Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)

About Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)

Malaysian Skills Certification is one of the main functions of the DSD. This certification offers five (5) levels of authentication:

Through Training in a Recognised Institution
Through training programmes at JPK accredited centres for specific fields and skill levels that have been accredited.
Through Industry-Oriented Training (SLDN)
Through apprenticeship with the National DualTraining System (SLDN) conducted by industries and skills training institutes.
Through Accreditation of Prior Achievement (PPT)
Obtaining the Malaysian Skills Certification through past experience (work or training). The candidate is required to submit proof of his skills competency which will be assessed by the Assessing Officer and approved by the External Verification Officer appointed by JPK.

Candidates may refer to the List of Accreditation Centres in this web site to obtain information regarding accredited centres and the latest skills programmes recognised by the DSD.

The Skills Certification Programme is recognised by industry in Malaysia
Malaysian Skills Certification Programme provides an attractive career path and personal growth opportunity for participants and is comparable to a career choice based on academic qualifications.
Malaysian Skills Certification Programme is able to produce skilled workers who are trained and qualified to enhance the competiveness of local industries in the global market.

The Skills Certification Programme is recognised by industry in Malaysia
Malaysian Skills Certification Programme provides an attractive career path and personal growth opportunity for participants and is comparable to a career choice based on academic qualifications.
Malaysian Skills Certification Programme is able to produce skilled workers who are trained and qualified to enhance the competiveness of local industries in the global market.

*MALAYSIAN STUDENTS*	*INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS*
SPM or Equivalent	GCE 'O' Levels or Equivalent
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects:	GCE 'O' Levels or equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in the following five subjects:
(a) Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu	(a) Science Subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/General Science)
(b) Science Subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/General Science)	(b) Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
(c) Mathematics / Additional Mathematics	(c) Any other three subjects
(d) Any other two subjects	AND
AND	(d) Pass in English
(e) Pass in English and History
*Candidates with other qualifications are subject to the approval by the Malaysian Medical Assistant Board*	*Candidates with other qualifications are subject to approval by the Medical Association Board*
Candidates must be medically fit and free from mental illness or infectious diseases (HIV-AIDS / Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) or Epilepsy or Genetic Diseases and drug abuse	Candidates must be medically fit and free from mental illness or infectious diseases (HIV-AIDS / Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) or Epilepsy or Genetic Diseases and drug abuse

Pass SPM/SPMV with 5 Credits included of 2 Science Subjects (Physic, Chemistry or Biology)

A Pass in 0-Level with at least Grade C in FIVE (5) subject,

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government such as IGCSE & UEC