FRESHER'S PACK 2020/2021 - politeknik brunei

POLITEKNIK BRUNEI

FRESHER’S PACK

10TH INTAKE

2020/2021

PB/RSO/ORIENTATION/2020/V2.0

ORIENTATION WEEK SCHEDULE

NO DATE EVENT VENUE WHAT TO BRING

1STARTING WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2020 – MONDAY, 13 JULY 2020

GENERAL FEES PAYMENT

BIBD ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY

Ensure you have your Acceptance Letter with you for your reference

2TUESDAY, 09 JUN TO MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2020

COMPLETE SHIRT SIZE RESERVATION FORM

ONLINE (https://bit.ly/INTAKE10ShirtSize)

Refer to page 2 on Important

Note regarding t-shirt reservation

3MONDAY, 06 JULY TO THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020 *

BRIEFING SESSION & COLLECTION OF ORIENTATION PACK

POLITEKNIK BRUNEI BLOCK 2E, ONG SUM PING CONDOMINIUM (MAIN CAMPUS)

Bring along a copy of online payment evidence to collect

Phone with QR scanner

In light of the COVID19 pandemic and in our effort to prevent the spread of the

virus, orientation week for Intake 10 (2020/2021) academic session will practice

minimal contact and will utilize online services and platform whenever possible.

Following are the important events during the orientation week which requires your

action and presence:

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*Date(s) are subjected to change depending on the COVID19 situation.

IMPORTANT NOTEFollowing are a few items you need to take note of before commencing your

study at Politeknik Brunei:

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▪ Only those who have completed their general fees payment can collect

their Orientation Pack. Please bring your payment receipt/evidence during

collection date.

▪ For shirt collection: Those who ordered (completed their PB shirt payment

before 22nd Jun 2020 (i.e 1st batch) will receive their shirt during the

Orientation Week. Meanwhile, those who registered after 22nd Jun 2020 (i.e

2nd batch) will receive it on a later date.

▪ Registration for Bus Services to Lumut Campus will be notified at a later

date.

▪ All new students are required to have Life Insurance Policy that covers at

least 3 years’ duration of study in Politeknik Brunei. The registration of the

Life Insurance can be done by visiting the nearest BIBD Takaful Branch or

TAIB Insurance. A copy of the insurance policy must be submitted to

Student Affairs Department, Politeknik Brunei, at a later date which will be

informed. (see page 11)

▪ Programmes under School of Health Sciences are subjected to Medical

Fitness Test of which will be communicated in a separate announcement.

▪ Students offered Diploma in Telecommunications & Systems Engineering or

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering programmes are

subjected to Colour Blindness Test which will be communicated in a

separate announcement.

ACADEMIC TEACHING &

LEARNINGPlease note that academic teaching and learning will commence on

Monday, 20 JULY 2020.

Due to the COVID19 situation and in our effort to prevent the spread of the

virus, academic teaching & learning will practice minimal contact and will

utilize online services and platform whenever possible. Students will be

added to their own specific group Whatsapp by their own Group

Coordinator. Students are grouped according to their group code*. You will

be notified should you need to attend physical classroom.

Note: *Your group code should be stated in your Acceptance Letter.

ORIENTATION WEEK:

BRIEFING

Briefing session will be conducted between MONDAY, 06 JULY 2020 to

THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020.* All intake 10 students are required to attend this

session. *Date(s) are subjected to change depending on the COVID19 situation.

For the briefing session, students are grouped according to Student

Registration ID. Student must follow strictly their briefing session as scheduled

(see next page for groups allocation).

Please ensure that you have proof of online payment as evidence to redeem

your Orientation Pack.

Upon collecting the Orientation pack, please scan the Orientation Week QR

Code. In it you will find:

• Welcoming remark from the Acting Director of Politeknik Brunei

• Info from Registrar and Secretary Office (RSO)

• Info from relevant departments of Politeknik Brunei

• Info from Schools of Politeknik Brunei

• Academic Calendar 2020/2021

All students coming for the briefing session will be subjected to COVID19 Health

and Safety procedures as follows:

• Scan with BruHealth App to enter and exit the campus

• Temperature check upon arrival

• Wear facemask at all time

• Use hand sanitizer before and after the briefing

• Seated 1 meter apart from other students

MONDAY, 06 JULY 2020 – THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020*

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ORIENTATION WEEK ATTIRE

DATE & TIME GENDER ATTIRE

MONDAY, 06 JULY 2020 –TUESDAY, 14 JULY 20208.30 AM – 4.00 PM

MALELong Sleeve shirt, dark long pants and shoes

FEMALEBaju Kurong, Tudong (optional for non muslim) and shoes

THURSDAY, 16 JULY 20208.30 AM – 4.00 PM*

MALE PB Orientation T Shirt, dark long pants and shoes. Black or Dark Tudong for all females.FEMALE

*Date and time are subjected to change depending on the COVID19 situation.

