Singapore company Rotary Arabia and Saudi's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation ink Memorandum of Understanding today to embark on technical training collaboration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Singapore: Rotary Arabia, a subsidiary of Singapore-listed petroleum & petrochemicals infrastructure group Rotary Engineering Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) to establish the Petroleum & Petrochemicals Technical Institute (PPTi) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. TVTC is the Saudi government's entity responsible for development of the workforce in the Kingdom in both technical and vocational education.
The MOU was signed by Mr Chia Kim Piow, Chairman of Rotary Engineering Limited and Rotary Arabia, and H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Nasser Al-Ghafis, Governor of TVTC. H.E. Wong Kwok Pun, Singapore Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, witnessed the signing that took place in Riyadh. Also present were Dr Fahad Aldohish, the Managing Director of strategic partnership in TVTC, which helped implement this agreement with Rotary and Eng. Feroz Siddiqui, Centre Director (Riyadh) from International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, the Singapore agency which helped facilitate the union between Rotary and TVTC towards the setup of this technical Institute in Saudi Arabia. IE Singapore is the lead agency promoting the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade.
Mr Chua Taik Him, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of IE Singapore said: "It is a positive development for Rotary to leverage on its human resources requirement to introduce a training programme which can contribute to the skills development of the Kingdom. We encourage Singapore companies to develop human resources for long-term and sustainable growth when investing overseas."
The newly established Institute is Rotary's first training institute outside of Asia. It will support the engineering, procurement and construction services in petroleum and petrochemical industries by training young Saudis to undertake the role of safety officers in future projects. Together with its four other training institutes in China, India and Bangladesh, this new technical institute will support talent development for Rotary's global work force (GWF) programme. Rotary's GWF programme enhances the company's competitiveness by developing a highly skilled workforce readily deployable to projects around the world. This means that Saudis graduating from this technical institute could potentially qualify for jobs not just in Rotary's projects in Jubail but also globally.
"Safety is both one of our core values as well as an integral part of our business, we place great emphasis on safety officers promoting and overseeing the company's culture of safe working practices. That is also why we have identified safety officers as an attractive career option for young Saudis. By offering both training opportunities and work experience, we hope to increase the number of Saudis in these positions in the Kingdom. We are committed to working with Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Company (SATORP), Saudi Aramco and TVTC in developing the Institute's capabilities to support the industry," said Mr Chia.
Mr Abdul Aziz Al Mandil, Managing Director for Rotary Arabia, added: "Rotary has a wealth of experience in providing training for technical skill sets, and these courses could also be added to the institute in the future."
Trainees at the institute will also have the opportunity to intern alongside Rotary's safety officers at SATORP's Jubail export refinery project in Jubail. The Institute is expected to accept its first student intake in September 2010.
Singapore is well known for its Jurong Island success and companies have since built up their capabilities and strong track records in supporting the downstream refining and petrochemical activities, including Rotary. With the Kingdom moving into the downstream works of the oil & gas value chain and the processing and refining of petroleum products, Singapore-based companies are equipped to provide quality and efficient supporting services for the industry in Saudi Arabia.
Curriculum in brief:
- Metal Scaffolding Erector Module
- Building Construction Safety Module
- Oil Petrochemical Industry Safety Module
- Lifting Supervisor Safety Module
- Safety Induction Module (Manhole)
- Workplace Safety Health Management System Module
- Risk Management Module
- Occupational First Aid & AED Module
Annex 1: Rotary's company factsheet
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About Rotary
ROTARY ENGINEERING LIMITED is one of the region's leading oil and gas infrastructure services companies with an extensive international experience offering fully integrated engineering design, procurement, construction and maintenance ("EPCM") services to the oil and gas, petroleum, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has established a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region and continues to make its mark as a global player. Established in 1972, the Group has forged a reputation built on its hallmark traits of providing quality services, within budget and on time delivery. Today, the Group boasts a total strength of over 7,000 employees which include a highly and multi-skilled workforce that forms the mainstay of its core EPCM services.
About TVTC
Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is the Saudi government's entity which is responsible for development of the workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in both technical and vocational education. With institutions all across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, TVTC caters to over 190 000 trainees in more than 160 locations.
About Directorate General Office for Strategic Partnership within TVTC
Vision:
To partner with the private sector leading to establishing polytechnics to Saudinize technical and vocational jobs.
Mission:
Establishing partnerships with private sectors to build and operate polytechnics that guarantee trainees their jobs once they enroll. For each Polytechnic shall be an independent Board of Directors and an International Operator of High Experiences.
Action Plan & Business model:
1. Forming the working team: TVTC + Initiating company + other companies of added values in the creating of the polytechnic.
2. Planning a strategy, vision and mission for the polytechnic, and for the targeted trainees.
3. Scheduling the stages for establishing the polytechnic. Making the regulations needed for its administration and operation until it is lawfully authorized.
4. Forming the board of Directors to supervise and follow up and authorize.
Trainees' Benefits:
1. For the retirement plans of the trainee, the first day of training is to be considered the first day of service according to GOSI.
2. High diploma from TVTC.
3. An international certificate equivalent to TVTC's (similar to the British system NVQ level
4. A monthly Salary of 1500 Saudi Riyals.
About International Enterprise Singapore
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore's external economic wing.
Our mission is to promote the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. With a global network in over 30 locations and our 3C framework of assistance - Connections, Competency, Capital, we offer services to help enterprises export, develop business capabilities, find overseas partners and enter new markets. At the same time, we work to position Singapore as a base for foreign businesses to expand into the region in partnership with Singapore-based companies. Please visit www.iesingapore.com for more information.
ANNEX 1
Rotary's Company Factsheet
ROTARY ENGINEERING LIMITED is one of the region's leading oil and gas infrastructure services companies with an extensive international experience offering fully integrated engineering design, procurement, construction and maintenance ("EPCM") services to the oil and gas, petroleum, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has established a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region and continues to make its mark as a global player. Established in 1972, the Group has forged a reputation built on its hallmark traits of providing quality services, within budget and on time delivery. Today, the Group boasts a total strength of over 7,000 employees which include a highly and multi-skilled workforce that forms the mainstay of its core EPCM services.
Singapore remains a key market for the Group while it actively seeks business opportunities overseas. The Group has subsidiaries and associate companies in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India, China, Australia and the Middle East.
Rotary Engineering Limited is listed on the mainboard of the Stock Exchange of Singapore since 1993.
Special Achievements / Awards
2009
Singapore Investors' Choice Awards - Most Transparent Company (Construction Category) Runner Up
2008
Singapore Corporate Awards 2008 - Chief Executive Officer of The Year
2007
Singapore Business Awards 2008 - Enterprise of The Year 2007
Singapore Investors' Choice Awards - Most Transparent Company (Construction Category) Winner
Issued by IE Singapore on behalf of Rotary Engineering and TVTC.
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