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7-9<br />
Vocational transformation Plan<br />
The Ministry has developed a Vocational Transformation Plan (Exhibit<br />
7-7) to strengthen the training of skilled graduates. It comprises two<br />
components, as follows:<br />
Basic Vocational education (PAV)<br />
In 2012, the Ministry of Education piloted an alternative vocational<br />
track for lower secondary education (ages 13-15) in 15 schools.<br />
This programme will allow students to achieve a basic vocational<br />
certification: level 2 of the Malaysian Skills Certificate or Sijil Kemahiran<br />
Malaysia (SKM) at the earlier age of 15, compared to 17 previously. The<br />
earlier age intake is in line with other global systems such as Austria<br />
and Germany, both considered strong vocational educational systems.<br />
The Ministry is introducing a new combined curriculum, with 70%<br />
vocational skills training, and 30% academic education. Full roll-out is<br />
expected in 2013.<br />
EXHIBIT 7-7<br />
Vocational transformation plan<br />
Vocational transformation plan<br />
STPM<br />
SPM<br />
PMR<br />
Matriculation<br />
Polytechnic and<br />
skills institute<br />
Upper Secondary<br />
(2 years)<br />
WORLD OF WORK<br />
Institution of Higher Education<br />
WORLD OF WORK<br />
Diploma<br />
certificate<br />
MOE<br />
Vocational college (KV)<br />
Vocational College<br />
Diploma<br />
certificate<br />
Other<br />
Ministries<br />
Lower Secondary (3 years)<br />
UPSR Primary Education (6 years)<br />
The Ministry is also enhancing the existing upper secondary<br />
vocational education programme by transforming Vocational<br />
Secondary Schools, or Sekolah Menengah Vokasional (SMV) into<br />
KVs. These colleges will offer a revamped curriculum and diplomalevel<br />
accreditation, the Vocational Diploma of Malaysia, or Diploma<br />
Vokasional Malaysia (DVM). This will be recognised for credit under<br />
the national standards as established by MOHE. The new diploma<br />
curriculum comprises 70% practical skills training and 30% general<br />
academic education (similar to PAV). The curriculum also includes a<br />
7-month long practicum placement. Various industry partners were<br />
consulted to ensure alignment with industry standards and practices.<br />
Diploma<br />
certificate<br />
Private sector<br />
Private STI<br />
Public STI<br />
Junior vocational<br />
education