Pengenalan Kursus

1.1. Introduction
The training syllabus is a document that outlines the matters to be obtained by a student in the field of Polymer (Plastic) Technology. All modules contained in this training syllabus will be assessed based on skills to ensure that every student competent and capable of performing the modules in accordance with the level of skills learned.

This training syllabus format developed by the Department of Manpower Training Institute (ILJTM) and has taken into account the National Occupational Skills Standards (National Occupational Skills Standards-NOSS) made by the Department of Skill Development (DSD). This training syllabus also considers the addition of all duties and tasks in accordance with the requirements of current technology and to meet certification standards.

1.2. Objective
The objective of this training syllabus is to assist lecturers in providing training learning skills so that uniformity of training can be done in all courses ILJTM for Polymer (Plastic) Technology

1.3. Requisites
Polymer (Plastic) Technology course is a course for diploma technology level conducted by the Manpower Department (JTM). Admission requirements for this course are candidates must be Malaysian citizens aged between 17 and 35 years old and have the following academic qualifications:

SPM/SPMV – passed in three subjects;
a) Malay Language
b) Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics; and
c) Science/ Additional Science/ Applied Science/ Technical Subject

1.4. Training Duration
Training period for the full time courses is three years. Students are required to undergo skills training for two years (from Semester 1 to Semester 5) and students have to complete industrial training at Semester 6 for six months.

1.5 Training Methods
ILJTM training method for the diploma level is based on skills, which is 60% practical and 40% lectures.