VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

Indonesian government through the Manpower Ministry joined hands with Austrian Government in developing a maritime skill training center (BLK) in Serang, Banten. Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah gave appreciation to Austrian government for their commitment in supporting the maritime skill training center development in Indonesia. Minister Ida Fauizyah said that during the MoU signing, Forum for Communication between Training Center and Industry (FKLPI) board inauguration, and the Maritime Skill Training Center Development first milestone planting at the Job Training Development Center (BBPLK) Serang Banten on Monday (28/06).

Ida Fauziyah said the maritime skill training center development project scope includes four main working components. They are building construction, training equipment procurement, curriculum development, program syllabus, and training modules that meet with the Europe-recognized Austrian standards which are recognized in Europe. The training will be adjusted to the local needs in Indonesia.

Minister Ida Fauziyah further explained the cooperation is a comprehensive development of the four existing vocational trainings namely mechanical, welding, electrical, and mechatronic engineering, with special strengthening for welding and electrical engineering.

Meanwhile, Austrian Ambassador for Indonesia Johannes Peterlik also appreciated the maritime vocational training workshop at Serang Job Training Development Center. The Austrian embassy will keep monitoring the project development. This cooperation is expected to give a significant contribution, not only for the people around the Serang Job Training Development Center, but also Indonesian welding and electric industry in the future.