MBOT : LATEST UPDATES & EFFORTS TOWARDS

PROFESSIONALIZING TECHNOLOGISTS & TECHNICIANS

25 JUNE 2019
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math -
Where does MBOT Stands?

is recognizing 23
Technology fields which covers
wider scope than the
conventional discipline-based
professions. These Technology-
based Professions are flexible
and cuts across different fields

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 Key Achievements

ACCREDITATION INTERNATIONALIZATION
262 Application for Professional MBOT is accepted as Provisional
Accreditation since 2017 Signatory of Seoul Accord

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01 03 05
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIC
MBOT’s has approved 13,701
Application since 2017
24 MOU signed with related
industries, agencies and
COLLABORATION
institutions MBOT Assessment fee is now
CLAIMABLE through HRDF OJT
Scheme
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 Efforts and Engagements

INTERNATIONALIZATION DSD (JPK)

• Acceptance of MBOT as Signatory for • Cross recognition of DSD’s ILB
Seoul Accord • Collaboration with DSD to professionalize
• Collaboration with International Body NOSS – roadshow/campaign (Cyber
for cross recognition & talent mobility security NOSS)
• Establishment of International Review • Involved in strategizing the TVET IR4.0
Panel for Quality Assurance Study

INDUSTRY JPA
• Collaboration with industry players • Collaboration with JPA to
during roadshows and promotion MTUN professionalize technical professionals
• Industry lab to develop recognized in Government service
technology fields • Accreditation of Bachelor of • Pilot project in selected agency to allow
• Development of MBOT professional Technology (B. Tech) program in MTUN Technologists and Technicians to
assessment criteria & structure Universities practice
• Launch of TTAC Manual 2019 which will • Professional Allowance for Technologists
be enforced in January 2020 & Technicians

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Publications
MBOT TECHIES
• Quarterly publications with articles
and updates on the latest technology
and industrial development
MBOT TTAC MANUAL
• Newly launched Accreditation Manual
to guide the Institutes of Higher
Learnings in Malaysia that apply for
MBOT Accreditation
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The-All-New TTAC Manual

• Flexible and Multi-disciplinary based accreditation

manual
• Developed by myriad of professionals in
technology, technical and TVET arenas comprising
of academicians, government and private
agencies, educational institutions, organizations
and industry
• To date, ten (10) Bachelor of Technology programs
offered by the MTUN have adopted this manual.
• The use of this TTAC Manual MBOT 2019 will be in
full force in January 2020.

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Strategic Plan and Direction

Number of KPI’s: 43

Number of Targets: 70

Number of Activities: 72

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 Known Issues with TVET Graduates

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• Majority TVET Graduates are not recognized at the right level
Acceptance &
• Dogma of TVET as alternative solution and pathway are making things worse
recognition in the
• 2nd level treatment for TVET graduates still exist even in Government sector
industry
• Recognition by Government for TVET graduates are still loose

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• Fragmented TVET models that differs from each Ministries – PwC Draft TVET Master Plan
Higher education’s • Limited Higher TVET Education upward mobility for TVET related fields
upward mobility • Legal boundaries & restriction to uplift TVET Programmes – MQA Act, JPK Act
• Non-flexible accreditation model for TVET Programme

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• Graduate/Labour mismatch – Bank Negara Malaysia 2018 Annual Report
Supply & Demand • Low wages, mostly due to the mismatch, quality of graduates and unbalanced supply &
Gap demand
• Less involvement from the industry at early stage i.e. during accreditation of programme

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 How MBOT Strategic Plan Solve the Issues

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Acceptance & • Enabling TVET Workforce – Special provisions to allow Technologists & Technicians to Practice
Professionalization • Recognizing Young TVET Talents – MBOT Young Ambassador Program
recognition in the & Recognition • Competitive Reward Structure – Selective Reward Scheme for TVET Workforce who
industry recognized as Professionals

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• Flagship Program with International Institution – Professional member exchange program &
Higher education’s Internationalization International Forum
upward mobility • Collaboration with International Body - Establish International Review Panel (IRP) review of
MBOT processes – professional recognition & accreditation

• Enhancing Competencies – CPD/Upskill/Reskill Program development with Higher Institutions &

Lifelong Learning
Training Centres
& Education
• Seamless Articulation – Recognize TVET Program beyond MQF Level 5
• Professionalizing Education Program – Professionalize program in TVET institutions through
MBOT Accreditation and standard

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• Collaboration with Relevant Industry Players –
Supply & Demand Strategic
Engagement & MOU with relevant industry players to
Gap Engagement
develop MBOT Technology Fields

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The TVET Professional Route
TVET Institution with
Professional TVET
Program
• MBOT (TTAC) Accredited
• SKM/DKM/DLKM
Program
• DVM
• Professional Program with
• MBOT Qualified
Industry Engagement
Technician Status
• Co-Accredited with JPK
for SKM/DKM/DLKM
• MBOT Accreditation Manual
& Standard
MBOT CPD/Upskill/Reskill
Program with Industry &
Relevant Institutions
• Micro certification (Cisco,
Adobe, NUKE, Unity, BIM,
IBS etc.)
• Specialized Training (MARA
GETS, JPK etc.)
• Specialized Competency
Certification (ST, CIDB)
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MTUN B.Tech Professional
Program (Accredited by
MBOT)
• Bachelor of Technology
• MBOT Graduate
Technologists Status
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Recognized Technologist/
Technician with better
mobility for the industry
Positive Impact
• Increased mobility
• More options - go for higher education route
or take MBOT CPD/Reskill/Upskill program
• Recognized by the Industry
• Single body to recognize & eliminate
fragmented approach
• Flexible accreditation model to match
industry needs
• Active industry involvement from list of
MBOT Technology Expert Panel
• Easy access/special rate for CPD program
with MBOT-Industry Collaboration
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 Professional Recognition Impact Survey
• MBOT has done a quick survey to see the Impact of Professional Recognition.
• 400 participants answered the survey.

1 4 • 98% says they receive no increment after

• 92% were Technologists
Demographic
• 8% were Technicians
Increment they’re recognized by MBOT
• 2% responded that they got an increase
in salary after being recognized

2 • 50% from Education Sector 5 • 55% got between 1% - 10% increment

Range of
Organization • 30% from Government • 36% got between 10% - 20% increment
Increment
• 20% from Industry • 9% got more than 20% increment

3 • 34% responded that their company support the professional fee

Awareness & Org. • 16% responded that their company give a better career path after recognition
Support • 6% responded that they got other type of support/recognition

…..The acceptance level is increasing – from individual and organization, especially in terms of
organizational support. It shows that MBOT’s recognition can make a difference in a long run.

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 Contact Us

Malaysia Board of Technologists

A1-3-1, Ayer@8, Jalan P8G,
www.mbot.org.my
Presinct 8, 62250 Putrajaya
Telephone : 03-8800 6268
Email : info@mbot.org.my

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