73 complete 18-month course at Petronas institute

KUALA NERUS: A total of 73 learners from the Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) Plus Programme recently received their completion certificates after completing their 18-month long training at the Institut Teknologi Petroleum Petronas (INSTEP).

The programme is specifically designed to develop essential technical competencies to upskill and produce certified job-ready technician with skills to support the global energy industry.

“For the record, TEP is a 18-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, sponsored by Petronas Carigali Sarawak Asset (SKA), Sabah Asset (SBA) and Peninsular Malaysia Asset (PMA).

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

“INSTEP is keen on supporting human capital development by being Petronas’ competency development partner. INSTEP’s role is to equip young talents with the technical skills to contribute to the development of the country,” Petronas said in a statement.

Petronas added that some of the learners felt that the programme have taught them the importance of having proficient skills and competency prior to entering the working environment.

“It is a life changing opportunity at INSTEP. The TEP did not only provide them with invaluable skills but also opened doors to a network of industry seniors who became their mentors and inspiration,” Petronas added.

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.

For the record, INSTEP is a technical training centre located in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus.

Established in 1981, INSTEP has so far produced 156,000 graduates from over 50 countries across the globe, contributing to human capital development and competency upskilling in the field of oil, gas and energy industry.