GIT Academy is an officially JPK-approved PPA-PPT (Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment) Centre for the Ketua Rombongan Pelancong (Tour Leader) SKM Level 3 certification — the national qualification for professionals who lead Malaysian travellers on outbound tours abroad.
What Is a Tour Leader?
A Tour Leader (Ketua Rombongan Pelancong) is different from a Tourist Guide. Where a licensed Tourist Guide guides visitors within a specific site or destination in Malaysia, a Tour Leader accompanies a group of Malaysian travellers on an outbound tour abroad — managing the itinerary, logistics, group welfare and overall travel experience from departure to return.
The national qualification for this profession is Ketua Rombongan Pelancong, NOSS code HT-024-3, certified at Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources.
GIT Academy’s Official Accreditation
GIT Academy has been officially approved by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) as a PPA-PPT (Pusat Penilaian Amali – Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu) Centre — a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) practical assessment centre — for the Ketua Rombongan Pelancong (HT-024-3) programme.
- Approval Reference: JPK.700-2/8/12 Jld 22 (110)
- Programme: Ketua Rombongan Pelancong (HT-024-3), SKM Level 3
What Does "PPA-PPT" (RPL) Mean for You?
PPT (Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu) is JPK’s official Recognition of Prior Learning pathway. If you already have real working experience as a tour leader — even without formal training — you may be able to obtain your official SKM Level 3 certification through portfolio submission and practical assessment, rather than needing to complete a full classroom course from scratch.
- Submit your application and required documents through the MySpike system
- Build a portfolio evidencing your real tour leading experience
- Attend a counselling session with an appointed Assessment Officer (PP-PPT)
- Complete your practical assessment and verification session
- Receive your official SKM Level 3 certificate upon successful assessment
Who Should Apply
- Travel agency staff who currently lead or escort outbound tour groups
- Freelance tour leaders seeking official government certification
- Travel industry professionals who want formal recognition of their experience
- Anyone required to hold SKM Level 3 (HT-024-3) certification for employment or licensing purposes
Why Get Certified With GIT Academy
JPK-Approved Centre
Officially approved PPA-PPT centre for HT-024-3, valid through April 2029.
Recognize Real Experience
Get certified based on your actual work experience, not just classroom hours.
30+ Years in Tourism Training
GIT Academy has trained more than 10,000 students since 1994.
Kuala Lumpur Location
Easy to reach at Wisma LTS, Jalan Pudu.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A Tourist Guide is licensed by MOTAC to guide visitors within a specific site or destination in Malaysia. A Tour Leader (Ketua Rombongan Pelancong) accompanies a group of Malaysian travellers on outbound tours abroad, managing the whole trip from departure to return.
PPA-PPT stands for Pusat Penilaian Amali – Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu — an official JPK-approved centre authorised to conduct practical assessments for candidates applying via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/PPT) pathway.
Not necessarily. If you already have real tour leading experience, you may qualify for certification through the PPT (RPL) pathway — portfolio submission and practical assessment — rather than a full classroom course.
Successful candidates receive the official Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in Ketua Rombongan Pelancong (HT-024-3), issued by JPK under the Ministry of Human Resources.
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