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GLIMPSE OF MALAYSIA
WHAT IS INVITE?
MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (MQF)QUALIFICATIONS & LEVELS
MALAYSIA OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (MOSQF)
SkillsMalaysia INVITE PACKAGE
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA AN INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR EDUCATION & SKILLS TRAINING – TVET
MALAYSIA CENTRE OF EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
COST OF STUDYING
COST OF LIVING
3 STEPS TO STUDY IN MALAYSIA
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER MALAYSIA
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
GLIMPSE OF MALAYSIAGLIMPSE OF MALAYSIA
C ontents
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OBJECTIVESThe main objectives of SkillsMalaysia INVITE is to create & provide a new dimension of learning skills to school leavers & adult learners who out from the purely academic stream by:
O� ering Malaysian Skills Certi� cation & International Vocational Skills Quali� cations
Providing skills-based training for employment, skills upgrading, retraining & entrepreneur skills.
Provide opportunities for trainees to obtain gainful employment as skilled employees or entrepreneurs.
WHAT IS Invite?
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ABOUT TEVT IN MALAYSIA
Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) in Malaysia continues to play an important role in providing highly skilled labour to ful� l the needs of industry. In the context of rapidly changing global economic scenario, the development of knowledge and skills is critical in maintaining the competitiveness of various industries and sustaining the growth of a country as a whole.
To ensure the continued development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, the SkillsMalaysia INVITE programme was designed based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS). NOSS is a speci� cation of the competencies expected of a Skilled Worker who is gainfully employed in Malaysia for an occupational area & level & pathway to achieve the competencies.
SKILLSMALAYSIA INVITE (SMI) IS THE INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMS IN MALAYSIA FOR “MAINSTREAMING VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING”.
Competitive FeeTraining in Malaysia ia a “value for money’ option as SkillsMalaysia INVITE o� ers a wide diversity of training programmes with relatively low training fees as compared to other developed country, well equipped facilities & highly quali� ed instructors. Training fees which includes tuition & others study fees depending on the program & duration of training.
Cost of LivingIn general, accommodation, foods & transportation are very a� ordable in Malaysia although the actual cost of living will depend on the individual choice & lifestyle.
Recognised Worldwide and Experience in International EducationAccording to UNESCO, Malaysiais ranked 11th worldwide as a preferred education among international students. The widely-recognised quali� cations for tertiary programmes o� ered by Malaysia higher education institutions make Malaysia a trusted choice.
SkillsMalaysia INVITE programmes are also a� iated with incorporated certi� cation by International organisations such as City & Guilds (UK); LCCI (UK); TWI (UK); TAFE (Australia) and many other international and professional quali� cations.
A country of StabilityMalaysia is a harmonious and peaceful country where various ethnic groups live together in mutual understanding and acceptance. This forms a colourful and vibrant heritage for the peoples of Malaysia as well as visitors. Since Malaysia gained independence in 1957, it has experience steady economic progression and rapid infrastructure development which Malaysia are truly proud of.
WHY MALAYSIA IS A PREFERRED DESTINATION?
BENEFITS
Quali� cations that are recognised by Malaysian & international Certi� cation Bodies
Training is conducted at DSD Accredited Centre that as well equipped with modern facilities together with highly skilled & experienced trainers.
Training curriculum designed based on National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) which was developed by industry experts.
Trainees will undertake a structural and systematic industrial attachment at recognized companies in Malaysia.
Program has a links and relationship with local & international industry partners.
TARGET GROUP
This programme is designed for International students who are interested in pursuing technical & vocational skills training in Malaysia.
