INTRODUCTION
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has introduced the first certificate level program in Rubber Technology since 2010. This program is being organized through Academy Hevea Malaysia which is the training arm of MRB. It is fully conducted at the venue of Academy Hevea Malaysia which is in Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
- This program is conducted on a full-time basis for a period of 18 months (4 semesters) with an annual intake.
- This program has been evaluated to be equivalent to level 3 (certificates) by virtue of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this program is to produce skilled personnel in the field of rubber technology. This is to meet the challenging needs of the work force in processing and product manufacturing sectors of the rubber industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Aged 18 to 45 years
- Passed SPM / Equivalent with at least
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Science
- Candidates who are currently serving in the rubber-related industries are encouraged to apply.
INTAKE
- Student recruitment sessions are conducted each year (subject to change).
- Student recruitment advertisements will be posted through local newspapers as well as through official LGM social media website.
TRAINING FACILITIES
Among the facilities provided during the course of study are:
- Hostel
- Classroom
- Computer laboratory
- Rubber processing laboratory
- Latex laboratory
- Product testing and calibration laboratories
- Library
- Sports facilities
TRAINER
- Our instructors, comprises of those with vast experience, related to respective rubber techology fields.
METHODOLOGY
- The learning methodologies adapted are through lectures, tutorial, group discussions, practical hands – on at our laboratories, factory visits and Industrial attachment training at rubber related companies.
- Student performance will be evaluated through tutorial / quiz / test activities and final examination.
- Academic calendar is as following:
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 14 Weeks |
| Mid-Semester Break | 1 Week |
| Study Week | 2 Weeks |
| Final Examination | 2 Weeks |
| Industrial Attachment | 12 Weeks * |
| Semester Break | 2 - 6 Week ** |
* To be held on the last semester
** Subject to Academic Calendar set by Academy Hevea Malaysia, MRB.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
All our students are insured by takaful group personal accident schemes throughout their study period.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- MRB offers an education loan/sponsorship to qualified students.
- Students who have successfully graduated with a minimum CQPA of 3.00 and without extending their studies, stands a good chance of converting their educational loan to a scholarship.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Upon graduation,the job prospects and opportunities in the rubber sectors awaits our graduates. Following are the the related sectors.
- Rubber product manufacturer
- Natural rubber producers
- Relevant government agencies
Job Sectors:
- Processing / Manufacturing
- Research & Development
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Laboratory
CURRICULUM:
The curriculum of this program is specifically structured to encompass all aspects related to rubber technology, theory as well as practical.
On the last semester students will attend industrial attachment for 12 weeks at related rubber companies.
The curriculum for this program is as following:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| PSC 101 | Introduction to Polymer Chemistry | 2.0 |
| PSC 102 | Structure properties & Flow Behavior of Rubbers | 3.0 |
| RMT 101 | Common Rubbers - Natural | 4.0 |
| RMT 102 | Synthetics Rubbers - Common & Specialty | 4.0 |
| RPC 101 | TQM, QC, Lean Manufacturing | 3.0 |
| ENG101 | English I | 2.0 |
| Credit Hour | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| RMT 201 | Compounding Ingredients and Rubber Blends | 3.0 |
| RMT 202 | Vulcanization, Compounding and Mix Design | 3.0 |
| RMT 203 | Development of Rubber Products | 2.0 |
| RMT 204 | Rubber-to-Metal Bonding | 2.0 |
| RMT 205 | Mixing Technology | 3.0 |
| RPC 201 | Testing of Vulcanizates and Products | 6.0 |
| ENG201 | English II | 2.0 |
| Credit Hour | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| RPC 301 | Injection Moulding Technology | 2.0 |
| RPC 302 | Extrusion Technology | 3.0 |
| RPC 303 | Calendering Technology | 2.0 |
| RPC 304 | Latex Technology | 4.0 |
| RPC 305 | Compression Moulding Technology | 2.0 |
| RPC 306 | Dry Rubber Manufacturing Operation Supervision | 2.0 |
| Credit Hour | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IND 300 | Industrial Attachment | 6.0 |
| Credit Hour | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hour | 60 | |
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