Skill Training Programmes (Technical & Vocational) by The Ministry of Youth & Sports

Skill Training Programmes (Technical & Vocational) by 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.)