The cradle of vocational expert training
NEW ERA INSTITUTE OF VOCATIONAL
AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
The New Era Vocational and Continuing Education Institute was founded in 2012 and officially registered with the Malaysian Department of Skills Development (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources in 2016, with the name New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education (NEIVCE). Since then, the institute has been involved in vocational education for over ten years, and has been growing under various challenges.
Originally, the institute had two departments: the Vocational Education Department and the Advanced Skills Education Department. To align with the development trends of Industry 4.0, in early 2020 transformed into four major departments: “Department of Innovative Technology” “Department of Creative Media and Beauty Studies” “Department of Smart Industry and Hospitality” and “Department of Enterprise Development and Professional Training”. In October 2022, a new department, the “Department of Industrial Engineering” was added.
In February 2023, NEIVCE partnered with PTM to offer automotive and commercial vehicle Auto-Mechatronics Diagnostics & Contemporary Diesel Technology course, further enhancing its programme. In June 2023, an internal programme reorganization was carried out: the New Media courses originally under the Department of Enterprise Development and Professional Training were incorporated into the Department of Creative Media and Beauty Studies, and the Auto-Mechatronics Diagnostics & Contemporary Diesel Technology course was integrated into the Department of Industrial Engineering on March 2024.
Starting from the March 2024 semester, NEIVCE will formally consolidate its departments into four main ones: “Department of Innovative Technology” “Department of Creative Media and Beauty Studies” “Department of Smart Industry and Hospitality” and “Department Industrial Engineering”. At present, NEIVCE offers a diverse range of courses, covering over 30 vocational, continuing education, and corporate transformation training programs, providing students with more choices and options as NEIVCE continues to expand.
The New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education is a vocational training college registered with the Malaysian Department of Skills Development (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources. It is also an authorized professional corporate and continuing education training centre under the Human Resource Development Corporation (PSMB) and the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), and it serves as an authorized training centre under the Social Security Organization (PERKESO). In October 2021, NEIVCE reached a new milestone by becoming an Approved Training Provider (ATP) under the Malaysia Board of Technologies, allowing it to offer CPD (Continuing Professional Development) skill enhancement courses in technology fields for technology professionals.
In addition, graduates of the NEIVCE are qualified and certified to continue their studies at various partner universities both domestically and internationally, enrolling in bachelor’s degree programs. In 2021, NEIVCE received the status of an academic accredited partner training centre from the UK’s NCC Education and the University of Bolton, UK. We were granted authorization to offer the “Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer and Business Information Technology” and the “Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management” degree programs to our vocational graduates. These programs allow students to complete the final year of an internationally recognized UK bachelor’s degree.
Furthermore, our institute has also received accreditation as an academic partner training centre from OTHM Qualifications, a UK higher education certification body, allowing our vocational graduates and working professionals to continue their education and enhance their qualifications.
To established as an “Advanced Vocational Institution for the Chinese Community” with a strong educational and technological image, the New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education is committed to strengthening connections with domestic and international organizations and enterprises. This effort aims to further promote industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer to enhance the curriculum, providing students with comprehensive high-end technical training and future opportunities for internships and employment both domestically and abroad.
NEIVCE has already partnered with several renowned organizations, including China’s leading AI and robotics company UBTECH (as an accredited training centre), Beijing Vocational College of Labor and Social Security, The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), the Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Malaysian Association of Machinery Manufacturers, the Malacca Chinese Machinery Trade Association, the Malaysia Industrial 4.0 Entrepreneurs Association, the Selangor Kusu Shin Choong Hung, Wewang Bakery Academy, Centuria Academy, GIT Academy, PTM Academy, Just Want Coffee Academy, NUMAC Advanced Training Centre, KO Production Academy, Argowin Trading, the GCCM Asian Food Archives Consortium College, and more to offer vocational courses.
In 2021, NEIVCE became an accredited academy cooperation partner recognized by the internationally renowned German high-tech company Siemens, making us an authorized training centre for their certifications. The company also provides free software to be integrated into our existing courses, allowing students to obtain Siemens certifications after completing their studies.
With such a diverse network of industry-academia collaborations, NEIVCE is confident in its ability to contribute to the Malaysian industry by nurturing the technical talents of the future.
New Era Vocational and Continuing Education College offers more than 30 vocational specialties across four major departments, providing diversified courses that align with international trends. The college nurtures outstanding technical talents for small and medium-sized enterprises, catering to the future development trends of domestic and international market demands.
1.1. DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The programme covers software engineering and internet infrastructure, subdivided into categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Games & VR Technology, Big Data Science, e-Commerce and Fintech, Network Technology, and Cyber Security Technology. Advanced equipment has been introduced to support teaching, and the department currently boasts a research laboratory for artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. This advanced training facility is equipped with various high-tech devices including industrial robots, service robots, AI drones, RFID, various IoT devices, over a hundred types of Smart Sensors, various Raspberry Pi and Arduino devices, data science technology, VR/AR virtual devices.
