Bintulu Vocational College to benefit from IR4.0 training by China’s GSK

BINTULU: GSK CNC Equipment Co Ltd (GSK) in Guangzhou, China, will soon offer Industrial 4.0 TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programmes to lecturers and students of Bintulu Vocational College.

Head of Mechanical Technology and Manufacturing Division of Bintulu Vocational College, Pui Jak Joon, stated that the training to be offered includes programming and industrial robotics.

He said the agreement was reached during a recent study visit to GSK Guangzhou, China, by a delegation from Bintulu Vocational College.

“This marks a significant achievement for the Bintulu Vocational College delegation led by deputy director Khalwani Che Abdul Hamid during the international introduction programme,” said Pui, who is the programme coordinator.

The programme involves lecturers from the Industrial Machining Programme, Welding Technology Program, and Automotive Technology Programme.

At the end of the study visit, the eight delegates from the college received CNC and industrial robotics course certificates from GSK, presented by GSK deputy general manager of International Department, Jackie Chiu.

According to Pui, GSK Training Centre is a renowned skills accreditation centre recognised by the Chinese government for producing skilled and semi-skilled workers in various fields of mechanical technology and industrial robotics.

“The courses offered are based on current industry needs in China. CNC and industrial robotics programmes are the most widely offered courses based on industry demand, with training periods such as four weeks for skilled workers, short courses of 12 weeks, and two-year courses for university graduates,” he said.

Established in 1991, GSK is the first high-tech and innovative technology enterprise after entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation, providing smart equipment package solutions with advanced technology in China and establishing its reputation as the CNC Industry Base of Southern China.