NDTS is the acronym for the National Dual Training System. ‘Dual’ means training in two learning situations, namely:
(i) The actual workplace (company) that covers 70% to 80% practical training (performance) and;
(ii) Training Centre which cover 20% to 30% of theory (knowledge).

The main objective of NDTS – To produce a knowledge worker (K-Workers) that is the employees who possess 3 (three) elements of competency, which are:
(i) Technical
(ii) Social & Humanitarian
(iii) Methodologies & Learning

NDTS is a method that is based on industry-driven training concept which is operated through collaboration between companies and training institutions. NDTS can be implemented by the following methods:
(i) Collaboration between Skill Training Centre (PLK) and
(ii) The company internal training division (in-house)

Companies carrying out SLDN training are entitling to the following benefits:

a) Claim of the levy for companies that contributed to the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF). (Employer Circular no.1/2008)
b) Companies Income Tax deduction (single tax deduction) under the provisions of subsection 34(6)(n), Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967.

Application for National Dual Training System (NDTS) Program Under Eleventh Malaysia Plan (RMKe-11)  Year 2020