Transcript VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA

POSIAH MOHD ISA
EDUCATION MALAYSIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA
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Malaysia is one of the Newly Industrialized Countries in
Asia.
Needs highly skilled workforce to support the growth
of her industrial sector.
Developed many vocational and technical training
institutes in the fields of engineering, business and
services.
Currently there are approximately 194 technicalvocational institutions and there are plans to increase
this number during the next five year plan.
Total enrolment to date is over 100,000.
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Vocational-Technical education in Malaysia
encompasses post secondary education provided by
Polytechnics, Community Colleges and Skill Training
Institutes.
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Both Polytechnics and Community Colleges are under
the supervision of Ministry of Higher Education
(MOHE) Malaysia.
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Polytechnics (Diploma & Adv Diploma)
◦ education and training at semi-professional level in technical,
commerce and service fields and provides an alternative route
to higher education for secondary school leavers
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Community College (Certificates & short courses)
◦ training and retraining facilities in various industrial skills and
provides an alternative route to higher education for school
leavers and the local community
◦ As the hub for life long learning provides educational and
training opportunities for all aimed at improving the local
community’s needs and quality of life
ROUTE TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA
WORK
Years in school
Age
Masters & PHD
21
20
19
27
26
25
Degree
18
24
University & College University
Adv.Diploma
Polytechnic
Diploma
STPM
A level
Certificate
Matriculation
Skill Training
Institutes
O level/SPM
Lower Secondary School
Primary School
23
15
21
22
Skill certificates
Community College
Secondary School
17
16
20
14
13
12
19
11
17
18
SKM
Technical Vocational
Skill
SMT
16
age 13 - 15
9
15
age 7 - 12
6
12
Entry Qualifications
Vocational & Technical Skill Certificates
• Malaysian Citizen
• Complete Secondary School
DIPLOMA
• Malaysian citizen
• Certificate from Community College
PROGRAM OFFERED
Full time:
* VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
* DIPLOMA
ASSESSMENT
HANDS ON 75% PRACTICAL25% THEORY
CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
CERTIFICATE – 4 SEMESTERS (SEM 3 – INDUSTRIAL TRAINING)
DIPLOMA – 7 SEMESTERS
YEAR
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
STUDENTS
ENROLMENT
31,000
80,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
PROGRAMS
OFFERED
52
COURSES
110
COURSES
125
COURSES
125
COURSES
135
COURSES
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Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF) has
developed competency standards for the polytechnic
and community college graduates in ensuring quality
of technical and vocational education.
MOHE is currently working towards enhancing joint
and international certification training programs to
further enhance the employability of V&T graduates
(Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program)
MOHE also embarked on international alliances with
Shenzhen Polytechnic, China
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AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
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BUILDING MAINTENANCE
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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
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HOTEL AND CATERING
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TAILORING AND FASHION
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FOOD PROCESSING & QUALITY
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
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AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE
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TOURISM
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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LANDSCAPE & NURSERY MAINTENANCE
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BEAUTY AND HEALTH SERVICES
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BAKERY & CONFECTIONARY
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DRAFTMANSHIP
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THANK YOU
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TERIMA KASIH