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Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVT) system in Malaysia has an important role in providing high skilled labour to fulfil the needs of industry. Today, there is no denying the strong correlation between skills and development, for without skills, technology, culture and communication cannot be developed further. International skills exchange and development is also the surest way of promoting our development culture and global understanding.

In the context of the rapid changing global economic scenario, the good knowledge and skills development are great importance to improve the competitiveness of the industries and for sustaining the growth. Therefore, SkillsMalaysia INVITE programme was designed based on the National Occupational Skills Standard, which was developed by the industrial experts to outlining the competencies requirement in an occupation. Given these developments, it is fitting that Malaysia as a society and nation ponder upon how best it should develop its technical and vocational education system to meet the challenges ahead.

SkillsMalaysia INVITE promote capacity building programme to cultivate anddeveloped the knowledge and competencies of the students, to enables them a greater employability opportunities after the graduation, thus to perform effectively in their world of works.

Therefore, the Department of Skills Development (DSD) Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia believe that the SkillsMalaysia INVITE programme able to provide an opportunity for international student to harness of skills gained for their employment. Welcome to all international students to Malaysia to develop your abilities through this programme.

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PREFACE i

1. OVERVIEW OF SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE 1

2. OBJECTIVES 1

3. TARGET GROUP 2

4. BENEFITS 2

5. SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE MODEL 2

5.1 SOLID CURRICULUM WITH GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 3 5.1.1 COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL & VOCATIONALTRAINING 3 5.1.2 GLOBAL RECOGNITION 3 5.1.3 VALUE- ADDED FEATURES 3

5.2 STRONG INDUSTRY LINKAGE 4 5.2.1 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 4 5.2.2 INTERNSHIP 4 5.2.3 RECRUITMENT & SPONSORSHIPS 4

5.3 HOLISTIC & WORLD- CLASS TRAINING EXPERIENCE 4 5.3.1 NATIONAL REACH 4 5.3.2 STATE- OF- THE- ART FACILITIES 5 5.3.3 VALUE TO COMMUNITY 5

5.4 ONE- STOP SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE CENTRES 5 5.4.1 SINGLE- CENTRE OF REFERENCE & PROCESSING 5

6. SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE PROGRAMMES 6

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SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE

International Technical Education and Vocational Training Programme in Malaysia (INVITE) is an innovative initiative developed with the aim of preparing the technical and vocational training graduates with comprehensive skills and knowledge. The programme was designed to include the elements of core technical skills, technological knowledge, communication skills, employability skills and businesses administrative competencies.

The SkillsMalaysia INVITE programmes prepares its graduates for eventual successful careers in employment as knowledgeable and skilled employees or as entrepreneurs.

The programmes also designed to incorporate with an Internship Programmes with local industrial partners. It is a structured innovative internship programme that is accredited, audited and certified by the Accredited Training Centres and Government monitoring agency, which offers trainees a unique first-hand-on experience in their learnt trade area. The internship programme bridges the gap between learning and training environment with a “real-life” practice or working experience.

SkillsMalaysia INVITE main objectives are:

• Create and provide a new dimension of learning skills to school leavers and adult learners who are option-out from the purely academic stream.

• Offer Malaysian Skills Certification and International Vocational skills qualifications.

• Provide skills base training for employment or entrepreneurial skills.

• Provide opportunities for trainees to obtain gainful employment as skilled employees or entrepreneurs.

International Technical Education & Vocational Training Programme in Malaysia

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OVERVIEW OF SkillsMalaysia INVITE

OBJECTIVES

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This programme is designed for international trainees who are interested to pursuein technical and vocational skills training in Malaysia.

Among the advantages of SkillsMalaysia INVITE:

• Qualification are recognised by Malaysian and international certification bodies,

• Training will be undertaken at Training Organization accredited by Malaysian government with well equipped training and living facilities, dedicated and experienced Trainers and Assessors,

• Trainees will also benefit from the campus experience with exposure to personal development and living skills,

• Trainees will undertake a structured and systematic industrial attachment at recognised companies in Malaysia,

• Each SkillsMalaysia INVITE programmes has a corporate links and relationships with industry partners.

