1. Introduction to Technical and Vocational Education in Malaysia (Secondary Technical Schools)
Technical Education Department
Ministry of Education Malaysia

2. TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 2004-present
ORGANISATION CHART
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF EDUCATION (Technical)
Technical & Vocational
Education Management
Division
Technical & Vocational
Planning and Research
Division
Staff Training and Development
Division
Technical & Vocational
Curriculum
Division

3. OBJECTIVES of SECONDARY TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
To provide general education.
To provide a good foundation in technical and vocational education to enable students to further their studies.
To provide the industrial and commercial sectors with manpower equipped with basic skills and knowledge.
To provide a flexible and broad based curriculum to meet the immediate and future needs and changes in technology.

4. Industrial Training Institutes Agricultural Institutes
Technical and Vocational Training providers beside Ministry of Education (for school leavers)
Industrial Training Institutes
Agricultural Institutes
National Youth Training Institutes
MARA Skill Training Institutes
Private training institutes
Etc.

5. Maintaining Curriculum Standard and Quality
Policy Decision
Consultancy Recommendations
Proposal from Institutions
Standards
Industry, Business
Academics
Visits
Studies
Input &
Feedback
Draft
Curriculum Development by
Curriculum Committee
Advisory Committee
Input
Final Draft
Approval from
Curriculum Central Committee
Education Planning Committee
Implementation

6. TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Lower Secondary
Primary
World of Work
Years of
Schooling 10 11 16 17
Post Graduate
Degree
Diploma
Certificate
Form 6
Matriculation
Colleges
Secondary Academic School
TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Technical
Vocational
Polytechnics &
Community Colleges
Malaysian Cert. of Education (MCE)
MHSC
University & Institution
of Higher
Learning
Skills
MSC
Skills Training
Institutes
Qualification
Age
Age
University College 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 14 15 25 26 VS
Age 1

7. Technical Stream (current curriculum structure)
Core Subject Periods
Malay Language
English Language
English for Science & Technology 3
Mathematics
Islamic Education/Moral /3
History
Physical and Health Education 2
Electives Subject
Eng Drawing / P Accounting / Biology 4 *
Additional Mathematics 4
Physics 4
Chemistry 4
Electives Selection 4
Student have to choose one
Electives Selection
Mechanical Eng Studies
Civil Eng Studies
Electrical & Electronics Eng Studies
Agrotechnology Studies
Agricultural Science
Entrepreneur Studies
Apparel Studies
Food Management
EteMS ETTecS 2006
English for the teaching of Mathematics, Science and Technical Subjects

8. Vocational Stream (current curriculum structure)
Building Construction
Construction Technology
Woodworks and Brickwork
Geometrical & Construction Drawing
Electrical
Electrical Technology
Electrical Installation and Control
Geometrical & Electrical Drawing
Electronics
Electronics Technology
Radio & Television Servicing
Geometrical & Electronics Drawing
Machine Shop Practice
Machine Shop Technology
Machining & Filing Practice
Geometrical & Machine Drawing Welding & Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication & Welding Technology
Welding
Geometrical & Metal Fabrication Drawing
Automotive
Automotive Technology
Vehicle Services and Repairs
Geometrical & Automotive Drawing
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Practice
Geometrical & Air Conditioning Drawing Business Management
Business Computing
Principle of Account
Commerce
Catering
Catering Technology
Food Preparation & Services
Commerce
Fashion Design & Dressmaking
Fashion Design & Dressmaking Technology
Fashion Designing & Dressmaking
Beauty Culture
Beauty Technology
Cosmetology & Hairdressing
Child Care
Child Care Studies
Child Care & Guidance
Bakery & Confectionery
Bread & Pattisserie
Ornamental Horticulture & Landscape
Crop Production
Dairy Production
Farm Machinery
Farm Management
Structure
Academic %
Core
Vocational %
Technology & Skill
Content
Subjects Periods
Core Academics
1. Malay Language
2. English Language
3. Mathematics
4. Islamic/Moral Edu /3
5. History
6. Science
7. PHE
Vocational Electives
8. Technology
9. Workshop
10. Drawings

9. Making technical and vocational education ‘works’
Traditional Curriculum
Career Focus
Based on Standards
Modularization/
Competency Based Education
Articulation

10. NEW VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM CONCEPT
Content
Integration of technology, practical and drawing (75% skill)
Accommodate Polytechnics & Community Colleges subjects/modules
Articulation to Polytechnics & Community Colleges
Entrepreneurship modules (across curriculum)
Introduction of Applied Science
Approach (Pedagogy)
Modular
Competency Based Learning
Assessment
School Based Assessment
Competency Assessment
Modular Certification

