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The Ministry of Human Resources

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR), through its Manpower Department, is one of the major providers of skill training programmes ranging from craft skill level to advanced technical skill level in the country. The skill training programmes of the Manpower Department are conducted through the following Government institutes:

1. Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), offering craft/vocational to technician courses

2. The Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST), producing highly vocational skilled instructor

3. The Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute (JMIT), offering advanced technology courses

4. Advanced Technological Training Centres (ADTEC), offering advanced vocational courses

Intakes are usually conducted in January and July. Advertisements would be placed in all major newspapers in March and September. For further enquiries, please forward them to:

Manpower Department
Ministry of Human Resources
Aras 6, Blok D4, Parcel D
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62502 Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel: 03 - 8886 5000
Fax: 03 - 8889 2381

1. Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)

• Introduction
  Industrial Training Institutes, otherwise known as ITI, provide formal skill training for school leavers and industrial workers to enable them to acquire skills in specialised fields as well as to upgrade the skills of industrial workers to enable them to contribute effectively towards the national development. The student capacity per year is about 10,000.
   

• List of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)
  The first ITI was established in Kuala Lumpur in the year 1964. At present, there are 14 ITI throughout the country offering Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) certificates awarded by MLVK (Majlis Latihan Vokasional Kebangsaan), the national skill qualification awarding body, to the school leavers and industrial workers. They are listed below:
  1. ITI Kuala Lumpur
  2. ITI Pasir Gudang, Johor
  3. ITI Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
  4. ITI Labuan, WP Labuan
  5. ITI Bukit Katil, Melaka
  6. ITI Kuantan, Pahang
  7. ITI Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  8. ITI Jitra, Kedah
  9. ITI Ipoh, Perak
  10. ITI Muar, Johor
  11. ITI Pedas, N.Sembilan
  12. ITI Kangar, Perlis
  13. ITI Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
  14. ITI Kota Samarahan, Sarawak

• Course Fee
  The training programmes at certificate level will be conducted free of charge, with food and accommodation provided (except for students who are sponsored by corporations or State Foundation where the corporations have to pay between RM2,000 to RM3,000 per sponsored student). However, training at Diploma level is no longer free of charge.
   

• Entry Requirements
  • Malaysian citizens aged below 26 years
  • Must pass SPM/SPM(V). Those with good grades in mathematics and science subjects will have an added advantage to be accepted.
   

• Duration of Study
  The duration of study is between 6 to 36 months depending on the types of course
   

• Application Form
  The intake of full time student is once a year and usually in the month of July. Information about the application to study will be made available through advertisements to be placed in the major newspapers in the month of March and April. The application form will usually be made available in all major post-offices. For more information, please contact the respective institute or the Ministry at:
  
  Manpower Department
  Ministry of Human Resources
  Aras 6, Blok D4, Parcel D
  Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
  62502 Putrajaya
  Wilayah Persekutuan
  Tel: 03-8886 5000
  Fax: 03-8889 2381
   

• Qualification Awarded
  Depending on the course of study, upon successful completion of the course, the students will be awarded the:
  - Sijil Juruteknik Perindustrian
  - Sijil Kemahiran Kebangsaan Jabatan Tenaga
  - Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (MLVK)

2.       The Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTi)

• Introduction
  The Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute, otherwise called JMTi, was established in 1993 as a cooperation project between the governments of Malaysia and Japan. The main objective pertaining to the establishment of JMTi is to produce skilled industrial technologists in the fields of advanced technology in manufacturing, electronics, computer and mechatronics so as to meet the needs of industrial technological development. Student capacity per year is about 600.
   

• Courses Offered
  The engineering technology courses at Diploma level being offered at JMTi.

• Course Fee
  • The annual study fee is RM3,000 with another RM2,000 for accommodation and food.
   

• Entry Requirements
  • Malaysian citizens aged between 18 to 26 years
  • Must pass the SPM/MCE/SPM(V) examination with at least Credits in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics/Add. Mathematics and Science/Physics as well as pass the English Language and one other subject, or
  • Possess a Malaysian Skill Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia-SKM) Level II Certificate in the related field.
   

• Duration of Study
  36 months of study
   

• More information
  Japan- Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTi)
  Plot 59, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 15
  Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak
  14100 Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai
  Pulau Pinang
  Tel: 04-508 7800
  Fax: 04-508 7808/9

3. Advanced Technological Training Centres (ADTEC)

• Introduction
  The Advanced Technology Centre or ADTEC was established to provide training opportunities at the pre and post employment levels as well as to produce skilled manpower in the area of advanced technology. The first ADTEC centre was set up in the year 1998.
   

• List of ADTEC and Courses Offered
  Currently, there are four ADTEC centres, namely
  - ADTEC Kulim, Kedah;
  - ADTEC Batu Pahat, Johor;
  - ADTEC Shah Alam, Selangor and
  - ADTEC Taboh Naning, Melaka.
  
  These 4 institutes offer Diploma in Engineering Technology for school leavers in order to fulfil the needs for skilled labour. These institutes provide advanced vocational training that meets the latest developments in industrial technology. Student capacity per year is about 3,500. The Table 5.4 displayed below indicates a list of courses being offered at ADTEC

• Course Fee
  • The study fee is RM3,000.00 per year while another RM2,000 is for accommodation and food purposes
   

• Entry Requirements
  1. Malaysian citizens aged between 18 to 26 years.
  2. Must pass SPM/MCE/SPM(V) with Credits in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics and Science and a pass in the English language, or
  3. Possess a Malaysian Skill Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia-SKM) Level II Certificate in the related field.
   

• Duration of Study
  1. 3 years of study for those who possess entry qualification 2
  2. 2 years of study for those who possess entry qualification 3

• More information
  
  Manpower Department
  Ministry of Human Resources
  Aras 6, Blok D4, Parcel D
  Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
  62502 Putrajaya
  Wilayah Persekutuan
  Tel: 03-8886 5000
  Fax: 03-8889 2381

4. The Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST)

• Introduction
  The Centre for instructors and Advanced Skills Training (or CIAST in short) located at Shah Alam, is responsible for providing training to produce highly skilled instructors for vocational training institutions as well as provide supervisory and advanced skills training so as to upgrade the existing pool of skilled instructors in both the public and private training institutions.
  With the establishment of the Department of Vocational Training Research and Development (DVTRD) and the National Instructor Training Programme (NITP), the role of CIAST as a major player in the area of human resource development for instructors in the country would be highly enhanced.
  
  CIAST has a student capacity of about 600 per year. Qualifications awarded are:
  • Diploma Pengajar Vokasional
  • National Instructor Training Programme (NITP)

• Course Fee
  The training is free of charge (food and accommodation are provided)
   

• Entry Requirements
  • Malaysian citizens aged between 18 to 26 years
  • Must pass the SPM/MCE/SPMV, with Credits in Malay Language, Mathematics/Add. Mathematics, Science/Physics and a pass in English Language and another subject
  • Must pass the SPM/MCE/SPMV, with Credits in Malay Language, Mathematics/Add. Mathematics, Science/Physics and a pass in English Language and Malaysian Skill Certificate (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia-SKM) Level II in the related field.
   

• Duration of Study
  1. 3 years of study for those who meet entry requirement 2
  2. 2 years of study for those who meet entry requirement 3
   

• More information
  The Centre for instructors and
  Advanced Skills Training (CIAST)
  Jalan Petani 19/1
  Peti Surat 7012, Seksyen 19
  40900 Shah Alam
  Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Tel: 03-5541 5736 / 5541 5739
  Fax: 03-5541 4807

(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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