With no SPM credit, study Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Vocational Course with full PTPK Government Loan

Courses for SPM Students with No Credits

Students after SPM or O-Levels who did not get any credits can choose to study a vocational course such as the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) or Malaysian Skills Certificate course.

A credit in SPM is a “C” and a pass is a “D” or “E”. A credit in UEC is a “B” while the “C” are just passes.

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The Best Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or Vocational Courses in Malaysia for SPM Students with No Credits

Students after SPM or O-Levels who did not get any credits can choose to study a vocational course such as the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) or Malaysian Skills Certificate course. The Certificate is awarded by the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia and is recognised by the Malaysian government for work. The course is an excellent opportunity for students who have no credits in SPM to get some education for a better future.

Entry Requirements for the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Courses

  • PMR/ SPM/ UEC Certificate holders for Malaysian candidates
  • Have gone through PMR even if failed all subjects or minimum aged 16.

Financial Aid from Government for Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Courses

  • 100% full loan through the Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK)*
  • PTPK also provides a monthly allowance of RM300*

*Terms & Conditions Apply

What is the Malaysian Skills Certification System (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia)

The Malaysian Skills Certification System is a skills and work-based certification system in Malaysia that is achieved through assessment and training. Candidates can receive Malaysian Skills award if they meet the requirements of the National Occupational Skills Standard developed and regulated by the Department of Skills Development (formerly known as the National Vocational Training Council).

It is conferred as a formal recognised certificate to individuals who has shown capabilities that acquired or practised with competencies to do a task or work, which usually in the form of basic vocational skills. The criteria and standards of the Malaysian Skills Certification System are articulated with higher level qualifications to enable holders to progress from the level of semi skills, to skilled production, right up to supervisory, executive and managerial functions.

Academic equivalency of the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)

According to the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, the Malaysian Skills Certification System is mapped to the following equivalents in the higher education and academic sector:

  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) or Malaysian Skills Certificate (Levels 1,2 & 3)
    • Certificate awarded by a recognised institution of higher education accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • Malaysian Skills Diploma
    • Diploma awarded by a recognised institution of higher education accredited by the MQA.

Award levels for the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)

There are currently 5 levels of awards in the Malaysian Skills Certification System:

  • Level 1: Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 1 (SKM 1)
    Awarded to candidates who show evidence of competence in performing a range of various job tasks or work activities, most of which are routine and predictable.
  • Level 2: Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 2 (SKM 2)
    Awarded to candidates who show evidence of competence in performing a significant range of varied work activities that are being performed in a variety of contexts. Some of these activities are non-routine, requiring individual responsibility and autonomy.
  • Level 3: Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 (SKM 3)
    Awarded to candidates who show evidence of competence in performing a broad range of varied work activities that are 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.
  • Level 4: Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM)
    Awarded to candidates who show evidence of competence in performing a broad range of complex technical or professional work activities that are performed in a wide variety of contexts, and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources is often present. Higher level of technical skills should be demonstrated.

Choosing the Best College or University in Malaysia for the Certificate or Vocational Course

There are a few quality colleges and universities offering the Certificate courses.

Because you did not do well for your SPM, you will need a college that will give you the necessary support with excellent facilities to make sure that you do well. If you simply choose any college, you may not succeed again because the college did not give you the necessary support. For example, if you want to master Kung Fu, you do not simply ask anyone to teach you, you ask a Master or Sifu. He will give you good training so that you will succeed.

The environment is important as well. If you are playful and distracted by friends, then you should not go to a party university where most of your friends are. Go for a university or college with a more serious study environment and get your life back on track.

I believe that in life, God has given each person a “bag”. in this “bag”, some people have “hands-on skills”, some have “studying skills” while others have “service skills”.

We just need to find out what’s in your bag, so that you can do well in life and earn a living.

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168 thoughts on “With no SPM credit, study Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Vocational Course with full PTPK Government Loan

  1. I will finished my skm level 4 soon on Computer System operation, where can 1 continue my studies in selangor or kl area?

    1. You must have at least a credit in SPM Add Maths and look for universities who would accept the DKM

  2. Hi. My spm results:

    1. Bahasa Melayu (E)
    2. English (D)
    3. Science (E)
    4. Pendidikan Seni Visual (B)
    5. Sejarah (E)

    Idk which local college/universities will accept my spm for me to further my studies but i would love for it to be in Sarawak areas only. I’m not sure where but i believe you can help me on this?

    1. You can study a Certificate in Design, Hospitality, Business or Communication for 1 year 4 months and then into a Diploma.

