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STANDARD PRACTICE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS) FOR BATIK PRODUCTION OPERATION – LEVEL 3

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INTRODUCTION The Batik word refers to the process of producing cloth using wax applied techniques to produce a design pattern which then dyed with different colours. Design patterns and the use of new materials have fuelled the production of batik. Batik that produced in this country has successful inroads into the international fashion world. Usually, design patterns and batik motifs inspired from nature such as flora and fauna which are then combined with geometric patterns or abstract. Design patterns are applied to the batik using canting, batik and batik silk sieve block. In Malaysia, batik has been adopted as one of the heritage of the people who make the country proud. Batik industry believed to have started in the early 12th century, in the Island of Java and later expanded to the Malay Peninsula, especially in Kelantan and Terengganu. Since that the art of batik skills continue to expand to other states in Malaysia. Batik in this country is produced with techniques and design patterns exclusive to Malaysia. Malaysia now becomes one of the major producing countries in the world to recognize batik subtlety and craft of local batik producers. Pembatik personnel are responsible of performing product sample preparation, colour fixation, product verification and various method of applying skills and technique. Proper usage of tools and equipment is needed during performing the task to ensure high quality of work performance. It is also important the Pembatik personnel strictly follows the related requirements and standard operating procedures as well as demonstrating high level of alertness. It is also most important for the Batik personnel to apply good communication skill and cooperates with client. This NOSS document shows the structured career path of Batik Production Operation personnel. It provides structured set of activities that enables a person who aspires to achieve competency in this particular occupation, ultimately enhancing him or her to embark on a career in textile and apparel, souvenir and small enterprise industry. This is a reviewed NOSS was developed in respond to the request made by the industry and award by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) to Adimega Sdn. Bhd. NOSS Batik Production Operation is under sector of Textile and Apparel, Souvenir and Small Enterprise Industry and sub-sector of Textile Handicraft. Standard Practice and Standard Content are part of NOSS documents. This job titles being developed are based on the occupational analysis. This document only covered the competency standard of Batik Production Operation Level 3 requirements that are currently is the priority to the Textile and Apparel, Souvenir and Small Enterprise Industry. The panel experts concluded that this job area required broad range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts, most of which are complex and nonroutine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required. To produce skilled workers in this industry, the needs for structured training are essential. The existing registered NOSS of Hand Drawn Batik which was developed in 2009 are (SS-100-123) for level 1-3. Based on the DESCUM workshop findings, it was decided that this job area start form tier 3 for Batik Production Operation. The NOSS document can be used by training centres to conduct and simulate training that requires by a person that chooses this profession. This is to ensure a candidate that i

has undergone training, as required by this NOSS, will be able to perform every task and job scope efficiently and competently. Hence, the development of this NOSS is essential for the industry to have certain guidelines and standards based on the level of competencies that have been set by the industrial experts in this field. Pre-requisites Based on the industry experts’ findings, it was decided that the minimum requirement for those interested to enrol in this course are as follows: i. Complete secondary school/equivalent ii. Able to read, write and basic mathematical skills iii. Basic knowledge in arts and design

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OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE Existing Occupational Structure for Batik Industry Batik comes under the sector souvenir industry and sub-sector of handicraft. Figure 1.1 shows the Existing Occupational Structures (OS) of Batik production personnel. The panel experts had concluded that this job area starts form tier 3 for batik production due to competency in performing a broad range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required. To produce skilled workers in this industry, the needs for structured training are essential.

SOUVENIR & SMALL ENTERPRISE

HANDICRAFT L5 L4 L3 L2 L1

Batik Production Manager Batik Designer Batik Production Executive Stamped Batik Supervisor Hand-Drawn Batik Screen Batik Supervisor Supervisor Senior Stamped Batik Senior Hand-Drawn Batik Senior Screen Batik Maker Maker Artist Stamped Batik Maker Screen Batik Maker Hand-Drawn Batik Artist Figure 1.1 Existing Occupational Structure (OS) for Batik Industry

Figure 1.2 shows proposed Occupational Analysis (OA) and the structured career path of Batik Production Operation (Level 3) personnel. SECTOR SUB-

SOUVENIR & SMALL ENTERPRISE

HANDICRAFT ii

SECTOR Area

Hand Drawn (Canting) Batik

L5 L4 L3 L2 L1

Hand Drawn Supervisor Hand Drawn Artist Hand Drawn Artist

Batik Stamp Batik Silk Batik (Blok/Chop/Terap) Screen Contemporary Batik Production Manager Batik Designer & Production Executive Batik Stamp Batik Silk Screen Batik Contemporary Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Senior Batik Silk Senior Batik Senior Stamp Artist Screen Artist Contemporary Artist Batik Silk Screen Batik Contemporary Batik Stamp Artist Artist Artist

Figure 1.2 Occupational Analysis (OA) and the structured career path of Batik Production Operation (Level 3) personnel. Figure 1.3 shows proposed Occupational Area Analysis (OAA) and the structured career path of Batik Production Operation (Level 3) personnel. SECTOR SUBSECTOR Area L5 L4 L3 L2

SOUVENIR & SMALL ENTERPRISE

HANDICRAFT Hand Drawn (Canting) Batik

Batik Stamp Batik Silk (Blok/Chop/Terap) Screen Batik Production Management Batik Designing Production Batik Production Operation Not Available

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Batik Contemporary

Not Available Figure 1.3 Occupational Area Analysis (OAA) and the structured career path of Batik Production Operation (Level 3) personnel.

