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Navigating the Maze: Choosing the Right Trainer Certificate in Malaysia

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Which Trainer Certificate?

The Malaysian training landscape offers a variety of trainer certificates, leaving aspiring trainers wondering which one holds the key to success. This article aims to demystify the options and help you choose the most suitable path for your career goals.

In-Demand Trainer Certificates:

While specific needs vary across industries, some trainer certificates are consistently sought-after in Malaysia:

A) National Competency Standard - Train The Trainer (NCS-TTT)

This certificate equips you with fundamental training and assessment skills, making it a broad and versatile option.

Train The Trainer Certification - NCS-TTT

It  is nationally recognized trainer certificate that allows you to be:

a) Qualified as an Assessor (Pegawai Penilai) for Modular@Micro-Credential programs in JPK Accredited centres (demand is getting higher with more centres offering Micro Credential programs) AND 

b) A HRDC Exempted TTT Trainer

You may apply for exemption of HRDC-TTT Exempted with your NCS-TTT certificate with just RM300 application fee. It opens doors to various opportunities in the Malaysian training landscape, particularly within the corporate sector.

Train the Trainer Certification - HRDCTTT exemption

This programme would enable you to:

1. Determine training requirement (Training Needs Analysis@TNA)
2. Design training course (Session Plan)
3. Conduct training (presentation skills)
4. Conduct training evaluation

B) Human Resource Development Corporation - Train-the-Trainer (HRDC-TTT)

If you aim to train within the corporate sector, this certificate caters specifically to the needs of this environment.

Trainer Certificate - HRDC-TTT
  • Conduct HRDF-claimable training programs: The HRDF (Human Resource Development Fund) is a government initiative that allows employers to utilize their levy contribution to train their employees. Trainers with HRDC-TTT certification are eligible to conduct training programs under HRDF schemes, making them valuable assets to companies seeking to upskill or reskill their workforce.
  • Offer independent corporate training services: If you possess entrepreneurial spirit, the HRDC-TTT certificate allows you to become a freelance trainer and offer your services indirectly (via approved HRD Training Provider) to companies seeking corporate training solutions.

C) Vocational Training Operation @ VTO

Vocational Training Operation (VTO) has always been the preferred skills trainer certificate by many in the skills industry, including but not limited to the cosmetology, automotive, IT, hospitality, office administration, early childhood etc.

It was high in demand due to it being a compulsory vocational trainer certification for the appointment as an Assessor@PP in ALL the JPK Accredited centres that offers skills@TVET courses, leading to a Malaysian Skills Certificate@Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia.

Trainer Certificate - VTO (Eng)

However, VTO NOSS has been phased out beginning July 2022. You also cannot apply for VTO skills trainer certificate any more via Recognition of Prior Learning@Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu (PPT) with your years of technical training experience. 

Nevertheless, you can still attend VTO* course for now (last year). You need to attend a 6 mths, part time course followed by a 6 mths internship at a JPK Accredited training centre. 

Pre-requisite: Must have a SKM3 in any field.

*VTO certification is still recognised as a qualification for the appointment of Assessor@PP in JPK Accredited centre (Pusat Bertauliah SLaPB).

D) TVET Instruction @ TVETi

As we move on to a more digital era, especially post COVID, certain delivery of training are going digital. Hence, TVETi (Level 4) is an upgrade of VTO (Level 3) whereby 2 new Competency Units (CU) replaced some CU in VTO NOSS (refer to the table below (highlighted in red):
CU2 – WA 3&4 (WIM) and
CU4 – Digital Training Implementation 

If you still want to apply for a skills trainer certificate@TVET-i via the training experience method, you need to have the following: 

  1. More than 5 years of skills training experience
  2. Pass SPM BM & Sejarah (if taken post 2013)
  3. Performed ALL the Work Activities listed in the TVET Instruction (TVET-i) NOSS during your years of training experience (refer to the charts below)
TVETi CU1-2
TVETi CU3-6

If you do not fulfill the above requirement, the only choice you have is to attend the 1 year VTO course (part time) or TVET-i course full time (9 months in CIAST & it’s satellite campuses around Malaysia)

Do You Really Need VTO/TVET-i Trainer Certificate?

But then, more importantly, you need to ask yourself, do you really need VTO or TVET-i certificate?

Many may not know, in fact, been misled by unscrupulous consultants, that it’s actually unnecessary to have a VTO or TVET-i skills trainer certificate, unless you want to be an Assessor/Pegawai Penilai (PP)* in any JPK Accredited centre (Pusat Bertauliah SLaPB)

* You also need to pair with your SKM3/DKM & PP-PPD-PPB induction cert to be appointed as PP.

