Two Paths, One Destination
Dua Laluan, Satu Destinasi
When it comes to studying fashion design in Malaysia, students are often caught between two options: a Diploma from a university college, or an SKM from a JPK-accredited training centre. Both lead to a career in fashion — but they differ in duration, cost, focus, and outcomes.
Apabila bercakap tentang belajar rekaan fesyen di Malaysia, pelajar sering terpaksa memilih antara dua pilihan: Diploma dari kolej universiti, atau SKM dari pusat latihan bertauliah JPK. Kedua-duanya membawa kepada kerjaya dalam fesyen — tetapi berbeza dari segi tempoh, kos, fokus, dan hasil.
Duration and Cost Comparison
Perbandingan Tempoh dan Kos
A fashion design diploma typically takes 2.5 to 3 years and costs between RM 30,000 and RM 80,000. The TISS SKM Level 3 programme takes just 15 months full-time at RM 25,000 — or 12 months part-time at RM 20,000. That is a significant saving in both time and money.
Diploma rekaan fesyen biasanya mengambil masa 2.5 hingga 3 tahun dan menelan kos antara RM 30,000 hingga RM 80,000. Program SKM Tahap 3 TISS mengambil masa hanya 15 bulan sepenuh masa pada RM 25,000 — atau 12 bulan separuh masa pada RM 20,000.
Theory vs Hands-On Skills
Teori vs Kemahiran Praktikal
Diploma programmes balance theoretical coursework with studio time. SKM programmes are built around competency-based training — meaning the majority of your time is spent doing, making, and creating. For students who learn best by doing, SKM is a natural fit.
Program diploma mengimbangi kerja kursus teoritikal dengan masa studio. Program SKM dibina berdasarkan latihan berasaskan kompetensi — bermakna sebahagian besar masa anda dihabiskan untuk melakukan, membuat, dan mencipta.
Recognition and Financial Support
Pengiktirafan dan Sokongan Kewangan
Both SKM and diplomas are recognised under MQF. The TISS SKM also qualifies for PERKESO EIS funding and HRD Corp claims — significantly reducing your out-of-pocket cost. This financial support is not always available for private diploma programmes.
Kedua-dua SKM dan diploma diiktiraf di bawah MQF. SKM TISS juga layak untuk pembiayaan PERKESO EIS dan tuntutan HRD Corp — mengurangkan kos anda dengan ketara. Sokongan kewangan ini tidak selalu tersedia untuk program diploma swasta.
The Verdict
Kesimpulan
If you want to enter the fashion industry faster, spend more time in the studio than the classroom, and graduate with a real portfolio of work — SKM at TISS is your best bet for 2026.
Jika anda ingin memasuki industri fesyen lebih cepat, menghabiskan lebih banyak masa di studio berbanding bilik darjah, dan menamatkan pengajian dengan portfolio kerja sebenar — SKM di TISS adalah pilihan terbaik anda untuk 2026.