The PSDC (Penang Skills Development Centre) was established in 1989 and is the first tripartite, industry-led skills training and education centre in Malaysia. Since its inception, the PSDC has grown phenomenally to become the premier learning institution in the country, dedicated to meet the immediate human resource needs of the business community and to support and strengthen business requirements. It has attained both national and international recognition as a truly successful example of shared learning and a model institution for human resource development to be emulated within and beyond Malaysia. Over a period of 20 years, the Centre has trained over 150,000 participants through more than 7,000 courses; pioneered local industry development initiatives; assisted in the input and formulation of national policies pertaining to human capital development and contributed directly to the Malaysian workforce transformation initiatives. In line with its commitment to support the growth and development of local industries, the PSDC remains dedicated in its aim to provide quality training programs and services to SMEs. In 2010, it executed PSDC 3.0, a strategy that supports the onset of Industry 3.0, the advent of High Technology Research and Design & Development activities in the field of manufacturing and its related services. With its unique approach incorporating both the New Economic Model and the 1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now concepts, the PSDC continues to supply high-end Shared Services facilities and promote fundamental Design and Development activities to meet the current needs and demands of the industry. Vision: Be the preferred one-stop human resource development entity Mission: Promote shared learning for the manufacturing and service industry to be globally competitive by promoting proactive HRD initiatives Facilities:
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The PSDC (Penang Skills Development Centre) was established in 1989 and is the first tripartite, industry-led skills training and education centre in Malaysia. Since its inception, the PSDC has grown phenomenally to become the premier learning institution in the country, dedicated to meet the immediate human resource needs of the business community and to support and strengthen business requirements. It has attained both national and international recognition as a truly successful example of shared learning and a model institution for human resource development to be emulated within and beyond Malaysia.
Over a period of 20 years, the Centre has trained over 150,000 participants through more than 7,000 courses; pioneered local industry development initiatives; assisted in the input and formulation of national policies pertaining to human capital development and contributed directly to the Malaysian workforce transformation initiatives.
In line with its commitment to support the growth and development of local industries, the PSDC remains dedicated in its aim to provide quality training programs and services to SMEs. In 2010, it executed PSDC 3.0, a strategy that supports the onset of Industry 3.0, the advent of High Technology Research and Design & Development activities in the field of manufacturing and its related services. With its unique approach incorporating both the New Economic Model and the 1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now concepts, the PSDC continues to supply high-end Shared Services facilities and promote fundamental Design and Development activities to meet the current needs and demands of the industry.
Vision: Be the preferred one-stop human resource development entity
Mission: Promote shared learning for the manufacturing and service industry to be globally competitive by promoting proactive HRD initiatives
Facilities:
Applied Engineering Workshop Auditorium
The SPARC Counselling Room
Executive Learning Centre Library
Waves Cafeteria OMBAK
Multi-Storey Car Park Electromagnetic Compatibility
Radio Frequency & Wireless Technology Embedded Systems
Telecommunications Electronics
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Soldering
Pneumatics Mechanical Science
Hydraulic
Affiliated Universities:
Upon completion of the PSDC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering(Hons), students can pursue their studies in any of our affiliated universities to obtain an Honours Degree.
This is the list of affiliated universities:
1. NSU2. BRAC
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The PSDC is a world-class, non-profit training and educational centre built on a tri-partied partnership model between the Government, Industry, and Academia. Backed by strong support and guidance from our Management Council, and driven by our quest for overall excellence, the PSDC embodies a dynamic and sustainable human capital development institution. For more than two decades, we have trained over 150,000 participants in more than 7,000 courses. Today, we have a Membership of 155 companies.
We continue to realise our vision as the preferred one-stop human development entity with a mission to promote shared learning for the manufacturing and services industries through the advent of PSDC 3.0, which focuses on supporting the New Economic Model to improve and accelerate the process of talent development in Malaysia. Browse through our Shared Services page and learn about our high-end equipment and infrastructure that includes an Electromagnetic Compatibility Lab, a Radio Frequency & Wireless Technology Lab and a Computer & Embedded Systems Lab
Go to Services for the specifics on our comprehensive facilities for corporate events and functions, or visit News & Events to get the whole story on the latest happenings in and around the PSDC.
Aside from the above, we also offer quality education to address the issues that surround human capital development. Find out more about our Diploma and Certificate courses and government funded programs at program at PSDC, or visit School2Work for additional information about our first-rate Education Pathway. You can also check out our unique education-to-employment initiative at our iLEAP page. The PSDC also offers a variety of Skills Enhancement Courses for all levels of workforce.
Finally, as a way of giving back to the community, we are closely involved in the Greening Penang Initiative. Further details of this initiative that connects the Industry to its surrounding community can be found here on our Social Responsibility page.
If you have any ideas or suggestions you would like to share, or further inquiries about our programs or facilities, you can always get in touch with us through Contact Us or via an Enquiry Form.
With best regards,
Dato’ Boonler Somchit
History:
The PSDC (Penang Skills Development Centre) is the first skills industry-led training centre to be set up in Malaysia. Located within the Free Industrial Zones of Penang, Malaysia, the centre invites membership from the manufacturing industry and its tremendous success since 1989 is linked to the vitality of our corporate members who rank among some of the world's most admired corporations.
The PSDC's tripartite model brings together the best of the Industry, Academia, and Government. This unique paradigm pools resources and management expertise, and allows the PSDC to provide invaluable advice and guidance on the latest industrial technological progress, along with up-to-date training and educational programs.
