Course Overview
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) is the official vocational skills certificate issued by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) — the Department of Skills Development — under Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources (Kementerian Sumber Manusia). This programme provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge in culinary arts, focusing on food preparation and production. Participants will be trained in kitchen hygiene and safety, basic and advanced cooking techniques, and the preparation of various dishes including salads, soups, sauces, pasta, rice and main courses, as well as dessert production. The course combines practical hands-on training with theoretical knowledge to prepare students for professional roles in the culinary industry, ensuring competence in both traditional and modern culinary practices.

Duration: 15 months + 3 months internship
Sector: Hospitality & Tourism
Sub Sector: Culinary Arts

Competency Units - Level 2

• C01 – Practise kitchen hygiene and safety procedures
• C02 – Perform vegetable and potato cuts
• C03 – Perform cooking methods
• C04 – Produce stocks
• C05 – Produce thickening agents
• C06 – Produce mother sauces
• C07 – Produce soups (basic)
• C08 – Produce vegetable dishes
• C09 – Produce salads
• C10 – Produce appetisers
• C11 – Produce sandwiches
• C12 – Produce breakfast dishes
• C13 – Produce coupe desserts

Competency Units - Level 3

• C01 – Monitor kitchen hygiene and safety procedures
• C02 – Produce salad dressings
• C03 – Produce sauces
• C04 – Produce soups (intermediate)
• C05 – Produce potato dishes
• C06 – Produce rice and farinaceous dishes
• C07 – Produce noodles
• C08 – Produce pasta
• C09 – Produce main course dishes
• C10 – Produce plated desserts

Pre-requisite

• 16 years and above
• School leaving certificate
• PT3/SPM/UEC/O-Level/Year 11

Benefits

• Experienced lecturers
• Fully equipped facilities
• Conducive learning environment
• Work placement assistance
• Study loan available (T&C apply)
• Pathways to further studies in Malaysia or abroad