RETI To Offer AI-based Course In Maritime, Oil And Gas Sectors

CHUKAI, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- A private higher education and training institution, Ranaco Education & Training Institute (RETI), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based information technology course to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) beginning this year.

RETI chief executive officer Syafiq Asyraf Mohd Yusup said the course would make them among the first education providers in the East Coast to introduce AI applications in the maritime and oil and gas sectors, while attracting more young people to be involved in machine-driven simulations of human intelligence.

“The course is important in strengthening the education, technology and development ecosystem, in line with current digital transformation aspirations and industry needs,” he told reporters after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by six industry players and the Ranaco Group at RETI here today.

The six companies are Emerald Insulation Services Sdn Bhd, Js Major Solution Sdn Bhd, Suria Resort Management Sdn Bhd, TSMN (M) Sdn Bhd, Vesmatic Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd and CKJ Engineering and Services Sdn Bhd.

Syafiq Asyraf said the new course will be conducted in collaboration with Awantech Systems, one of Google’s key partners in the information technology industry.

“The first intake of students for the AI course at RETI is expected in September,” he said.

According to him, over the past five years, RETI has established collaborations with 44 industry companies nationwide in the oil and gas, maritime and hospitality sectors to create employment opportunities for students at the institution.

“This collaboration includes enhancing the quality of education and skills as well as improving student employability in a more effective and targeted manner,” he said.

He said the collaborations also enable students at the institution to secure guaranteed employment, noting that nearly 99 per cent of graduates currently obtain job opportunities immediately after completing their studies, with some receiving offers while undergoing industrial training.

According to him, RETI offers six TVET certificate programmes, namely Deck Rating, Engine Rating, Catering Rating, Pipe Gas Insulation, Pipe and Rigger Fitter and Basic Culinary.

At the diploma level, nine programmes are offered, including Diploma in Maritime Management, Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain, Diploma in Nautical Studies and Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.

-- BERNAMA