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= Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) =

Introduction
Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) was officially established in October 2014 to train more technical expertise needed by the Sarawak State to industrialize the economy. CENTEXS was assigned to train and upskill the youth to meet the technical needs and requirements of the State industries focusing on the trade of Oil and Gas, Construction, Electrical and Port, and Textile and Hospitality. CENTEXS was formerly known as Pusat Latihan Pembangunan Belia (PLPB), administered by Yayasan Sarawak. It was then administered by Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Sarawak. From November 1986 until August 2011, CENTEXS has been transitioned under a few government departments before it officially becomes one of the units in Chief Minister Office, Sarawak.

CENTEXS transitioned from the training centre-based to the current technical trades training centre in preparation for the transformation of technical education in Sarawak. PLPB was an accredited centre for programmes with ‘Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia’ under Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) and it has produced many skilled and semi-skilled workers to the needs of the industrial sector in the State.

CENTEXS took in its very first students numbering 352 in 2014. As on 20 February 2020, CENTEXS has 303 students. In line with the vision of the present Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg to transform the State towards digital economy, CENTEXS is also providing digital training programmes in collaboration with HUAWEI Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. to supply talent for digital infrastructures

= Administration =

Board of Directors

 * Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani (Chairman)
 * Dato Sri Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki (Director)
 * Datu Dr. Sabariah Putit (Director)
 * Prof.Datuk Dr. Khairuddin bin Ab Hamid (Director & Senate Chairman)
 * Tuan Haji Azmi bin Haji Bujang (Director)
 * Tuan Haji Ismail bin Mohamad Hanis (Director)
 * Professor Dr Jugdutt (Jack) Singh (Director)

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= Roles and Strategies =

RPL Programme
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a combination of traditional and competency-based assessment for practical and industry relevance. The selection of the assessment method is further based on skills requirements or standards. CENTEXS shall be the sole state execution agency for the RPL under the Single Progression System (SPS). The SPS’ overall goal is to enhance the skills competency of the Sarawak workforce towards having skilled technical manpower. The added value of RPL is to develop skills progression pathways for skills development

While the main focus of the RPL is on accreditation, it is important to incorporate some learning approaches to close specific skill gaps. Most of the program will be conducted at the workplace with the supervision of a competent tradesman or supervisor. CENTEXS shall provide the applicants with a combination of knowledge and practical training to support the acquisition of relevant knowledge needed for up-skilling purposes.

= The Programmes =

OIL AND GAS

 * Welding Technology (3G Plus)
 * Welding Technology (6G Advanced)
 * Welding Inspector 3.0
 * Oil & Gas Construction Crew (Onshore & Offshore)
 * Rigger & Slinger

ELECTRICAL & PORT

 * Wireman Plus
 * Chargeman Level 1
 * Mechatronic (Port Equipment)
 * Terminal Tractor/Prime Mover

CONSTRUCTION

 * Scaffolding
 * Working at Height Operator Level 1.1
 * Road Construction Supervisor (Basic)
 * Road Construction Supervisor (Advanced)

TEXTILE & HOSPITALITY

 * Fashion Technology (Basic)
 * Fashion Technology (Advanced)
 * Banquet Server Operation
 * Professional Diploma in Hair Design & Make Up

DIGITAL

 * Wireless Hardware Installation Specialist
 * Microwave Hardware Installation Specialist
 * FTTX OSP Hardware Installation Specialist
 * Data Center & Network Equipment Hardware Installation Specialist
 * Mobile Application Development

= Industries Partnership =

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
CENTEXS adopts Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concept to ensure its technical programs are providing the skills for new graduates as well as the re-skilling & up-skilling of technical professionals in Sarawak. PPP also stems from the blue ocean strategy whereby CENTEXS collaborates with public agencies and private industry. The centre has established a smart partnership with various companies such as below:


 * JPK SLDN (Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran)
 * Huawei
 * EON Reality
 * TWI
 * Petronas
 * DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety And Health)
 * ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board)
 * EIU (Electrical Inspectorate Unit)
 * KPA (Kuching Port Authority)
 * OUM (Open University Malaysia)
 * CITY & GUILDS
 * ITEC UK
 * ZWAGERI
 * IKRAM

= CENTEXS Commercial Service = Saratage by CENTEXS Commercial Services is an e-commerce platform providing Sarawak heritage products. These products are authentic handmade Sarawakian products made from within CENTEXS.

= Gallery = Learn more photo and video gallery.

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