Among the advantages of SkillsMalaysia INVITE included :
SKILLS SECTOR COVERED
24
26
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES
DEFENCE & SECURITY SERVICES
28ARTS & CULTURE
25DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES
E&E, TELECOMMUNICATIONS & BROADCASTING1
3 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
2
4
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICE MAINTENANCE
CHEMICAL
5 TRANSPORTATION
PACKAGING7
9
6
8
10
12
14
MATERIALS – METAL & NON-METAL
PRINTING
MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICALS
SOUVENIR & SMALL ENTERPRISE
LANDSCAPING & ENVIRONMENTAL
11
13
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION27 CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
29MINING
15 INTERIOR DÉCOR
16 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
17 TEXTILES & APPAREL
18 AGRICULTURE & AGRO-BASED
20BIOTECHNOLOGY
22OIL & GAS
19 RESOURCE-BASED
21 EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
23HALAL INDUSTRY
MQFLevel
Life Long
LearningSkills
SkillsCertificate 1
SkillsCertificate 2
SkillsCertificate 3
Diploma
AdvanceDiploma
Vocational & technical
Sectors
Higher Education
8
7
6
5
3
4
1
2Vocational
&TeachnicalCertificate
Diploma Diploma
Certificate
AdvanceDiploma
AdvanceDiploma
DoctoralDegree
Master Degree
Bachelor Degree
PostgraduateCertificate Diploma
GraduateCertificate Diploma
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MALAYSIAN
QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK (MQF)
Qualif ications & Levels
MALAYSIAN OCCUPATIONAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONSFRAMEWORK (MOSQF)Qualif ications & Levels
Q Q
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MSAD
MSD
MSC
MSC
MSC
SkillsMalaysiaINVITEINVITEINVITE
MYR 10,000to
MYR 20,000
MYR 40,000to
MYR 70,000MYR 30,000
toMYR 60,000
MYR 15,000to
MYR 30,000
* Based on currency exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.3 MYR
Package
Competent in performing a range of varied
activities, most of which are routine & predictable.
Competent in performing a signifi cant range of varied work
activities, some of the activities are non-routine & required
individual responsibility & autonomy.
Competent in performing a broad range of varied work activities,
performed in variety of contexts, most of which are complex &
non-routine. There is considerable responsibility & autonomy &
control or guidance of others is often required.
Competent in performing a broad range of complex technical
or professional word activities performed in a wide variety of
contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility
and autonomy. Responsible for the work of others and allocation of
resources in often present.
Competent in applying range of fundamental principles and
complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable
variety of contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and often
signifi cant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of
substantial resources feature strongly, as do personal accountabilities
for analysis & diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation.
MSC LEVEL 1
MSC LEVEL 2
MSC LEVEL 3
MSD
MSAD
Level Description
PRESENTLY, BOTH PRE-TERTIARY & TERTIARY EDUCATION ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA, WHILE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING SEGMENT HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (DSD) – ENABLING TVET PROGRAMMES TO RECEIVE THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL FOCUS & EMPHASIS LEVERAGED THROUGH THE RESOURCES OF THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES, MALAYSIA. THIS IS INLINE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S VISION IN DEVELOPING MALAYSIA AS A CENTRE OF EDUCATIONAL & TVET EXCELLENCE.
EDUCATION SYSTEM
EDUCATION SYSTEM
EDUCATION SYSTEM
in MalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysia
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TVET TRAINING APPROACH
i. Competency Based Training (CBT)
TVET in Malaysia is a Competency Based Training (CBT) which is an approach to vocational training that emphasises on what a person can actually do in the workplace as a result of education & training. The criteria used in the evalution of competencies are clearly stated & given in advance.
ii. Dual Training System(Apprenticeship Program)
The apprenticeship program aims to expose apprentices to actual situations in the industry. Apart from technical competencies, the NDTS also emphasizes human & social competencies such as team work, self monitoring, shouldering common responsibilities & the like. Approximately 70%-80% of the training is done in the industry, while the remaining 20%-30% is carried out in training instituitions, utilizing curriculum develope by the National Occupational Core Curriculum (NOCC)
Photo: courtesy of WorldSkills International
TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (TVET) in Malaysia continues to play an important role in providing highly skilled labour to ful� l the needs of industry. In the contect of a rapidly changing global economic scenario, the development of knowledge & skills is critical in maintaining the competitiveness of various industries & sustaining the growth of a country as a whole. To ensure the continued development of a skilled & knowledgeable workforce, the SkillsMalaysia INVITE programme was designed based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS). Noss is a framework developed by the industry’s expert which outlines the core competencies required for a range of occupations.
ii. Lifelong Learning - Accreditation Prior Achievement (APA)
Recognition of Prior Achievement (APA) or formely known as the Accreditation of Prior Achievement is a method to give recognition to any individual who can demonstrate skills outlined in the National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) based on prior experience & achievements.
