1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. NOSS Job Title
a. Automotive Technician 1 (Level 1)
2. Development Session
Date Venue Activity
No. of
Participants
15 18
August
2005
Sheraton Hotel,
Penang
Review of Standard
Practice and
Standard Content
13
5 6
December
2005
Sheraton Hotel,
Penang Task Analysis 15
12 16
May
2006
Allson Klana
Nilai, Negeri
Sembilan
Task Analysis 13
7 8
June
2006
MLVK Verification of Job
and Task Profile
13
3. Rational
The NOSS was initially developed in 1993 and the first revision was done
in 1998. It was subsequently updated in view of the advancement of the
automotive technology and upon the request made by the Automotive
Skills Development Advisory Committee.
This session revised only the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 requirements
which currently are of priority to the automotive industry. The panel of
experts concluded that this job area required significant range of varied
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work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. With the current
shortage of skilled workers in this industry, the need for structured training
is essential.
Automotive Technician 1 is to replace the existing Motor Mechanic Level 1 in
view of the nature of work that has been revised. In addition, the committee
members felt that it is appropriate to adopt Automotive Technician 1 as pre-
requisite for Motor Vehicle Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician 2 and
3, Natural Gas For Vehicle (NGV) System Installer, Tyre Technician,
Automotive Panel Beater, and Automotive Air-conditioning Technician.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR DEVELOPING STANDARD PRACTICE
AND STANDARD CONTENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
1. Mr. Vincent T. S. Chong Chief Executive Officer
PKPP Group Sdn Bhd
2. Mr. Cheah Wing Yew After Sales Area Manager
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd
3. Mr. P. Periasamy Principal
SMT Port Dickson
4. Mr. Abdul Shokor bin Abd. Talib Instructor
Automotive Department
CIAST
5. Mr. Abu Bakar bin Hj. Othman
Instructor
Commercial Vehicle Department
ILP Jitra
6. Mr. Achmad Tibrizi Sani bin
Abdullah
Maintenance Engineer
Fords Malaysia Sdn Bhd
7. Mr. Low Chee Wai General Manager
Tan Chong & Sons Motor Co. Sdn Bhd
8. Mr. Undrico D. Corpuz Jr. The Otomotif College, Petaling Jaya
9. Mr. Zaid Hj. Ab. Wahid Chief Executive Officer
Hi-Way Master
10. Mr. Mohd Amin bin Khalin Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad
11. Mr. Muhammad Azmi bin
Zaimudi
Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad
12. Mr. Yiaw Chin Tang Newera Equipment Supply Sdn Bhd
13. Mr. Tan Heong Thong President MATRDS
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OBSERVERS
1. Ms. Adelaine L. K. Foo Chief Executive Officer
The Otomotif College, Petaling Jaya
2. Mr. Razalee Che Ros Senior Training Coordinator (NOSS) MLVK
3. Mr. Yusak bin Karimon Senior Training Coordinator (NOSS) MLVK
FACILITATORS
1. ASP Ab Razak bin Ismail Maktab Teknik PDRM Bakri, Muar
2. Mdm. Hilyati binti Yusof IKBN Alor Gajah Melaka
3. Mr. Khairul Nizam bin Azmi National Vocational Training Council
4. Mr. Muzaffar bin Basharudin National Vocational Training Council
5. Ms. Fazlynda binti Abdul Halim National Vocational Training Council
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR DEVELOPING TASK PROFILE
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 1 (LEVEL 1)
1. Yg. Bhg. Dato Seri Amar Diraja
Syed Abdullah bin Syed Abdul
Hamid
Bagus Industrial Training Services, Kajang,
Selangor
2. Mr. Vincent T. S. Chong PKPP Group Sdn Bhd, Puchong, Selangor
3. Mr. Ahmad bin Mohamad Selesa Jaya Air-Cond Services Sdn Bhd,
Klang
4. Mr. Ravindran Mariappan Perkhidmatan Latihan Kejuruteraan
Automotif, Batu Caves, Selangor
5.
Mr. Ahmad Ridzuan Md.Ghani Ilmu Motor Integrasi Sdn Bhd
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
6. Mr. Sharuddin bin Shapari Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Puchong
7. Mr. Mohd. Firdaus bin Mohd.
Amin
The Otomotif College (TOC), Petaling Jaya
8. Mr. Zulkifli bin Ismail
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara, Jitra,
Kedah Darul Aman
9. Mr. Mohd.Isa bin Shamsuddin Institut Kejuruteraan Tentera Darat,
Port Dickson
8. Mr. Ajahar bin Abd. Latip Institut Kemahiran MARA,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
9. Mr. Abu Hamzah bin Yusuf Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara, Miri,
Sarawak
10. Mr. Mohd.Fauzi bin Salam Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara,
Chembong, Negeri Sembilan
11. Mr. Zakaria bin Sidek Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara,
Chembong, Negeri Sembilan
FACILITATOR
1. Mr. Roslan bin Salim Assistant Director (NOSS), MLVK
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR VERIFICATION OF TASK PROFILE
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 1 (LEVEL 1)
1. Yg. Bhg. Dato Seri Amar Diraja
Syed Abdullah bin Syed Abdul
Hamid
Bagus Industrial Training Services, Kajang,
Selangor
2. Mr. Vincent T. S. Chong PKPP Group Sdn Bhd, Puchong, Selangor
3. Mr. Ahmad bin Mohamad Selesa Jaya Air-Cond Services Sdn Bhd,
Klang
4. Mr. Ravindran Mariappan
Perkhidmatan Latihan Kejuruteraan
Automotif, Batu Caves, Selangor
5. Mr. Sharuddin bin Shapari
Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Puchong,
Selangor
6. Mr. Zulkifli bin Ismail Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara, Temerloh,
Pahang
7. Mr. Mohd. Isa bin Shamsuddin Institut Kejuruteraan Tentera Darat, Port
Dickson
8. Mr. Abu Hamzah bin Yusuf Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara, Miri,
Sarawak
9. Mr. Low Boon Poh Institut Latihan Perindustrian,
Jitra Darul Aman
10. Mr. Mohd. Fauzi bin Salam Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara,
Chembong, Negeri Sembilan
FACILITATOR
1. Mr. Roslan bin Salim Assistant Director (NOSS), MLVK
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STANDARD PRACTICE
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS)
FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 1
AND MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN 2 AND 3
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Standard Practice is a document showing the career path of any particular
professional.