      1. Hi,
        My SPM results are followed:
        D Lulus Atas = Pendidikan Seni Visual
        E Lulus = Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Inggeris, Sejarah
        G Gagal = Pendidikan Moral, Matematik, Sains
        Ujian Lisan Bahasa Melayu: Lulus
        Tahap Keseluruhan CEFR Bahasa Inggeris: A2

        I need advice to further study in business, please?

      2. Sign up to resit and get at least 3Cs and also pass your Sejarah

  3. I just finished my skm3 on Computer System operation are there any colleges to recomend in KL for me to continue my level4?

  4. I hv experience teaching for kindergarten kids but don’t have SPM. Hope u can give me some advices, thankyou.

    1. You can sit for the SPM as an independent candidate to get at least 3Cs and then go for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education

      1. Sad with my passed decision,no SPM cannot be a teacher. Already 3+ year old and can’t do anything 😭🥺

      1. Hi ..my SPM results as follow:
        BM – E
        BI – D
        P.MORAL – G
        SEJARAH – G
        MATH – E
        SAINS – G
        ECONOMY – G
        I would like to get a degree.
        With this result, i’m lost.
        Should go for cert or resit SPM?
        Can SKM cert pursue degree later?
        Can pursue in Finance field with this result
        Pls advice?

  5. sir, if no spm is there skm/tvet for arts or design? after skm then can u take normal diploma or skm diploma only? i want to go to an art uni ….

  6. I passed BM and gain 2 B for English and Science, I resit for sejarah and math in SPMU and passed my sejarah. What course I’m eligible?

    1. If you only have 2 credits, you may take a Certificate course for 1 year 4 months and then continue on to Diploma

  7. I am only pass all of subject without credit wht course is suitable for me and wht college can accept me

  8. hey there, if my spm result is bm(c) , bi (B) , sejarah (d) , sains (d), bahasa tamil (A), moral (A) but failed maths, admaths, akauns and ekonomi. What can i do? Am i still able to join college or any universities. Or what can i do?

    1. You can join a diploma course in early childhood education, business, design, hotel management, event management, culinary arts or mass communication.

  9. I failed in my bm and sj but I got an A in english, B in computer science and a pass on all compulsory subjects. Am i eligible to enroll in video game design course?

  10. hi hi , can SKM applied for traditional Chinese medicine field? as my physics , biology and chemistry didn’t meet the requirement to study foundation in science .

  11. *i failed my SPM but i’m interest in art and design do they have this course and is SKM really need SPM if i failed sejarah because i thought they don’t need SPM result

  12. Hi its shantha, just want to know that my brother not study for pmr or spm. i would like him to send skm. is that possible for him to study here ??

      1. alright can i get to know how to apply and further details about the course ??? pls contact me tq

      2. You can check with the colleges offering the SKM or TVET courses

  13. hi, i am dharmini.i am spm student of 2017.my spm results is bm D, bi D, pm C,sn E, asuhan dan pendidikan awal kanak-kanak C+.if i am fail in mt@ sej can i join this college…if can mean’s which course can i apply…when intake….

    1. Yes, you can take a Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or TVET vocational course with your results

  14. HI, I am dharmini. I am spm student of 2017.my spm results is bm D, bi D,pm C,sn E,asuhan @ pendidikan awal kanak-kanak C+.If i am fail in mt @ sej can i join this college…if can mean’s which course can i apply…when intake….

    1. Yes, you can take a Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or TVET vocational course with your results

  15. Hi,
    I’m Niwasini I would like to continue my studies in diploma in Human resources but only have 2 credits and pass in SPM so shall I join to your college?

      1. Hi i would love to get my diploma but i pass with no credit should i study business

  16. Hi if i get a certificate in skm..is that possible that i can join diploma without a spm sijil but with a certificate in skm?

    1. Only if you have 1 credit in SPM with passes in BM and Sejarah, then after SKM you may continue on to diploma.

      1. Hi may I ask if I don’t have credit in my spm can I apply in berjaya tvet after my two years working experience

    1. You will need at least 3Cs in SPM and passes in BM and Sejarah to study the Diploma in TESL. So, the best way is to resit your SPM.

  17. If no spm certificate means will you let them to join this college ? Because the girl is never continue her studies and she just have pmr only

  18. May I ask something? My SPM is fail.B.Melayu,math,sejarah,B.Cina,P.Moral got E. English got D. Science got C+ and P.Seni got C. Ekonomi Asas got G. I need study Tyre Technical. Need to get SKM.