INTERNATIONAL HUB FORINTERNATIONAL HUB FOR
Education & Skil ls Training -T VETMALAYSIA AN
THE EDUCATION SECTOR IN MALAYSIA HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY DURING THE PAST DECADE AND MALAYSIA IS FAST BECOMING A CENTRE OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE REGION. MALAYSIA CURRENTLY HOUSES MORE THAN 70,000 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND IT IS PROUD TO BE THE STUDY DESTINATION OF CHOICE OFFERING QUALITY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. MANY CHOOSE TO STUDY HERE BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZE MALAYSIA AS AN IDEAL GATEWAY TO DEVELOP THEIR ASIAN NETWORK AND RELATIONSHIPS. THEY ARE ALSO ABLE TO LEARN FROM MALAYSIAN’S GREAT DIVERSITY, RAPID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACEFUL AND HARMONIOUS MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY!
The country is set to welcome 200,000 international students inclusive of under SkillsMalaysia INVITE to study in Malaysia by the year 2020. As a new initiative to widen Malaysia as an International Hub for Education and TVET, SkillsMalaysia INVITE was launched on July 2011. At present, there are more than 80 International Accredited Centre (IACs) with more than 1500 international students undergone in varieties skills programmes. Malaysia targeted 16,000 international students by year 2020 in TVET programmes.
MALAYSIA CENTRE OF
Educational Excellence
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Photo: courtesy of WorldSkills International
THE RELATIVELY CHEAPER COST OF THE EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA COUPLED WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTOR WHY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE TO STUDY HERE. THE FOLLOWING TABLES SHOW THE COST BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN MALAYSIA:
COST ofCOST ofStudying
Source: Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources
AN EXAMPLE OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION COST FOR A BEAUTY THERAPY COURSE (1 YR) IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN UNITED KINGDOM & AUSTRALIA
USD 1,000 to
USD 2,000
USD 20,685 USD 29,140AVERAGE
EDUCATION COST (1 YEAR)
HEALTH INSURANCE
STUDY IN MALAYSIA
STUDY IN UK STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
USD 5,400
USD 3,700
USD 200
USD 7,850 to
USD 9,400
USD 12,000
USD60
USD 9,500 to
USD 12,000
USD 18,000
USD 390
COST ADVANTAGES
HEALTH INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE
AVERAGE EDUCATION
* Based on currency exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.3 MYR
ANOTHER ATTRACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STUDY IN MALAYSIA IS THE RELATIVELY COST OF LIVING. THE TOTAL COST OF EXPENDITURE FOR ACCOMMODATION, EITHER ON CAMPUS OR OFF-CAMPUS, IS REASONABLE AND WITHIN MANY BUDGETS. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION AND CHOICE, THE AVERAGE MONTHLY RENTAL FOR A SINGLE ROOM (TWIN SHARING) PER STUDENT IS BETWEEN RM300 – RM450 TRANSPORTATION, LAUNDRY AND OTHER ESSENTIALS, BASED AN ORDINARY LIFESTYLE ARE MATED BETWEEN RM700 – RM950 (USD200 – USD270) PER MONTH. THEREFORE, THE AVERAGE TOTAL COST OF LIVING WILL RANGE FROM RM 12,000 TO RM17, 000 (USD3430 – USD4860) PER YEAR.
