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8.0 PROGRAMME MONITORING, REVIEW AND CONTINUAL QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT

Quality enhancement calls for programmes to be regularly monitored, reviewed and
evaluated. This includes the monitoring, reviewing and evaluating of institutional
structures and processes (administrative structure, leadership and governance,
planning and review mechanisms), curriculum components (syllabi, teaching
methodologies, learning outcomes) as well as student progress, employability and
performance.

Feedback from multiple sources such as students, alumni, academic staff, employers,
professional bodies and parents must be obtained in order to assist in enhancing the
quality of the programme. These feedback and the corresponding actions taken
should be documented for auditing purposes.

8.1 Mechanisms for Programme Monitoring, Review and Continual Quality
Improvement

8.1.1 The TVET Providers must have clear policies and appropriate
mechanisms for regular monitoring and review of the programme.

8.1.2 The TVET Providers must have a dedicated unit or personnel
responsible for internal quality assurance (QA).

8.1.3 TVET Providers must have mechanism that is responsible to monitor
and review continuously the programme to ensure its currency and
relevancy.

8.1.4 TVET Providers’s review system must constructively engage
stakeholders including the alumni and employers as well as the
external expertise, whose views are taken into consideration.

8.1.5 TVET Providers must make the programme review report accessible to
stakeholders in order to seek their views.

8.1.6 Various aspects of student performance, progression and attrition must
be analysed for the purpose of continual quality improvement by TVET
Providers.

8.1.7 TVET Providers must have a monitoring and review committee which
comprise of the industries / academic related on programme.

8.1.8 The findings of a programme review must be presented to the top
management of TVET Providers for its attention and further action.

8.1.9 There must be a link between the department’s quality assurance
processes and the achievement of the institutional purpose.

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8.1.10 TVET providers must establish assessment

instruments/tools/equipments with the involvement of the industry to

assess their graduate students.

8.1.11 There must be an indicator to measure the industry’s satisfaction on
the quality of TVET graduates for the purpose of employability.

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SECTION 3

TVET
Quality Assurance Assessment Process

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1.0 PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION
Programme accreditation is a process of external evaluation which consists of submission
by TVET provider, review of Panel of Assessors and endorsement by relevant committees
at MQA and DSD.
For the purpose of this section, the MQA accreditation consists of ‘Provisional Accreditation’
and ‘Full Accreditation’, whereas the DSD accreditation consists of ‘Accreditation’ and
‘Renewal Accreditation’.
1.1 Accreditation Process

The accreditation process consists of several stages as follows:
1. The TVET Provider submits the relevant documents to MQA or DSD for purposes
of evaluation.
2. MQA or DSD will scrutinise the documents to ensure that they are complete.
3. The respective agency will appoint a Panel of Assessor (POA) from TVET Pool of
Assessor endorsed by the Joint Technical Committee and will commence the
evaluation exercise based on the stipulated timeline and process.
4. The POA shall produce a report and recommendation of accreditation which will
be presented to and endorsed by the Accreditation Committee of MQA or the
Technical Committee of DSD.
5. The accredited programme, upon completion of specified requirements, will be
registered on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR).

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The process flow of accreditation is shown below:

Submission by TVET Provider

MQA Standard TVET DSD
One Application Form
Assessment
Pool of Assessment
Decision by Assessor
MJA Decision by
JKT

MQR

Joint Technical Committee (JTC)
Joint Technical Committee (JTC) is an inter-agency mechanism to coordinate evaluation
and accreditation process of TVET programme.
The committee consists of representatives from the following:

i. Chief Executive Officer of MQA and Director General of DSD - Joint
Chairmanship;

ii. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MQA and Deputy Director General of DSD;
iii. Senior Director of Accreditation (MQA) and Director of Malaysian

Occupational Skills Qualifications (DSD);
iv. One representative from the Ministry of Higher Education;
v. One representative from the Ministry of Human Resource;
vi. Two TVET Experts; and
vii. One representative from Economic Planning Unit (EPU).

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The roles of the Committee are as the following:
i. To decide on policies pertaining to accreditation of TVET programmes;

ii. To endorse Occupational Standards to be applied in the evaluation process;
and

iii. To endorse on the list of Pool of Assessor.