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TARGET GROUP

BENEFITS

SkillsMalaysia INVITE MODEL

SkillsMalaysiaINVITE

Solid Curriculum WithGlobal PerspectiveMalaysian Qualification plusInternational Certification

Strong Industry LinksEngagement with SkillsMalaysia

INVITE Industry Lead Bodies (ILBs) insyilabi development & Internship

Holistic & World-ClassTraining ExperienceSet-up of SkillsMalaysia INVITETraining Hubs across the country,including East Malaysia

One-Stop SkillsMalaysiaINVITE Centres

One-stop centre for application,processing, administration

and support

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5.1.1 Comprehensive Technical & Vocational Training

• Training curriculum developed by Accredited Training Organisation based on National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS), which is developed by the industries.• Commencement with over 1400 Accredited Programmes across multiple disciplines.• Complete Pathways from Level 1 (Malaysian Skills Certificate) to Level 4 (Malaysian Skills Diploma) and Level 5 (Malaysian Skills Advance Diploma) programme.• 10 New Programmes to be developed by industries & rolled-out each quarter

5.1 SOLID CURRICULUM WITH GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

5.1.2 Global Recognition

• Accredited Programmes by Malaysian government.• Full pathways to obtain International Recognition through built-in programmes incorporating certification by City & Guilds (UK), Confederation of Tourism, Hotel & Catering Management (UK), International Motor Industry (IMI, UK), TAFE and other international and professional qualification’s.

5.1.3 Value- Added Features

• Foundation Classes in English• Foundation programmes in Ethics and Laws of Malaysia• Hybrid in-class and online learning.• Audited and certified Internship with Participating Internship Centres (PICs)• International exposure for students

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5.2.1 Curriculum Development

• Involvement of Industry-Lead Bodies (ILBs) in Standards and curriculum development.• Adoption of international and industry best practice & Standards in the curriculum development.• ILBs are sit in Assessment Board to determine quality control.

5.2.2 Internship

• As part of the activities, ILBs are allowed to take-in Interns as PICs.• Internship is Accredited, Audited & Certified.• Internship activities and supervision be entered into the log-book• PICs are encouraged to pay allowances to Interns.

5.2 STRONG INDUSTRY LINKAGE

5.2.3 Recruitment & Sponsorships

• All application & recruitment must go through the Accredited Centres• PICs or ILBs may pledge sponsorships to take in Trainees for eventualInternship (subject to terms & conditions).

5.3 HOLISTIC & WORLD- CLASS TRAINING EXPERIENCE

5.3.1 National Reach

• Existing SkillsMalaysia INVITE accredited training centres at global standards.

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5.3.2 State- of- the- art Facilities

• Introduce standard equipment & infrastructure under various categories, according to the programmes.• Training labs, workshops & kitchens• Convention hall and Exhibition centre• Auditorium, lecture halls and video conferencing centres• Sports & recreational facilities• Dining hall and cafeteria with menu controlled for food safety and nutrition• Residence hall for international and outstation staff, students & visitors

• Open space to encourage interaction and promote conducive work and study environment.• R&D laboratories and incubator with equipment for development of courses, equipment, aids and communication.• Internship & industrial placement offices• Professional environment and equipment to ensure safety.• Internal hardware & infrastructure purpose-designed to encourage interaction among faculties of learning and research.• State-of-the-art resource centre that houses a comprehensive physical library and electronic info bank.

5.3.3 Value to Community

• Provision of jobs and further higher education opportunities after graduation.• Availability of Internship positions with ILBs and PICs will spur hands-on skills development activities.• Systematic programmes with industries will foster good relations with the international community

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6 SkillsMalaysia INVITE PROGRAMMES

INVITE Programmes

1-Year Programme

INVITE 1

• MSC Levels 1, 2, 3 & MSD• City & Guilds (Business Practice Diploma) (First)• Intership of 3 - 6 months

INVITE 2I NVITE 3I NVITE 4

2-Years or More

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SkillsMalaysia INVITE 1

INVITE 1TYPE OF CERTIFICATIONDual Award of Malaysian Skills Certification (MSC) & City & Guilds (C&G)

SPECIFICATIONMSC : Certification Level 1 & 2C&G : Skills Proficiency Award (SPA)

DURATION12 Months

INTERNSHIPYes (3 Months)

TRAINING STRUCTUREMSC Level 1 : 18 weeks embedded withMSC Level 2 : 18 weeks City & GuildsIndustrial Training : 12 weeks modules

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS18-45 years old with 9 years schooling or with 6 years schooling and 3 years prior work experiences in related fields

TRAINING PATHWAYAt the end of the training, graduate can enter any work force regarding the trade or continue training to the higher level of certification.