11. Vocational Curriculum Content (new vocational)
Accommodate and Articulate
Community College Modules
Vocational Subjects
PolytechnicModules A B
Entrepreneur
GeometricalDrawing

12. Modular Vocational Curriculum Structure 2006/7 Articulation M C E
Core Subjects Periods
1. Malay Language
2. English Language
3. Mathematics
4. Islamic / Moral Education 4/3
5. History
6. Science/Applied Science 5
7. PHE
Vocational Elective Subjects
8. Vocational A
9. Vocational B
Academics %
Vocational %
Polytechnics (20)
Community Colleges (34)
Articulation
Modular M C E
Competency Assessment
Modular Certification
World
Of Work

13. Vocational Stream Courses/ Subjects 2006/7
CATERING
A. Western & Eastern Food Preparation
B. Food and Beverages Preparation
FASION
Dress Making
Dress Pola
BEAUTIFICATION
Make up
Hair Dressing
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
Child Development Studies
Child Services
BAKERI
Yeast and Bread
Patisserie
TOURISM
Recreational & Tourism
Basic Tourism Skill
Vocational Stream Courses/ Subjects 2006/7
MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE
A. Computer Machining
B. Engineeringl Workshop Practice
WELDING
Arc Welding
Gas Welding
AUTOMOTIVE
Vehicle Automotive
Electrical & Diesel Automotive
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Refrigeration
Air Conditioning
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
A. Building Materials
B. Construction Technology
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
A. Principle of E & E
B. Application of E & E
ORNAMENTAL HORT & LANDSCAPE
Agricultural Machinery
Ornamental Hort & Landscape
CROP TECHNOLOGY
A. Agricultural Machinery
B. Crop Production
CROP AGROINDUSTRY
Agric. Product Processing
Crop Production
LIVESTOCK AGROINDUSTRY
Livestock Production
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
A. Fundamentals of Programming
B. Programming and Development Tools
CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA
A. Animation and Editorial Design
B. Creative Multimedia Editorial
COMPUTER SUPPORT & NETWORKING
A. Computer Support System
B. Networking Support System
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Computer Application in Business
Business Office Technology
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Accounting

14. Building Construction Workshop

15. Woodworking Workshop

16. Plumbing Workshop

17. Machining Workshop

18. Science Laboratory

19. Computer Laboratory

23. Education System Reforms
Reducing the number of subjects in public examinations and increasing SBA
From Term System to Semester System
Reducing content-based and increasing skill-based
Innovating T & L approach by fully utilising project management approach

24. TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
EVALUATION STUDY
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT

25. Relationship and output benefit between Stage 1 (TSSs learners) and Stage 2 (TSSs learners in Sem. 1 at polytechnics source: Further study by TVCD October/November 2004
Curriculum
Input
Process
Output
Further
Devt.
TSS

26. Research Findings
The product of technical secondary schools (TSSs) perform much better in Semester 1 at polytechnics, compared to the product of secondary schools even though the take-off values (TOV) of TSSs is marginally lower
From studies conducted by employers, there exists an expectation gap among employers toward the performance of TSSs product at the workplace
the product of TSSs are competent and skillful, technically and academically
However, employers evaluate highly personal attributes and soft / employability skills

27. Vocational Stream REFORMS
Implementation of competency-based education
Integration of hands-on and heads-on
Articulation to institution of higher learning
Entrepreneurial element across VSSs courses

28. Technical stream REFORMS
Reviewing the technical subject curriculum
School-based Assessment (SBA)
Employability skills

29. Technical Curriculum Toward SBA & Employability Skills
FUTURE CURRICULUM
TOPICS 1. 2. 3.
contextualized
Centralised Assessment
60-70%
WORKSHOP PRACTICE
PROJECTS
PRESENTATION
OTHERS
School-based Assessment
30-40%
Key Competencies
1. Collecting, analysing & organising information
2. Communicating ideas and information
3. Planning and organising activities
4.Working with others and in teams
5. Using mathematical ideas and techniques
6. Solving problems
7. Using technology
* Other competencies
i.e SCANS

30. Terima kasih Thank you Technical and Vocational Curriculum Division
Technical Education Department
Ministry of Education Malaysia
Level 5, Block E-14, Parcel E,
Federal Government Administration Centre
62604 Putrajaya, Malaysia