APEL A – TES

APEL for Access (APEL.A) provides opportunities for individuals with relevant work experience who may not meet the conventional academic entry requirements to pursue higher education at a Spectrum International University College. It recognises and verifies prior learning acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning, regardless of time or place.

Six steps for APEL.A application are as follows:

1. Check entry requirements:

Prior to applying, applicants must confirm that they meet the minimum admission requirements established by the Ministry of Education. The basic requirements for admission to the Diploma level are as follows:

a) Malaysian citizen.

b) At least 20 years of age in the year of application.

c) Possess relevant work experience.

Applicants may refer to the handbooks provided for more information.

Guidelines to Good Practices: APEL.A

APEL.A Applicant’s Handbook (Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and Master Degree)

2. Submit the application.

Upon successful completion of the self-assessment, applicants are required to apply for APEL.A on the MQA website through the APEL.A portal at: https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/ , and select Kolej Antarabangsa Teknologi Spektrum as the APEL Assessment Centre.

Alternatively, applicants can submit an online application via the College Management System (spectrum.edu.my) , where the CDU will guide the applicant accordingly.

***Reminder:

Please be advised that all APEL.A assessment proceedings must occur directly between the candidate, the SICT, and MQA, without the involvement of intermediaries such as agents or employers. Additionally, it is imperative to note that students are prohibited from seeking external assistance or communicating with external parties during the APEL Assessment.

3. Sit for the aptitude test:

The aptitude test is a formal examination that must be passed by the applicants. Its purpose is to assess the competence of the applicants to pursue a Diploma level program at SICT. The aptitude test constitutes 100% of the overall APEL.A assessment for the Diploma level. The test structure is as follows:

4. Submit the portfolio:

The second assessment component is the portfolio assessment, requiring the compilation of previous experiences, including formal, informal, and non-formal learning. The portfolio should adhere to the prescribed format and can be prepared in Bahasa Malaysia or English.

For certified learning, applicants must enclose a copy of the relevant certificate or documentation. For experience-based learning, applicants can submit evidence in the form of testimonials from employers, customers, friends, employees, to-do lists, etc.

5. APEL certificate awarded.

Results will be released by the MQA and announced via the applicant’s email. Successful applicants will be awarded the APEL certification by MQA, which can be used to apply for admission into a Diploma program at SIUC.

6. Admission to the programme:

Applicants who have successfully received the APEL certificate are eligible for admission into the Diploma programs offered at SIUC:

• Diploma in Management
• Diploma in Management (ODL)
• Diploma in Hotel Management
• Diploma in Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Renewable Energy Management