The Centre operates as a non-profit society with its mission to pool resources amongst the 4 Free Trade Zones and 4 Industrial Estates in Penang with a total of 775 factories, employing more than 170,000 workers providing up-to-date training and educational programs in support of operational requirements, as well as to keep abreast of technological progress.
“This (PSDC) is a good example of Malaysia Inc. concept at work" Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of MalaysiaNSTP July 20, 1994 - PSDC Opening Ceremony
Since then, all other states in Malaysia used the PSDC Concept to set up their own skills centre. To date, there are 11 skills development centre out of 13 states in Malaysia, with PSDC being the first to set up.
The PSDC is unique in Malaysia (though other states are moving in to emulate) not just because it trains shop-floor workers as technicians and engineers but also because competing companies pool their resources to fund it." Far Eastern Economic Review Jan 1994
The PSDC was conceptualized out of urgency that for Penang to continue to attract multinationals, its human capital must be trained to keep pace with changes in technology. This was highlighted during a seminar organized by the American Business Council in September 1987.
Under the leadership of our then, Chief Minister, Tun Lim Chong Eu, the Penang State Government and its industrial development arm, the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), pave the way by initiating a series of meetings with CEOs of major multinationals (MNCs).
After which PDC, with the CEOs of Motorola, Intel and Hewlett-Packard formed a Steering Committee to set up a skills center. Then the ball was passed on to a group of Training and HR Managers who formed a Working Committee who eventually developed a concept paper that launched the PSDC.
Finally on April 21, 1989, a Protem Management Council was set up and by May 3, the Management Council held its inaugural meeting. They would later garner the support of 24 companies who pledged as PSDC's Founder Members.
Today, we are acknowledged as the State's vehicle for human resources development. Centrally located between the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zones, its strategic location further enhances its value as it is easily accessible to the workforce.
As a testimony of our success, similar centers can today be found in almost every state of Malaysia and benchmarking visits from government delegations of countries such as China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Kyrgyzstan and Mauritius are quite common.
In addition, PSDC is now known to the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, ILO, USAid, UNCTAD and UNIDO. In 1996, in a study funded by USAid, the PSDC was selected as one of the 10 recognised Best Workforce Development Institutions in the World.
NON-PROFIT SOCIETY
The PSDC was registered as a non-profit society under Section 7 of the Societies Act 1966 on November 16, 1989.
PSDC SDN. BHD. Since 1995, PSDC has been registered as an Institution of Higher Learning under the Education Act 1961 to conduct the certificate and diploma programs. In 1996, the Ministry of Education has introduced a new Higher Private Education Institutions Act 1996 and PSDC Sdn Bhd was incorporated on 14 Feb 2000 in order to meet the requirements of this Act in the running of its BTEC Higher National Diploma in Engineering program.
Membership:
Privilege
To date, the PSDC has 155 members, which have a combined total workforce representing more than 50% of the total workforce in the Free Industrial Zones and Industrial Parks in Penang.
During the late 1980’s when the worldwide community of multinational corporations was beginning to earmark Penang as the preferred destination for corporate expansion; came the win-win concept of corporate members who endorsed their support through donations of state-of-the-art equipment and computer hardware and software.
Drawing from this unique reservoir of resources, the PSDC has opened its memberships to all Malaysia incorporated companies to come together and help plan their resources, design and conduct training programs directly relevant to immediate and forecasted industry needs.
The PSDC is a platform for networking with more than 140 Multinational Companies and local industries.
The PSDC has the capacity to pool resources and provide solutions that are cost-effective, current and relevant to the industry.
Opportunity to attend seminars, talks and retreats conducted by local & international speakers.
Member companies and their employees are entitled to special rates which are 20% or more off the actual course fees.
Your company logo will appear alongside Global and Fortune 500 companies in the PSDC's members annual calendar.
Utilization of the PSDC state-of-the-art facilities at exclusive member rates.
First choice to recruit the best from the PSDC. Complimentary posting of vacancy advertisement at the PSDC and its website.
Terms and Condition:
1. Opting for Holding Company Membership
An organisation may opt to apply for membership as a separate legal entity or as a group of company operating under the direct control of a parent holding company. The PSDC will only liaise with the parent holding company. The membership fee shall cover the number of employees of the separate legal entity or the group of related companies as the case may be.
Note: The number of employees employed should include branches, as well as for subsidiaries of companies opting for holding company membership. It includes both management and non-management staff. Contractual labour is excluded.
2. The organization must be incorporated in Malaysia3. Attachment Partners - Student Internship Program (S.I.P)
Members of the PSDC are required to provide 5 attachment and internship placements for final year PSDC students. The PSDC’s S.I.P is arranged continuously so that member companies can benefit from an almost continual one-year period of student attachments. Member companies which have participated in the attachment programs have cited the following benefits;
- Opportunity To Evaluate And Recruit Potential Employees - Additional Manpower To Supplement Existing Staff - Fresh Ideas And Perspective From Enthusiastic Students
S.I.P helps forge and support a closer relationship between the industry and the PSDC. Besides, participating industry are also fulfilling their social responsibility by working together with the PSDC to train future employees for the industry.
Member List:
To date, the PSDC has a membership of 155 member companies employing more than 100,000 workers from the manufacturing and service industries. Participating companies pool their resources to help plan, design and conduct an extensive range of training programs directly relevant to immediate and forecasted needs. This enables the PSDC to offer the most cost-effective training for industry and at the same time upgrade the skills of the current workforce to keep up with technology.
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