If you just plan to teach any programs without issuing SKM certificate via a JPK Accredited centre, it is NOT COMPULSORY to have VTO or TVET-i skills trainer certificate. I know the industry has been somewhat brainwashed to obtain the VTO and now probably TVET-i cert (and being charged exorbitantly, almost double of what the VTO accredited centres are charging!).

E) NDTS Trainer

Another trainer certificate that is needed within the Malaysian Skills Certification System is the trainer appointed at National Dual Training System training centres that conducts theoretical training only.

Trainer Certificate - NDTS Trainer Training Programme

Choosing your Trainer Certificate

The best trainer certificate for you depends on your career aspirations and target audience:

  • For general training: NCS-TTT offers a broad foundation.
  • For corporate training: HRDC-TTT (which includes NCS-TTT, since it can be exempted) specializes in the corporate setting.
  • For vocational training:
    a) NCS-TTT for Modular@Micro Credential certification programs
    b) VTO or TVETi for SKM/DKM/DLKM certification programs
    c) NDTS Trainer for theoretical training in a NDTS setup.

Remember: When choosing your trainer certificate, consider your career goals, target audience and budget. Consult with training providers (preferably accredited by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) and/or registered with Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC), like ISE Education Sdn Bhd) and industry professionals to gain further insights and make an informed decision.

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Train the Trainer Course: How to Achieve Effective Training in Malaysia

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Train The Trainer Course

Train The Trainer course (TTT) is well-known in Malaysia, with HRD Corp-TTT under the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) being one of the most popular options.

However, you may not be aware there is also the NCS-TTT program under the Department of Skills Development (DSD) or more well known as Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) and also OSH-TTT Competency Based Programme by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Here we will mainly discuss the differences between HRD Corp-TTT & NCS-TTT and highlight the benefits of the NCS-Train The Trainer course, including increased career opportunities and the ability to obtain two certificates by just attending one course.

Untuk versi Bahasa Malaysia, sila baca sini.

1. HRD Corp-TTT

Trainer refers to a Professional Trainer certified or accredited by HRD Corp. Under the HRD Trainers Development Framework, Trainers will be categorised as follows:

TTT Certified Trainers

  • Trainers who successfully completed the 5 days HRD Train The Trainer course (TTT) and certified by lead trainers are recognised as TTT Certified Trainers.

TTT Exempted Trainers

  • Trainers who successfully obtained an exemption for the TTT course based on certification (eg NCS-TTT), qualification or experience are recognised as TTT Exempted Trainers.

HRD Corp Accredited Trainers

  • TTT Certified or TTT Exempted Trainers who have gone through accreditation by assessment process – evaluated and certified by HRD Corp appointed panels as competent and recognised as HRD Corp Accredited
  • TTT Certified or TTT Exempted Trainers who have gone through accreditation by activity process, certified competent based on 120 hours of training hours completed are recognised as HRD Corp Accredited Trainers.

As a HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, your training is claimable to HRD Corp Registered employer. The quality of a training programme not only depends on the training facilities, it is also highly dependent on the quality of trainers conducting the training. The implementation of HRD-TDF will create a pool of competent and skilled Trainer professionals. This will support the human capital development needs of the nation through better quality and more effective training delivery. The HRD Corp Accredited Trainer status would only be applicable within HRD Corp training landscape that covers various schemes offered by HRD Corp.

Please read here for further information in English.

2. NCS-TTT

The NCS-004:2017 (TTT) is a National Competency Standard under the Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources. It falls under the National Skills Development Act 2006 (NASDA), and the certificate is awarded by the Department of Skills Development.

If you wish to be a trainer (or more specifically, Assessor for Modular programs; PP-M) in skill-based programs where your candidates can be certified with the Statements of Achievement (PC), you SHOULD have this Train the Trainer certificate.

Train The Trainer Certification - NCS-TTT

NCS - Train the Trainer Course: Competency Units@Modules

Train The Trainer Course - NCS-TTT Training Hours

Career and Business Opportunities

  • Increase your income as a trainer (Tenaga Pengajar-TP) or Assessor (Pegawai Penilai-PP) for Modular programs (PP-M) at private/public JPK accredited centers (such as Despark International College, SG Academy, Alpine Skills College, Vis Mechatronic College, Federation of Malaysian Skills Development Centres (PSDC, PESDC, SHRDC etc), Vocational Colleges, Polytechnics etc).
  • Also can be a trainer conducting HRD Corp claimable programmes (must obtain the HRD Corp-TTT exemption certificate first).
  • Expand business opportunities, such as bidding for teaching projects at government agencies, which generally require government-recognized train the trainer course certificates.
  • Give students confidence that you are a certified trainer.
  • Establish an accredited JPK Center for specific skills (Modular@Micro Credential programs), where the  Assessor (PP-M) needs to have a NCS-TTT certificate.

