship students from overseas on 4 June to 6 June 2024. 

General Manager of INSTEP, Encik Azhar bin Ahmad during the sharing with the participants

With the main aim to expose fundamental knowledge of oil and gas industry to the participants, the programme is structured with syllabus of Overview of Petroleum Industry, HSE practices and Sustainability Explained. 

The blended learning methodology are tailored to ensure all participants are equipped with a holistic understanding, through theoretical classes and visit to Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) for an experiential learning experience. 

According to Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Encik Mohamad bin Nasir, “INSTEP is prepared to support technical talent development through early integration of industrial knowledge from day one, to ensure progressive growth of tomorrow’s workforce.”

INSTEP as PETRONAS’ technical training arm extends its roles in preparing tomorrow’s workforce to equip sponsored university undergraduates who are embarking their industrial internship journeys, with essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in professional environments. 

The two initiatives under this agenda are Summer Internship Induction Programme (SIIP) in collaboration with Gas Business Capability and GHRM HCI and PETRONAS Internship Induction Programme (PIIP) for internship students as a part of collaboration with UTP. 

The PIIP first session started on 12 May to 16 May 2024, with 28 participants from UTP.

As for the SIIP, it commenced its first pilot session involving 11 scholarship students from overseas on 4 June to 6 June 2024. 

General Manager of INSTEP, Encik Azhar bin Ahmad during the sharing with the participants

With the main aim to expose fundamental knowledge of oil and gas industry to the participants, the programme is structured with syllabus of Overview of Petroleum Industry, HSE practices and Sustainability Explained. 

The blended learning methodology are tailored to ensure all participants are equipped with a holistic understanding, through theoretical classes and visit to Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) for an experiential learning experience. 

According to Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Encik Mohamad bin Nasir, “INSTEP is prepared to support technical talent development through early integration of industrial knowledge from day one, to ensure progressive growth of tomorrow’s workforce.”

KTC Instils Young Students’ Interest in STEM through Play and Learn (PAL) Programme 2024

Aimed to inspire young students’ love of learning through engaging and interactive learning activities, KTC has continued its second edition of Play and Learn (PAL) Programme for this year. In 2024, KTC will organize PAL programme at 3 schools from Bongawan district, including SK Viging Ulu, SK Sumbiling and SK Mandahan. 

The first session of the programme was conducted on 2 May 2024, involving 42 students from SK Viging Ulu, Bongawan, with 11 KTC Trainees, 6 KTC staff and 2 volunteers from Group Security (GS), SOGT and Kimanis Power Plant (KPP) each. 

Through the carefully designed hands-on activities aimed at improving problem-solving skills and fostering creativity, students from Year 1 to Year 3 are also encouraged to develop a keen interest in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

As a collaborative approach with Petrosains and other PETRONAS OPU’s including Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal, Kimanis Power Plant and Group Security, PAL Programme is a part of KTC’s initiative in promoting early learning campaign, aligned with PETRONAS Powering Knowledge pillar under social impact management. Under this pillar, we aim to create awareness, access and opportunities for young people to quality education.

Aimed to inspire young students’ love of learning through engaging and interactive learning activities, KTC has continued its second edition of Play and Learn (PAL) Programme for this year. In 2024, KTC will organize PAL programme at 3 schools from Bongawan district, including SK Viging Ulu, SK Sumbiling and SK Mandahan. 

The first session of the programme was conducted on 2 May 2024, involving 42 students from SK Viging Ulu, Bongawan, with 11 KTC Trainees, 6 KTC staff and 2 volunteers from Group Security (GS), SOGT and Kimanis Power Plant (KPP) each. 

Through the carefully designed hands-on activities aimed at improving problem-solving skills and fostering creativity, students from Year 1 to Year 3 are also encouraged to develop a keen interest in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

As a collaborative approach with Petrosains and other PETRONAS OPU’s including Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal, Kimanis Power Plant and Group Security, PAL Programme is a part of KTC’s initiative in promoting early learning campaign, aligned with PETRONAS Powering Knowledge pillar under social impact management. Under this pillar, we aim to create awareness, access and opportunities for young people to quality education.

