KUCHING: A total of 80 teachers from primary and secondary schools around Mukah attended the Engineering Technology Design (RBT) course recently.
This two-day course was organised by the Mechanical Engineering Department of Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) in collaboration with the Training and Continuous Education Unit (ULPL) for the Lifelong Learning Programme (PSH).
PMU in a statement said the course aimed to share expertise with teachers and provide exposure to the latest developments in design and current technology.
“At the same time, it aims to build a close relationship between the Polytechnic and schools, introduce the Polytechnic and the courses it offers.
“In addition, it provides exposure to teachers regarding the latest developments in design and engineering technology, including digital technology, prototypes, and relevant industrial applications,” it said.
With this knowledge, teachers can update their curriculum and teaching methods and provide better exposure to students about the potential and opportunities in this field.
Through knowledge sharing, PMU lecturers also provided guidance and instruction to teachers on engineering design and technology.
“As a result, teachers can use PMU facilities and equipment to improve the quality of teaching and learning in this field, thereby strengthening the relationship between both parties,” it added.
This course also covers the basics of electronic component connections, software installation, and the programming of the Arduino Uno microcontroller, an introduction to the design process and idea generation, an introduction to 3D model production using Autodesk Inventor software, basic 3D printing, and mBlock programming.
Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Mohd Ghafran Mohamed officiated at the course’s closing ceremony.
