Kuala lumpur: Fifteen children of serving personnel and veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have completed the technical training phase in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) under the Malaysian Armed Forces and Veterans' Children Skills Training Programme (LAKSAMANA 3.0).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yayasan Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Yayasan LTAT) stated that the certificate presentation ceremony, held at RSA Academy Sdn Bhd, marked the participants' completion of a 14-day intensive training programme that began on Feb 8 at the Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) Kemaman.
Throughout the training period, participants underwent comprehensive modules covering theoretical mastery, compliance with industry standards and procedures, hands-on practical training based on real-life scenarios, and technical documentation discipline. Additionally, the programme emphasized work integrity, inspection accuracy, and safety compliance, aligning with the requirements of high-technology industry sectors.
NDT is identified as a critical competency required in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, construction, and energy, which demand high levels of precision and strict adherence to safety standards. The early exposure to an actual working environment aims to strengthen the participants' technical foundation as they transition to the next training phase.
Aligned with the Train and Place model of LAKSAMANA 3.0, participants are set to begin a two-month industrial placement phase starting March 1. This placement will enable them to apply their newly acquired skills in a real working environment and be assessed according to current industry competency standards. This integrated approach ensures that the programme extends beyond short-term training, offering a sustainable and competitive career pathway.
Out of 127 applications received, only 15 participants were selected after a rigorous screening process. This reflects the high level of competition and the defense community's confidence in the skills development initiative. The careful selection process ensures that participants are fully prepared to meet the demands of both the training and the industry.
The implementation of LAKSAMANA 3.0 follows a memorandum of understanding signed between Yayasan LTAT and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) in May last year. Cohort 2 is scheduled to begin in April, followed by Cohort 3 in August, with a total target of 40 participants this year in line with the phased implementation plan.