:: Wood Industry Skills Development Centre ::

These are courses, which are tailor-made to suit specific needs of companies and are offered upon request. WISDEC makes special arrangement with companies to provide practical training in specific areas identified by a company. Depending on request, the training could be conducted either at WISDEC or at the premise of a company.

WISDEC is also involved in counducting a specialised programme - the Wood Based Industry Apprenticeship Programme since 2003. The Programme represents the collaborative efforts in training of MTIB, the wood-based industry players, Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) and the National Vocational Training Council. The programme was officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Primary Industries Malaysia, Y.B Datuk Anifah Haji Aman, JP, on 29 January 2003 has been succeeded in creating a pool of skilled workers in the furniture sector.

The Wood Based Industry Apprenticeship Scheme is a structured programme, which provides an excellent career opportunity to school leavers. who are interested to pursue a career in furniture manufacturing. The sponsoring company pays for all the expenses during the training period of the apprentices. Upon the successful completion of training, PSMB and the National Vocational Training Council will award apprentices the Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 1 and 2. A secured job is waiting the apprentice upon successful completing the course.