Based on existing Occupational Analysis Structure (Refer Figure 1.1 Existing Occupational Framework matrix for Batik Production Operation can be divided into three (3) job areas which are; hand drawn batik, batik stamp and batik screen. It was decided that these three job area can be combined and renamed as Batik Production Operation. Justification of combining these three (3) job areas are to cater the demand of industry where batik production competency evaluated base on product output not by process level. This is in relation to the industry demand for multi skilling in: i. ii. iii. iv.

hand drawn batik, batik stamp, batik silk screen and batik contemporary personnel. The first stage of NOSS development is to identify the Competency Unit (CU) for Batik Production Operation Level 3 CU can be defined as a meaningful unit of works, which contains several activities to complete a work cycle objectively and the CU must be independent (stand-alone). Core CU are the competencies that are common/ generic to the job according to the industry. Elective CU is the competencies that are required for a specific industry/ sub sector/ manufacture. iii

The second stage of NOSS development is to develop Competency Profile (CP). The CP is the summary and analysis of all the competency units that have been identified in the first stage of the development. Each CU will be analysed in order to determine the work activity involve. The performance criteria for each activity will also be determined. The final stage of NOSS development is to develop the Curriculum of Competency Unit (CoCU). This will be done based on the information of the developed CP. After the final stages of NOSS development, a complete set of final draft will be presented to Jawatankuasa Teknikal Penilaian Standard (JPTS) which consist of experience industrial experts for validation purposes. Later, this validated document will be submitted to Majlis Pembangunan Kemahiran Kebangsaan (MPKK) for approval and endorsement.

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DEFINITION OF COMPETENCY LEVELS The NOSS is developed for various occupational areas. Candidates for certification must be assessed and trained at certain levels to substantiate competencies. Below is a guideline of each NOSS Level as defined by the Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia. Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 1: (Operation Level) Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 2: (Operation Level)

Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 3: (Supervisory Level)

Malaysia Skills Diploma Level 4: (Executive Level)

Malaysia Skills Advanced Diploma Level 5: (Managerial Level)

Competent in performing a range of varied work activities, most of which are routine and predictable. Competent in performing a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. Some of the activities are non-routine and required individual responsibility and autonomy. Competent in performing a broad range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required. Competent in performing a broad range of complex technical or professional work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is often present. Competent in applying a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of substantial resources features strongly, as do personal accountabilities for analysis, diagnosis, planning, execution and evaluation.

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4. MALAYSIAN SKILL CERTIFICATION Candidates after being assessed verified and fulfilled Malaysian Skill Certification requirements shall be awarded with Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) for Level 1, 2 and 3 and Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) Level 4 and Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) Level 5. Assessment must be in accordance with the following: This NOSS outlines Competency Unit (CU) in the Batik Production Operation working environment as required by the industry and has been developed and documented following extensive collaboration across key Malaysian organisations. To meet the requirements of this industry, it is imperative that the CU outlined follow a high standard as well as maintenance of consistency throughout the assessment process. This can only be done by stipulating a precise framework in which the assessment of CU must be conducted. The training & assessment of a Batik Production Operation practitioner must be deployed in accordance with JPK policy and standard as follows: a) The final assessment of competence must include the combination of documented continuous assessment conducted by the facilitator during training and the results of post-training examination; b) The post-training examination must be practical in nature and involve demonstration & application of the CU utilizing real equipment and real-world examples; c) The CU as outlined in this NOSS must be assessed throughout the training program and during a post-training examination; d) The learning environment and facilities need to be in accordance with the requirements of the industries; e) The development and assessment of the CU must demonstrate that they develop transferable skills; f) The development and assessment of the CU must include documentation by candidates both during training and examination; and g) All training and assessment materials must be mapped and verified to be in accordance with the NOSS Batik Production Operation by a panel of industry subject matter experts appointed by JPK.

5. JOB COMPETENCIES The Batik Production Operation (Level 3) personnel are competent in performing the following core competencies: Core i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii)

Hand Drawn Batik Production Batik Stamp Production Batik Silk Screen Production Batik Contemporary Production Batik Production Monitoring and Controlling Batik Production Budgeting Control Team Competency Enhancement v

viii) Employee Relations Coordination Elective i) Batik Sketch Making ii) Batik Equipment Maintenance

6. WORKING CONDITIONS Generally they work under similar operating hours of the organization/company. May involve in outside normal working hours or work during weekends. Normally they work in batik factory, batik workplaces, public sector or at the allocated sites such as at their own house. Others, the production based on customer demand. 6.2 Related Acts, Rules and Regulations i. ii. iii. iv. v.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Machinery and Equipment Act Environmental Quality Act (EQA) Safety Handling / Chemical handling Schedule Waste Management

7. EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS Excellent prospect in either private or public sector of experts in batik industry. Worker in batik industry have high skill and value in making batik. They generate various idea to produce beautiful batik and have value market. Excellent career potential for Pembatik personnel due to industrialization and globalisation. Government policy in promoting batik has given batik entrepreneurs and workers opportunity to promote batik in foreign and increase product status.