ORIENTATION WEEK:

BRIEFING SCHEDULEMONDAY, 06 JULY 2020 – THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020*

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♦ A♦ B♦ C♦ D♦ E

HEP: Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, will brief on matters related to students' welfare.Estate Management: Building guardian will brief on students’ access to campus as well as students' access card.CSDI: Center for Student Development & Innovation will brief on extra curricular activities while studying at PB.APD: Academic Programme Department will brief on academic matters.RSO: Registrar and Secretary Office will brief on admission, registration & examination matters.

All students are required to arrive by 8.30 AM to give time for housekeeping andattendance taking.

*Date and time are subjected to change depending on the COVID19 situation.

ORIENTATION WEEK:

BRIEFING SCHEDULEMONDAY, 06 JULY 2020 – THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020*

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♦ HEP: Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, will brief on matters related to students’welfare.♦ Estate Management: Building guardian will brief on students’ access to campus as well as students' access card.♦ CSDI: Center for Student Development & Innovation will brief on extra curricular activities while studying at PB.♦ APD: Academic Programme Department will brief on academic matters.♦ RSO: Registrar and Secretary Office will brief on admission,registration & examination matters.

HEP: Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, will brief on matters related to students’ welfare.Estate Management: Building guardian will brief on students’ access to campus as well as students' access card.CSDI: Center for Student Development & Innovation will brief on extra curricular activities while studying at PB.APD: Academic Programme Department will brief on academic matters.RSO: Registrar and Secretary Office will brief on admission, registration & examination matters.

All students are required to arrive by 8.30 AM to give time for housekeeping andattendance taking.

*Date and time are subjected to change depending on the COVID19 situation.

ORIENTATION FEES

Following fees are fees payable before commencing studies at Politeknik

Brunei. Payments can be made before Monday, 13 JULY 2020.

No ItemBrunei Government

Scholarship Students

Fee-Paying Students

(including In-Service

Training (LDP) students)

Mode of

Payment

1Registration Fee

(one-time payment)B$20.00 B$20.00

(ORIENTATION

FEES)

BIBD Online

Payment

Gateway**

2 Orientation Pack B$100.00 B$100.00

3

Students’ Association

Fee* (BND$50.00 per

academic year)

B$150.00 B$150.00

4Alumni Membership

FeeB$5.00 B$5.00

5 Administrative Charges - B$100.00 (FEE-PAYING

FEES)

Cash Payment

Only***

6 Acceptance Fees - B$100.00

7 Programme Deposit - B$150.00

TOTAL B$275.00 B$625.00

DAY TIME PAYMENT COUNTER LOCATION

MONDAY - THURSDAY

8.30am – 11.00am

Finance Department, Unit 12.04, Level 12, Block 2E, Ong Sum Ping Condominium (Main Campus),

Politeknik Brunei

1.45pm – 3.00pm

SATURDAY 8.30am- 11.00am

*Refundable – terms and conditions apply

** Steps to make online payment using BIBD Online Payment Gateway in page 7

***Cash payment is only available for item 5 - 7. See below for counter operating hours.

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For more information on mode of payment please contact Finance Department,

Politeknik Brunei at 2234466 ext 297 or email at [email protected]

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STEPS TO MAKE PAYMENT VIA BIBD

ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY

❑ A

❑ B

❑ c

In case you are not able to make payment via BIBD Online, you may make CASHpayment at any BIBD counter by stating intention to make ‘Bill Payment to PoliteknikBrunei – Orientation Fees’.

Bagi mana-mana individu yang tidak dapat membuat pembayaran menggunakan BIBDOnline tersebut, individu tersebut bolehlah membuat bayaran secara TUNAI ke mana-mana kaunter BIBD (mengikut waktu operasi BIBD) dengan menyatakan hasrat untukmembuat membuat pembayaran 'Bill Payment ke Politeknik Brunei - Orientation Fees’.

The references for cash payment is similar as online payment (stated above).

Rujukan adalah sama bagi BIBD online dan secara tunai (seperti di atas).

Orientation Fees payment must be made before Monday, 13 JULY 2020. Late paymentwill cause delay in receiving Orientation Pack.

