On The Fast Track: Technical and Vocational Education and Training
November 11, 2017
EasyUni Staff
If you feel like you can relate, and if you’re still on the brink of deciding which pre-university course you should take, maybe it's time to reconsider, and lend a thought to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Having been referred to using a variety of phrases such as apprenticeship training, workforce education etc. by UNESCO, TVET is exclusively tailored to provide its students with the knowledge and practical skills to enter the workforce directly, without having to attend a formal education system of any sort.
Seven ministries in Malaysia, inclusive of the Ministry of Higher Education offer TVET programmes to students having completed their secondary education, which are available in both public and private institutions. Certificates are awarded to students by both the Ministry of Higher Education and the Department for Skills Development in Malaysia.
Entry Requirements
Pass in SPM or equivalent, inclusive of:
- A language: Bahasa Malaysia or English
- Mathematics
- A subject related to intended TVET course: Science, Technology, Humanities etc.
Why Choose TVET?
- Direct entry into workforce
- Short duration
- Holistic learning
- Equips you with practical skills
Training Levels
Students under TVET have the option to undergo the programme up until any level they wish to, whether it be a certificate, diploma, or even a degree. This pattern is laid out through the various levels students can climb while studying TVET. Within a 6 months to a 2 (or more) year duration, with TVET students can be certified at the following levels:
Level 1: Skills certificate
Level 2: Skills certificate
Level 3: Academic, Vocational, Technical certificates
Level 4: Diploma
Level 5: Advanced diploma
Level 6: Bachelor’s degree
Level 7: Master’s degree
Level 8: Doctoral degree
The higher the level of training, the more competent your skills are for better positions. By studying up till Level 5, one can even obtain a managerial position. However, many students prefer to obtain a certificate until Level 2 or 3, and go on to work upwards within the industry itself.
Possible Specialisations
- Teaching
- Beauty industry
- Accounting
- Culinary arts
- Hospitality
- Management
- Nursing
- Media
- Design
Fast Facts
- MOHE has predicted an increase in demand for TVET workers by 2020, for a whopping 1.3 million workers
- Malaysia is home to more than 1,000 TVET institutions
(cover photo courtesy: padu.edu.my)
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