1.2 Submission for Accreditation

The application can be submitted to either MQA or DSD based on the status of the TVET
Provider such as follows:

Category Application to MQA Application to DSD
1. Establishment Higher Education Provider A valid and registered
established under Act company / organisation /
Status AUKU / Act 550 / Act 555 or public training institute
Higher Education Provider
under other ministries

2. Awarding body Self-Awarding Certification by DSD:
SKM / DKM / DLKM
Certification

3. Programme Level 3 – 5 Level 1 – 5
Level to be (Single Tier only) (Single Tier and
offered Programme By Level)

The TVET Provider should provide required information with evidences that support the
application. The information given should be accurate, concise and complete. Failure to do
so will result in application be rejected and the fees will not be refunded.

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TVET Provider shall submit application for each programme in accordance to the TVET
Application Form (Appendix C) which consists of the following:

i. Part A: General Information of TVET Provider
This is an institutional profile of the TVET Provider

ii. Part B: Programme Description
This describes the programme, including its name, level, credit value, duration of
study, entry requirement, mode of delivery, and the awarding body.

iii. Part C: Standards TVET
This provides the information pertaining to the seven areas of evaluation and the
standards in each of them.

iv. For Full Accreditation of MQA and Renewal Accreditation of DSD, the TVET Provider
must submit the Part D: Programme Self-Review Report.

Upon submission of accreditation application, the TVET Provider should fulfil the
requirements stated in:

i. The Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF);
ii. Seven areas of Standards TVET as stipulated in Section 2;
iii. Occupational Standards as endorsed by the Joint Technical Committee (JTC); and
iv. Rules, regulations and policies of the Ministry of Higher Education or the Ministry of

Human Resources.

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1.3 The Parties to the Accreditation Process

There are typically five parties involved in the accreditation process namely the liaison
officer, the representatives of the TVET Provider and the Panel of Assessors.

1.3.1 The Liaison Officer

The TVET Provider should appoint a liaison officer to coordinate with the
respective agencies in the programme accreditation. The liaison officer has the
following responsibilities:

i. To act as a resource person on behalf of the TVET Provider;
ii. To coordinate and liaise with the respective agencies;
iii. To assist in arranging the tentative schedule for the visit and informing all

the relevant people of the audit plan;
iv. To provide the evaluation team with the necessary facilities;
v. To provide copies of relevant documents and records; and
vi. To provide other relevant administrative services.

1.3.2 Representatives of the TVET Provider

The TVET Provider will be advised as to the groups of people the panel will want
to interview for the purpose of the evaluation visit.

The POA may request to meet the following people or categories of people:

1. The Chief Executive Officer / Accredited Centre Manager
2. Senior management of the TVET Provider, which may include the registrar
3. The head of Internal Quality Unit
4. The head of department/ programme leader
5. Teaching staff
6. Members of the board of the department
7. Representative of the industry and government, relevant to the programme
8. Members of the internal review committee*
9. Student leaders*
10. Cross-section of students in the programme*
11. A selection of graduates, where appropriate*
12. Others as appropriate.

In addition to the above, the evaluation process carried out by DSD requires
interview with Accreditation Personnel (Accredited Centre Manager, Internal
Verifier and “Assessors”).
*in the event that the programme has been conducted

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It is important for the POA to meet each of the above representatives to obtain a
cross-sectional perspective of the programme and its quality. Students and the
teaching staff are two key constituents in getting feedback on the effectiveness
of teaching-learning and the attainment of learning outcomes.

Students’ opinion will be sought regarding the quality and adequacy of the
academic programme and the provision of the student support services, as well
as their role in providing feedback to the TVET Provider on these matters.
Students can also be requested to serve as guides in the visits to the library,
classroom, laboratories and other teaching-learning facilities.

Teaching staff’s opinion is sought regarding staff development, promotion and
tenure, workload distribution, teaching skills, understanding of the programme
educational objectives and learning outcomes. In addition, POA will obtain their
perception of the programme, students, the organisational culture of the TVET
Provider, and the appropriateness and sufficiency of available facilities.
The POA will make judgments based on the evidence provided by the TVET
Provider.

1.3.3 Panel of Assessors

Panel of Assessors (POA) of a programme shall consists of at least two
members of which one will be appointed as a Chairperson.

1.3.3.1 The Chairperson

The respective agencies will appoint a chairperson for the POA who will be
responsible for the overall conduct of the external programme evaluation
exercise.

Role of the Chairperson:
i. Provide effective leadership to the overall exercise;
ii. Present the oral exit report to the representatives of the TVET Provider;
iii. Ensure that the oral exit report accurately summarizes the outcomes of
the visit and consistent with the reporting framework; and

iv. Collate the input of team members and ensure the completion of the
report after the visit.

1.3.3.2 The Panel Members

The respective agencies will appoint the members of the POA. The selection of
members of the POA is guided by the type, level and discipline of the
programme to be assessed, and by the availability, suitability, expertise and
experience of the prospective panel members.

