Industry-relevant Education: APU’s PLC Lab Achieves SIEMENS Certification

This certification highlights APU SoE’s commitment to providing industry-relevant education to its students with integrating SIEMENS training into its engineering curriculum, further enhancing its capacity to deliver exceptional engineering education, strengthening its standing in the global academic community and opening doors for future collaborations.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation’s (APU) School of Engineering (SoE) celebrated a significant milestone early September with the official certification of its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Lab by SIEMENS.

The newly certified PLC Lab which located on Block B, level 3, state-of-the-art APU campus in MRANTI Technology Park Malaysia stands as a testament to APU’s SoE commitment to providing students with industry-relevant education to its students.

The certification ceremony was led by Ir Ts Dr Alexander Chee Hon Cheong, Program Leader for Mechanical Engineering, who had planned and coordinated the training.

Additionally, the lab was equipped with the latest SIEMENS technology to meet the stringent certification standards.

Prof Ho Chin Kuan, Vice-Chancellor of APU, also graced the event and acknowledged the importance of such certifications in enhancing APU’s reputation as a leader in engineering education.

Prof Ho praised the dedicated efforts of the certified academic staff and their role in fostering strong partnerships with industry leaders like SIEMENS.

Prof Ir Eur Ing Ts Dr Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer (CIEO) of APU, commended the SoE for its efforts in elevating the learning experience under the leadership of Assoc Prof Ir Dr Siva Kumar Sivanesan, Head of SoE.

As a token of appreciation, APU received recognition from the Supreme Didactic SIEMENS Official Training Centre and Partner.

Key representatives from SIEMENS; Haji Junaidi, Haji Rozmi Rahim, Mr Suhaimi, and Ms Hazlind Ahmad were present to celebrate this milestone and congratulate APU for its dedication to integrating advanced industry standards into its academic framework.

Prof Vinesh, an expert in the PLC industry expressed his pride in seeing APU take such forward-thinking initiatives.

These experts, including Ir Dr Hafizul Azizi Ismail @ Aziz, Ir Ts Dr Yvette Shaan-Li Susiapan, Ir Ts Dr Alexander Chee Hon Cheong, Ir Ts Dr Denesh Sooriamoorthy, Ir Dr Ilanur Muhaini Mohd Noor, Mr Nor Azwan Othman (Supreme Certified), and Mr Zulhairy Sahari (Supreme Certified), have earned their certification through rigorous training and dedication.

Their expertise ensures that APU remains at the forefront of engineering education, providing students with top-notch training and industry-relevant skills.

Integrating SIEMENS SITRAIN Training into the Curriculum

Building on this certification, APU is excited to announce the integration of the globally recognised SIEMENS training programme into its engineering curriculum.

This programme offers specialised training in automation and digital technologies, equipping participants with critical skills needed in the modern engineering landscape.

The integration of SIEMENS training and the PLC Lab certification enhances APU’s capacity to deliver exceptional engineering education, ensuring that its students are industry-ready and well-prepared for the future.

This initiative also reinforces APU’s reputation as a leader in producing highly skilled graduates equipped with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in an ever-evolving technological world.

Dr Alex emphasised the rigorous training and assessment involved in achieving SIEMENS Certified Trainer status for the lab’s academic staff.

The event also witnessed strong interest and enthusiasm from APU students, who are eager to utilise the new state-of-the-art equipment and technologies in the certified lab.

This excitement reflects the growing passion among students to learn and innovate, aligning with APU’s mission to prepare graduates for the ever-evolving demands of the engineering industry.

The certification of the PLC Lab by SIEMENS marks a new era for APU, reflecting its ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in education.

This achievement not only strengthens APU’s SoE standing in the global academic community but also opens doors to further collaborations with industry leaders, benefiting both faculty and students.

APU looks forward to leveraging this certification to continue advancing its curriculum, research capabilities, and industry partnerships, thereby ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

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The ceremony also celebrated the achievements of the APU SoE’s esteemed team of SIEMENS Certified Trainers.