Studying
COST Of Living
3STEPS TOstudy in
Malaysia
1
2
i. Select your programme of interest
and training provider through
i. Student is advised to meet
(EMGS) offi cer at meet
skillsmalaysia INVITE website (www.
skillsmalaysia.gov.my/INVITE).
ii. Applicants should submit complete
form together with supporting
documents to the acquired
accredited training centres via mail
or email. Successful applicants will be
issued a Visa with reference (VDR) by
immigration department of Malaysia
through their respective accredited
centres.
iii. Student should inform their
respective accredited training centre
on the details of their travel itinerary
and greet counter upon arrival for
documents checking. Then, student
will be led to immigration check point
for entry clearance.
PRE-ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL
ii. Student will then be managed
by the representative of their
accredited training centre
for further assistance and
enrollment.
i. Within 7 days, student
is required to undergo i.is required to undergo 3 POST –ARRIVAL
medical check up. Failing to
fi t the health conditions, the
student will be asked to return
back to home country.
ii. Within 30 days, student
is required to submit their
passport to the respective
training centre’s student affair
to be submitted to immigration
department of Malaysia for the
issuance of the student pass.
iii. Within 60 days, student
is required to confi rm their
registration with DSD.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR
STUDENT PASS
All application for student passes by international
students are done through Malaysia education
institutions. The processing, approval and issuance
of student passes and visas is carried out by the
immigration Department in Malaysia, except from
the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Students
from the PRC have to get their visas from Embassy
of Malaysia or the council of Malaysia in the PRC.
FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY
Family members of students will not be to
accompany students to stay in Malaysia for the
entire study duration.
CONDITIONS TO QUALIFY
AS A STUDENT
THE STUDENTS MUST :
Have already been accepted for a
full-time course of study (inclusive
of English Study, cross cultural
orientation programme) at a public
or private education & training
institution.
Have the � nancial to meet the course
fees and living/travel expenses.
Possess good health and character.
Be seeking entry for skills training
purposes only.
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS To EnterIMMIGRATION PROCEDURES TO ENTER MALAYSIA TO
STUDY ARE SIMPLE AND HASSLE-FREE. THE CONDITIONS
SET BY OF THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
For further information about the immigration procedures & student pass, kindly contact the
Immigration Department at the following address
The Director Visa, Pass and Permit Division Headquarters of Malaysia Immigration
Department1st – 7th Floor (Podium), Block 2G4 Federal Government
Administrative Centre, Precinct 2 62550 Putrajaya, Malaysia
T 603-88801000 F 603-88801200 W www.imi.gov.my
STUDENTSTUDENT
Testimonials
”Photo: courtesy of WorldSkills International
I FEEL LIKE MY HOME, BECAUSE MALAYSIA IS
ISLAMIC COUNTRYAZARASH
IRAN | BEAUBELLE ”“
ALEX INDONESIA | MEATECH
THE COST OF LIVING & COST OF STUDY ARE
REASONABLE“
”
KOSHANKAR PARKINI SRI LANKA | TOC
I LOVE STUDY IN MALAYSIA“ ”
“ I like the culture, the food & the
people too”.
MAHMOUD MOHAMMADSUDAN | MEATECH
“Peace & harmony”.
SHARIFF SYIRIA | MIRAJ
“Peace & harmony”.
SHARIFF SYIRIA | MIRAJ
ABAS INDONESIA | MEATECH
GUTAWA INDONESIA | MEATECH
“The excellent Trainer.”
“Malaysia is economically stable, i like the climate, the culture & the food.”
INDONESIA | MEATECH
“The excellent Trainer.”
“ I like the culture, the food & the
people too”.
MAHMOUD MOHAMMADSUDAN | MEATECH
“ I like the culture,
MAHMOUD MOHAMMADSUDAN | MEATECH
GUTAWA INDONESIA | MEATECH
“Malaysia is economically stable, i like the climate, the culture & the food.”
“Very good facilities & comfortable”.
HASSAN KHANPAKISTAN | MIT ACADEMY
MAHMOUD MOHAMMADSUDAN | MEATECH “Very good facilities
& comfortable”.
HASSAN KHANPAKISTAN | MIT ACADEMY
“ I would like to recommend my
friends to study here”.
ARIANINDIA | TOC
“ I would like to recommend my
friends to study here”.
ARIANINDIA | TOC
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