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Playing role as a platform in promoting and disseminating information on courses offered by renowned institutions of higher learning,  FACON,  to organize this fair at year end is expecting more than 500,000 students that will be just finished their SPM, STPM, O & A levels examinations, whereas the Independent Chinese Schools’ examination results, Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) are expect to be released during this period as well.  Hence on December 2011, this month will definitely be one of the “busiest” months, as students and parents will be eagerly collecting vital information on programs and institutions of higher learning.

source: www.faconex.com

Thus, it is true to say that automotive industry in Malaysia is growing wide and in fast pace and corresponding to that, skilled persons are so important that the growing of these areas are having high dependency on them, therefore, to get one’s hand into either of the automotive-related areas will definitely not be regretful.

1. Top Speed Academy
2. The Otomotif College (TOC)
3. Kolej WIT (We Insist In Training)

Top Speed Academy

The TOPSPEED HOLDING, which as yet had granted numerous enviable recognitions from renowned companies like GOODYEAR, FULDA and ESSO for its outstanding services and quality. To support and advance its network business, that is 14 service centers around Lembah Klang, TOPSPEED ACADEMY was set up, at the meantime to fulfill the requirements of manpower in automotive field. The establishment of TOPSPEED ACADEMY was approved by Department of Skills Development (JPK), Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia. Since its inception, 1000 fully skilled professionals had been successful trained and the figure is still growing, drastically. Supported by experienced management team, trainers and well-equipped infrastructures, TOPSPEED ACADEMY is known as a prestigious service training center in the field of its kind.

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• Motor Vehicle Mechanic (JPK) level 1,2,3 24mths part time or full time
  15 Years Above with PMR/SPM/SPMV/STPM certifications
• Tyre Service Technician (JPK) level 1,2 12mths part time or full time
  15 Years Above with PMR/SPM/SPMV/STPM certifications

* Information stated can be vary from time to time

reference: www.topspeedacademy.edu.my

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The Otomotif College (TOC)

To meet the needs of professional technical person in the automotive industry, The Otomotif College (TOC) was established, providing industry-relevant curriculum based on experiential learning, as well as  high-end equipment and facilities to ensure that learners are able to cope with nowadays rapidly evolving environment, especially in the automotive insustry. Learners will be experiencing world-class automotive education as the existing of some of the cutting edge equipments such as the high-tech automotive technicians armed with computerized diagnostic tools and the engine analyzers will be ready at all the time, to be implemented and to assist. Moreover, TOC is also having top-grade experienced trainers which are sourced from the pool of “best of the best”, to fully guarantee in offering the best possible training, facilities and opportunities.

• Diploma in Motorsport Technology year 1,2 & 3 60wks+6mths internship
  min 3 credits in SPM +  pass in Maths & Science
• Diploma in Automotive Technology year 1,2 & 3 60wks+6mths internship
  min 3 credits in SPM +  pass in Maths
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering year 1,2 & 3 60wks+6mths internship
  min 3 credits in SPM +  pass in Maths
• Motor Vehicle Mechanic (JPK)
  age 16 and above

* Information stated can be vary from time to time

reference: www.toc.edu.my

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Kolej WIT (We Insist In Training)

Kolej WIT (We Insist In Training) plays the major role as a leading engineering college and a technical training centre for human resource development in Malaysia, well-known with its engineering studies, vocational and technical skills trainings. At present, Kolej WIT is fully recognized as an Approved Training Provider of the Human Resource Development Fund (PSMB). Being one of the pioneers in offering technical based education which covers vast engineering area, Kolej WIT is also giving trainings via the “In-Job Skill Training Programmes” to those who are greatly appreciated by their employers, who have been sent to the college to be trained.  Since establishment, Kolej WIT  never ceases in complementing efforts of making Malaysia a fully industrialized nation.

• Certificate in Motor Vehicle  level 1,2 & 3 2yrs
  - minimum SRP/PMR/JM2 or other equivalent qualification recognised by the college senate
  - at least 15 years old, able to read, write and comprehend Bahasa Malaysia language
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering sem1-sem7 2.5yrs
  - minimum three (3) credits in any subject (including Mathematics) in SPM/SPMV/SM2/O-Levels, with at least a pass in Science or;
  - any other equivalent qualification recognised by the college senate
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive Engineering sem1-sem7 2.5yrs
  - minimum one (1) Principal (excludes General Studies/Pengajian Am) in STPM/A-Level/SM3
  - any other equivalent certificates or diploma recognised by the college senate
  - first year of Kolej WIT Diploma

* Information stated can be vary from time to time

reference: www.wit.edu.my

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In Malaysia, speaking of designing, or even talking on creating, no doubt topics will not go far from IT, as the combination of IT technologies and ideas in nowadays has becoming more and more interesting, compared to what it was, moreover, catching worldwide attentions as well. In the near future, it is believed that CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY / COMMUNICATION DESIGN will be one the most vital catalysts that drives achievements to a more advanced environment.

1. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
2. The One Academy (TOA) of Communication Design

Limkokwing University

The Limkokwing campus in Cyberjaya is home to 9,500 students from nearly 145 countries. Its multicultural environment enables both local and foreign students to interact and soak up varied cultures. The campus is an outstanding landmark in the vicinity. Its spectacular facade, a multi-hued skin of sorts, features creative industries, lifestyle activities and the university’s global expansion. The campus itself is everything a student needs.

Among the facilities and amenities available to students are a coffee house, a food plaza with various styles of food, a gym, a hair salon and a convenience store. Students also make use of an art shop, a print shop, a medical clinic, an eLibrary and state-of-the-art computer labs. extracted from:www.limkokwing.edu.my

• Foundation in Design •
• Diploma in Interior Design •••
• Diploma in Graphic Design Technology •••
• Diploma in Interactive and Multimedia Design •••
• Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design •••
• Diploma in Games Art •••
• B.A. (Hons) in Animation •••
• B.A. (Hons) in Creative Multimedia •••
• B.A. (Hons) in Games Art Development •••

* One “•” equivalent to one study year
* Information stated can be vary from time to time

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The One Academy (TOA)

In 1991, The One Academy of Communication Design was established and awarded with the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status in 2003, an acknowledgement for IT-related organisations for their compliancy and facilitation to Malaysia’s k-economy. At present, it is one of Asia’s most respected institutions of new media and communication design. TOA nurtures not only professionals but also respected figures of creative communication and leadership.

Many of its graduates are now steering high-profile careers in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Beijing, New Zealand, San Francisco, New York and many other major metropolises around the world. extracted from:www.limkokwing.edu.my

• Certificate in Communication Design 4sems RM12,900
• Diploma in Multimedia Design ••• RM56,900
• Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design ••• RM51,900
• Diploma in Digital Animation ••• RM61,500
• Diploma in Illustration ••• RM51,900
• Diploma in Interior Design ••• RM46,300
• B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration ••• RM72,100
• B.A. (Hons) Multimedia Design ••• RM75,300

* One “•” equivalent to one study year
* Information stated can be vary from time to time

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Nowadays, majority of the higher learning institutions in this country have taken down very deep roots into Malaysia’s education circle, play important roles in this field since each establishment, which efforts given and contributions made are most undeniable of all, hence, it is actually quite hard to differentiate which is Very Good, Good, Medium and so on, whereas to give an answer that can wrap up all the good thoughts, forget about all the negativeness, but look forward to come out with improvements, “almost every institution” is definitely the best answer.

1. Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)
2. Multimedia University (MMU)

Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)

The Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) stands tall among Malaysia’s premier Institutions of Higher Learning, a place where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally.

UCTI offers a wide range of degrees with Technology as a common core, which each and every academic programs are all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). As yet, it has produced more than 16,000 highly skilled technology professionals in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region, and has earned a reputation for excellence in education and research and development. extracted from:www.ucti.edu.my

• Foundation in Computing • RM13,500
• Diploma in Information & Communications Technology •• RM27,500
• Diploma in Business with Information Technology •• RM27,500
• BSc (Hons) in Information Technology ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Internet Technology ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Computing ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in E-Commerce Technology ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Technopreneurship ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Web Media Technology ••• RM55,500
• BSc (Hons) in Media Informatics ••• RM55,500

* One “•” equivalent to one study year
* Information stated can be vary from time to time

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Multimedia University (MMU)

As the first private university in Malaysia, MMU developed the pioneer model for the successful establishment of private universities in the nation, paving the way for the growth of the private tertiary education sector. Playing an important role, MMU serves as a catalyst for the development of the high tech ICT industry of the nation, parallel to the Silicon Valley-Stanford model in the United States.

Being a part of TM’s initiative to further develop the ICT industry in the nation as a whole, MMU serves to fulfill the nation’s human resource needs as it grows into a knowledge economy. Its establishment as a research university also serves to benefit the nation’s ICT industry to be a creator and not just a consumer of technology. Speaking of multimedia, people always think of MMU. extracted from:www.mmu.edu.my

• Foundation in Information Technology • RM11,500
• Foundation in Creative Multimedia • RM10,000
• Diploma in Information Technology ••.5 RM15,500
• Diploma in Business Information Systems ••.5 RM15,500
• BIT (Hons) in Information Systems Engineering ••• RM 41,000
• BIT (Hons) in Software Engineering ••• RM41,000
• BIT (Hons) in Multimedia Systems ••• RM41,000
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) ••• RM41,000
• BMm (Hons) in Software Engineering and Games Design ••• RM41,000
• BIT (Hons) in Data Communications and Networking ••• RM39,000
• BIT (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence ••• RM39,000
• BIT (Hons) in Security Technology ••• RM39,000

* One “•” equivalent to one study year
* Information stated can be vary from time to time

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What is PPL? Why CPL/IR but not just CPL? Why Frozen ATPL instead of ATPL?

