STUDY ON FUNCTIONS OF DSD AND NOSS

DHANANJAY KUMAR

ONG SIEW KHENG

CHAI PEI CHER

LEE PEI LEE

HU XIN

CSGB 6313 TRAINING MANAGEMENT

BY GROUP 4

CONTENTS

Contents Page

Abstract 3

Introduction 4-5

DSD, 10th Malaysia Plan 6-10

Malaysia Institute of Technology 11-16

NOSS Development 17-22

Recommendation 23-24

Conclusion 25

References 26

ABSTRACT• Human capital investment is the most important investment a

country in achieving high-income economy.

• In Malaysia, the workforce remains relatively unskilled, 77% are only educated up to 11 years of basic education at the Malaysia Certificate of Education (SPM) or equivalent, and only 28% of Malaysian jobs are in the higher skilled bracket.

• It is crucial for Malaysia in raising the skills in Malaysia and reforming the labor market to transform Malaysia into a high-income country.

• The purpose of this document is to examine the role of Department of Skills Development (DSD) in skills training in Malaysia and further examine one of the training institution - Malaysia Institute of Technology (MIT) Academy in providing skill training programme in relation to the overall National Occupation Skills Standards (NOSS).

INTRODUCTION

• DSD is the government agency responsible for formulating training standards and skills training system, promoting and coordinating strategies and skills training programmes in line with efforts to reinforce skills which align with the needs and development of technologies and economy in Malaysia.

• The formulation of training standards was done through National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS).

• whereas DSD formulate skills training system through National Dual Training System (NDTS), Accredited Training Centre and Recognition of Prior Achievement (RPA).

• DSD also responsible in certification system such as Malaysian Skills Certification (SKM), Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM), Malaysian Skills Advance Diploma (DLKM) and Statement of Achievement (PC).

INTRODUCTION 

National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS)

• NOSS is a division under DSD which specification of competencies expected of a skilled worker who is gainfully employed in Malaysia for an occupational area and level.

• It pathway to achieve the competencies in 29 sectors such as Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Information Communication and Technology, Machinery and Equipment, Mechanical and Electrical Service Maintenance, Transportation packaging, Business Management, Biotechnology and etc.

National Dual Training System Division (NDTS)

• NDTS programme is an industry oriented training programme which consist of 70 to 80% practical at industry and 20 to 30% of theory at training centre.

• This programme mainly for SPM graduate and/or salaried employee at work who is selected by the company.

• The training content of NDTS programme is based on National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS), NDTS curriculum and other curriculum approved by DSD.

ROLES OF DEPARTMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (DSD)

Formulate…..- Training standards through NOSS- Skills training system through NDTS, RPA and AC- Certification system through SKM, DKM, DLKM and

PC

Promote…..- Skills training- To change negative perception

of Malaysia citizen (through dialogue session, campaign, carnivals and skills competitions)

Coordinate…..- Training materials development- Instruction and experts

development and registration- Skills training accreditation,

assessment and certification

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARDS (NOSS)

NOSS

Increase quality of employee’s work in

market

Basis for skills training institutions to

make changes to teaching materials

Employment purpose

( includes hiring, TNA and performance

appraisal)

Provide benchmark for skills and job competency

measurement in Malaysia

NOSS is a division under DSD which specification of competencies expected of a skilled worker in Malaysia

SKILLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM

• National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)

Standard

• Training at Accredited Training Centre (Public, Private and Industry Association)

• National Dual Training System (NDTS)

• Recognition of Prior Achievement (RPA)

Approaches

• Malaysia Skills Certificate (SKM)

• Malaysia Skills Diploma (DKM)

• Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma (DLKM)

• Statement of Achievement (PC)

Certification

NATIONAL SKILLS TESTING SYSTEM (MQF)

Different Sectors in the Malaysia Qualification Frameworks

CONTRIBUTIONS OF DSD TO 10TH MALAYSIA PLAN – TEVT IS CRITICAL

50% skilled workforce by

2020

1m more managers &

professionals

1.4m skilled workers @ 1.3m new TVET related

job

482k more semi-skilled

workers

Target of 10th Malaysia Plan

Re-branding of TVET sector to improving perception Upgrading and harmonising TVET curriculum quality in Line with

Industry Requirements Increase demand funding (PTPK) to provide assistance to students

to study at SKM Level 3. Developing Highly Effective Instructor through recruitment of highly

experienced industry personnel and expansion of centre for instructor and Advance Skills Training (CIAST)

Note: TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) is a comprehensive technical and vocational training programme coordinated and implemented by DSD

MALAYSIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) ACADEMY

Milestones

Started as the Venturing of Training and Consultancy of Cosmopolitan Business Agencies Co. (CBA) manufacturing furniture by Mr. Joseph Ng in 1989

