Germany is known for having a highly skilled labour force which is based on its famous dual education system. Although Malaysia has a competent workforce MGCC with its GDVT programme is implementing the German system here in Malaysia to further improve the quality of the workers. In this month’s podcast episode of the Malaysian Business Guide, we talk about the current status of vocational training in Malaysia and how GDVT works.
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Here are the time codes for the questions in the episode.
1. What is vocational training? 02:03
2. How is the current situation in Malaysia and what is TVET? 02:26
3. As an investor setting up my facilities do I find enough skilled workers and is there an over or undersupply in certain professions? 03:12
4. Germany is very proud of its vocational Training the so-called “duales Bildungssystem” or the dual education system which produces a highly skilled labour force. How does the Malaysian system compare to the German one and the other systems in Southeast Asia? 05:14
5. MGCC is implementing the German system in Malaysia with its German Dual Vocational Training GDVT. Can you explain what GDVT is? 06:35
6. As an employer or as a student how can I sign up for a GDVT and how long does the programme run? 08:18
7. Michelle you yourself were once a GDVT student. Tell us a bit about your experience? 09:53
8. We are not a German company nor a member of MGCC. Can we still apply for the GDVT programme? 11:06
9. How many companies are currently active in the programme and how many students have graduated under GDVT? 11:30
10. Is GDVT recognized by the Malaysian government? 12:19
11. The former Prime Minister Mahathir praised the German system as a role model for Malaysia. How is GDVT cooperating with Malaysia? 12:50
12. Let’s say I’m an employer and want to implement German standards but you don’t offer the courses. Will you accommodate my course anyway? 14:08
13. What are the popular professions in GDVT and in general in the Malaysian TVET system? 14:55
14. While being a vocational student in Germany is a well-respected education in Malaysia, we face the challenge that in Malaysia a university degree is seen in much higher regard. What are the advantages of German Dual Vocational Training in Malaysia? 15:20