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‘On-Site Learning’ Give Exposure to UMS Civil Engineering Students On Pre-Cast Bridge Construction

 

The 'On-Site Learning' activity was carried out by second-year students from the Civil Engineering program, Faculty of Engineering (FKJ) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), which took place at Kampung Padang Tengah, Petagas, recently.

FKJ lecturer Sr. Ts. Dr. Asmawan Mohd Sarman, who guided students step-by-step in making this program a success, stated that this program was to provide an exposure to students on pre-cast construction using DURA Technology.

According to Sr. Ts. Dr. Asmawan Mohd Sarman, the 'On-Site Learning' activity was carried out to provide early exposure to students about the actual builders on the construction site.

 “In addition, with this early exposure, students can learn about how the construction method they learned during classes are applied and practiced in the actual situation at the construction site”

“The other main objectives are to provide students with an overview of the actual contract management process for a construction project construction project being implemented,” he said in a statement.

Other than that, this program is in collaboration with Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Kota Kinabalu Sabah and Azam Lumut Sdn Bhd was attended by Sabah Minister of Public Works, Datuk Ir. Haji Shahelmey Yahya and the division engineer, Ts Zulkefli Salip Arjun who is also an alumni of UMS Civil Engineering.

Throughout the program, the participants were also accompanied by Ts. Dr. Elis Mardzianah Datuk Hj Mazlan and the engineer responsible on the construction site, James Thomas, who have clearly explained and gave a demonstration to students on how the process of building a bridge is carried out using DURA Technology.

Through this ‘On-Site Learning’ program, students were able to boost their enthusiasm for exploring new knowledge and applying what they have learned in an actual construction site. Moreover, this site visit gives students an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in the construction field.

Through hands-on demonstration and insights into real-world contract management, the students were able to enhance their understanding of construction practices.