SCHOOL & EDUCATION
TVET stands for Technical and Vocational Education and Training . It is a form of education that emphasizes practical and technical skills to prepare learners for employment and entrepreneurship. National TVET Policy National TVET Policy 2030 is the main policy to strengthen and elevate TVET implementation in Malaysia to produce highly skilled, high-income workers. Recognition of TVET Certificates NOSS – National Occupational Skills Standards COPTPA Standard (Code of Practice for TVET Programme Accreditation) under MQA Other certifications issued by agencies such as CIDB , Energy Commission , etc. Who should choose TVET? Students who prefer hands-on/ practical learning Students who want to enter the job market earlier Students who wish to become skilled entrepreneurs SPM leavers seeking an alternative pathway to university TVET covers various fields, including: Automotive Culinary & Hospitality Information Technology Electrical & Electronics; Mechatronics & Robotics Civil & Mechanical Engineering; Fashion & Design
Below are the TVET education pathways from primary education through to higher education levels: Reference: National TVET Policy
TVET Perdana is a full-time skills training programme targeted at SPM leavers or equivalent. Learners in this programme will obtain the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) recognised by industry and the Department of Skills Development (JPK). TVET Perdana is suitable for: SPM leavers Those wishing to pursue TVET skills full-time Intakes: twice a year January intake July intake (after SPM results are released) Applications for admission to MARA TVET programmes (MARA Skills Institute (IKM), MARA Higher Skills College (KKTM) and MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII) are also through the TVET Perdana channel.
If you want to pursue a TVET programme but cannot commit to full-time study, you can apply for TVET Flexi with flexible learning modes. This programme offers full certifications as well as micro-credentials according to your chosen field. TVET Flexi is suitable for: Working professionals who want to upskill Those unable to attend full-time Working individuals with industry experience who want a formal certificate
Still looking for a TVET course and location that fits your needs? There are 685 public institutions under 12 ministries offering a variety of TVET programmes/ courses at certificate, diploma and degree levels. Search for TVET institutions and programme/course information via: