A future of your own
Grow it with Thames Oxford Academy. Nothing should hold you back from achieving what you want to achieve
Everyone deserves bright prospects. And we mean everyone. Whatever your age or background, whether you’re taking your first steps into work, finishing school, returning to work or looking for a new career direction, there’s an apprenticeship here for you. Whichever one you join, you can expect to gain valuable skills, recognised qualifications, a permanent job, great training and, above all, our full and heartfelt support.
Find the Right Future for You
Here’s a quick look at our apprenticeship pathway. You don’t have to start right at the beginning. It’s more a matter of finding the right entry point, and then starting there.
Unlock Your Potential
We offer an alternative path to university for working people looking to unlock their potential.
TOA’s Malaysian Qualification and International Certification are recognised all over the world.
Led by experts of the industry, the training curriculum is developed based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) and to date, the TOA’s programme has over vast accredited programmed across multiple disciplines.
These programmes allow course participants a flexible pathway to acquire professional international certificate and skills qualifications which covers Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the Malaysian Skills Certifi cate to Level 4 (Malaysian Skills Diploma) as well as Level 5 (Malaysian Skills Advance Diploma).
The programmes are accredited by the Malaysian government and contain pathways that enable students to gain internationally recognised qualifications through built-in programmes that incorporate certification by City & Guilds (UK), Confederation of Tourism, Hotel & Catering Management (UK), International Motor Industry (UK), LCCI (UK), TWI (UK), TAFE (Australia) and other international and professional bodies.
The curriculum includes professional Team Building Programme as well as professional industrial “hands on basis” courses. The learning methodology is a combination of Competency Based learning approach which is regulated face-to-face and “hands on” learning which are audited and certified.
Robust Engagement and collaboration with Multi-National Corporation (MNCs) and Government Link Companies (GLCs).
The development of the curriculum is spearheaded by industry lead bodies (ILB) and contains international best practices and standards. In addition, ILBs are part of the Assessment Board to ensure that standards are adhered to and maintained.
All internship and Apprenticeships programmes by TOA are accredited, audited and certified; and progress/ activities are monitored and recorded in a log book.
To ensure that course participants/students experience an environment conducive to their learning, state-of-the-art facilities which comply with safety standards are provided. Depending on the programme, standard equipment and facilities will be provided accordingly. These may
include part or all of the following:
- Training labs, workshops and kitchens
- Convention hall and exhibition centre
- Auditorium, lecture halls and video conferencing centres
- Sports and recreational facilities
- Dining hall and cafeteria with menu monitored for food safety and nutrition
- Residence halls for international and outstation staff , students and visitors
- Open space that encourage interaction and promote a work and study environment
- R&D laboratories and incubator
- Apprenticeships and industrial placement offices
Training Hubs across the country managed by World Class professional team.
Higher education opportunities will be made available to you upon graduation.You will be able to undergo internship with GLC’s and MNC’s which encourages hands-on skills development activities.
You will benefit from systematic programmes with industries that foster good relations with the international community.
You will benefit from systematic programmes with industries that foster good relations with the international community.
One-stop solution centre Excellent training from highly-qualified teachers Industry recognizes us as providing cutting-edge, relevant training.
A one-stop centre which provides information to prospective students and handles all processing makes it simple and convenient for local and international course participants/students to enrol in the TOA’s programme.
We put the course participants/students at the centre of real-world learning. When you study at TOA you learn industry-relevant skills that help get you into the workplace faster, upgrade your existing skills or prepare you for further study – whatever your age, background or career aspirations. There’s plenty of reasons why TOA offers an experience like few others. Here’s just a few:
- Hands-on, practical training
- Strong industry links, with opportunities to network and gain workplace experience whilst studying
- Pathways to university, graduating with two qualifications instead of just one
- Earn while you learn options with apprenticeships and traineeships
- An adult-learning environment
- Learning support and counselling
- State-of-the-art technology and equipment
- Centrally-located campuses with modern facilitie
Apprenticeship Scheme
Hear What Others Say
As part of the course, I participated in work placements across numerous TESCO stores and worked on a window display project with six other students at the KL branch.
I really enjoyed the experience as I like designing a concept and then sourcing the props for it and seeing it all come together at the end.
TOA taught me how to create something out of nothing and the partnership with “Learing By Doing” approach which was a great stepping stone for my current job at MYDIN.
The amount of time dedicated to work experience in TOA’s course really appealed to me as I knew that it’d help me get a job at the end of the course.
Programme Offered
Retail Operations Management
Retail Sales Operations
Fast Food Operations
How To Apply (Sponsoring Employers)
- Login and Launch eTRiS
- Click on ‘Application’
- Select from menu ‘Grant’ >’Apply Grant’
- Select SLDN Scheme from menu ‘Scheme Code’ > ‘Apply’
- Then fill up the form accordingly.
- For detailed instructions kindly download User Guide (External) and go to Section 10 Application for SLDN Scheme
- Employers will conduct interviews to select the candidates and successful candidates are required to sign apprenticeship contracts with the sponsoring employers.
- Two (2) copies of apprenticeship contracts for each apprentice duly filled, signed and stamped must be sent to PSMB.
How To Claim (Sponsoring Employers)
- Login to HRDF Portal and launch eTRiS.
- Click on ‘Application’ icon
- Select from menu, click on ‘Claim’.
- Choose either you want to ‘Submit Claims with Grants’ or ‘Submit Other Claims’.
- Please fill in the online form together with the supporting document, then click on ‘Submit’ button.
- Click here to start claim.
How To Apply (Candidate)
Click Here to Apply
Trainer and Coaches Transformation and Development Programme
Workshop Outcome
At the end of the Program, participants will be able to:
- Apply the skills of Coaching in any coaching situation using powerful questions, active listening, validation and scaling techniques.
- Use the GROW Model to effectively conduct coaching conversations.
- Differentiate coaching from training, counselling and mentoring.
Workshop Methodology
Our Program apply an experiential approach to enable participants “learn by doing”. The methodology focuses on:
- Interactive Coaching by instructors
- Individual and group exercises
- Role-plays
- Instructor briefings
- Case studies and simulated activities
- Action Plans
Program Outline
Conduct interview (s) with HR and/or L&D team OR senior management team (where possible) to understand Client’s talent development and coaching programs and issues.
The feedback will assist us in tailoring and customizing the program to the needs of learners and Organization.
The feedback will assist us in tailoring and customizing the program to the needs of learners and Organization.
It will be a 2-day experiential program focused on the following:
- What is Coaching?
- Coaching in Client Organization – its role and purpose
- Coaching Skills – Building Trust, Asking Powerful Questions, Active
- Listening, Validation and Scaling TechniqueThe GROW Model
- Skills Practice – Putting it All Together
Reinforcement of learning is important to ensure sustainability of skills development.
- Participants will work on Action Plans developed during the workshop
- Immediate Superiors of participants must play an active role to reinforce learning by providing feedback and reviews
What is Recognition for Prior Achievement (RPA)?
Recognition for Prior Achievement (Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu-PPT)is a special programme to award National Skill Certificates (SKM) to employees who have no formal qualification but can demonstrate skills that have been outlined in the National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) based on working experience and achievement held. This system support Life Long Learning.
Courses accredited are:
- National Skill Certificate (SKM) Retail Operation Management Level 3
- National Skill Certificate (SKM) Retail Sales Operation – Level 2 & 3
- National Skill Certificate (SKM) Fast Food Preparation – Level 2
- National Skill Certificate (SKM) Fast Food Operations Management – Level 3
Certificates are awarded by Department Of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia and is based on the current NOSS.
Who Should Join This Programme?
Open to anyone who has the skills and knowledge without regard to when, how and where it is obtained either through work experience, life experience or training (formal or informal).
Why Should You Get RPA?
Getting a formal and recognised qualification will give you::
- Recognition
- Personal Satisfaction
- Motivation
- An opportunity to get promoted, change your job (career development) and acquire more skills and knowledge (further studies)
Why Should Companies Send Their Staff for RPA?
Benefits to individuals
- Opportunity to receive recognition and gives the satisfaction and motivation to improve themselves;
- Certificate in a short time (no need to attend classes / training / sat for the test) and
- Can contribute to career development.
Benefits to employers
- Improve productivity and performance
- Save costs for employee training and certification
- Enhance the company image
Benefit to the country
- Increasing the number of qualified talent
- Generating the industrial sector with the increase in skilled workforce
- Country’s image in the eyes of the world in terms of services and products
- Attracts foreign investors to invest in the country
Courses conducted by Thames Oxford Academy are
The Process of Accreditation
- Registration
- Portfolio Development
- Verification (evidence of competency/skill level)
- Certification
Sharper Skills, Stronger Workforce
NDTS is the acronym for National Dual Training System. ‘Dual’ means training in two learning situations where training is a joint venture between companies and training institutions.
This is an industry-oriented training scheme that combines workplace and institutional training. School leavers or existing workers who meet the criteria can be offered an apprenticeship opportunity by a sponsoring company to undergo training.
A contract is signed between the company and the apprentices prior to the training. Apprentices are given an allowance throughout the training by the company and are obliged to work with the company upon completion if they are offered employment.
The hands-on training is conducted continuously and the apprentice is expected to get through the assessment as well as the final test which will be conducted at the end of the training programme. Successful apprentices will be awarded with the national skills qualification by Department of Skills Development (DSD).
This is an industry-oriented training scheme that combines workplace and institutional training. School leavers or existing workers who meet the criteria can be offered an apprenticeship opportunity by a sponsoring company to undergo training.
A contract is signed between the company and the apprentices prior to the training. Apprentices are given an allowance throughout the training by the company and are obliged to work with the company upon completion if they are offered employment.
The hands-on training is conducted continuously and the apprentice is expected to get through the assessment as well as the final test which will be conducted at the end of the training programme. Successful apprentices will be awarded with the national skills qualification by Department of Skills Development (DSD).