Advantages of NCS-TTT vs. HRD Corp-TTT

The main difference between the two is that with NCS-TTT, you do not need to take HRD Corp-Train the Trainer Course again; you are exempted from attending the course. 

Train The Trainer Course - HRDCorp TTT Exemption

If you have the NCS – TTT cert, you can apply to get exemption for HRD Corp – TTT but not vice versa.

Train the Trainer Certification : NCS vs HRD vs OSH

That’s the advantage of the National Competency Standard – Train The Trainer course (NCS-TTT) – invest in the course once only (RM2,800) and you can apply for HRD Corp-TTT exemption (RM300).
At the end of the day, you will get two certificates (NCS-TTT & HRD Corp-TTT cert of exemption). 

Do you know the difference between Trainer & Speaker?

Trainers and speakers are two different terms, although they are often used interchangeably. A speaker tends to give a lecture on a specific topic without providing specific training to develop worker skills, while a trainer focuses more on developing worker skills through structured and continuous training.

In addition to helping improve organizational productivity, a trainer can also contribute to an organization’s ESG goals. ESG goals encompass effective environmental, social, and financial management factors. Through proper training, organizations can improve their financial management, ensure effective use of resources, and reduce negative impacts on the environment.

A good trainer can help the human resources department plan their training needs with Training Needs Analysis (TNA). This will help organizations increase productivity by ensuring that their workers have the necessary skills to perform their tasks.

Moreover, through training, organizations can also contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of Malaysia 2030. These goals encompass five key sectors: people’s well-being, the environment, the economy, institutions, and society. By developing worker skills, organizations can help achieve these goals and bring benefits to the Malaysian community as a whole.

In conclusion, selecting the right training is important to achieve maximum training effectiveness. NCS-TTT and HDRC-TTT are two popular train the trainer courses in Malaysia. In addition, a good trainer can assist the human resources department in designing their training needs through training needs analysis (TNA). Through proper training, organizations can also contribute to the ESG goals of the organization and the Sustainable Development Goals Malaysia 2030.

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TTT – Sijil Latihan Pengajar yang Dapat Meningkatkan Produktiviti Organisasi

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TTT - Train The Trainer

TTT yang anda mungkin lazim dengar sebelum ini mungkin adalah HRD Corp-TTT di bawah Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp).  

Namun begitu, terdapat juga program NCS-TTT di bawah Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) dan juga  OSH-TTT Competency Based Programme oleh Institut Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Negara (NIOSH)

Di sini kita akan membincangkan perbezaan antara HRD Corp-TTT & NCS-TTT dan menyerlahkan faedah kursus NCS-TTT, termasuk peningkatan peluang kerjaya dan keupayaan untuk memperoleh dua sijil dengan hanya menghadiri satu kursus.

For English version, please read here

1. HRD Corp-TTT

Jurulatih merujuk kepada Jurulatih Profesional yang diperakui atau terakreditasi oleh HRD Corp. Di bawah Rangka Kerja Pembangunan Jurulatih HRD, Jurulatih dikategorikan seperti berikut:

Jurulatih Terakreditasi TTT

  • Jurulatih yang berjaya menamatkan kursus persijilan 5 hari HRD Train-The-Trainer (TTT) dan diperakui oleh jurulatih utama diiktiraf sebagai Pelatih Terakreditasi TTT.

Jurulatih Dikecualikan TTT

  • Jurulatih yang berjaya memperoleh pengecualian untuk kursus TTT berdasarkan pensijilan, kelayakan atau pengalaman diiktiraf sebagai Jurulatih Dikecualikan TTT.

Jurulatih Terakreditasi HRD Corp

  • Jurulatih yang terakreditasi TTT atau dikecualikan TTT yang melalui proses akreditasi berasaskan penilaian – dinilai dan disahkan oleh panel yang dilantik HRD Corp sebagai kompeten dan diiktiraf sebagai Terakreditasi HRD Corp 
  • Jurulatih terakreditasi TTT atau dikecualikan TTT yang telah melalui proses akreditasi melalui aktiviti, diperakui kompeten berdasarkan tempoh latihan 120 jam diselesaikan untuk diiktiraf sebagai Jurulatih Terakreditasi HRD Corp.

Sebagai Jurulatih Terakreditasi HRD Corp, latihan anda boleh dituntut kepada majikan Berdaftar HRD Corp. Kualiti program latihan tidak hanya bergantung kepada kemudahan latihan, tetapi juga bergantung kepada kualiti jurulatih yang menjalankan latihan. Pelaksanaan HRD-TDF akan menghasilkan kumpulan profesional Jurulatih yang kompeten dan mahir. Ini akan menyokong keperluan pembangunan modal insan negara melalui penyampaian latihan yang lebih berkualiti dan berkesan. Status Jurulatih Terakreditasi HRD Corp hanya berkesan dalam landskap latihan HRD Corp yang merangkumi pelbagai skim yang ditawarkan oleh HRD Corp.