If all of these appear to be totally strange and new to you, do not be hasty and get confused, may take some time, but understanding all these words can be just as easy as a piece of cake.

AT A GLANCE:
– 1 PPL
– 2 CPL
—-- 2.1 CPL/IR
– 3 ATPL
—-- 3.1 Frozen ATPL
– 4 CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL

PPL

Private Pilot License
With PPL, one can fly privately, but cannot be paid or rewarded to fly even though carrying of passenger is allowed. Suits those who like to do solo flying and perhaps want to take up flying as a hobby. Maybe once in a while during weekend, bring along loved one, the moment when spending couple of hours in the air and experiencing private flying is surely one of the unforgettable pass-times.

CPL

Commercial Pilot License
It can be considered as a higher level of pilot license than the PPL. Easiest way to distinguish between these 2 licenses is that one is “private” and another is “commercial”, as easy as that. In order to be employed by any airlines all around the world, holding a CPL is being internationally recognized as one the lowest requirements to be met. Obviously a CPL holder can be paid to fly as long as he/she is hired, however if wondering which qualification results in a better chance of being employed and get better salary, that will be the CPL/IR.

• CPL/IR
  

  Commercial Pilot License and Instrument Rating
  Foremost, just want to acknowledge that a CPL holder can only fly while at same time obeying to the VFR, Visual Flying Rules (same goes to PPL). This VFR in a very short sentence means that a pilot must be able to see the surface while navigating, and flying in cloud is strictly prohibited. Therefore at this point, an IR comes in handy, but how is that so? Well, an IR is just like an add-on to the CPL and with this, flying in cloud is allowed, which one of reasons in behind that allows this to be happened is that pilot (with an IR) able to navigate with reference to the aircraft instruments. Most of important of all, a CPL/IR holder will more likely be employed and offered higher salary if compared to those who hold only a CPL.

ATPL

Airline Transport Pilot License
There is actually nothing much to discuss about ATPL, in general, it is just a pilot license that comes after the CPL/IR, progressions are just similar to degree studies, in order to reduce confusion, one can always assume that PPL = Level 1, CPL = Level 2, ATPL = Level 3 and finally approaches the completion of flight training, just as one graduates from U or UC (University or University College). Of course, a more advance pilot license definitely means more knowledge, flying experience and flying hours, thus eventually this will no doubt leads to higher rate of employment, higher positions, as well as the more variable of incentives.

• Frozen ATPL
  

  Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License
  A Frozen ATPL can be considered as the first part of the ATPL license, it is issued to those who have completed the theoretical portion, but not the practical part of it. Hence, it is frozen because one has not achieves the flying hours required for his or her ATPL to be fully granted, which is “unfreeze” in another word. It usually comes together with the CPL/IR, which in whole is regularly known as the CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL. For a clearer view of it, please kindly refer to the diagram below:

CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL

Commercial Pilot License and Instrument Rating with Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License
In Malaysia, most of the flying schools/academies are offering this course, as mentioned in the above figure, it is an integrated course, for those who manage to complete this study, he or she will be ready to work for any airlines from all over the world, and for extra information, a CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL from Malaysia is being recognized globally, thus applying a job from any cross country renowned airlines shall not be always a pie in the sky.

While browsing through flying schools/academies’ websites, one may notice that some of the schools treat each course individually, and seldom see course written as CPL/IR with FROZEN ATPL. For instance, the most typical form of flight courses being offered in Malaysia goes like this:

Why not just CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL? Well, some people may want to stop their licensing at a particular level or to continue training from an existing license, therefore instead of offering flight courses in a whole as CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL, these training are often being split up into PPL, CPL/IR and ATPL (Theory).

Who knows, somebody may just want to take a PPL and become a private pilot… or it can also be a person with an existing PPL wishes to further pursue his or her studies for a CPL/IR…

In a nutshell, no worries should be taken if one cannot find the CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL from schools’/academies’ websites or brochures, as long as physically PPL, CPL/IR and ATPL (Theory) are being offered, then logically the CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL “concept” will surely be adapting in behind. Approved flying schools/academies will normally train their cadets with IR and theoretically up to the Frozen ATPL level.

“With dream to become a pilot, I wish to take up flying as a profession or just  a hobby?”

Before any answers come out in mind, try to consider. To become an airman who is focusing on the  “commercial” way or to fly an airplane under a recreational atmosphere, both of it no doubt has very big differences in between.

Like to play computer games does not mean interested in developing games.

