MANPOWER INDUSTRY STEERING COMMITEE (MISC) CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

MISC Construction sector was formed under the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC) on 30th May 2020. The function of MISC Construction is an effort to enhance local’s employability and ensure that they acquire relevant skills and competencies within the construction industry. Roles and responsibilities of MISC Construction are:

• To identify the critical occupations and focuses on the type and number of jobs that are demanded by the construction industry.
• Works with construction industry to co-develop curriculum and program that aligns with the construction industry's standards and requirements
• Propose a Construction Industry Competency Framework (CICF) alignment to the construction industry requirements and
• Approve standards and accredits programs and courses.
  

ARMECS BP TASKFORCE

ARMECS BP Taskforce was formed on 6th October 2020. One of the key milestones and the quick win / short-term strategies is to address those unemployed graduates from IBTE and Politeknik Brunei. MISC Construction has developed an industry-based training program that suits the needs of these unemployed graduates which is called "ARMECS" Bridging Program.

DUAL TVET TASKFORCE

Dual TVET Taskforce was formed on 15th October 2020.

CRAFTS AND RELATED TRADES TASKFORCE

Crafts and Related Trades Taskforce was formed on 22nd October 2020.

MOD LBD DIRECTIVES TASKFORCE

MOD LBD Directives Taskforce was formed on 20th October 2020. The main objective of MOD LBD Directive Taskforce is to ultimately achieve the development of local skills through a structured training programmes and over certain perod of time to enforce localization program for the construction industry players. Another objective is to maximise local employment through greater participation of companies in construction industry.