Overview
Kolej Vokasional (Vocational College, KV) is Malaysia's secondary-level vocational education track, run under the Ministry of Education's Technical and Vocational Education Division (BPTV). It combines general academic subjects with trade-specific technical training, leading to nationally recognised vocational certificates and diplomas.
Who can apply
Entry is for students who have completed Form 3 (lower secondary education) and meet the academic requirements set for Vocational College intake, applying through the Ministry of Education's centralised secondary school placement system.
Levels or stages
Vocational Certificate (Sijil Vokasional Malaysia, SVM): the initial vocational qualification, combining core academic subjects with a specific technical field.
Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM): a higher-level qualification for students who continue after the certificate stage, deepening technical specialisation.
Exam pattern
Assessment combines centrally set academic-subject exams with practical, competency-based assessment of the vocational specialisation, in line with Malaysia's vocational education standards.
How to apply
Students apply through the Ministry of Education's secondary school placement process, selecting a Vocational College and field of study alongside their other secondary school options.
FAQs
Does Kolej Vokasional include general academic subjects?
Yes, it combines core academic subjects with trade-specific technical and vocational training.
What qualifications can Kolej Vokasional lead to?
Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) at certificate level, with progression to Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) for students who continue further.