Professional Technical Certification
Overview
Professional Technical Certification (PTC) recognises eligible skills-based programmes under the National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) mapped by MBOT in collaboration with the Department of Skills Development (JPK). This alignment ensures that the programmes meet the technical service requirements under the Technologists and Technicians Act 2015 (Act 768), specifically testing, commissioning and maintenance.
Graduates of PTC-recognised programmes may be eligible to register with MBOT as Qualified Technicians (QT) and subsequently pursue registration as Certified Technicians (Tc.), subject to MBOT’s registration requirements.
Who Can Apply?
PTC applications are open to JPK Accredited Centres (Pusat Bertauliah) offering eligible NOSS programmes approved by MBOT.
Why Choose PTC?
- Provides MBOT recognition for eligible skills-based programmes.
- Aligns NOSS programmes with MBOT’s technology fields and technical services.
- Supports graduates’ professional registration and career development pathways.
- Strengthens the recognition of skilled technical talent by industries and employers.
Requirement
- National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)
Only NOSS approved by MBOT is eligible for application.
- JPK Accredited Programme
The programme must obtain valid accreditation from the Department of Skills Development (JPK) prior to submission to MBOT.
- Programme Requirements
i. The programme must appoint at least one teaching staff registered as a Professional Technologist (Ts.) or Certified Technician (Tc.). Other teaching staff must be registered as Graduate Technologists (GT) or Qualified Technicians (QT).
ii. A minimum of 70% of the total training hours must focus on technology-related components, including product testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Certification Validity Period
The MBOT certification validity period shall follow the accreditation period granted by JPK.
Example: If the JPK accreditation expires on 31 December 2026, the MBOT certification will also expire on the same date.
- Certification Renewal
Applicants must renew their JPK accreditation before submitting a certification renewal application to MBOT.
The following are the approved NOSS under MBOT:
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Certification
Step 1: Complete the Forms
Accredited Center are required to complete the following forms:
- Application Form
- Section A: General Information
- Section B: Details of Staff To Be Contacted
- Section C: Programme Information
- Section D: Mapping of Technical Services
Step 2: Payment of Fees
Accredited Center must make the payment according to the procedures outlined here:
Step 3: Submission of Application
Accredited Center must submit the completed forms (Application Form) along with the uploaded payment receipt via the following link:
Step 4: Application Acknowledgement
The TPDS will send an email confirmation acknowledging receipt of the application and payment. The TPDC of MBOT will then review the submitted documents to ensure they are complete and meet the required criteria.
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