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Panel members are selected so that the panel as a whole possesses the
expertise and experience to enable the accreditation to be carried out effectively.
Members may translate their different perspectives into different emphases in
the evaluation process, and on certain aspects of the Report.

In evaluating the TVET Provider’s application for Accreditation, the panel
members will:

i. asses the programme for compliance with the Malaysian Qualifications
Framework (MQF), current policy, discipline standards and seven areas of
evaluation, as well as against the educational goals of the TVET Provider
and the programme;

ii. verify and assess all information about the programme submitted by the
TVET Provider, and the proposed improvement plans; and

iii. reach a judgment.

1.4 The Programme Evaluation Process

The evaluation process is divided into three main components: before, during and after the
site evaluation visit.

When the TVET Provider submits the relevant documents for purposes of evaluation, the
respective agencies will scrutinise the documents to ensure that they are complete. The
respective will then appoint a POA and commence the evaluation exercise based on the
stipulated procedures (subjected to the procedures of respective agencies).

1.4.1 Pre-Evaluation Visit

Table 1 describes the preparatory stage before the evaluation visit of POA.

Table 1. A Typical Activities Prior to Evaluation Visit
No. Activities and Responsibilities

1. TVET Provider submits a complete Accreditation application to the
respective agencies

2. Respective agencies:
a) records the application
b) assigns the application to the relevant officer
c) checks whether the information submitted is complete
d) notifies the TVET Provider that the evaluation process will commence

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3. Respective agencies:
a) appoints the members of the POA
b) forwards the application to the POA

4. POA prepare the preliminary evaluation report
5. The respective agencies, TVET Provider and the POA agree on a date for

evaluation visit to the TVET Provider
6. POA preparatory meeting
7. POA sends the preliminary evaluation report to Respective agencies

1.4.1.1 The Panel of Assessors Preparatory Meeting

After receiving the preliminary report from each panel member, a Preparatory
Meeting of the POA will be conducted prior to the visit. In this meeting, the
POA will:

i. share each other’s views of the TVET Provider’s submission;
ii. determine the main issues for evaluation;
iii. review the evaluation procedures;
iv. identify any further information, clarification or documentation

required from the TVET Provider; and
v. review the schedule of the programme evaluation visit.

Following the Preparatory Meeting, the respective agencies will advise the
TVET Provider if there is any further information, clarification or
documentation required from it.

1.4.2 During the Evaluation Visit

The principal purpose of the site evaluation visit by the POA is to verify the
statements, descriptions, conclusions and proposed improvement activities as
presented in the accreditation submission and to acquire further insight into
the programme's operations through first-hand investigation and personal
interaction. A visit allows for a qualitative assessment of factors that cannot be
easily documented in written form and may include inspection of facilities.

Visits can be between one to two days duration depending on the scope of the
visit. Table 2 describes typical activities during site visit.

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Table 2. Typical Activities during Site Visit

Activity Persons Involved

POA Coordination Meeting  POA
 TVET Provider Liaison Officer

Briefing by the Top Management  POA
 TVET Provider Senior

Management

Inspection of the facilities  POA
 Student Guide

Meeting with Teaching Staff  POA
 Teaching Staff

Review of Documents  POA

 POA

Meeting with Programme Team,  Counsellors

Counsellors and Other Support Staff  Support Staff

 Programme Team

Teaching Observations  POA

Meeting with Students  POA
 Students

Additional Meeting with the TVET  POA
Provider Staff, if required. Review of  Relevant TVET Provider Staff
Additional Documents

POA Review Meeting (to be  POA

conducted intersessionary throughout  HEP Liaison Officer

the site visit)

POA Finalises Findings  POA

 POA

Exit Meeting  TVET Provider

Representatives

There will be an opening meeting in which the TVET Provider provides
background information regarding the institution and programme.

The panel conducts interviews with staff, students and other relevant
stakeholders to clarify issues on the effectiveness of the programme in
achieving its objectives.

The POA normally takes advantage of every appropriate opportunity to
triangulate its finding through various sources. To this end, most meetings are
not single-purpose meetings. Interviewees may, within reason, expect to be
asked about anything within the scope of the programme evaluation. The
POA, already equipped with the background information of the programme,

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reaches its final conclusions through interviews and observations, and through
its consideration of the additional documentary evidence supplied.

To conclude the visit, the POA meets to formalise its preliminary findings
which are then reported orally to the TVET Provider.

