BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Thursday, March 12, 2015
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TOTAL of 61 undergraduates were awarded certificates after completing a
three-month Fire and Rescue Cadet Basic Course as part of Seri Begawan
Religious Teachers University College’s (KUPU SB) compulsory
co-curricular programme.
During the event held at KUPU SB’s
gymnasium, Assistant Lecturer Md Amirol Abd Rahim told the participants
that such co-curricular activities can help them open up new career
pathways.
He explained that there is a
misconception among the public that KUPU SB graduates were limited to
teaching after they graduate but this is not the case.
“You can become religious officers in
other government department such as the Fire and Rescue Department,”
said Md Amirol, adding that the programme would equip students with
fundamental skills in life.
One of the recipients, Md Zul
Rafiuddin Talip said that he learned useful tips on how to extinguish
fire and other safety basic skills.
The 22-year-old gave an example of how one should deal with electrical faults that catches on fire.
“The best solution is to throw sand as opposed to pouring water on the fire,” said the second year student.
Another second year student, Nur
Husnina Hj Manan, said the course helped her build on her endurance and
patience as it involved hours of marching under the sun.
“I become more disciplined in listening to orders from our leaders,” she said.
KUPU SB students pose for a photo after receiving their certificates
yesterday for completing a three-month Fire and Rescue Cadet Basic
Course. BT/ Ak Md Khairuddin Pg Harun
The ceremony was witnessed by
Commandant of the Fire and Rescue Training Centre Superintendent Abd
Sufriyan Hj Abd Hamid and KUPU SB Assistant Ra’es Dr Abang Hadzmin Abang
Hj Taha.- Ak Md Khairuddin Pg Harun
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