1.2 Standard Practice and Standard Content are parts of NOSS document and
are developed with Training Manual and Internship Manual to complete the
whole NOSS.
2. OCCUPATIONAL DEFINITION
NOSS is defined as a specification of the competencies expected of a skilled
worker who is gainfully employed in Malaysia for an occupational area and level
and a path to acquire the competencies.
SKM LEVEL 1:
(Operation and Production Level) Competent in performing a range of
varied work activities most of which are
routine and predictable.
SKM LEVEL 2:
(Operation and Production Level) Competent in performing a significant
range of varied work activities,
performed in a variety of contexts. Some
of the activities are non-routine and
required individual responsibility and
autonomy
SKM LEVEL 3:
(Supervisory Level) Competent in performing a broad range
of varied work activities, performed in a
variety of contexts, most of which are
complex and non-routine. There is
considerable responsibility and
autonomy and control or guidance of
others is often required.
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SKM LEVEL 4:
(Supervisory Level) Competent in performing a broad range
of complex technical or professional
work activities performed in a wide
variety of contexts and with a substantial
degree of personal responsibility and
autonomy. Responsibility for the work of
others and allocation of resources is
often present.
SKM LEVEL 5:
(Managerial Level) Competent in applying a significant
range of fundamental principles and
complex techniques across a wide and
often unpredictable variety of contexts.
Very substantial personal autonomy and
often significant responsibility for the
work of others and for the allocation of
substantial resources features strongly,
as do personal accountabilities for
analysis, diagnosis, planning, execution,
and evaluation.
3. MALAYSIA SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates after being assessed and verified and having fulfilled the Malaysia Skills
Certification requirements shall be awarded the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) for
Level 1 or 2 or 3. Level 4 and 5 shall be awarded the Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia
and Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia, respectively.
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4. MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Motor Vehicle Technician SKM Level 2 + 3 years related hands-
on working experience
Motor Vehicle Senior Technician SKM Level 3 + 5 years related hands-
on working experience
Motor Vehicle Specialist DKM Level 4 + 10 years related hands-
on working experience
Motor Vehicle Technical Manager DKM Level 5 + 15 years related hands-
on working experience
5. NATURE OF WORK
i. An Automotive Technician 1 is designated to perform activities such as
servicing, overhauling, and replacing of defective components including apply
workshop practice.
In particular he/she:
1. Performs workshop practice,
2. Performs vehicle maintenance,
3. Performs engine repair,
4. Performs fuel system,
5. Repairs vehicle electrical system,
6. Repairs vehicle manual drive train,
7. Repairs vehicle braking system,
8. Repairs vehicle steering,
9. Repairs vehicle suspension system, and
10.Performs vehicle air-conditioning system service.
6. WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally they work during similar operating hours of an organization/company.
Ideally they work at a specified servicing and repairing area. They may work
individually or in a modular group in a conducive and ventilated environment.
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7. EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Excellent prospect due to the growing automotive market and increasing number of
franchisees in the country.
8. JOB OUTLOOK
There is employment growth for the professionals because the requirement in the
industry is promising. In view of the political stability, economic growth, and the need
to overcome current shortages, the demand for these experts will be tremendous.
There are many factors such as rapid technological changes, global job trends, etc
which influence the growth of this industry. There are prospects for exportation of
these skilled workers to other developing countries.
9. TRAINING, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, AND ADVANCEMENT
Motor vehicle repairing professionals will receive on-the-job training at their
workplace. The minimum entry qualification is interest to work in the conditions as
mentioned above. Candidate must be able to read and write and have interest in
motor vehicle servicing and repairing field.
The Automotive Technician 1 can pursue their trainings and obtain SKM Level 2 in
Motor Vehicle Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Natural Gas for Vehicle
(NGV) System Installer, and Automotive Air-conditioning Technician, Tyre
Technician, or Automotive Panel Beater. Having obtained the SKM Level 2 in the
relevant field, he/she can further obtain the SKM Level 3 (except Natural Gas for
Vehicle (NGV) System Installer, Tyre Technician, Automotive Panel Beater, and
Automotive Air-conditioning Technician).
For Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) System Installer, Tyre Technician, Automotive Panel
Beater, and Automotive Air-conditioning Technician can further his/her trainings in
Automotive Technician 2 or Commercial Vehicle Technician 2, henceforth acquire
Level 3 certificate.
The Motor Vehicle Technician 3 with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
Vokasional (SPM/SPMV) qualification can further his/her trainings and obtain
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) and Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia
(DLKM) in higher learning institutions.
