Abstract:
Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) is a certificate issued by the
Skills Development Department (JPK), Ministry of Human Resources
for skills programmes offered by Training Providers whether public or
private. The benefits of this Skills Certification are recognised by the
industry in Malaysia in providing opportunities for career paths and
self-development that are comparable to career paths based on
academic qualifications. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic
took the initiative to establish an Accredited Center to enable
Mechanical Engineering Diploma (MED) students and the general
public to obtain additional accreditation from the Skills Development
Department, Ministry of Human Resources. The most important
process in the establishment of an Accredited Center is
related to the curriculum. To allow students who are following
programmess at polytechnics or public institutions to obtain
additional certificates, namely the Malaysian Skills Certificate or the
Modular Certificate, JPK requires that the existing curriculum must
meet the requirements of the National Occupational Skills Standard
(NOSS). The mapping process is an important factor in the
success and qualification of the awarding process as a
Certified Center. The Mapping Guidebook was produced to be a
special reference source for polytechnics in implementing
accreditation programmess under the Skills Development
Department. This book will have an impact on Accredited
Centers in helping to make the SKM and Modular
programmes a success to produce individuals with skill
qualifications recognised by the current industry.
