Mohammed Jalal, Chairman of the BAS on the sidelines of the Bahrain International Airshow 2012, told the 24X7 News that the airport expansion would help to modernise the existing facilities in addition to the new facilities at the BIA.
Also, BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC) announced at the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) that they have been certified as an “Edexcel HND provider” for their aeronautical engineering programs; a first in Bahrain and only the second in the Middle East. The world’s leading learning company, BAETC will launch the Edexcel HND program to students and graduates in February, next month.
“BAETC is a pioneer in its sector, bringing unique programs to Bahrain, and elevating industry standards across the region,” Khalid Al Bastaki, BAETC Training Manager said.
“BAETC is the first in Bahrain to be certified for the Edexcel HND program for Aeronautical engineering and offers our students an internationally recognized degree,” he added.
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has invested in a state-of-the-art, BD 1 million training facility.
“BAETC was created in order to resolve the issue of the shortage of aircraft engineers throughout the Gulf. We aim to become ‘the’ premier centre of excellence for aircraft engineering in the GCC and within the Middle East,” Salman Al Mahmeed, BAS DCEO, said.
Edexcel provides quality education solutions that anticipate the education and training needs of business in the 21st century, which makes them the leading innovator in this field.
“We keep your organization at the forefront of modern, high-quality education and training as we are driven by the desire to advance learning and change lives,” Mark Andrews, Regional Director of Edexcel Middle East/North Africa/Caribbean, said.
“Edexcel’s academic and vocational qualifications allow students to progress to university and Higher Education Institutions in many countries and our partnership with BAETC will enhance the level of graduates across the region.”
BTEC HND is awarded directly by Edexcel, and under license through a number of UK universities and higher education institutions. Edexcel has over four million learners enrolled on its highly regarded courses in more than 85 countries with Bahrain, through BAETC, now also joining the illustrious list.
The programme will be open to the current BAETC Students who will simultaneously receive the EASA 147 training and the Edexcel HND, and to the previous graduates who are also eligible to do a condensed program to receive the Edexcel HND.
BAETC has had a substantial effect on the services that are offered by Bahrain Airport Services, who for 30 years have been committed to providing “Total Quality Ground Support”, as well as being dedicated to the safety and well being of airline passengers. More importantly however, it speaks highly of the Kingdom of Bahrain as they compete with the rest of the world, in developing further through a means of higher education and training.