  19. Hi, I’ve fail my SPM and i wanted to study Media course, By any chance are there SKM for Multimedia?

    1. He must have at least a credit in Maths to study IT. If he really wants to study IT and is serious about it then resit the SPM and get 3 credits including Maths. There are no shortcuts in life

  20. i will finish my SKM level 3 in Architectural Draughting at one of the institute soon, if i plan to further my study, what course i can take and where can i continue my study

  21. i will finish my SKM level 3 in Architectural Draughting coming may, i decided to continue my study, can i know which institute or college will accept thus cert and what course i can take

  22. Hi…may I know what course I should take in skm to continue my diploma in marketing because they say its level 3 in skm related field but I don’t what is the related course actually.. Thanks

  23. My son left school at 15 during his Form 2 days then worked for 9 mths and completed his Sec 2 at an international school. Can he enrol for SKM course at his age of 17 now?

  24. Hi…. i want to ask that mt friend age 26 n dun have spm even pmr.. not compelite his school.. is that he can appy for skm

  25. Hi…. i want to ask that mt friend age 26 n dun have spm even pmr.. not compelite his school.. is that he can appy for skm

  26. The only subject I’ve passed for my SPM are english only. Also, i don’t have school leavers certificate during my SPM years back in 2011. Can i still undertake the culinary courses (For the SKM cert)? With only my SPM?

  27. hi i’m Dinath i have done my SKM in MECHATRONICS is there any chance for me to continue my diploma and degree in computer engineering ? My spm result no credits only pass …

      1. Hey i am sangararama A/L sivan ..I am spm student 2017 but if i never pass some subject and no cert can any offer…I am interest in Machinery Course….??

  28. hello, im eswaran here, i just finished my diploma after my skm course in mekanikal pembuatan in ilp…if i want to continue my studies in degree can or not ?

  29. hey my name is Kumaran.I am SPM student but I Think i can’t get SPM cert Can I Get Any offers? And i am also interest in mechanical or anything

  30. Hellow I’m don’t have krd in spm and I would like to study for HR managent or which course can I study under skm plz reply me

  31. Hye am vani,i have pmr cert only with 3B,2C,2D.i didnt take spm.and now am 21 year old.wanting to know that i can apply for skm

  32. Hello
    I’m JC wanting to know if I could further my studies. I have gotten a diploma in IT ady. I have gone into a College that didn’t accept any SPM or any certs required. Do you know if I can continue my studies in another side instead of IT?

  33. Hai I m 40 years old working as a chef
    Experience about 4 yrs in culinary industry
    Will like to know if i can apply for SKM
    THANK YOU
    jasveen

  34. i only got one credit in UEC and I’m keen on learning and studying where should I go ? Is there any suggestions for me.

  35. Hey there, if I got no SPM credit to offer and I’m keen on learning and studying where should I go ? Is there any suggestions for me. Which is much better SKM or JPK or diploma ??

  36. Hi i am dinish.I got no credits in my spm can i study certificate in mechanical engineering for (Product designer) Thank you.

  37. Assalamualaikum & have a nice day
    I have no SPM, but i only have SKM
    ( MLVK ) passed basic level.
    I want to work in Singapore as permenantly ..
    FYI, Singapore MOM minimum SPM is required ..
    So, kindly advice me what should i do or what course where it will be accept by MOM Singapore?
    Thanks

  38. Im Kevin From Jb
    im 16 and I Have My Skm Level 3 in
    Executive Secretaryship. Im Thinking of Continue My Studies To Diploma Or Smthg.. any suggestion??

  39. i have diploma E&E engineering but no work exp. and i cant further my study to degree because poor spm result .thinking about getting certified as chargeman /electrician.any advice?is there a much faster way to be certified?for example ipts?

  40. Hi. I am qualified in DKM Level 4 in Mechatronics in PPKS Kuching in 2013. Now I am currently working and was thinking to continue on my studies. Any idea where should i start? And because I am from a vocational collage, is it possible for me to go in to a degree program?

  41. I don’t have the SPM certificate, is it possible to study computer system technician. Do you have any recommended college or institute for me? Thanks

      1. hey saranya here, I’m jz finish studies in skm level 3 in chef de partie, so nw cn I continue diploma in tourism &guide or front office,,I’m in confused.. I don’t knw wat course I should take…..

      2. hey saranya here, I’m jz finish studies in skm level 3 in chef de partie, so nw cn I continue diploma in tourism &guide or front office,,I’m in confused.. I don’t knw wat course I should take…..

        I Have no credit in spm

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