A training course for Engineering graduates

The Faculty of Engineering of King Khalid University (KKU), held recently, a training course for 50 persons, some of them students and some of them those who have recently graduated. The training course was in cooperation with the Saudi Commission of Engineers, and it took place in the headquarters of the university in Abha. The training course aimed to familiarize students and graduates with the rules and regulations of the engineering career, in addition to work skills in public and private sectors. The training course was held for 25 hours.

On the occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Ibrahim Falki, clarified that the course was presented by 5 trained specialists, with long experience in the field. He said, "Specialists engineers are from different areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in order to take part in rehabilitating undergraduates and graduates engineers, and to provide them with information and skills they need in the labor market." Dr. Falki also explained that the course was a rapprochement between the theoretical and technical side of one hand, and administrative aspects, and the practice of the profession, on the other hand, linked with the rules and regulations applicable in the labor market". He added, "The course is suitable for those who wish to join public or private sectors, or who are interested in running their own business after possessing appropriate expertise."

The President of the Saudi Commission of Engineers in Asir branch, Eng. Ali Ben Ayed Marzn, had this to say, "This course is part of many courses organized by the Saudi Commission of Engineers for undergraduate students. We extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to His Excellency, the Rector of King Khalid University, Prof. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al dawood, and the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, for hosting the event and for providing facilities to make the training course a success."

It is noteworthy that the course included axes of preparation and processing specifications of projects, and preview and evaluation of buildings and supervision of small enterprises, in addition to the concept of project management. Also included are the axis of modern engineering concepts (value engineering, green architecture, smart cities) as well as communication skills (self - marketing).

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