INSTEP Sokong Agenda Dasar TVET Negara melalui Program Latihan Teknikal Wakalah

Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 24 Jun 2024 – Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) berjaya melatih 27 orang asnaf dari kategori fakir dan miskin terpilih di negeri Terengganu melalui program Latihan Teknikal Zakat Wakalah 2024. Program pra-pekerjaan yang dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM (YPM) itu memberi pendedahan asas kepada pelatih kemahiran TVET di dalam sektor minyak dan gas. 

Setiap pelatih menerima sijil tamat latihan yang disampaikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, Norhana Binti Yaakub di dalam satu majlis yang diadakan di INSTEP hari ini. Turut hadir, Pengurus Besar INSTEP, Azhar bin Ahmad. 

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, Norhana Binti Yaakub memberi ucapan perasmian pada Majlis Penutup Program Teknikal Zakat Wakalah

MAIDAM melalui inisiatif Zakat Wakalah, melantik entiti yang membayar zakat kepada Pusat Pungutan Zakat berkenaan untuk mengagihkan sendiri sebahagian kutipan zakat kepada asnaf yang layak. Sebahagian zakat yang dibayar oleh kakitangan PETRONAS  kepada MAIDAM itu dikembalikan kepada Dana As-Syakirin sebagai pemegang amanah yang menguruskan zakat kakitangan PETRONAS. 

Dana As-Syakirin mengagihkan sejumlah dana yang diterima tersebut untuk melatih asnaf di dalam bidang TVET sebagai salah satu usaha meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka melalui penglibatan di dalam sektor minyak dan gas. Manakala INSTEP selaku pusat latihan teknikal minyak dan gas, dilantik sebagai ejen pelaksana yang bertanggungjawab menjalankan pembelajaran  

Melalui program sepenuh masa yang dijalankan selama 4 bulan ini, pelatih didedahkan dengan pelbagai kemahiran asas di dalam bidang elektrikal dan mekanikal. Selain itu pelajar juga dibekalkan dengan program-program pensijilan tambahan seperti Ujian Tanpa Musnah (NDT), Keselamatan Bekerja di Tempat Terkurung (AESP), Pengetahuan Bantuan Cemas, Latihan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan (OGSP), dan Induksi Asas Keselamatan Luar Pesisir dan Latihan Kecemasan (BOSIET). Sijil-sijil tersebut merupakan keperluan penting yang melayakkan setiap individu untuk bekerja di dalam industri minyak dan gas. 

Di dalam usaha meningkatkan nilai tambah program, INSTEP juga turut memperkenalkan modul sampingan seperti subjek Bahasa Inggeris, Pendidikan Islam dan Kesedaran Kemampanan. Selain daripada itu, aspek pembinaan keterampilan diri dan personaliti yang professional juga turut disertakan di dalam program tersebut. Pelatih-pelatih juga turut terlibat di dalam pelbagai aktiviti yang dijalankan di dalam kampus, seperti sukan, riadah serta aktiviti pengukuhan pasukan (team building).

Sepanjang tempoh program, selain kemudahan penginapan dan makanan, setiap pelatih turut menerima elaun bulanan sebanyak RM500.  

“Kami berharap, program ini mampu menarik minat setiap pelatih untuk terlibat di dalam industri ini, seterusnya meningkatkan kemahiran mereka untuk diterima bekerja dengan syarikat penyedia perkhidmatan minyak dan gas”, tambah Mohamad. 

Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 24 Jun 2024 – Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) berjaya melatih 27 orang asnaf dari kategori fakir dan miskin terpilih di negeri Terengganu melalui program Latihan Teknikal Zakat Wakalah 2024. Program pra-pekerjaan yang dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM (YPM) itu memberi pendedahan asas kepada pelatih kemahiran TVET di dalam sektor minyak dan gas. 

Setiap pelatih menerima sijil tamat latihan yang disampaikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, Norhana Binti Yaakub di dalam satu majlis yang diadakan di INSTEP hari ini. Turut hadir, Pengurus Besar INSTEP, Azhar bin Ahmad. 