Sila baca sini untuk maklumat lanjut. 

2. NCS-TTT

NCS-004:2017 (TTT) merupakan Standard Kompetensi Kebangsaan di bawah Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KSM). Ia adalah di bawah Akta Pembangunan  Kemahiran Kebangsaan 2006 (NASDA). JPK menganugerahkan sijil NCS-004:2017.

Sekiranya anda ingin jadi pengajar (ataupun lebih tepat Pegawai Penilai Modular, PP-Modular) bidang kemahiran yang bersiijlkan Penyata Pencapaian (PC), anda WAJIB ada sijil Latihan Tenaga Pengajar ini. 

Train The Trainer Course Cert - NCS-TTT

Competency Unit NCS-TTT

Peluang Kerjaya & Perniagaan

  • Meningkatkan pendapatan anda, samada sebagai tenaga pengajar (TP) atau Pegawai Penilai program Modular (PP-M) di pusat bertauliah JPK Swasta/Awam (seperti Kolej Vokasional, Giatmara, Institut Latihan Perindustrian, Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara dll)
  • Anda juga boleh jadi Jurulatiah Terakdreditasi HRD Corp untuk mengendalikan program yang boleh membuat tuntutan HRD Corp (perlu dapat sijil pengecualian HRDC-TTT dulu)
  • Meluaskan peluang perniagaan, seperti tender projek mengajar di agensi kerajaan yang rata-ratanya perlu sijil pengajar yang diiktiraf oleh kerajaan
  • Memberi keyakinan kepada pelajar bahawa anda adalah tenaga pengajar bertauliah
  • Menubuhkan Pusat Bertauliah JPK yang ditauliahkan untuk bidang kemahiran tertentu (program Modular@Micro Credential) di mana Sijil NCS-TTT menjadi pra-syarat untuk jadi PP-M.

Kelebihan NCS-TTT vs HRDC-TTT

Perbezaan utama antara kedua-duanya ialah dengan NCS-TTT, anda tidak perlu mengikuti kursus HRD Corp-TTT lagi; anda boleh mohon untuk dapatkan sijil pengecualian HRD Corp-TTT dengan bayaran RM300 sahaja.

Train the Trainer Certification - HRDCTTT exemption

Jika anda mempunyai sijil NCS – TTT, anda boleh mohon (dengan bayaran RM300) untuk dapatkan pengecualian sijil HRD Corp – TTT tetapi bukan sebaliknya.

NCS-TTT vs HRDC-TTT
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Pencerahan Trainer & Penceramah

Trainer dan penceramah merupakan dua istilah yang berbeza, walaupun sering kali digunakan secara bergantian. Seorang penceramah cenderung untuk memberikan ceramah tentang topik tertentu tanpa memberikan latihan khusus untuk mengembangkan kemahiran pekerja, manakala seorang trainer lebih tertumpu pada membangunkan kemahiran pekerja melalui latihan yang berstruktur dan berterusan.

Seorang trainer yang baik boleh membantu jabatan sumber manusia untuk merancang keperluan latihan mereka dengan analisis keperluan latihan (TNA – Training Needs Analysis). Ini akan membantu organisasi meningkatkan produktiviti dengan memastikan bahawa pekerja mereka mempunyai kemahiran yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan tugas mereka.

Selain daripada membantu meningkatkan produktiviti organisasi, seorang trainer juga boleh menyumbang kepada matlamat ESG organisasi. Matlamat ESG merangkumi faktor-faktor alam sekitar, sosial dan pengurusan kewangan yang berkesan. Melalui latihan yang betul, organisasi boleh meningkatkan pengurusan kewangan mereka, memastikan keberkesanan penggunaan sumber daya dan mengurangkan kesan negatif terhadap alam sekitar.

Selain itu, melalui latihan, organisasi juga boleh menyumbang kepada matlamat Pembangunan Mampan Malaysia 2030. Matlamat ini merangkumi lima sektor utama, iaitu kesejahteraan rakyat, alam sekitar, ekonomi, institusi dan sosial. Dengan membangunkan kemahiran pekerja, organisasi boleh membantu mencapai matlamat ini dan membawa manfaat kepada masyarakat Malaysia secara keseluruhan.

Kesimpulannya, pemilihan latihan yang betul adalah penting untuk mencapai keberkesanan latihan yang maksimum. NCS-TTT dan HDRC-TTT merupakan dua program latihan yang popular di Malaysia. Selain itu, trainer yang baik boleh membantu jabatan sumber manusia untuk merancang keperluan latihan mereka dengan analisis keperluan latihan (TNA). Melalui latihan yang betul, organisasi juga boleh menyumbang kepada matlamat ESG organisasi dan matlamat Pembangunan Mampan Malaysia 2030.

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