7.1 Related Occupations Other related occupational area with respect to employment opportunities are: i. Batik Designer ii. Fashion Designer iii. Entrepreneurs iv. Batik instructor for private or public sector v. Manager of batik factory vi. Assistant Manager of batik factory vii. Batik Quality Controller viii. Batik vendor ix. Batik consultant 7.2 Related Industry vi

Other related industries with respect to employment opportunities are: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii.

Textile manufacturing Training centre Other Handcraft Industry Public sector Private sector Training institution Training consultant Advertising Industry

8. TRAINING, INDUSTRIAL ADVANCEMENT

RECOGNITION,

OTHER

QUALIFICATION

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8.1 Job Requirements Creative and innovative, excellent in batik production, proven skill in batik production and flexible to work variable shift. Candidates are trained in training institution both public and private sector with the on-job-training at the batik industrial like: i. ii.

Vendor training Practical/on-the job training

9. SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-2162 7459 Faks: 03-2161 2622 Web: http://www.kraftangan.gov.my/ Emel: [email protected] Institut Kraf Negara No.1, KM.20 Jalan Ipoh - Rawang, Taman Rekreasi Templer, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel : 03 60915322 Fax : 03 60926072 Web: [email protected] Giatmara Sendirian Berhad Wisma Giatmara, No 39, Jalan Medan Tuanku, 50300 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2691 2690 Web: http://www.giatmara.edu.my/p/hubungi-kami.html Persatuan Batik Malaysia Tingkat 3, Wisma Penyayang, No.6, Jalan Equine, Taman Equine, Bandar Putra Permai, vii

43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor D.E Tel: 03-89460222 Fax: 03-89460233 Web: persatuanbatikmalaysia.blogspot.com Email: [email protected] Batik Guild Sdn. Bhd. Address: 3Rd Floor, Wisma Penyayang, No. 6, Jalan Equine, Taman Equine, Bandar Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, 43300 Tel: +60 (0)3 2095-0022 Koperasi Serbaguna Pembatek Kelantan Berhad 3512-A Jalan Sultanah Zainab 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan Web: koperasipembatek.blogspot.com/p/hubungi-kami.html Jabatan Warisan Negara Kementerian Pelancongan Dan Kebudayaan Malaysia Aras 1, Kompleks Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Raja, 50560 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 03-2260 9000 Fax: 03-2272 1392 Web: www.heritage.gov.my/v2/ Email: [email protected]

10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Director General of DSD would like to extend his gratitude to the organisations and individuals who have been involved in developing this standard. This standard has been checked by the Standard Technical Evaluation Committee (STEC). Panel members of STEC are listed below:

11. VALIDATION National Skills Development Board (MPKK), Ministry of Human Resources has agreed and endorsed this Standard on

12. LITERATURE REFERENCES i.

Kraftangan Malaysia (www.kraftangan.gov.my)

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ii. Website Batik Malaysia (www.batikguild.com) iii. 3rd Industrial Master Plan (IMP3)

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD PRACTICE (SP), COMPETENCY PROFILE CHART (CPC), COMPETENCY PROFILE (CP) AND CURRICULUM OF COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) BATIK PRODUCTION OPERATION – LEVEL 3 PANEL

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En. Sulaiman Idrus

Manager Seri Gamelan Batik & Songket, Terengganu

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En. Azmi Annuar

Product Research & Development Shuxing Textile (M) Sdn. Bhd, K. Lumpur

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En. Shuhairul Hafizie Shuib

Batik Designer Kesume Sdn. Bhd., Selangor

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En. Wan Mohamad Hafiz Wan Hamid

Batik Designer D Fizzya Collection, Melaka

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En. Ibrahim Abdullah

Batik Designer Noor Arfa Batik, Kuala Lumpur

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En. Jaludin Haji Zaini

Batik Designer Pua Indah Sdn. Bhd,, Selangor ix

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En. Shabri Saad

Batik Designer & Consultant, Selangor

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En. Abdul Munir Bin Yahya

Batik Designer Dimu Design Sdn. Bhd., Rawang, Selangor

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Abdul Munir Bin Yahya

Batik Designer DIMU Design Sdn. Bhd, Selangor

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En. Jamalruddin Zamahuri

Batik Designer & Consultant, Selangor

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En. Hairul Akmal Muhamad

Lecture & Batik Designer Giatmara, Kuala Lumpur FACILITATOR

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En. Kamarul Izam Jalani

Adimega Sdn. Bhd.

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Pn. Siti Wafiah Zahari

Adimega Sdn. Bhd. SECRETARIAT&DOCUMENTOR

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Pn. Norhashimah Khalid

Adimega Sdn. Bhd.

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Cik Siti Zulaikaha Zahari

Adimega Sdn. Bhd.

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