Tarikh akhir bagi membuat pembayaran Orientation Fees adalah sebelum 13 Julai 2020.Adalah dinasihatkan bagi bakal penuntut Politeknik Brunei Tahun 2020 untuk membuatpembayaran lebih awal sebelum tarikh tutup tersebut. Kelewatan pembayaran akanmengakibatkan kelewatan penerimaan 'Orientation Pack' dari Politeknik Brunei.

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TUITION FEES

Following fees are tuition fees payable for fee-paying students at Politeknik

Brunei. Initial payment of General Fees (stated above) must be completed in

order to be successfully enrolled to the programme.

TYPE OF STUDENT Programme Fees Payable

Brunei Citizen and Permanent Resident

Non-Laboratory Based Programme

B$3,600.00 per year

Laboratory Based Programme

B$4,100.00 per year

International Students

Non-Laboratory Based Programme

B$5,000.00 per year

Laboratory Based Programme

B$6,000.00 per year

Finance

Services

Department,

Politeknik

Brunei

Contact Number:

(673) 2234466 ext. 297 or

email: [email protected]

VISA REQUIREMENT

& BRUNEI IDENTIFICATION CARD

If you are enrolling as an international student, you are required to obtain a

student visa and a Brunei Identification card (Green IC) during the early weeks

of your arrival in Brunei Darussalam.

We strongly advise for students to check beforehand with their local authorities

on the visa requirements to enter Brunei Darussalam. All expenses involved in

the process will be borne by the students themselves. Our team will be very

happy to guide you through the processes once you have arrived.

Should you require any further assistance, feel free to contact the Registrar &

Secretary Office.

Registrar

and

Secretary

Office,

Politeknik

Brunei

Contact Number:

(673) 2234466 ext. 277 or

email: [email protected]

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TRANSPORTATION

Politeknik Brunei does not currently provide any home-to-institution

transportation services. However, transportation by means of a shuttle bus

facility is available for students of School of Science and Engineering studying at

Lumut campus with a minimal fee chargeable to an appointed bus operator.

The shuttle bus will transfer you straight from Politeknik Brunei, Ong Sum Ping

Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan, or any designated pick up points set by the

company, to School of Science and Engineering at Lumut Campus.

Interested students are advised to contact the relevant bus company selected

via information provided by Student Affairs Department, Politeknik Brunei.

Please note that with the COVID19 pandemic situation, bus services are

currently put on hold until further notice.

*Please do take note that the shuttle-bus service is independently run by

company appointed and monitored by Politeknik Brunei.

ACCOMODATION

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As of 18 JUNE 2020, UBDCorp Management has made an announcement on

their social media that the Online Applications for UBDCorp Accommodations

will commence on 20 JUNE 2020 until 10 JULY 2020. The Online Application

Forms will be posted on their social media platform (Instagram@ubdcorp,

Facebook and Website)

For application process, please visit UBD Corporation website at:

https://ubdcorp.com/ Any further enquiries, students may refer to UBD

Corporation at +673 2463001 or email them at

[email protected] or contact Student Affairs Department,

Politeknik Brunei.

Please note that the current accommodation service is only applicable to

students who are:

Politeknik Brunei currently does not have any student accommodation

facilities available. However, if you wish to apply for one, there are student

accommodations available which are managed by Universiti Brunei

Darussalam (UBD). Terms and conditions apply.

• studying in Politeknik Brunei at Brunei-Muara District campuses (Main

Campus at Ong Sum Ping Condominium and PAPRSB IHS UBD) and;

• residing outside of Brunei-Muara District.

Student Affairs Department,Politeknik Brunei

Contact Number:(673) 2234466 ext. 215 or email: [email protected]

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Insurance coverage is compulsory for all and has to be purchased for the

total duration of your programme. However, if you are an international

student, you will have the option of purchasing and renewing annually.

Please also discuss with your insurance provider if you already have an existing

life insurance.

If you have not purchase any student insurance coverage plan yet, you may

purchase from either one of these insurance coverage providers:

Insurans Islam TAIB: General TakafulSubscriptions can be made over the counter at the following

Takaful counter:

• Main Branch, Bangunan Suria Kiulap

• Kuala Belait Branch

• Perbadanan TAIB, Airport Mall

• Mail Processing Centre (MPC), Berakas

• Perbadanan TAIB Tutong, Tingkat 1

For further enquiries on Insurance Islam TAIB General Takaful

please contact +673 222 3004 atau Whatsapp to +673 878 2003.

Guideline to make the purchase is outlined in the next page.

Insurans Islam Takaful BIBD:

Takaful Brunei Keluarga (TBK)For General Takaful BIBD please contact

their call center at 2231100 or Whatsapp at

7371100.

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SUDENT TAKAFUL

INSURAN ISLAM TAIB