The IndSF Textile Manufacturing document was successfully developed in 2022 by HRD Corp’s Industrial Skills Framework (IndSF Unit) in collaboration with MTMA and MKMA …..
Industrial Skills Framework (IndSF)
TEXTILE, APPAREL & FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING
1st Edition
IndSF Textile Manufacturing 1st Edition was developed in 2022 by HRD Corp’s IndSF Unit in collaboration with:
Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association
(MTMA)
(MTMA)
Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association
(MKMA)
(MKMA)
2nd Edition
IndSF Apparel & Footwear Manufacturing 2nd Edition was developed in 2023 with a specific focus on apparel and footwear manufacturing in Malaysia. This edition covers a broader range of focus areas, including job positions within the apparel and footwear manufacturing sector in Malaysia. The document was enhanced through collaboration with:
Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association
(MTMA)
(MTMA)
Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association
(MKMA)
(MKMA)
Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association
(MFMA)
(MFMA)
The 1st Edition of IndSF Textile Manufacturing covers 60 job positions across five (5) focus areas, while the 2nd Edition extends its coverage to include 65 job positions under two (2) new focus areas. This includes the identification of unique soft and technical skills, along with recommendations for certification and non-certification training programmes for the Textile, Apparel & Footwear Manufacturing industry.
IndSF Textile Manufacturing
1st Edition:
1st Edition:
- Upstream
- Fabric Formation
- Fabric Dyeing and Finishing
- Fabric Planning and Quality Control
- Facilities, Utilities, and Compliances
The 1st Edition identifies 60 job positions, comprising 117 unique technical skills, 81 unique soft skills, and 111 recommended certification programmes.
IndSF Textile, Apparel & Footwear Manufacturing
2nd Edition:
2nd Edition:
Production
- Business Development
- Pre-Production / Prototype Making
- Industrial Engineering
- Marker Planning/ Production Planning and Control
- Cutting
- Embroidery
- Printing
- Sewing
- Assembly
- Finishing
- Production QC Apparel / Footwear
- Warehouse Operation
Maintenance
- Machinery Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
The 2nd Edition identifies 65 job positions, comprising 80 unique technical skills, 44 unique soft skills, and 46 recommended certification programmes.
Textile, apparel, and footwear manufacturing are critical components of Malaysia’s industrial landscape, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic development. Malaysia’s economic growth relies significantly on these industries. Recognising their substantial potential, HRD Corp acknowledges the pressing necessity to create the IndSF document, aiming to bolster and advance these manufacturing industries.
The document encompasses four (4) essential elements within these industries:
The document encompasses four (4) essential elements within these industries:
- Sectorial Information
- Career Pathways
- Job and Skills Descriptions
- Recommended Training Programmes
The IndSF Document can be downloaded at this link:
