Become an Interior Designer Admission now on @ OCBT CAMPUS

Top engineering organizations will vie alongside engineers for this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards- 2013 conducted by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), to be announced soon.’ –President Elect, IESL, Eng. W.J.L.S Fernando.

Sri Lanka’s topengineering organizations will be honoured for outstanding demonstration of professionalism and pursuit of excellence in their scope of activities, thereby contributing to the development of the country and improvement of standard of living of the people.

Organizations under the categories; Manufacturing (Large), Manufacturing (Medium), Infrastructure – Construction, Infrastructure – Services and Engineering Services will vie to clinch top awards in their respective categories and to bask in the prestige and limelight associated with winners of those coveted awards.

Through this award the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), the premier body for the engineering profession in the country, hopes to encourage and celebrate excellence in the science and practice of engineering by rewarding the best and the finest of engineering organizations and enterprises in Sri Lanka for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements related to engineering. Details of application procedure will be announced soon in national newspapers.

These awards are besides the many other award categories; Eminence in Engineering, Excellence in Engineering for Individuals, Award for Excellence in Engineering Journalism, Engineering Entrepreneur, Young Chartered Engineer, Chartered Engineer, Social Responsibilities & Environment, Engineering Heritage and Outstanding Engineering Education for which outstanding achievements and accomplishments by engineers and engineering related entities will once again be in the limelight vying for the most coveted awards in Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship in the Country.

Admission now on for the Introductory Diploma in Interior Design @ OCBT CAMPUS leading to a Bachelor’s degree ( Hons) in Interior Design.

The lower age limit set for this program is 16 years + and there is no upper age limit to enter to this program. However all students who enter to the programme must have G. C. E. O/ L or equelant qualification and dedication and thirst to succeed.

This program was specially created to produce professionals who will succeed in the real world. It is practical- oriented, and the three modules and an introductory module will take students just 24 months to complete the pre degree level. Those entering this lucrative field thereafter are assured of high incomes.

Chief Executive Officer of OCBT Campus, Prasanna Aluthge said the study course combines both interior designing and decorating because it is the practical thing to do for real world success. He noted that it blends the artistic and technical components ( in theory and practice) to meet the requirements of the job market and enhance one’s earning potential.

“This is the first time in Sri Lanka that interior designing and decorating are being combined in one programme,” he pointed out.

According to Aluthge, there is much scope for this field here and abroad as there are no obstacles to entry. “Professional practitioners can enter the market at any given time,” he emphasized. He added that there are great opportunities due to the increase in tourism projects, upper and upper middle-class residential neighborhoods and commercial establishments especially in Sri Lanka, Maldives and India.

OCBT’s interior designing and decorating program is wide- ranging and comprehensive. It also covers the latest developments in the field. Among its key aspects are – identifying client requirements, analytical and strategic approach in presenting designs, problem-solving skills, technical analysis and presentations, material handling and sourcing, contracting, legal documentation, computer- aided drafting, 3D modeling, portfolio management, project management, business administration and marketing.

Students will be evaluated according to a combination of assessments, tests, presentations and practical projects. The full programme covers three modules with an additional Introductory Diploma, offering the Associate Diploma ( 4 months), Diploma ( 8 months) and Advanced Diploma (12 months) in Interior Design & Decoration. Once complete a module/ level students will be awarded with the appropriate Diploma hence they have the choice to start or stop the programme in 4 levels. Students who complete all 4 levels , up to Advance Diploma can enter to the Final years of a BA in Interior Design or a related degree in UK, Malaysia, Sri Lanka or Australia.

All students who follow this diploma will closely work with the industry from the beginning and they will gain the real world experience throughout the course. Further, they will have the opportunity to start their own practice under the guidance of OCBT and start their lucrative career within the first few months of study.

Initially, the classes will have on Saturday afternoon from 1.30 PM to 5.00 PM and the practical sessions could be arranged according to the student’s convenience.

This course of study will open up exciting career opportunities for students. They could work as interior design consultants, contract commercial specialists, assistants in architectural practices or employees of interior design/ decorator companies. Students who wants to get more details can log on to their web site www. ocbt. lk or email to info@ocbt.lk or call 07 22 22 33 22.

OCBT Campus is situated in a convenient location in Kollupitiya, Colombo 3. It offers a range of IT, business, vocational and languagerelated courses designed to meet the demands of the local and global job market. Towards this end, it works in collaboration with reputed institutes and organizations here and abroad.

Among the many advantages of studying at OCBT are the ability to obtain internationally- recognized qualifications, high- quality programme delivery by a committed and highly- qualified lecture panel, A/C classrooms with good facilities and a pleasant study environment, affordable fees and the facilitation of student loans from banks.