APEL.A Admission Requirements
- Age: At least 20 years old.
- Experience: Have relevant work experience.
Assessment Process
You are advised to begin the process at least 6 months before intended programme intake.
- Self-Assessment: Confirm that you meet the minimum admission requirements and ensure your experiences align with programme requirements.
- Application: Apply via MQA APEL.A portal https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/ . If eligible, SIUC will contact you to pay the application fee before proceeding to assessment stage.
APEL. A Level | T-4 (Diploma) |
Fee | RM 240 |
Note: You must pay RM 60 processing fee directly to MQA when applying for APEL.A, with the remaining assessment fee payable to SIUC. Payment instructions and account details will be provided during the application process.
- Aptitude Test: Test to demonstrate your readiness for higher education.
Aspect of Evaluation | Total Questions | Competence Level | Duration |
Section A Bahasa Malaysia Language | 10 MCQ | PMR (Grade/Year 9) or equivalent | 2 hours |
Section B English Language | 10 MCQ | ||
Section C Numerical Literacy | 10 MCQ | ||
Section D General Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Digital Literacy | 10 MCQ |
- Portfolio: Submit the evidence of your prior learning, including.
- National Identity Card (MyKad)
- Formal Learning: Evidence of structured and intentional learning programme delivered within organized contexts like schools and universities.
- Informal Learning: Evidence of continuous and unintentional learning acquired through life and work experiences.
- Non-formal Learning: Evidence of learning that occurs alongside mainstream education and training systems.
Copies of documents must be verified by one of the following officers:
- Government officers in the management and professional Group (Grade 9 and above).
- Principal/Headmaster/Deputy Head Teacher.
- Elected Representatives/Village Chief/Community Leader.
- Chairperson of the village Development and Security Committee (JKKK).
- Ethic Chief/Native Chief.
- Commissioner for Oaths.
The verification stamp must include the name and designation of the verifying officer as well as the department or address of the officer’s workplace.
- APEL certificate awarded: Successful applicants will receive the APEL certificate awarded by MQA.
- Admission to the programme: APEL certificate holders are eligible for admission into Diploma programmes offered at SIUC:
- Diploma in Management – (MQA/FA1494)
- Diploma in Management – (MQA/FA15330-01)
- Diploma in Hotel Management – (MQA/FA11323)
- Diploma in Electronic Engineering – (MQA/FA1767)
- Diploma in Renewable Energy Management – (MQA/FA3110)
Appeal & Resit Options
- You may appeal or request a re-sit if you fail any of the assessment.
- You will be charged the re-sit fee set for each attempt.
Assessment Component | Fee |
Aptitude test | RM 155 |
Portfolio | RM 80 |
Note: You are allowed up to 2 resits; a third attempt requires a 3-month wait. Portfolio resubmission must be done at least 6 months after notification of results.
Assessment Flowchart