1.4.2.1 The Oral Exit Report

At the end of the visit, the Chairperson delivers an oral report to the TVET
Provider on behalf of the POA. The oral report highlights the programme’s
areas of strengths, and emphasises the areas of concern and opportunities for
improvement. All key elements must be covered at the oral exit report so that
the final written report is consistent with the oral report.

The Chairperson provides opportunities for members of the TVET Provider to
seek clarifications on points raised in the oral report. The Chairperson should
advise the members of the TVET Provider that the findings given in the oral
report are not final. The findings will be presented in more detail in the written
Final Evaluation Report.

1.4.3 Post-Evaluation Visit

Table 3 describes the activities undertaken after the evaluation visit.

Table 3. Typical Activities for Post Evaluation Visit
Activities and Responsibilities

1. Chairman of the POA:
a) collates the reports of the panel members
b) sends the final report to the respective agencies

2. The respective agencies sends the final report to the TVET Provider for
verification of facts

3. TVET Provider sends feedback on the evaluation report to the respective
agencies

4. The respective agencies sends the feedback to Chairman
5. Chairman evaluates the feedback
6. The Agencies’ Vetting Committees review the report and recommendation for

submission to the Accreditation Committee (MQA) or Technical Committee
(DSD)
7. The report and recommendation to be tabled before the Accreditation
Committee (MQA) or Technical Committee (DSD) for decision
8. Respective agencies notifies the TVET Provider the decision

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1.4.3.1 The Final Evaluation Report
The panel comes to its conclusions and recommendations through observed
facts and through its interpretation of the specific evidences received from the
various sources or that it has gathered itself. The panel report will generally
focus on areas of concern (recommendations) and suggestions to improve
the programme. However, the report may also include the commendations
(aspects of the provision of the programme that are considered worthy of
praise), and affirmations (proposed improvements by the department on
aspects of the programme, which the POA believes to be significant and
which it welcomes).
1.5 Decisions on the Programme Accreditation
Based on the findings contained in the final evaluation report, the POA may propose one of
the following:
i. Grant the accreditation with/without conditions
ii. Denial of accreditation (with reasons)
All accredited programmes will be issued a certificate of accreditation and registered in the
Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR).
1.6 Appeal
The TVET Provider can appeal against the decision of the Accreditation Committee of MQA
/ Technical Committee of DSD. Generally, the appeal can be made in relation to the factual
contents of the report, any substantive errors within the report or substantive
inconsistencies between the oral exit report, the final evaluation report and the decision of
the Accreditation Committee of MQA / Technical Committee of DSD.
Any appeal shall be handled in accordance to the procedures of the respective agencies.

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APPENDIX A

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LIST OF PANEL MEMBERS FOR STANDARDS TVET

NO NAME ORGANISATION
1 Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
(UTHM)
2 Prof. Dr. Hj. Hazman Shah Abdullah
Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia
3 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Abdullah (MQA)
Hemdi
Universiti Teknologi MARA
4 Dr. Noor Hisham Jalani (UiTM)

5 Tuan Haji Wan Izni Rashiddi Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi
Wan Mohd Razalli (ADTEC)

6 Mr. Ab Jalil Bin Md Noor Jabatan Pendidikan Kolej Komuniti
7 Mr. Mahzan Teh (JPKK)

8 Mr. Mohd Nor Dollah SIRIM Berhad

9 Ms. Nabilah Ooi Abdullah Majlis Amanah Rakyat
(MARA)
10 Ms. Noor Aidi Nadzri
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran
11 Ms. Shahrul Naimah Zulkifli (JPK)

12 Mr. Vincent Chong Toong Shing German Malaysian Institute
(GMI)

Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik
(JPP)

Institut Kemahiran Tinggi Belia Negara
(IKTBN)

MASC Tech(M) Sdn. Bhd.

13 Mr. Zainuren Hj. Mohd Noor Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
(KPM)

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APPENDIX B

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CORE ABILITIES

MALAYSIAN CORE ABILITIES BASED ON LEVELS

CORE Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
ABILITIES CA Title CA Title CA Title
CA Title CA Title
GROUP Basic Working Communication Effective Communication
Communication Application Communication Effective
Communication Communication Management
Personal Interpersonal Leadership Skill
Interpersonal Skill Behaviour Skill Behaviour Skill Collaboration
Organizational
Organization Management Skill
Behaviour
Awareness

Etiquette Work Place Ethics Work Place Culture Work Place Etiquette Etiquette
Management Ethics Practices Management Skill
Awareness Behaviour

