KUCHING: Sarawak Skills in collaboration with the Sibu Automobile Repairers Association (SARA) will be setting up the Sibu Automotive Technology Centre.
Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said with the support of the state government, the centre’s establishment aims to develop the youths and working adults in Sarawak’s central region.
“Indeed, this is a shining example of all stakeholders coming together as strategic partners in talent development to support the transformation of the state’s six key economic sectors (main engines of growth) in line with the Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030,” he said.
For the record, Sarawak Skills and SARA have embarked on a joint strategic initiative to improve the automotive skill sets of SARA members.
Following the initiative, Hallman said 32 SARA members, consisting of owners and technicians from various automotive workshops and service centres in Sarawak’s central region have completed Sarawak Skills’ short course in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Service and Maintenance.
He noted that the participants completed the two-day Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Service and Maintenance’ course which was conducted at the Automotive and Welding Institute of Sarawak (AWISAR) here in Jan and Feb this year.
Hallman thanked SARA for equipping its members with industry-relevant skill sets, specifically in the area of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Service and Maintenance.
“The course covers an overview of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with a focus on working principles, technologies, and safety working procedures around electric/hybrid vehicles.
“There was also a session on electric/hybrid vehicle hazard management for emergency and recovery personnel,” he said.
He said during the two-day programme, the practical sessions enabled the participants to gain first-hand knowledge and skills in the aforementioned areas.
“This programme will boost industry-relevant knowledge and skills for those involved in this industry, including engineers, supervisors and technicians,” he added.
