Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College

Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College is a further education college based in Kuala Belait, Brunei. Originally established in 1970 as an engineering craft trade school, in 1987 it was upgraded to a College of Engineering.

Courses are offered through departments within the College organisational structure and these sections include :Departments

• Building Services Engineering Dept
• Automotive (No longer available in MKJB)
• Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Dept
• Welding and Metallurgy Engineering Dept (No longer available in MKJB)
• Process Engineering Dept
• Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Dept
• Computer & Network Engineering Dept
• Marine Engineering Dept
• Learning Centre which include:
• Ugama Section
• Mathematics Section
• Science Section
• English Section
• I.T Section

[edit]Programmes offered

The College offers a range technical engineering and ad-hoc courses to meet the training demands of the public and private sectors of Brunei Darussalam economy. The College operates closely with the Brunei Shell Petroleum Training Centre at Seria.

National Diploma level courses of 2½ years duration are offered on a sandwich basis and lead to the National Diploma. These courses include :

• Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (No longer offered in MKJB from 2011 onwards, Available at Nakhoda Ragam Vocational school, SVNR)
• Marine Engineering (ME)
• Computer & Network Engineering (CNE)
• Process Engineering (PE)
• Automotive Engineering (No longer offered in MKJB, available at Pusat Latihan Mekanikal)
• Building Services Engineering (BSE)
• Computer Engineering (CE)
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME)
• Fabrication and Welding Engineering (FWE)

The sandwich method of course delivery consists of alternate periods of instruction at the College and training with an employer on-the-job attachment (6 months).

Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering have phased out the NTC (National Trade Certificate) level in 2010 and thus now provides only BDTVEC (Brunei Darussalam Technical & Vocational Education Council) PND (Pre-National Diploma) & ND (National Diploma) for students who completed their BGCE 'O' & 'A' Level examinations.

The educational syllabus for a year is divided into 3 or 2 'Phase Test' (Varies for each subject) for student examination assessment.

Majlis Tazkirah Sambutan Awal Tahun Baru Hijrah 1434 & Meraikan Saudara Baru MKJB

 Pada 24 November, acara sambutan awal tahun baru Hijrah 1434 dilangsungkan di 'Masjid RPN Kg Pandan' sekaligus disemarakkan dengan menyambut saudara baru yang memeluk agama Islam. Ramai penuntut hadir untuk sama-sama menyambut majlis tersebut.

INTER-VTI ATHLETES 2012

 THERE was no doubt who were the best team at the 3rd Athletics Championships between Technical and Vocational Institutes on 28th & 29th November at the Balapan Track and Field at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.

 The Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School (SVSB) were crowned champions after amassing a total of 332 points, almost 100 more than second placed Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School (SVNR) with 239 points.

 Seven Institutes competed in the event, with Sultan Saiful Rijal Techbical College (MTSSR) finishing third with 220 points. 

 Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College (MKJB) placed fourth with 179 points followed by Wasan Vocational School (SVW) with 126 points, Business School with 99 points and Mechanic Training Centre (PLM) with 68 points.

-Brunei Times-

MKJB Introduces Diploma In Mechatronic Engineering

Bandar Seri Begawan - Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering (MKJB), Kuala Belait, said that they will introduce a new programme named Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Education Council (BDTVEC) Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering during its first day at the Consultation Day yesterday.

The new course is to be offered together with the existing BDTVEC Diploma Programmes, for instance: Diploma in Computer Networking and Diploma in Computer Engineering.

Among the objectives of this Consultation Day are to allow public and prospective students to meet the course instructors and make direct queries on courses of interest, the entry requirements and career prospects as well as to gain further knowledge on the facilities available in MKJB.

Public and prospective students will also be given the opportunity to view students' final year projects exhibition.

MKJB is launching a 'Consultation Day' at Marine Engineering Department Study Area and Mechatronic & Control Engineering Department Study Area. Public and prospective students are welcome to come for consultation and gain insight on the courses available for 2013/2014 academic session on March 9 between 8am and 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm.

Students who wish to continue their studies at MKJB can now enrol online via Technical and Vocational Education Centralised Admission System (TVECAS) through websitehttp://www.dte.edu.bn/tvecas/, which will be open until March 23, latest by 4.30pm.

The consultation day is hoped to inspire students and welcome interested applicants to join the college and further their studies through hands-on and enhanced skills experience. As the second largest technical institution in the nation, MKJB continues to cater to the needs for growth in the technical area and engineering professionals through the SPN21 education system.

O&G Job Fair gets positive response

THE five-day Oil and Gas Service Sector Job Fair 2011 received great public response, especially jobseekers, as it came to a close yesterday with more than 5,000 curriculum vitae (CV) were received from jobseekers.

"(This sets) the number of total CV received at over 5,500 over the last five days and at least twice as much visitors, underlining the emphatic and encouraging response from the public to the unprecedented oil and gas employment showcase," said a statement received from Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BSP) yesterday.

Since it was launched on December 13, the job fair began from 12pm to 8pm. 

The job fair which was launched on December 13, was sponsored by oil and gas operators and service companies in the industry, targeted to recruit about 1,000 workforce in the Sultanate by 2012. 

In an interview with the event's Media and Publicity Staff, Suriani Garip said a total of 79 companies in the industry, nine of which are oil and gas operators in the country, participated in the fair.