1.2. DEPARTMENT OF SMART INDUSTRIAL AND HOSPITALITY
The programme cover specialties such as Logistics Management, Digital Marketing, Leisure Tourism, Marine & Aquaponic System, Smart Agricultural Technology, Barista & Mixology and Patisserie & Fondant Art, Airline Customer Service & Hotel Operations Skills and Asean Culinary Skills. The department also features multiple practical classrooms where students can simulate scenarios like aircraft cabins, barista and mixology rooms, baking rooms, aquaculture farms, etc., for hands-on learning, enhancing the effectiveness of their studies.
1.3. DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE MEDIA AND BEAUTY STUDIES
This department offers multimedia design and professional beauty courses, including Photography and Videography Production Technology, Animation Design, Commercial Design, Creative Hairstyling, Creative Makeup and Beauty Therapy. Vocational education emphasizes practical internships, industry-academia cooperation, and the cultivation of creative thinking while imparting technical skills. Through the institute’s course design, vocational graduates can obtain multiple vocational certifications from professional organizations, enhancing their competitiveness and employment prospects in the future.
1.4. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
This program aims to meet the manpower needs of industrial development by cultivating skilled and composite engineering and technical personnel. The programme covers Mechatronic, Industrial Product Design, and Mechanical Design & Manufacturing. This department emphasizes on practical abilities, with teaching equipment including specialized practice classrooms and facilities. Students acquire skills that meet the needs of the workplace, becoming professional CNC machine tool operators, CNC machine tool programmers, mechanical design engineers, or product drawing and design specialists, among others, with unlimited career development opportunities upon graduation.
On March 2024 semester, the Auto-Mechatronics Diagnostics & Contemporary Diesel Technology course was included in this department. This two-year professional vocational education program provides students with comprehensive practical skills and professional knowledge in the modern automotive field. It covers essential maintenance and repair skills needed in areas such as modern automobiles, commercial vehicles, automotive sales, and vehicle maintenance. The course emphasizes both the technical performance of students and their character and attitude development.
DKM & SKM via PPT
As the government’s policies gradually shift towards professional certification for vocational skills, future workers in various industries will not only need to master professional techniques but also hold a certification to secure a position in the highly competitive market. Some courses offered by the departments at NEIVCE include the SKM/DKM via PPT plan, which assists workers with years of practical experience but no formal qualifications to obtain SKM/DKM certifications (SKM certification and DKM diploma can be obtained based on a three-year work portfolio).
In 2020, we expanded into areas such as early childhood education and postpartum care, and in 2021, we further extended into fields like machinery, automotive repair, and motorcycle repair. With an advanced practical management mindset, NEIVCE is committed to opening pathways for in-service education and second-specialty education for Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises.
80-16-2-99
The primary goal of the New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education in offering vocational courses is to provide opportunities for young people to seek learning, as education is indispensable in life. NEIVCE designs its courses to cater to the individual abilities and learning conditions of students, striving to impart knowledge and skills through appropriate teaching methods. The concept of “80-16-2-99” is as follows: the curriculum is designed with 80% practical training and 20% theoretical learning; enrolment is open to individuals aged 16 and above; instruction is delivered in 2 languages, with Chinese as the primary medium and English as a secondary one; and upon graduation, 99% of students are provided with employment opportunities.
The 99% employment rate, with just 1% shy of perfection, does not signify any lack of effort. Rather, it reflects an encouraging phenomenon: when students are exposed to suitable course designs and guidance, they are motivated to harness their enthusiasm for learning and confidence, thereby demonstrating a willingness to elevate themselves further. Consequently, the institute has collaborated with foreign tertiary institutions to provide pathways for further education, including institutions such as China University of Technology, Taiwan; Hungkuang University, Taiwan; University of Bolton, UK among others.
Ninety-nine percent of the employment rate has dropped by 1%. It is not that they are not fully taken care of, but another phenomenon that is encouraging. After being exposed to appropriate curriculum design and guidance, students can mobilize their enthusiasm for learning and self-confidence, and improve themselves. The willingness of the first floor, the college therefore cooperates with more than 80 foreign colleges and universities to provide channels for further education, such as Chung Hua University, Taiwan; China University of Technology, Taiwan; Beijing Vocational College of Labour and Social Security, China; Guangdong Jidian Polytechnic, China; Changzhou Industrial Vocational and Technical College, China; Sunshine College of Fuzhou University, China; University of Central Lancashire, UK; Buckinghamshire New University, UK; University of Bolton, UK; University of Chichester, UK; Arden University, UK etc.
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