Automotive industry players are encouraged to undergo the Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Professional Certification (level four) at Kolej Komuniti Kepala Batas, Penang.

This is the only level four course offered outside of the UK and Ireland.

Deputy higher education minister Mansor Othman said the college had been recognised as the approved centre by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) from the UK, with hybrid and electric vehicles being the college’s niche area.

The college has been offering level one to three of the course since 2014.

As of last year, a total of 927 local and foreign participants had registered in automotive courses at the college.

They included those from Singapore, Fiji, Bangladesh, Romania, Mauritius and the UK.

“The level four certification is expected to be offered in the third quarter of the year with the contribution of an electric car from Mili Auto & Hybrid Service Sdn Bhd,” said Mansor.

He said the course is expected to attract more participation from local and foreign industry players as the cost is more affordable in Malaysia when compared to the UK and Ireland.

Mansor added that participants who complete the course would be recognised as having competency and expertise in the automotive field, particularly in hybrid and electric vehicles.

The participants would also be qualified to work abroad as the certificate is recognised internationally.

Interested parties can call Kolej Komuniti Kepala Batas at 04-5792300 or 04-5755930, or email them at [email protected].