Health, Safety & Health, Safety and Health, Safety and Health, Safety and Health, Safety and Health, Safety and
Environment
Environmental Environment Environment Environment Environment

Awareness Adaptation Consciousness Monitoring Cognition

Using Technology Information Information Information
Technology Technology Technology
Awareness Application Management

Management Skills Administrative Relationship Networking
Skill Management Skill

Capability

Change Management Change Change
Management Management
Awareness Implementation

Strategic Thinking Strategic Thinking Strategic
Skill Resolution

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APPENDIX C

APPLICATION FORM

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Awarding Body (please select only one):
Own / Others
DSD

PART A: GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TVET PROVIDER

Information of the TVET Provider
1. Name of the TVET provider
2. Code of TVET provider (if applicable)
3. Date of establishment
4. Reference No. of the Approval

for Establishment
5. Name, title and designation of

Head of TVET Provider
6. Address:

 Correspondence (if different from above):

7. Tel.:__________________ 9. Email: ____________________
8. Fax:__________________ 10. Website: ____________________

11. Liaison Officer: Information of the Liaison Officer
a) Name (Title): ______________(O) ______________(H/P)

b) Designation:

c) Tel.:

d) Email:

Information of Premises / Building

12. Ownership of Premises: Own Rent Date of expiry of the rental period:
(month)

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Information of Ownership

13. Name of Company :

14. Address :

15. Type of Ownership: Private :
Government:

Federal Company Private Limited (Sdn. Bhd.)
State Public Limited (Berhad)
Agency/Subsidiary Sole Proprietorship (Enterprise)
Association / Organisation

Others Specify: ______________

16. Ownership Status: Non-bumiputera N/A
Bumiputera

17. Paid-up Capital :
18. Issued Capital :

19. Board of Director / Company Owner

No Name IC No. / Total Shareholding
Passport Tel.

(%)

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Information of Star Rating Result
20. List of Star Rating Based on Programme (if applicable):

Code of Name of Star Rating Result Year
Programme Programme

Information of Premises

21. List of Faculties/Schools/Departments/Centres in the TVET Provider (and its branch
campuses) and name of programmes offered (if located outside the main campus):

No. Name of Faculties / Address Tel. Name & Code of
Schools / Department Programme Offered
/ Centres

22. Details of all accredited programmes (including branch campuses):

No Name of Code of Level Awarding Approval Accredi- No. of No. of No. of

Program- Progra- Body Date by tation Current Graduates Teaching

me mme the Status Students for past 3 Staff

Ministry of & Date years

Higher

Education

(if

applicable)

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Information of Teaching Staff

23. Total number of teaching staff: Number of staff
Status Qualification
Local Foreign Total
Full-time PhD
Masters
Bachelors
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate L3
Others
Sub-total
Part-time PhD
Masters
Bachelors
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate L3
Others
Sub-total
Total

Information of Students

24. Total number of students:

Number of students Total
Foreign
Local

Male

Female

Total

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25. Student attrition rate: Year Number of Reasons for
students leaving
Current year leaving the
Past 1 year institution
Past 2 years
Past 3 years

Information of Administrative and Support Staff

26. Total number of administrative and support staff:

No. Designation Number of staff

Information of Physical Facilities

27. List of physical facilities:

Physical Facilities

No. Quantity Notes
Name
Yes No

Lecture Hall
Workshop

Resource Centre
Surau
Cafeteria
Recreational Facilities
ICT Facilities

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Staff Room
Hostel
Others (Specify) :

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PART B: PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Category:
Programme By Level

Single Tier Programme

Instruction:

i. For application of Programme by Level, please fill in the form of B1, B3 and B4.
ii. For application of Single Tier Programme, please fill in the form of B2, B3 and B4.

B1: Programme By Level

1. Name of the award (as in the scroll to be awarded):

2. MQF level:

3. Credit value / hours:

4. Field and Code of study: (NEC/MSIC - need to decide common

code/based on occupational standards code)

5. Medium of instruction:

6. Mode of study (e.g., full-time/part-time):

7. Mode of delivery (lecture, tutorial, lab, field work, studio, etc.):

8. Method of delivery (conventional/blended learning):

9. Duration of study (fill in which ever appropriate): Part-time
Full-time

Long Short Long Short
Semester Semester Semester Semester

No. of Weeks

No. of Semesters
No. of
Years/Months
Total Hours

*Long semester 14 - 17 weeks
*Short semester 6 - 9 weeks

Duration of Training

Training please tick [/] Total hours Number of Number Total
Location where appropriate (per day) days (per of weeks months

week) (per
month)

