Higher Education in Malaysia > Community Colleges
Community Colleges of Malaysia
Community Colleges under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia were
established on 5 July 2000 with the setting up of five colleges. These Community
Colleges were established to be institutions of excellence offering quality and
dynamic education and training to SPM / SPM (V) school leavers who desire to
attain some practical skills. It also provides a route to higher education.
Their mission is to provide secondary school leavers and the local community
(via short courses) the opportunity to develop their potential and achieve
excellence through education and training.
From five colleges, the number of community colleges soon grew to 34 in 2003. In
June 2007, there were already 37 community colleges established by the Ministry
of Higher Education offering 21 certificate and five diploma programmes (Work
Based Learning).
In July 2007, the total student enrolment for full-time course is about 14,000
and by year 2010, it is projected to have 60 community colleges in the country.
Objectives of Community Colleges
The Community Colleges in Malaysia were initially established with the
objective of producing Malaysian graduates who possess practical skills as well
as academic and generic knowledge before they enter the working world. Courses
offered are in the fields of engineering, hospitality and fashion, multimedia,
social service, agro-technology and business at the certificate and diploma
level. Alternatively, with the foundation they have obtained from the Community
College, graduates can further their studies at Polytechnics or some selected
Community Colleges through a Diploma course.
The role of Community Colleges has expanded into becoming a hub for life long
learning. These Community Colleges offer short-term courses in new skills
training, training to upgrade existing skills as well as re-skill training to
the local community such as housewives, retirees, NGOs, etc, to increase the
people's lifestyle quality.
Programmes Offered
The courses of the Community Colleges have been specially-designed to
produce graduates with the following abilities:
• Practical skills that are recognized and approved by certain industries;
• Basic academic knowledge that enable graduates to further their studies at
polytechnics, university colleges and other educational institutions; and
• Generic skills such as workplace skills, interpersonal skills, system skills,
technological hands-on skills, information processing ability and the use of
resources skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements - Certificate Course
General Requirements
Malaysian citizens
Passed the SPM or SPM (V) examination & a pass in Bahasa Malaysia
Programme Structure
The Community College Certificate Course possesses the following
structure and characteristics:
The minimum duration of study for a Certificate course is four
semesters while the maximum is 10 semesters;
"Hands-on" methodology where the ratio of practical and theory is 75% to 25%,
and;
Flexible teaching and learning methodologies in the aspect of course structure,
semester system as well as the grading
element.
Course Intake
There are two (2) intakes in a year which are in June and December.
Entry Requirement - Diploma Course
• Malaysian citizen
• Pass Community College, Ministry of Higher Education Certificate related to
the course applied for and fulfill the following minimum conditions:
Possess a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 and above or
Possess a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) between 2.5 to 2.99 with 1 (one)
year's working experience
Possess a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) between 2.0 to 2.49 with 2 (two)
year's working experience
Polytechnic and Community College Education
Education and training at Polytechnics and Community Colleges are to fulfill the
human capital needs of Malaysia through strategic management, relevant and
dynamic curricula, effective training and career development programmes, based
on the National Education Philosophy.
The Polytechnics and Community Colleges serve as alternative paths for high
school graduates to further their education apart from public universities.
Provides relevant technological or entrepreneurial education and training. These are aimed at upgrading basic skills as well as to promote research and development projects in collaboration with businesses and industries. | Aim to provide life-long learning opportunities for the community and high school graduates particularly those who study under the vocational stream. Students will be trained, ‘re-skilled’ or ‘up-skilled’, leading to the award of certificate qualification. |
Community Colleges in Malaysia
Sarawak Kolej Komuniti Kuching, Kuching |
Sabah Kolej Komuniti Tawau, Tawau Kolej Komuniti Cawangan Semporna Kolej Komuniti Tambunan |
Johor Kolej Komuniti Bandar Penawar Branch campus in Bandar Tenggara Kolej Komuniti Ledang, Tangkak Kolej Komuniti Pasir Gudang Branch campus in Tanjung Piai, Pontian Kolej Komuniti Segamat, Segamat Kolej Komuniti Segamat 2, Batu Aman |
Kedah Kolej Komuniti Bandar Darulaman, Jitra Kolej Komuniti Kulim, Kulim Kolej Komuniti Sungai Petani Kolej Komuniti Langkawi, Langkawi |
Melaka Kolej Komuniti Masjid Tanah Kolej Komuniti Bukit Beruang Kolej Komuniti Jasin, Jasin Kolej Komuniti Selandar, Selandar |
Negeri
Sembilan Kolej Komuniti Jelebu, Kuala Klawang Kolej Komuniti Jempol, Bahau |
Pahang Kolej Komuniti Bentong, Karak Kolej Komuniti Kuantan, Kuantan Kolej Komuniti Mentakab, Temerloh Kolej Komuniti Paya Besar, Gambang Kolej Komuniti Rompin, Kuala Rompin Kolej Komuniti Cawangan Raub, Raub |
Penang Kolej Komuniti Bayan Baru, Air Itam Kolej Komuniti Kepala Batas Kolej Komuniti Cawangan Bukit Mertajam, Tanah Liat Kolej Komuniti Cawangan Nibong Tebal, Simpang Ampat Kolej Komuniti Cawangan Tasek Gelugor |
Perak Kolej Komuniti Chenderoh, Kuala Kangsar Kolej Komuniti Grik, Gerik Kolej Komuniti Pasir Salak, Kampung Gajah Kolej Komuniti Sungai Siput, Sungai Siput Kolej Komuniti Teluk Intan, Seri Manjung |
Perlis Kolej Komuniti Arau, Arau |
Selangor Kolej Komuniti Hulu Langat, Kajang Kolej Komuniti Hulu Selangor, Rawang Kolej Komuniti Kuala Langat Kolej Komuniti Sabak Bernam Kolej Komuniti Selayang, Batu Caves |
Terengganu Kolej Komuniti Kuala Terengganu |
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN TAWAU TOWN:
Kolej Komuniti Tawau
Tawau Community College
Kolej Jururawat Masyarakat Tawau
Tawau Nurses Community College
Pusat Giat Mara Tawau
MARA Skill Training Center
Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Tawau (MRSM)
MARA Junior Science Colleges
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
University Technology MARA
Maktab Perguruan Tawau
(Institut Perguruan Tawau)
Tawau Teacher's Training College
Universiti Terbuka Malaysia Tawau
Open University Malaysia
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