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Skill
Training Programmes (Technical & Vocational)
The Ministry of Youth & Sports
Introduction
The Ministry of Youth & Sports is another important
provider of skill training to the youths of ages 17 to
25. The Ministry’s efforts to mould and produce skilled
individuals in various skills areas/fields are in line
with the National Youth Development Policy that can
subsequently contribute to the national industrial
sector of having semi-skilled and skilled workers.
By providing skill trainings through its Skill
Department, the role of the Ministry of Youth & Sports
is to train as many youths as possible in various fields
through the various approaches, such as short and long
term training as well as institutionalized and
non-institutionalized training.
(i) Institutionalized
Training - IKBN
Institutionalized training can be defined as part-time
skills training which is conducted at Institut Kemahiran
Belia Negara (IKBN) located throughout the country.
There are various skills areas being offered, such as
Mechanical, Automotive, Electric, Electronic, Civil
Engineering, Hospitality, Textile & Apparel and
Personnel Services based on the accreditation system of
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) and Jabatan Bekalan
Elektrik dan Gas (JBE & G).
National Youth Training Institutes (IKBN)
• Introduction
The National Youth Skill Training Institutes (Institut
Kemahiran Belia Negara, IKBN) were established by the
Ministry of Youth and Sports in the year 1996, with its
original intention of reducing unemployment rate among
school dropouts and enabling them to acquire jobs.
Thereafter its training programmes were expanded towards
human resource development by training as many youths as
possible in the field of technical skills so as to
produce skilled workers to meet the needs of the
industrial sector.
• List of IKBNs
Currently there are 14 IKBN and one IKTBN (providing
advanced skill training programmes) under the Skill
Department of the Ministry of Youth & Sports :
1. IKBN Wakaf Tapai, Terengganu
2. IKBN Dusun Tua, Selangor
3. IKTBN Sepang, Selangor
4. IKBN Peretak, Selangor
5. IKBN Seri Iskandar, Perak
6. IKBN Jitra, Kedah
7. IKBN Kuala Perlis, Perlis
8. IKBN Seberang Prai, Pulau Pinang
9. IKBN Chembong, Negri Sembilan
10. IKBN Alor Gajah, Melaka
11. IKBN Pagoh, Johor
12. IKBN Bachok, Kelantan
13. IKBN Miri, Sarawak
14. IKBN Kinarut, Sabah
15. IKBN Pontian , Johor (in cooperation with KOBENA Sdn
Bhd)
Five of the aforementioned IKBNs will be turned into
Centres of Excellence that focus on one of the following
fields of specialisation:
- IKBN Seberang Perai - Electric and Electronic
- IKBN Chembong - Automotive
- IKBN Alor Gajah - Hospitality
- IKBN Pagoh - Mechanical
- IKBN Bachok - Civil Engineering
• Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications are:
- Should be a Malaysian citizen aged between 17-24
- Should have completed Form 5
- Should pass the SPM examination with passes in Bahasa
Melayu, Mathematics/Science/Physics/Chemistry.
- Should possess SKM 1 and SKM 2 qualification for those
who want to pursue SKM 3 and Diploma in Technology
Candidates should be Malaysian citizens aged between
17-24 years and should not have undertaken any training
from any institutes. In addition, candidates must also
be single, in good health condition with no physical
disabilities, have never been involved in any criminal
activities, and are willing to undergo training until
completion of the programme.
• How to Apply
There are 2 intakes every year (January & July).
Advertisements will be placed in the major newspapers in
March and August. For further details, please contact
the respective State Youth & Sports Departments or the
Ministry of Youth & Sports at:
Ketua Setiausaha
Skills Development Division
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Tingkat 2, Blok G, Jalan Dato’ Onn,
50570 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2690 8421 / 2690 8355
Fax : 03-2693 2231
(ii) Non-Institutionalized Training - IKBN
The
Skill Department also offers non-institutionalized
training which can be described as short-term modular
skills training which are carried out flexibly in terms
of the time duration, approach, and premises. Some of
the non-institutionalized skills training conducted
include Short-Term and Modular Courses in IKBN, National
Youth Apprenticeship Scheme, On-The-Job Training, and
Light Skills Training at the Youth and Sports State
Complex.
National Youth Apprenticeship Scheme
• Introduction
The National Youth Apprenticeship Scheme is a form of
training that involves the cooperation between the
private and government sectors. Through this scheme, the
Employer sponsors apprentices and provides On-The-Job
Training while the Government provides advisory service
and incentives.
• Targeted Groups
The scheme is aimed at school leavers with PMR, SPM or
STPM, who are unemployed, unskilled and unable to
further their education at any formal educational
institutions. It is also aimed at those working in the
private sector interested in acquiring a skill or
upgrading their existing skills.
• Training Programme and Duration
The scheme emphasizes practical training and exposure to
the skills field. The practical training is conducted at
factories, buildings or training centres owned by the
private sector. The training is conducted in stages in
each district of a state, as according to the skills
area required by the industry.
Some of the fields are as follows:
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical & Production Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Automotive
• IT & Telecommunications
• Services - Textiles & Apparel, Banking & Finance,
Hotel Industry, Computer etc.
The duration of training is between 6 - 12 months as
determined by the Employer and the Ministry according to
the field and course level.
• Entry Requirements
Candidates should be sponsored by employers and be
between 16 - 25 years old, with academic qualifications
relevant to the training programme and skill field.
This scheme is at present conducting a programme called
the Hotel Industry Apprenticeship Scheme Programme
(HIAS), which is established by the collaboration of the
Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Human Resource
Development Berhad, and private colleges. Among the
colleges involved in this programme scheme are Taylor’s
College School of Hotel Management, Sunway College Sdn
Bhd, KDU College Sdn Bhd, and the Legend College School
of Hospitality and Tourism.
The course areas offered under this programme are
housekeeping, guest reception techniques, food &
beverage service, and food preparation practice.
Applicants who wish to apply and enrol in this programme
can come straight to the participating college concerned
for a “walk-in interview” with the sponsoring hotel, or
directly apply with the Ministry of Youth & Sports by
filling in the relevant forms. In addition, colleges
involved in this scheme will also be posting up
advertisements in major newspapers.
A monthly allowance of RM300 - RM450 a month will be
given to trainees. The Ministry of Youth & Sports will
contribute RM210 while the remaining sum will be
contributed by the sponsoring hotel.
(Note: The above information may not be up-to-date. It
merely serves as a guide. Kindly refer to the relevant government
agencies for the latest ruling and requirements.)
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