The Furniture Design and Making (FDM) is a programme which offers industrial skills training and knowledge on the wood-based industry to young designers and fresh graduates.

Upon completing the programme, trainees will be able to contribute professionally towards sustaining the growth of the Malaysian wood-based industry.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

• To provide higher employability in the wood-based industry for graduates.
• To provide enhanced career growth for graduates.
• To provide industry knowledge and skills through hands-on training; and
• To provide the large pools of designers in the timber industry.

Entry Requirements

1. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in furniture design.
2. Age between 18 to 25 years.
3. Has strong interest in the field and has intention to work with the industry or wish to be an entrepreneur.

Competencies Module
The programme is structured for attainment of specific competencies. Details of the module is as below:

Code	Material Module	Duration
FDM-1	Safety & Health	12 hrs
FDM-2	Introduction to Furniture Design	18 hrs
FDM-3	Material and Structure of Furniture	24 hrs
FDM-4	Drawing, Reading and Making	18 hrs
FDM-5	Tools and Machine for Wood Furniture Making	36 hrs
FDM-6	Furniture Design Drawing	36 hrs
FDM-7	Furniture Making	126 hrs
	Total	270 hrs

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Duration of Programme
2 months

Certification
Upon successfully completing the programme, trainees will be awarded the Certificate of Competency which is recognized by MTIB and the industry.

Fully Sponsored Programme
Training fees are fully sponsored by MTIB. This includes registration, accommodation and transport. A subsistence allowance is also provided for all participants.

The Professional Management Development Programme (PMD) is a programme which offers industrial skills training and knowledge on the wood-based industry to young executives and fresh graduates. The structured practical training also involves exposure to business practices in the industry.

Upon completing the programme, trainees will be able to contribute professionally towards sustaining the growth of the Malaysian wood-based industry.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

• To provide higher employability in the wood-based industry for graduates.
• To provide enhanced career growth for young executives.
• To provide industry knowledge and skills through hands-on training; and
• To produce supervisory and managerial skills in managing the competitive timber industry

Entry Requirements

1. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any field.
2. Has strong interest in the field and has intention to work with the industry or wish to be an entrepreneur.

Competencies Module
The programme is structured for attainment of specific competencies. Details of the module is as below:

Code	Module Title	Duration
PMD 01	Introduction To The Wood-Based Industry	42 hrs
PMD 02	Raw Materials	30 hrs
PMD 03	Wood Manufacturinf Process	60 hrs
PMD 04	Entrepreneurship Skills	30 hrs
PMD 05	Production Planning and Control	90 hrs
PMD 06	Financial Decision Making	> 30 hrs
PMD 07	Marketing and Trading of Timber and Timber Products	60 hrs
PMD 08	Policies and Regulation	18 hrs
PMD 09	Bussiness Communication Skills	>30 hrs
PMD 10	Human Resource Manaagement	30 hrs
PMD 11	Bussiness Project Proposal	78 hrs

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Duration of programme
5 months

Certification
Upon successfully completing the programme, trainees will be awarded the Certificate of Competency which is recognized by MTIB and the industry.

Fully Sponsored Programme
Training fees are fully sponsored by MTIB. This includes registration, accommodation and transport. A subsistence allowance is also provided for all participants.

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