GIATMARA MALAYSIA A BRIEF PROFILE OF GIATMARA MALAYSIA

GIATMARA MALAYSIA A BRIEF PROFILE OF GIATMARA MALAYSIA 4 th Floor, Medan MARA, Jalan Raja Laut, 50609 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http: //www. giatmara. edu. my Tel: +(603) 26915673 Fax: +(603) 26914280 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Overview §History §Location §Status of Students §International Programme COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL

HISTORY n A non-profit organisation specifically formed to provide technical and vocational training skills in Malaysia n GIATMARA Training Centre Programme started on the 5 th Malaysian Plan (1986) in Jitra, Kedah n Until the 8 th Malaysia Plan, the Government has approved 176 GIATMARA Centres throughout Malaysia n As of March 2005 there are 170 GIATMARA Centres in operation COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

LOCATION STATE Sudan Thailand Phnom Penh Kuala Lumpur Project : ASEAN / JAPAN - Perlis Kedah Penang Perak Selangor Federal Territory (KL) Negeri Sembilan 3 15 10 21 16 6 7 Melaka Johor Pahang Terengganu Timor Leste Until Mac. 2005 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10 Sarawak Sabah Indonesia 5 16 12 10 Kelantan KL 19 20 Total 170

TRAINEES STATUS As of April 2005 TOTAL GRADUATES : 127, 978 CURRENT TRAINEE :

GRADUATES STATUS As of April 2005 Total Trainees Completed = 127, 978 Trainees COPYRIGHT

LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME Total : 14, 995 Trainees COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL

COMPANIES SET-UP BY GRADUATES COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ASEAN / JAPAN Rural Development Project in Cambodia DETAILS Technical Training Programme for Cambodian students. 60 staff involved (1994 – 2003). The final phase was completed in Dec 2003. Trade: 1. Metal Fabrication Motorcycle Repair 3. Electrical Installation 4. Carpentry & Joinery 5. Automotive Technology 6. Domestic Plumbing 7. Bricklaying & Cement Craft 8. Building Technology 2. COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TOTAL STUDENTS 1, 178 graduates

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Technical Training Programme under ‘Government to Government Project’ (G to G) with : TOTAL STUDENTS DETAILS Technical training programme for 271 graduates Thai students started from August 1999 till Dec 2003. Phase Student Completed I 45 ( Aug 99 - Jan 2000) 78 III ( April – Sept 2001 ) 91 IV ( Jan – Dec 2003) Thailand Government II ( Jul – Dec 2000) 57 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Technical Training Programme under ‘Government to Government Project’ (G to G) with : Timor Leste Government DETAILS TOTAL STUDENTS GIATMARA accepted 27 Students 27 graduates from Timor Leste for intake in July 2003 Centres involved for the 1 st intake : - Kuala Lumpur Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur - Selayang, Selangor - Beranang, Selangor - Sabak Bernam, Selangor - Banting, Selangor - Bangi, Selangor - Alor Gajah, Melaka - COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Technical Training Programme for International Students DETAILS Previous foreign students are from the following countries : Indonesia • Namibia • Somalia • Sudan • COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TOTAL STUDENTS 106 graduates

GIATMARA MALAYSIA LIFELONG LEARNING 4 th Floor, Medan MARA, Jalan Raja Laut, 50609 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http: //www. giatmara. edu. my Tel: +(603) 26925673 Fax: +(603) 26974280 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Overview §Introduction §Objective §Various Courses In Lifelong Learning Concept §GIATMARA Lifelong Learning Training Programmes §Training §Skills Centers Competition COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Overview §Career Guidance §Certification §Pictures Of Various Lifelong Learning Programmes Being Implemented in GIATMARA

INTRODUCTION n GIATMARA provides Lifelong Learning courses to current students and interested individuals through its various short courses programme n The concept of Lifelong Learning was introduced 4 years ago in GIATMARA to give value added skills to their students in order to be more competitive in the ever changing job market requirements n GIATMARA has taken the initiative to promote the concept of Lifelong Learning to surrounding communities such as Tailoring, House Building, Electrical and other relevant skills to cater to individual needs and requirements COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

OBJECTIVE n To contribute in preparing skill and semi-skill community that is independent and able to survive in the future of the challenging environment n To give alternative choices to local community in enhancing their knowledge in the preferred skill n To work alongside with the Malaysian government’s objective to increase the number of knowledge based community (K-Community) n To encourage individuals to further improve their knowledge in technical and skills training depending on their free time and capabilities through GIATMARA’s “dual system” (open entry & open exit system) COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