Anyhow, regardless of what is the final answer, following words will be focusing on some ideas or know-hows of how one can become a professional pilot, which is the first (profession) of mentioned two in this case. We believe that person who wishes to take up flying as a profession are still more than those who want to experience flying an airplane as a hobby. Thus very straight forward, to become an professional pilot, 2 of the most common paths are:

• Enroll into a Flying School or Aviation Academy
• Sponsorship from an Airline to Pursue Flying Courses

Enroll into a Flying School or Aviation Academy

a) Requirements / Qualifications
b) Approaching
c) What’s Next

a) Requirements / Qualifications
Considering academic, medical and personal requirements. Standards can be vary from country to country and school to school, hence, since this website focuses mainly on Malaysia’s education circle, therefore if one is to ask about it, suggested requirements upon enrolling into any Malaysia’s flying schools / academies are (one must be…):

More: Qualifications and Requirements of Becoming a Professional Pilot in Malaysia

b) Approaching
Nowadays, most of the flying academies own their own website, hence, one can always find out more (courses offered, facilities, fees, intakes, collaboration airlines, accreditation, online application) by browsing through related websites. Well, in case one do not have any internet accesses, spare time and visit to education fair will be another good option, since some academies are quite active in joining these fairs, recruiting cadets. However, have to suggest that approaching oneself directly to the academy is the best move of all to be taken, besides than able to conduct face to face interaction, one can also take a ‘tour’ in the academy, which this will definitely helps one to get to know more about the flying school, or maybe to make sure that whether the study environment / atmosphere, facilities, teaching modules have any in-outs as what have been heard or shown on promo videos / brochures.

More: Malaysia’s Aviation and Flying Schools

Do not put all eggs in one bucket, take some time to do comparison (between academies) in different aspects as possible, choose the best option.

c) What’s Next
Once undergoes training, one will probably consider about job placement, will there be any guarantees of getting a job upon completion of courses. Very sincerely, it will be a No for it (job guaranteeing), however at most of the time, personnel / authorities / staff from flying school will be willing and ready to give informative guides on how to go about it. Due to nowadays flying schools usually hold a strong bond with renowned international airlines, hence, the best possible effort will surely be contributed while at the same solving cadet’s difficulties. On the other hand, one is encouraged to take the initiative to browse through different aviation related websites (airline’s website), as notice of hiring may be posted, sometimes on newspaper as well related news will be shown.

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Sponsorship from an Airline to Pursue Flying Courses

a) Approaching
b) Requirements / Qualifications
c) What’s Next

To be sponsored by an airline to undergo flight training should always considered as something that must be cherished, as these limited chances are not always available.

a) Approaching
So, how to know whether an airline is recruiting cadet? Mainly there are 2 means nowadays:

The first mean (#1) is the most common of all to be seen or noticed, which online recruiting happens the most at present, compared to others. Whereas for the second way (#2), it possesses a lower chance due to sometimes airlines’ booths are focusing on filling flight attendant positions only, however, it does not mean that cadet pilots recruiting will never be happening on education fairs, just that not so often, probably once in a blue moon (rarely).

b) Requirements / Qualifications
There are no definite specifications, because majority of the airline will have their own ruler of measurement while recruiting cadet, therefore a wise action would be always referring to a set requirements / qualifications only, to avoid confusion. 

Please be aware that these requirements / qualifications are always published together with recruiting notices. Read each and every line attentively, as any carelessness may fail one’s application.

c) What’s Next
Applicant will be notified the result of application (through either e-mail, letter, phone call or online-checking). At this point, those who failed to be sponsored will normally be informed (some will be with reasons of failure), whereas successful applicant will be given further instructions.

Successful applicants most of the time will be given trainings internally, but not sent to any flying schools / academies. As this actually make senses because different airlines can own different models of plane,  hence it is reasonable to train cadets by using their own “machine” from the very beginning, so that once cadets involve themselves into real  working environment, in no time coping can easily be done as familiarity will definitely take some advantages.

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Informative career talks by the industry’s experts, education guidance from experienced counselor, the ready and set The Star Education Fund personnel to be queried for various scholarship and financial assistance, any aspects or activities that one can expect from an education fair, will be realized in this grand event.

To apply for a study place in either local or oversea institutions, or even just to gather information for future reference, paying a visit to The Star Education Fair 2011 is definitely a must, since renowned local and foreign institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate, twinning, diploma, certificates and distance learning programs will be taking part, will be there to provide the best assistance in a professional manner.

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Either based on interest or result, to register a course that is totally tailored to your will, dream and determination,  StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2011 will definitely be the place where one meets quality and robust information.

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Playing role as a platform in promoting and disseminating information on courses offered by renowned institutions of higher learning,  FACON,  to organize this fair at the first quarter of 2011 is expected to attract more than 500,000 students that will be just obtained their SPM or STPM result, while at the  same time wondering how to construct their journey to a higher level of education and learning experience.

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