Fulfilling Technical Vocation at Samsung
TECH Academy
Manpower Department partners Samsung to create
skilled technicians
Manpower Department partners Samsung to create
skilled technicians.
Left to Right: Ms. Chin Phaik
Yoong, Director General of Manpower
Department (Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM), Y.Bhg Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, Secretary General of
Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, Y.B. Dato’ Sri Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources
Malaysia, Mr. Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Mr. Roh
Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Mr. Neo Kim, Business Manager of
Customer Satisfaction, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
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In line with the Malaysian Government's aim of producing more technical talent
by year 2020, the Manpower Department (Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM) under the
auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia and Samsung Malaysia
Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd today launched Malaysia’s first Samsung TECH Academy
to provide specialised technical training courses. Institut Latihan
Perindustrian (ILP) Kuala Lumpur was earmarked to house the pilot Samsung TECH
Academy.
Officiating
the launch was YB Dato' Sri Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources
Malaysia, who was accompanied by YBhg Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, Secretary General
of Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, and Mr Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung
Malaysia Electronics.
The Samsung
TECH Academy course modules comprise of a month-long training that will be
conducted as part of the overall Certificate in Electronics Industry programme at
ILP. It will provide students with 100 hours of specialised vocational training
in both technical theory and hands-on exposure on two (2) Samsung product
categories – Smart TVs and Smartphones. Modelled after the train–the-trainer
concept, Samsung technical experts will train the trainers of ILP, who will in
turn guide the future technicians in their professional growth and ready them
for the industry. The first batch of 30 students commenced their course from 8
September.
In line with the
Malaysian Government's drive towards a knowledge-based economy, the Samsung
TECH Academy is poised to provide specialised training that produces skilled,
knowledgeable and competitive world-class workforce. As outlined in the
Manpower Strategic Plan 2016-2020, the Government has set a target of producing
33% skilled labour by 2015 and 50% by 2020[1].
As such, the launch of Samsung TECH Academy and its training courses at ILP is
a timely platform to boost the Country's advancement towards creating more
technical talent in line with achieving developed nation status.
Upon
completion of their overall vocational education at Samsung TECH Academy, students
will graduate with an SKM 3 Certification; a qualification that will garner
increased skilled job opportunities within the electrical appliances industry
as a whole.
Mr. Lee Dong
Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics added, "The Samsung TECH
Academy aims to train students in specialised skills using Samsung technology to
become experts in technical and customer service. We are pleased to be able to
collaborate with JTM and ILP in seeking to meet this goal. The Samsung TECH
Academy in Malaysia is part of a global initiative to increase the number and
quality of technicians, address the deficiency of technical talents and,
ultimately, meet market employment needs.”
As of June 2014,
67 courses have been implemented across 34 Samsung TECH Academies in countries across
the globe. Since its initiation in 2011, the initiative has benefited approximately
2,000 youths to date.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people
everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming
the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances,
printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We
employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion.
To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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FACT
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Samsung
TECH Academy
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Overview
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The Manpower Department
(Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM), under the auspices of the Ministry of Human
Resources, and Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd launched the Samsung
TECH Academy at Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Kuala Lumpur on 23
September 2014
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This is a
first-of-its-kind initiative in Malaysia to provide specialised technical
trainings as part of the overall vocational courses offered at ILP
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Objectives
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The Samsung TECH Academy
aims to:
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In line with the Government's target of producing more
technical talent by 2020, as outlined in the Manpower Strategic Plan
2016-2020
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Equip
students with training and education, as well as essential technical skills
that enhance marketability and increase skilled job opportunities
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Provide
technical and customer service training courses by using Samsung technology
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Provide
SPM school leavers an opportunity to acquire a more ‘hands-on’ practical
experience-based qualification
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Courses
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Designed to suit ILP Kuala
Lumpur's needs and requirements, trainings consist of:
o 1
month vocational training comprising 100 contact hours
o Technical
theory and hands-on training on Samsung Smart TVs and smartphones
§ Initial
2 weeks training on Smart TV
§ Final
2 weeks on smartphones
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SME trained 30 trainers
from selected ILPs. These trainers will then teach the students. Training
devices are also provided by SME
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Trainings commenced on 8
September 2014 for the first batch of 30 students
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Certification
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Students will graduate with:
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2 Samsung certifications
o Certificate
of Achievement (Diagnosis and Repair of Samsung Smart TV)
o Certificate
of Achievement (Diagnosis and Repair of Samsung smartphone)
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An SKM-3 Certification
upon completion of their overall vocational courses at ILP
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Samsung
TECH Academy globally
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Launch of Samsung TECH
Academy in Malaysia is part of a global Samsung TECH Academy initiative to
increase the quantity and quality of skilled technicians, address the
deficiency of technical talents and, ultimately, meet market employment needs
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As of June 2014, 67
courses have been implemented in academies located in 34 different countries
since 2011
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Since its initiation in
2011, the initiative has benefited approximately 2,000 youths worldwide to-date
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[ABOUT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD]
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in
technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless
innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs,
smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems,
medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people
across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more,
please visit www.samsung.com.
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