Full Time
PB

Part Time

Outside PB Full Time
(Specify the Part Time
total hours
for training
outside the

TVET
Provider)

TOTAL

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10. Entry requirements:

11. Estimated date of first intake: month / year

12. Projected intake and enrolment:

Intake Enrolment

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Total

13. Estimated date of pioneer graduation: month/year

14. Expected areas of graduate employment:

15. Awarding body:
o Own
o DSD
o Others
(For awards by other providers, please attach the relevant documents)
i. Proof of collaboration between TVET Provider and the partner provider
such as copy of the Validation Report and the Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA), or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); or
ii. Approval letter from Higher Education Department (Jabatan Pengajian
Tinggi, JPT) for programmes in collaboration with Malaysian public
universities; or
iii. Proof of approval and supporting letter to conduct course of study from
certification bodies/awarding bodies/examination bodies; and
iv. A copy of the programme specification for the programme as conducted by
the partner provider; and
v. Any other document where necessary

16. A sample of scroll to be awarded should be attached (for qualifications awarded
other than DSD)

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17. Location of the programme for this application.
(For programmes which require to be delivered at other premises, proof of contract

between the TVET Providers and partners must be provided.)

No. Faculty / Address Ownership Date of Name & Code of
School / & of expiry Programme
of the
Department / Tel. Premise rental
Centre (Own/Rent) period:
(month)

B2: Single Tier Programme

18. Name of the award (as in the scroll to be awarded):
19. MQF level:
20. Credit value / hours:
21. Field and Code of study: (NEC/MSIC - need to decide common

code/based on occupational standards code)
22. Medium of instruction:
23. Mode of study (e.g., full-time/part-time):
24. Mode of delivery (lecture, tutorial, lab, field work, studio, etc.):
25. Method of delivery (conventional/blended learning):
26. Duration of study (fill in which ever appropriate):

Full-time Part-time

Long Short Long Short
Semester Semester Semester Semester

No. of Weeks

No. of Semesters
No. of
Years/Months
Total Hours

*Long semester 14 - 17 weeks
*Short semester 6 - 9 weeks

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Duration of Training

Training please tick [/] Total hours Number of Number Total
Location where appropriate (per day) days (per of weeks months

week) (per
month)

Full Time
PB

Part Time

Outside PB Full Time
(Specify the Part Time
total hours
for training
outside the

TVET
Provider)

TOTAL

27. Entry requirements:

28. Estimated date of first intake: month / year

29. Projected intake and enrolment:

Intake Enrolment

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Total

30. Estimated date of pioneer graduation: month/year

31. Expected areas of graduate employment:

32. Awarding body:

o Own

o DSD

o Others

(For awards by other providers, please attach the relevant documents)

v. Proof of collaboration between TVET Provider and the partner provider

such as copy of the Validation Report and the Memorandum of Agreement

(MoA), or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); or

vi. Approval letter from Higher Education Department (Jabatan Pengajian

Tinggi, JPT) for programmes in collaboration with Malaysian public

universities; or

vii. Proof of approval and supporting letter to conduct course of study from

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certification bodies/awarding bodies/examination bodies; and
viii. A copy of the programme specification for the programme as conducted by

the partner provider; and
v. Any other document where necessary

33. A sample of scroll to be awarded should be attached (for qualifications awarded

other than DSD)

34. Location of the programme for this application.
(For programmes which require to be delivered at other premises, proof of contract
between the TVET Providers and partners must be provided.)

No. Faculty / Address Ownership Date of Name & Code of
School / & of expiry Programme
of the
Department / Tel. Premise rental
Centre (Own/Rent) period:
(month)

B3. Details of Equipment & Training Facilities
35. Details of main equipment and training facilities:

No. Name of Equipment / Training Facilities Quantity Remarks

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B4. Details of Teaching Staff

36. Details of Teaching Staff

Teaching To be filled by TVET Provider offering programme awarded by

TVET Academic Competency DSD

Qualification Qualification Certificate Assigned Appointment *Induction *Recognition
Programme Position Course of Personnel
IC
No Name Code (PPB/PPD/PP/ PPB/PPD/PP/ by DSD

No.

TP) TP

Yes No Yes No Yes No

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Part C requires the TVET Provider to furnish information on all the stand
to be accredited.
TVET Provider must attach documents to support the information given i

(Subjected to further amendment of standards TVET)

NO. STANDARDS

PROGR

1.1 Programme Learning Outcomes

1.1.1 The programme must be consistent with and supportive of, the
vision, mission and goals of the TVET Provider.

1.1.2 The programme must be considered only after a need
assessment has indicated that there is a need for the
programme to be offered. The TVET Providers must have a
formal committee system responsible for internal and external
consultation, feedback, market and occupational needs
analysis and employability projections of the programme in line
with the new emerging areas of technology of the programme.

