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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

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