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM, Norhana Binti Yaakub memberi ucapan perasmian pada Majlis Penutup Program Teknikal Zakat Wakalah

MAIDAM melalui inisiatif Zakat Wakalah, melantik entiti yang membayar zakat kepada Pusat Pungutan Zakat berkenaan untuk mengagihkan sendiri sebahagian kutipan zakat kepada asnaf yang layak. Sebahagian zakat yang dibayar oleh kakitangan PETRONAS  kepada MAIDAM itu dikembalikan kepada Dana As-Syakirin sebagai pemegang amanah yang menguruskan zakat kakitangan PETRONAS. 

Dana As-Syakirin mengagihkan sejumlah dana yang diterima tersebut untuk melatih asnaf di dalam bidang TVET sebagai salah satu usaha meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka melalui penglibatan di dalam sektor minyak dan gas. Manakala INSTEP selaku pusat latihan teknikal minyak dan gas, dilantik sebagai ejen pelaksana yang bertanggungjawab menjalankan pembelajaran  

Melalui program sepenuh masa yang dijalankan selama 4 bulan ini, pelatih didedahkan dengan pelbagai kemahiran asas di dalam bidang elektrikal dan mekanikal. Selain itu pelajar juga dibekalkan dengan program-program pensijilan tambahan seperti Ujian Tanpa Musnah (NDT), Keselamatan Bekerja di Tempat Terkurung (AESP), Pengetahuan Bantuan Cemas, Latihan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan (OGSP), dan Induksi Asas Keselamatan Luar Pesisir dan Latihan Kecemasan (BOSIET). Sijil-sijil tersebut merupakan keperluan penting yang melayakkan setiap individu untuk bekerja di dalam industri minyak dan gas. 

Di dalam usaha meningkatkan nilai tambah program, INSTEP juga turut memperkenalkan modul sampingan seperti subjek Bahasa Inggeris, Pendidikan Islam dan Kesedaran Kemampanan. Selain daripada itu, aspek pembinaan keterampilan diri dan personaliti yang professional juga turut disertakan di dalam program tersebut. Pelatih-pelatih juga turut terlibat di dalam pelbagai aktiviti yang dijalankan di dalam kampus, seperti sukan, riadah serta aktiviti pengukuhan pasukan (team building).

Sepanjang tempoh program, selain kemudahan penginapan dan makanan, setiap pelatih turut menerima elaun bulanan sebanyak RM500.  

“Kami berharap, program ini mampu menarik minat setiap pelatih untuk terlibat di dalam industri ini, seterusnya meningkatkan kemahiran mereka untuk diterima bekerja dengan syarikat penyedia perkhidmatan minyak dan gas”, tambah Mohamad. 

INSTEP Meriahkan Pertandingan Beca Berhias Buat Julung Kali

INSTEP telah menyertai pertandingan kenderaan berhias buat julung kalinya bersempena Sambutan Ulang Tahun Ke-62 Hari Keputeraan KDYMM Sultan Terengganu pada 7 Jun 2024.

Sultan Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin dan Sultanah Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah turut mencemar duli menghadiri pada acara tahunan itu yang berlangsung di Dataran Jambatan Angkat, Kuala Terengganu.

Beca berhias INSTEP yang meriahkan perarakan tersebut.

Selain penyertaan beca berhias oleh INSTEP, sebanyak 15 beca dari anak syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) negeri dan lapan kenderaan berhias dari kesemua pejabat daerah di Terengganu turut menyertai perarakan ini.

Majlis juga turut dihadiri oleh Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar beserta ribuan penonton yang hadir untuk menyaksikan majlis perarakan dan pertandingan kenderaan berhias berkenaan.

Pengurus Besar INSTEP, En. Azhar Ahmad hadir sebagai wakil untuk menerima saguhati semasa penyampaian hadiah.

Dengan memberi tumpuan khas kepada sambutan ulangtahun PETRONAS yang ke-50 pada 17 Ogos 2024, INSTEP membawa imej obor yang menjadi simbolik legasi dan komitmen syarikat dalam pembangunan bakat teknikal industri bertaraf dunia.

INSTEP telah menyertai pertandingan kenderaan berhias buat julung kalinya bersempena Sambutan Ulang Tahun Ke-62 Hari Keputeraan KDYMM Sultan Terengganu pada 7 Jun 2024.

