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2.0 BUKIT BERUANG COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFILE

In 2000, the Government approved a proposal by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to

establish a network of educational institutions whereby vocational and technical skills training

could be provided at all levels for school leavers before they enter the workforce. Since then,

Community Colleges have been established as infrastructures for rural communities to gain

skills training through short courses as well as providing access to a post-secondary

education.

Since the establishment of the first 12 pioneer Community Colleges across all states

in Malaysia with the exception of the Federal Territory, the number has risen to 95 Community

Colleges in 2017. Community Colleges are synonymous with Technical and Vocational

Education and Training (TVET) as they provide a multitude of programmes that are based on

TVET at certificate and diploma levels.

Bukit Beruang Community College Malacca started operation in June 2001. The main

objective is to provide secondary school-leavers and local community the opportunity to

develop potential and achieve excellence through education and training. It offers full time

certificate courses in Electrical Technology, Automotive, Fashion and Apparel Design and

Hotel and Catering. Bukit Beruang Community College Malacca education system provides

students with opportunity of attending full-time and continuous programme for duration of five

semesters. To fulfil the certificate requirements, students are required to attend a four-month

industrial training programme. Bukit Beruang Community College Malacca also offers short

courses in the above disciplines.

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