The long wait had finally come to an end when 93 excited Iraqis arrived at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) on 4 August 2019, anticipating the transformational journey unravelling ahead of them.
These Iraqis are none other than the fifth batch of Production Operation Training (POT-5) which is one of PETRONAS’ talent capability development programmes to support Garraf operations in Iraq. Till date, INSTEP has produced competent workforce, comprising of more than 14,000 technicians and operators, including 291 Iraqis in four batches of POT, for plant Operation & Maintenance in more than 30 PETRONAS and non-PETRONAS plants.
Prior to their arrival, they underwent a 3-month PETRONAS Induction & Technical English Programme (PITEP) at Garraf Vocational Training Centre (GVTC) in Iraq. This programme, conducted by INSTEP, is an induction programme, aiming at inculcating PETRONAS purpose & values, providing technical English, and technical training required to deliver their future day-to-day work with PETRONAS.
Throughout the 3-month English training programme, INSTEP organised a Technical Invention & Innovation Exhibition (TIEX), showcasing 20 technical innovative inventions by the POT-5 learners. The learners had the opportunity to network and exchange views on their inventions with people across different countries. Approximately 100 working professionals from PETRONAS, Japan Exploration Petroleum Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Thiqar Oil Company (TOC) were amazed by their brilliant inventions, dialogues and presentations. This networking platform served as an ideal avenue in accelerating their competency development in terms of language proficiency, technical skills and exposure to PETRONAS core values.
“We are very pleased with the current level of communication in English. The trainees have proven their superiority within a short period of time.” said Shahrizal Jasmani, Head of Operations in Garraf Oil Field, Iraq.
The successful completion of the first phase paves way to the onset of the second phase, a 6-month Technical Programme. The learners will be exposed to blended learning, comprising of face-to-face classroom training, hands-on training at practical workshop, and experiential learning at INSTEP’s first-of-its-kind Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP). INSTEP value proposition of “Accelerating competency development through experiential learning” will elevate the learners’ learning curve and render a holistic understanding in accelerating their knowledge and skills required for technician level at Garraf operations.
Embracing PCIHBV’s slogan ‘Together to Build the Tomorrow’s Talents’, INSTEP continues to be the progressive solutions partner in producing the right talents of tomorrow in Iraq and contributes towards the development of Garraf operations, enriching Iraqis’ lives for a sustainable future.
The long wait had finally come to an end when 93 excited Iraqis arrived at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) on 4 August 2019, anticipating the transformational journey unravelling ahead of them.
These Iraqis are none other than the fifth batch of Production Operation Training (POT-5) which is one of PETRONAS’ talent capability development programmes to support Garraf operations in Iraq. Till date, INSTEP has produced competent workforce, comprising of more than 14,000 technicians and operators, including 291 Iraqis in four batches of POT, for plant Operation & Maintenance in more than 30 PETRONAS and non-PETRONAS plants.
Prior to their arrival, they underwent a 3-month PETRONAS Induction & Technical English Programme (PITEP) at Garraf Vocational Training Centre (GVTC) in Iraq. This programme, conducted by INSTEP, is an induction programme, aiming at inculcating PETRONAS purpose & values, providing technical English, and technical training required to deliver their future day-to-day work with PETRONAS.
Throughout the 3-month English training programme, INSTEP organised a Technical Invention & Innovation Exhibition (TIEX), showcasing 20 technical innovative inventions by the POT-5 learners. The learners had the opportunity to network and exchange views on their inventions with people across different countries. Approximately 100 working professionals from PETRONAS, Japan Exploration Petroleum Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Thiqar Oil Company (TOC) were amazed by their brilliant inventions, dialogues and presentations. This networking platform served as an ideal avenue in accelerating their competency development in terms of language proficiency, technical skills and exposure to PETRONAS core values.
“We are very pleased with the current level of communication in English. The trainees have proven their superiority within a short period of time.” said Shahrizal Jasmani, Head of Operations in Garraf Oil Field, Iraq.
The successful completion of the first phase paves way to the onset of the second phase, a 6-month Technical Programme. The learners will be exposed to blended learning, comprising of face-to-face classroom training, hands-on training at practical workshop, and experiential learning at INSTEP’s first-of-its-kind Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP). INSTEP value proposition of “Accelerating competency development through experiential learning” will elevate the learners’ learning curve and render a holistic understanding in accelerating their knowledge and skills required for technician level at Garraf operations.
Embracing PCIHBV’s slogan ‘Together to Build the Tomorrow’s Talents’, INSTEP continues to be the progressive solutions partner in producing the right talents of tomorrow in Iraq and contributes towards the development of Garraf operations, enriching Iraqis’ lives for a sustainable future.