1.1.3 The programme must define its TVET objectives, learning
outcomes, TVET deliveries which include teaching and
learning strategies, and assessment, and the constructive
alignment between them.

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NDARDS TVET
dards in the seven areas of evaluation for quality assurance on the programme
including those specified by the respective agencies.

DETAILS OF STANDARDS FOR POA USE ONLY
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1.1.4 The programme learning outcomes must correspond to MQF
level descriptors and MQF learning outcomes domains:
i. Knowledge;
ii. Functional Skills/ Work Competency/ Application; and
iii. Personal Skills/Competency (Application and
Responsibility) and Ethical/Social responsibility/skills
(Application and Responsibility)

1.1.5 Considering the stated learning outcomes, the programme
must indicate the career and further studies options available
to the students on completion of the programme.

1.2 Programme Development: Process, Content, Structure and Teaching-Lear

1.2.1 The TVET programme must be considered only if occupational
standards, is used as a basis of curriculum development.

1.2.2 The TVET Providers must have autonomy to design the
curriculum and to utilise the allocated resources necessary for
its implementation as per occupational standards requirement.

1.2.3 The TVET Providers must have an appropriate process to
develop the curriculum leading to the approval by the related
TVET authority.

1.2.4 The TVET Providers must consult the stakeholders in the
development of the curriculum.

1.2.5 The curriculum must fulfil the requirements of a particular
ccupational standard and where applicable professional and
industry requirements as well as good practices in the new
emerging field of technology.

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1.2.6 There must be activities to enrich student experience, and to
foster personal development and responsibility. (This
standards may not be applicable to ODL programmes and
programmes designed for working-adult learners).

1.3 Programme Delivery

1.2.1 The TVET Providers must take responsibility to ensure the
effective delivery of programme learning outcomes.

1.2.2 Students must be provided with, and briefed on current
information about (among others) the objectives, structure,
outline, schedule, credit value, learning outcomes, and
methods of assessment of the programme at the
commencement of their studies.

1.2.3 The programme must have an appropriate full-time coordinator
and a team of TVET staff (e.g., a programme committee) with
adequate authority for the effective delivery of the programme.

1.2.4 The TVET Providers must provide students with a conducive
learning and training environment.

1.2.5 The TVET providers must encourage innovation in TVET
delivery and assessment such as work based learning,
problem based learning, blended learning, online learning,
apprenticeship, project based etc.

1.2.6 The TVET Providers must obtain feedback from stakeholders
to improve the delivery of the programme outcomes.

1.2.7 The TVET providers must always engage with industries to
enhance TVET delivery.

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ASSESSMENT OF STU

2.1 Relationship between Assessment and Learning Outcomes

2.1.1 Assessment principles, methods and practices must be aligned
to the achievement of learning outcomes of the programme,
consistent with the levels defined in the MQF.

2.1.2 The alignment between assessment and the achievement of
learning outcomes in the programme must be systematically
and regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.

2.1.3 Assessment methods to measure the practical skills
(psychomotor domain) need to be aligned with the competency
level to ensure achievement of prescribed skills.

2.1.4 Assessment methods to measure the functional, personal and
ethical skills need to be aligned with the competency level to
ensure achievement of learning outcomes.

2.2 Assessment Methods

2.2.1 The frequency, methods, and criteria of student assessment --
including the grading system and appeal policies - must be
documented and communicated to students on the
commencement of the programme.

2.2.2 There must be a variety of methods and tools that are
appropriate for the assessment of learning outcomes and
competencies.

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2.2.3 There must be mechanisms to ensure, and to periodically
review, the validity, reliability, currency and fairness of the
assessment methods.

2.2.4 Changes to student assessment methods must follow
established procedures and regulations and be communicated
to the student prior to their implementation.

2.2.5 TVET providers must establish a clear policy on grading
system and passing mark based on the courses/ modules,
discipline and level of study.

2.3 Management of Student Assessment

2.3.1 The department/ TVET Providers and its academic staff must
have adequate level of autonomy in the management of
student assessment.
(This standard may not be applicable to certain programmes’
arrangement.)

2.3.2 There must be mechanisms to ensure the security of
assessment documents and records.

2.3.3 The assessment results must be communicated to students
before the commencement of a new semester to facilitate
progression decision.

