College graduates begin training at Octal.Summary: Octal A numbering system that uses eight digits. It is used as a shorthand method for representing binary characters that use six-bits. Each three bits (half a character) is converted into a single octal digit. Okta is Greek for 8. Petrochemicals has received the first class of graduates from the technical training course it developed in partnership with the Salalah College of Technology. The one-year Polymer Manufacturing course involves four months of classroom study followed by an eight-month work placement at Octal's state-of-the-art facility in the Salalah Free Zone. College graduates begin training at Octal * Forty two students currently enrolled on Salalah College of Technology's Polymer Manufacturing course* Octal plans to hire 100 extra staff in 2009 Octal Petrochemicals has received the first class of graduates from the technical training course it developed in partnership with the Salalah College of Technology. The one-year Polymer Manufacturing course involves four months of classroom study followed by an eight-month work placement at Octal's state-of-the-art facility in the Salalah Free Zone. Octal employs more than 270 people at its integrated PET resin resin, any of a class of amorphous solids or semisolids. Resins are found in nature and are chiefly of vegetable origin. They are typically light yellow to dark brown in color; tasteless; odorless or faintly aromatic; translucent or transparent; brittle, fracturing and sheet facility in Salalah, and hopes to offer full-time positions to the best candidates at the end of each successful induction induction, in electricity and magnetism induction, in electricity and magnetism, common name for three distinct phenomena. Electromagnetic induction . Kamal Eisa, Training and Development Coordinator at Octal, said: "Around a third of Octal's employees are Omani and we intend to further improve employment opportunities for Omani nationals through this excellent scheme." "We are grateful to Salalah College of Technology for designing a programme to develop the technical skills required by our industry and provide Omani students a valuable grounding in the polymers industry. This will be of immense benefit to their future careers and to Octal's success." C*/2-2- Having completed classroom study and coursework coursework Noun work done by a student and assessed as part of an educational course Noun 1. coursework - work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's in polymers chemistry, instrumentation instrumentation, in music: see orchestra and orchestration. instrumentation In technology, the development and use of precise measuring, analysis, and control equipment. , electrical and mechanical operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , and engineering terminology, the first group of 13 trainees will now undergo eight months of work experience at Octal's PET resin and sheet-making plants. The on-the-job training covers the critical areas of Octal's advanced manufacturing processes, including PET resin production and PET sheet lines operations, Utilities Operations and Maintenance, instrumentation and control maintenance, warehousing and logistics. A total of 43 students are enrolled on the Salalah College of Technology Polymers Manaufacturing course, and the second batch of students will begin work experience at Octal in June. Dr. Hassan bin Said Kashoob, Dean of the Salalah College of Technology, said: "This is a textbook textbook Informatics A treatise on a particular subject. See Bible. example of cooperation between the private sector and higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . Omani graduates are receiving specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. training in a rapidly growing industry and the opportunity to hone their skills at one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities of its type in the world." "Special thanks should go to the faculty and technicians of Salalah College of Technology. Their cooperation and commitment has helped make this joint venture a reality." Octal trainee Jamal bin Mohammed Al Balushi said he was happy to have been selected for the course and was enjoying the opportunity to gain work experience at Octal in the PET sheet quality control section. C*/3-3- "I'm looking forward to putting into practice what I've learnt at college. At college we learnt the theory and now we have a chance to improve our skills through practical work experience." Oman-based Octal announced the launch of its second plant, a 300,000 metric ton integrated PET resin and sheet facility, in January. Octal expects per annum Per annum Yearly. sales to reach US$400 million by the end of 2009, and despite the global economic downturn Downturn The transition point between a rising, expanding economy to a falling, contracting one. downturn A decline in security prices or economic activity following a period of rising or stable prices or activity. remains in expansion mode with plans to hire 100 extra staff before the end of the year. 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2009 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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