SCHOOL & EDUCATION
Industrial training refers to the placement of students in an organization to undertake supervised practical training in a chosen industry. It is a form of exposure to the real world of work for students before they are awarded a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree. Duration of training: Varies by institution/program, usually between 3 - 6 months Place of training: Government sector, private sector, statutory body, NGO or company related to the student's field of study
Steps you can take before applying for industrial training: Prepare an updated and quality resume Write a specific application letter Prepare for the interview session Refer to your institution for guidelines before applying. Examples of organisations/portals offering industrial training opportunities include: You may also consult your institution regarding placement and use dedicated portals provided by your higher learning institution, if available.
Some organisations or companies provide facilities and allowances as incentives for training and services to students. However, these facilities or allowances depend on the policies of the organisation or company. Examples of facilities and allowances: Government Agencies Practical training allowance: RM5/hour (8 hours/ day) for each working day Limited to a maximum of 90 working days Subject to available allocation References: Private Agencies There is no mandatory rate, but some programmes support companies in providing allowances to industrial training students: Industrial Training Scheme (ITS): Allowance up to RM500/month from employers registered under HRD Corp National Structured Internship Programme (MySIP) A Talent Corporation programme for companies offering industrial training to students with the following minimum rates: RM600/ month: Master’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma in Malaysian Skills (DLKM), Professional Certificate, or equivalent RM500/ month: Diploma, Diploma, Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 1–3, or equivalent