TARGET GROUPIndividual who has interest in skills would like to have vast experiences of training and working in developing country like malaysia

COURSES OFFER1. Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic - Domestic2. Motor Vehicle Technician3. Food & Beverage Captain4. Electrical Technician5. Food Preparation (Demi Chef)6. Senior Chamber maid

2 Weeks Break 2 Weeks Break

Level 1, Week 1Registration

Level 2, Week 1Registration & application

for internship

Week 1Report toEmployee

Submission of portfoliowithin 1 week ofinternship ends

Level 118 weeks

Level 218 weeks

Internship12 weeks

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2 Weeks Break 2 Weeks Break 2 Weeks Break



Level 3, Week 1Registration & application

for internship

Level 118 weeks

Level 218 weeks

Level 3 (part 1)17 weeks


SPECIFICATIONMSC : Certification Level 1, 2 & 3C&G : Diploma in Business Skills

DURATION24 Months

INTERNSHIPYes (3 - 6 Months)

TRAINING STRUCTUREMSC Level 1 : 18 weeks embedded withMSC Level 2 : 18 weeks City & GuildsMSC Level 3 : 34 weeks modulesIndustrial Training : 12 - 24 weeks


TRAINING PATHWAYAt the end of the training, graduate can enter any work force of the trade or venture to the business world b y becoming an enterprenuer G raduate. can a lso continue training to a h igher l evel o f certification.

TARGET GROUPIndividual who has interest in skills and plan to set up own business; and would like to have vast experience in training and working in developing countries like Malaysia.

COURSES OFFERAll MSC Courses (Please refer Course Matrix)

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SPECIFICATIONMSC : Certification Level 1, 2 & 3C&G : Skills Proficiency Award / Certificate / Diploma

DURATION24 Months

INTERNSHIPYes (3 - 6 Months)

TRAINING STRUCTUREMSC Level 1 : 18 weeks embedded withMSC Level 2 : 18 weeks City & GuildsMSC Level 3 : 34 weeks modulesIndustrial Training : 12 - 24 weeks


TRAINING PATHWAYAt the end of the training, graduate can enter any work force regarding the trade or continue training to the higher level of certification.

TARGET GROUPIndividual who has interest in skills would like to have vast experiences of training and working in developing country like Malaysia.

COURSES OFFERAll M SC C ourses ( Please r efer course M atrix) except T icketing, P ublic Area Attendant, Bakery, Tourist Guide, Multimedia and Dressmaking.

Continue A2 Weeks Break 2 Weeks Break

Submission of portfolio &presentation optional)

within 1 week of internship ends

Level 3 (part 2)17 weeks

Internship24 weeks

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A new and i nnovative programme i s proposed, w hich combines both theoretical know-how and practical on-the-job internship. This promises to bring out the best in both trainees and employers.

The iNVITE 4 Programme can be broken into 3 parts:

a) Trainees undergo a 1 -week o rientation programme (before movig onto an integrated two-part programme)b) Classroom sessionsc) Practical training during internship session

INVITE 4Type of certification and Specification could either be from INVITE 2 or INVITE 3.

Depending on the SkillsMalaysia INVITE programme the trainee is enrolled in wether INVITE 1, 2 or 3 their internships are undertaken within a period of 12 to 24 weeks.

Under SkillsMalaysia INVITE 4 programme the internship is done throughout the 2 to 3 year period. The trainee will undergo both classroom sessions a t the Accredited Centres and intership at the Participating Internship Companies ( PIC) concurrently. The i ntership component m akes up approximately 40% of the programme.

Orientation(1 week)

• Being 60% of theprogramme

• Conducted inconjunction withinternship

• Classroom-basedat the accreditedcentres.

• Conducted over3-4 days per week

• Being 40% of theprogramme

• Conducted inconjunction withclassroom sessions

• Industry and work-based at registeredPIC

• Conducted over 2-3days per week

• PIC are encouragedto pay allowancesto intern

Classroom Session(2-3 Years)

Internship(2-3 Years)

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6 List of Programmes

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