Rename to MIT Academy Sdn. Bhd. In 2004 located at Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam

First Vocational College awarded by Ministry of Education in receiving full sponsorship

Work closely with DSD that coordinates and control of skills training

MIT Academy adopted Cone of Learning Approach from Dale (1969)

MIT ACADEMY AND PARTNERSHIPS

International Partnership Industry Partnership

Electrical and Electronic Malaysia (TEEAM)

Mould and Die Association

to create business opportunity

to promote education for upgrading members’ skills

facilitate development and growth in the industry

Corporate Partnership

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC) Apprenticeship Programme. MIT Academy collaborated with manufacturing companies for students to retain career path in the marketplace

MIT ACADEMY – MALAYSIA VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

for graduates of Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR)

duration 4 years 3 months

to prepare student for working life through exposure to work in a real situation

Ratio of teaching and learning is 30:70

Vocational education curriculum developed in collaboration with industry and refers to the NOSS

TYPES OF SKILLS TRAINING

MIT Academy – Private Training Institute recognized by DSD

NOSS Program Code

Skills Program Name NOSS Level Duration (Months)

H-176-3 Senior Automation Technician 3 12

H-176-4 Assistant Industrial Automation Engineer 4 12

MC-050-1 General Machinist 1 6

MC-031-2 Tool Makers Stamping Die 2 12

MC-030-2 Tool Maker Plastic Injection Mould 2 12

MC-031-3 Senior Tool Makers Stamping Die 3 12

MC-030-3 Senior Tool Maker Plastic Injection Mould

3 12

H-095-4 Assistant Tooling Engineer 4 12

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN / ENGINEER NOSS DOCUMENT

NOSS developed in respond to the request made by industry to meet the industry demand and to overcome the shortage of experts in the particular field.

NOSS is essential in order to ensure that skilled workers trained comply with the standards set by the industry

NOSS document will be used as a basis to develop training and assessment standards by training institute

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS

NOSS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Industrial Participation in NOSS development: Panel of

Experts

Primary Contact Coordinator from NOSS facilitate the workshop

Clarify team roles Review steps associated in the development of

occupational analysis, job and task analysis, performance and assessment criteria

NOSS document developed contributed by industrial experts

NOSS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS CONT’

Document will be circulated to the respective industry for validation and feedback

Checked by the Standard Technical Evaluation Committee (STEC), DSD and validated by the members of Skills Development Advisory Commiitee

(SDAC/JPPK)

Finally, the document will be endorsed by National Skills Development Board (MPKK), Ministry of Human Resources

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DSD also provides training for instructor through Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skills Training (CIAST) located in Shah Alam

Objectives of CIAST is to produce teaching to meet the needs of national training institutions and continuous improve teaching in the fields of skills and training methodology.

Certified competent teacher with Vocational Certificate

RECOMMENDATIONS WHY TEVT?

Certification for Everyone

• Need recognition of skills and knowledge without the necessity of formal training.

• Want to improve themselves and their employment prospects.

Benefits to Workers

• Avoids unnecessary duplication in training.• Reduces costs (time & money) of training.• Provides a stepping stone for future development

Benefits to Employers

• Reduces the time for training.• Improve company performance & competitiveness through

their people.

RECOMMENDATIONS Incentives

For Apprentice

Training allowance of RM350 - RM500 per month and employment opportunity by the company.

For Company

Single tax deduction (LHDN) HRDF reimbursement (Refer to PSMB

Employer Circular No. 1/2008) Curriculum Development by government Dual Training Experts (DSE) supports Coaches and instructors training

CONCLUSIONContinuous technological advancement (product and services)

Training is based on work process approach under actual work conditions

Minimize mismatch (quality and quantity)

New breed of training culture in the company

Minimize dependence on foreign experts and workers

Strategic and cost-effective succession plan

Increase the velocity of transferring technology to the people

REFERENCESCentre for Instructor and Advanced Skills Training. Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://www.ciast.gov.my/v3/

Key Reforms in Revitalising Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia (2011). Retrieved July 22, 2014, from http://www.tvec.gov.lk/HRDAsiaConf/document/presentation_day_01/key_reforms_in_revitalizing_TVET_Malayisa.pdf

Labour Force Survey 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Labour/files/labour_force/Labour_Force_Survey_Report_Malaysia_2012.pdf.

MIT Academy. Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://www.mitacademy.edu.my/index.php

OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Working Papers. (2012). Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1352128543?accountid=28930

The Official Portal of Department of Skills Development. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from http://www.dsd.gov.my/index.php/en/

Training Malaysia.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014, from http://www.trainingmalaysia.com/v4/kiosk/tgm8chap6.php