Sultan Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin dan Sultanah Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah turut mencemar duli menghadiri pada acara tahunan itu yang berlangsung di Dataran Jambatan Angkat, Kuala Terengganu.

Beca berhias INSTEP yang meriahkan perarakan tersebut.

Selain penyertaan beca berhias oleh INSTEP, sebanyak 15 beca dari anak syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) negeri dan lapan kenderaan berhias dari kesemua pejabat daerah di Terengganu turut menyertai perarakan ini.

Majlis juga turut dihadiri oleh Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar beserta ribuan penonton yang hadir untuk menyaksikan majlis perarakan dan pertandingan kenderaan berhias berkenaan.

Pengurus Besar INSTEP, En. Azhar Ahmad hadir sebagai wakil untuk menerima saguhati semasa penyampaian hadiah.

Dengan memberi tumpuan khas kepada sambutan ulangtahun PETRONAS yang ke-50 pada 17 Ogos 2024, INSTEP membawa imej obor yang menjadi simbolik legasi dan komitmen syarikat dalam pembangunan bakat teknikal industri bertaraf dunia.

INSTEP Continues to Accelerate Human Capital Development

On 6 June 2024, 73 learners from Technical Energy Enrichment Program (TEP) Plus Programme had received their completion certificate after completing their 18 months training programme in Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP). 

TEP is a 18-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Carigali Sarawak Asset, Sabah Asset (SBA) and Sarawak Asset (SKA). It is specially designed to develop essential technical competencies to upskill and
produce certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

This batch is the first batch of sponsored learners from upstream industries for 18-month training programme, for technical trades such as electrical, instrument, production and mechanical.

The INSTEP signature training programme is tailored to cater upskilling and upgrading of technical competencies through theoretical and practical learning. The blended learning solutions also include On-Job-Training in Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), INSTEP.

Also present during the event were M Nazlee B Rasol, Senior General Manager, PMA, and M Johan Ariff B M Supian, Senior General Manager, SBA, alongside INSTEP management team.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Mohamad bin Nasir said INSTEP is keen in supporting human capital development by being PETRONAS’ competency development partner. INSTEP’s role is to equip the young talents with the technical skills to contribute back to the development of country.

Syarafuddin Salleh, 28 one of SKA sponsored graduates mentioned his gratefulness to be selected to join TEP in INSTEP, that had taught him importance of having proficient skills and competency prior entering working environment, where every live is valuable.

Whilst another graduates, Darian Jan Ting anak Frankie, 29 mentioned of a ‘life-changing opportunity at INSTEP’, since TEP did not only provide him with invaluable skills but also opened doors to a network of industry seniors who became his mentors and inspiration.

On 6 June 2024, 73 learners from Technical Energy Enrichment Program (TEP) Plus Programme had received their completion certificate after completing their 18 months training programme in Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP). 

TEP is a 18-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by PETRONAS Carigali Sarawak Asset, Sabah Asset (SBA) and Sarawak Asset (SKA). It is specially designed to develop essential technical competencies to upskill and produce certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry.

 

This batch is the first batch of sponsored learners from upstream industries for 18-month training programme, for technical trades such as electrical, instrument, production and mechanical.

The INSTEP signature training programme is tailored to cater upskilling and upgrading of technical competencies through theoretical and practical learning. The blended learning solutions also include On-Job-Training in Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), INSTEP.

Also present during the event were M Nazlee B Rasol, Senior General Manager, PMA, and M Johan Ariff B M Supian, Senior General Manager, SBA, alongside INSTEP management team.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Mohamad bin Nasir said INSTEP is keen in supporting human capital development by being PETRONAS’ competency development partner. INSTEP’s role is to equip the young talents with the technical skills to contribute back to the development of country.

Syarafuddin Salleh, 28 one of SKA sponsored graduates mentioned his gratefulness to be selected to join TEP in INSTEP, that had taught him importance of having proficient skills and competency prior entering working environment, where every live is valuable.

Whilst another graduates, Darian Jan Ting anak Frankie, 29 mentioned of a ‘life-changing opportunity at INSTEP’, since TEP did not only provide him with invaluable skills but also opened doors to a network of industry seniors who became his mentors and inspiration.