2.3.4 The department/ TVET Providers must have appropriate
guidelines and mechanisms for students to appeal against their
course results.

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STUDENT SELECTION AND

3.1 Student Selection

3.1.1 The programme must have clear criteria and processes for
student selection (including that of transfer students) and these
must be consistent with the applicable requirements.

3.1.2 The criteria and processes of student selection must be
transparent and objective.

3.1.3 Student enrolment must comply with/be related to the capacity
of the department/TVET Providers to effectively deliver the
programme.

3.1.4 There must be a clear policy and appropriate mechanisms for
appeal on student selection.

3.1.5 The department/TVET Providers must offer appropriate
developmental or remedial support to assist students who are
in need.

3.2 Articulation and Transfer

3.2.1 The TVET Providers must have well-defined policies and
mechanisms to facilitate student transfer within and between
institutions as well as cross-border.

3.2.2 The TVET Providers must ensure that the incoming transfer
students have the capacity to successfully follow the
programme. To address the competency gap, the TVET
Providers may conduct entry assessment or bridging
programme / intensive class.

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3.3 Student Support Services

3.3.1 Students must have access to appropriate and adequate
support services, such as physical, social, financial,
recreational and online facilities, academic and non-academic
counselling and health services.

3.3.2 There must be a designated administrative unit, with a
prominent organisational status in the TVET Providers,
responsible for planning and implementing student support
services staffed by individuals who have appropriate
experience.

3.3.3 An effective induction to the programme must be available to
new students with special attention given to out of state and
international students as well as students with special needs.

3.3.4 Academic, non-academic and career counselling must be
provided by adequate and qualified staff.

3.3.5 There must be mechanisms that actively identify and assist
students who are in need of training, spiritual, psychological
and social support.

3.3.6 The TVET Providers must have clearly defined and
documented processes and procedures in handling student
disciplinary cases.

3.3.7 There must be an effective mechanism for students to voice
their grievances and seek resolution on training and non-
training matters.

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3.3.8 Student support services must be evaluated regularly to ensure
their adequacy, effectiveness and safety.

3.4 Student Representation and Participation

3.4.1 There must be well-disseminated policies and processes for
active student engagement especially in areas that affect their
interest and welfare.

3.4.2 There must be adequate student representation and
organisation.

3.4.3 Student must be facilitated to develop linkages with external
stakeholders and to participate in activities to gain managerial,
entrepreneurial, innovative and leadership skills in preparation
for the workplace.

3.4.4 Student activities and organisations must be facilitated to
participate in activities that encourage character building,
inculcate lifelong learning, a sense of belonging, responsibility,
intercultural values and promote active citizenship.

3.5 Alumni

3.5.1 The TVET Providers must encourage the alumni to play a role
in the development, review and continuous improvement of the
programme and in preparing the students for their professional
future through linkages with industry and the professions.

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4.1 Recruitment and Management

4.1.1 The TVET Providers must have a clearly defined plan for its
teaching manpower needs consistent with institutional policies
and programme requirements.

4.1.2 TVET Providers must have a clear and documented teaching
staff recruitment policy where the criteria for selection are
based primarily on academic merit and industry experience.

4.1.3 The TVET Providers must have adequate full time teaching
staff responsible for implementing the programme. The full time
teaching staff should achieve at least 60%.

(This standard must be read together with the “Guidelines to
Good Practices: Academic Staff”.)

4.1.4 The policy of the TVET Providers must reflect an equitable
distribution of responsibilities among the teaching staff.

4.1.5 Recognition and reward through promotion, salary increment or
other remuneration must be based on clear and transparent
policies and procedures.

4.1.6 The TVET Providers must be guided by considerations which
are in line with national policy and international good practices
in teaching appointment and promotion exercise.

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4.1.7 The TVET Providers must have collaboration with industry and
/ or stakeholders to provide for the involvement of
professionals and practitioners in order to enhance teaching
and learning of the programme.

4.2 Service and Development

4.2.1 The TVET Providers must have policies addressing matters
related to service, development and appraisal of the teaching
staff.

4.2.2 The teaching staff must be given sufficient autonomy to focus
on their respective areas of expertise.

4.2.3 The TVET Providers must have clear policies and procedures
4.2.4 in handling disciplinary cases involving the teaching staff, and
on conflict of interest, particularly in the area of professional
conduct, private practice, multiple employment, and
consultancy services.

The TVET Providers must have mechanisms and processes
for periodic student evaluation of the teaching staff for
purposes of quality improvement.

4.2.5 The TVET Providers must have a development programme for
teaching staff and continuous professional enhancement.

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