Due to an encouraging number of jobseekers coming to the fair, the number of walk-in interviews had to be increased from only six booths on the first day to 13 booths.An exhibitor representing Seadrill Sdn Bhd Chia Kok Vei said that at least 637 people have signed the guestbook. 

"Of the total number, nearly 400 visitors have submitted their CV," said Chia. 

He said that the company, a Norway-based leading offshore deepwater drilling company, will be hiring more locals and providing them with training.

Another representative from Petronas Carigali Brunei Ltd, Camelia Mohiddin said she received about 200 CV per day since the first day of the event.

On the last day of the fair yesterday, a talk titled "Strengthening Foundations" was held for the visitors and jobseekers.

Among the speakers were prominent people in the Brunei's oil and gas sector such as Laila POKSDSS Hj Saleh from Lysens, Shamir Salahudin from Brunei Shell Petroleum, Dk Adimasyaton Pg Omarali from Brunei LNG and Ziana Hj Mahmud, English instructor and Public Relations Officer at Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College (MKJB).

A representative from the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) also gave a talk on with the topic on "Training and Development Opportunities."

The talk gave an overview of the department's efforts in strengthening the foundations of the nation's human resource capacity building. 

Among other issues which were highlighted were the new schemes the "Dana Sumber Manusia" (Human Human Resource Development Fund), which includes Training and Employment Scheme (SLP), Technical & Vocational Education Scholarship ( BPTV ) in local private institutions, and Human Resource Capability Development Scheme in the private sector. 

"These (schemes) aim to give support to those wishing to continue their studies further such as applying for degrees and masters," the statement read. 

The Oil & Gas Job Fair will be followed up by roadshows in January, February and March next year, in a bid to reach to greater audience. 

The job fair is part of the government's long-term initiative to create at least 50,000 jobs in the energy field by 2035, providing the locals to participated in the industry so that they will make up 70 per cent of workforce in the energy sector.

Students learn about oil operations

PLANT and Engineering students of the Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering (MKJB) visited the Marine Construction Yard (MCY) in Belait yesterday as part of the Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Services Campaign to provide the local students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge on the company's operational sites for the local and oil and gas market.

The educational visit was hosted by BSP's major sub-contractor, SKSWood Sdn Bhd, and was participated by a group of 22 students of the engineering college along with their facilitator, Tauqir Ahmed Waraich.

Upon arrival, the visitors were welcomed by the company's Human Resources Manager, Marjorie Toidy. This was followed by a welcoming speech delivered by the company's Operations Manager, Calvin Tan.

In his speech, Tan highlighted that the main aim of the educational visit was to expose the operations of the company on MCY to the students. The purpose of the day's visit was also to inform the students on the company's overall operations of the company.

Besides providing information on the company's operations, the visit was also aimed to give encouragement to the local students to opt for a career in the industry that brings in the largest revenue for the country.

The morning briefing which was held at Serikandi Restaurant proceeded with talks on SKSWood's operations by Head of Supply Chain Benjamin Trinidad, as well as on the company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and safety precautionary measures on the MCY by Giovini Tongson, an HSE officer.

According to SKSWood Human Resource Officer, Maeve Chong, who is also an organiser of the visit, the visit targets local students to expose them to the knowledge of the local industries and its potential in generating revenue.

SKSWood is currently Brunei's largest subcontractor to BSP in the field of provision of goods and services relating to offshore construction and maintenance, including construction engineering, mechanical and structural fabrication, installation and instrumentation activities.

The students present for the briefing also included trainees from BSP. (NJA1)

Vocational, technical schools join MKJB engineering and technology contest

Four vocational and technical institutions gathered at Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College (MKJB) for the Inter-VTI Engineering and Technology Final Year Project competition, which kicked off yesterday morning.

The competition launch was officiated by MKJB Principal, Cikgu Haji Md Sharifuddin bin Haji Md Salleh.

The competition, which revolves around the theme 'Transcending Excellence through Creativity and Innovation', provides a platform for technical and vocational students to showcase innovative projects through knowledge gained from their training programme.

MKJB entered the competition with a project entitled 'Robotics', where students designed a battery-operated robot that shows a focus on mechatronics, electronics, mechanical and computer engineering. The Robotics team considers this project significant as their design could be useful in industry while saving manpower.

A second team from MKJB showcased their 'Threshing Machine' project, which is a machine utilised for agricultural purposes. The machine can be used in paddy fields during times of harvest and serves to separate seeds of grains from the husk and straw. It is also affordable than larger industrial machines.

Meanwhile, two teams from Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College entered a 'Faculty Information System' project into the competition, which was created for departments to store information effectively, as well as a 'Brunei Experience Multimedia Project', which involves the effective collection of information regarding content obtained through interviews, books and the Internet.

A 'Malay-English' dictionary project was submitted by one of the teams from Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School, while its second team entered an 'Inventory Management System' project aimed at installing a computerised system for the school storekeeper.

Two teams from the Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School showcased a project on 'High Current Switch Using Bipolar Junction' for switching a power or control circuit, as well as a construction-based study involving reinforced concrete on a housing project.

The results of the competition will be announced this afternoon and the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Higher Education), Ak Abdullah bin Pengiran Haji Tengah, will present prizes and certificates to the winners.