VARIOUS COURSES IN LIFELONG LEARNING CONCEPT Full Time Courses n Electrical n Building Construction Marine Engineering Welding Technology & Metal Fabrication n n Mechanical- Maintenance Electronic Audio & Video Fibre glass Products n. Printing Technology n. Information Technology Computer n. Woodworking & Furniture n. Textile & Apparel n. Tool & Die Making n. Landscaping & Nursery n. Beautician and hairdressing n. Food & Beverage Management COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

VARIOUS COURSES IN LIFELONG LEARNING CONCEPT SHORT COURSES n Basic Electrical Wiring n Computer Literacy n Mobile Phone Repairing n Video and Film Recording n Website Development and Design n Food and Beverages Management n Tailoring *Other short courses are available based on students demand COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES n GIATMARA will provide all the necessary equipments and facilities to support the programme and individual requirements. Participants may use the facilities throughout the training period. COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES Training Availabilities n Participants may join the programme at any time convenient to them and choose to leave whenever they feel that they had achieved their objective n GIATMARA is responsible for providing information regarding related modules and facilities. This is one of the Lifelong Learning strategies implemented by GIATMARA which enable participants to be engaged in income generating programme, hence, uplift their economic status besides fulfilling the current needs in the industrial sector COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES Lifelong Learning programmes available in GIATMARA are as follows: Full Time Training Programme (Day) Training Programme : 8. 00 a. m. till 5. 00 p. m. (working days) Duration of training : 6 to 12 months (depending on course chosen) Target groups : Teenagers, school leavers age between 15 to 40, living within the vicinity of GIATMARA training centre Yearly capacity : 120 participants per centre COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES Weekend Training Programme For those who are interested to enhance their knowledge but can only attend the courses on weekends due to other commitments Training programme : 8: 30 p. m. to 11. 00 p. m. (2 -3 hours daily) Duration of training : 1 day to 6 months (depending on course chosen) Target groups : Those who are working or self-employed groups COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES School Holiday Training Programme This training programme is carried out during school holidays The main purpose : To expose students to technical and skills training and also self development skills Training sites : School compound Period of training : 1 - 2 weeks COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES Workstation Concept Training Programme n GIATMARA allows participants to come during the daytime training hours to join any courses to those who have very limited time available Area Adoption Training Programme n GIATMARA training centre adopt nearby areas to provide skills training to the residents. Training is done at the identified area and all residents are given access to the training programmes available COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES Mobile Training Programme The mobile training programme provides training facilities to areas that are away from the training centres The objective : To provide opportunities for those who are unable to attend the programme due to transportation problem or other circumstances. Training Period : 6 -12 months COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES TRAINING CENTRES n By the year 2005, under the Eight Malaysian Plan, there will be 176 GIATMARA training centres throughout Malaysia providing various technical courses and to produce more knowledgeable and skilled workers in vocational training COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES SKILLS COMPETITION n Participants are given the opportunities to sharpen their skills by competing in various competitions such as the National Skills Competition whereby winners from the National Skills Competition will be able to represent their country in the International Skills Competition. COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES CAREER GUIDANCE n Graduates are given free career guidance and programmes to assist them to obtain employment and to encourage entrepreneurship COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

GIATMARA LIFELONG LEARNING TRAINING PROGRAMMES CERTIFICATES n Graduates will be awarded with a certificate of competency by GIATMARA and from the National Vocational Training Council (NVTC) or from the Energy Commission* *Electrical Courses Only COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA 4 th Floor, Medan MARA, Jalan Raja Laut, 50609 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http: //www. giatmara. edu. my Tel: +(603) 26925673 Fax: +(603) 26974280 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Lifelong Learning Participants Undergoing Electrical and Woodworking & Furniture Courses COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Electrical Wiring Woodworking & Furniture Making Lifelong Learning Participants Undergoing Electrical and Woodworking & Furniture Courses COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Beautician and Hairdressing

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Computer Literacy Course

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Tailor-made Garment Computer Literacy GIATMARA and Community Programme COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Beautician and Hairdressing GIATMARA and Community Programme COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Furniture Making (Rattan)

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Motorboat Engine Repairing

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Tailoring COPYRIGHT (2005)

PICTURES OF VARIOUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED IN GIATMARA CAREER GUIDANCE Fiber Glass Manufacturing

THANK YOU / TERIMA - KASIH For More Information, Please Contact Us At: 4 th Floor, Medan MARA, Jalan Raja Laut, 50609 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http: //www. giatmara. edu. my Tel: +(603) 26925673 Fax: +(603) 26974280 COPYRIGHT (2005) GIATMARA SDN BHD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED