NDTS is the acronym for National Dual Training System. 'Dual' means training in two learning situations where training is a joint venture between companies and training institutions.

Duration	Duration is based on the scope and level of Certification
Practical-Theory Ratio	70 - 80 % Practical training in real work situations 30 - 20 % Related theory classes at training centres
Method of Delivery	Day Release System - For example, practical training for 4 days in the companyfollowed by one day of theory class at a related training centre. Block Release System (if necessary ) - For example,  3-4 months practical training followed by 1-4 weeks of related theory class.
Trainee	SPM graduate and/or salaried employee at work who is selected by the company. The company is not bound to offer a job after the training.
Training Allowance (If the training is conducted for 2 years)	Semester 1 – RM 350.00 per month Semester 2 – RM 400.00 per month Semester 3 – RM 450.00 per month Semester 4 – RM 500.00 per month
Award of Certificate	K-Worker Certificate, equivalent to SKM (Level 3) or DKM Qualification (Level 4) or DLKM (Level 5) approved by JPK and relevant employers’ organisations.

FAEDAH KEPADA PERATIS
 
Elaun

• Perantis layak menerima elaun bulanan minumum oleh pihak syarikat/ majikan bagi sepanjang tempoh latihan seperti berikut

• Reduce the cost of hiring skilled workers in terms of training, evaluation, advertising and selection.
• Eligible for tax deduction under the Income Tax Act 1967 or eligible to claim training fees from the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) for companies / employers who qualify.

• Improve the quality of work, for employees who are trained are in accordance with the needs of industry.
• Increase productivity as workers under NDTS can meet the needs of the entire job.
• Improve competiveness as the company / employer is provided with sufficient and relevant skilled workers.
• Increase the use of more efficient new technologies because NDTS apprentices are exposed to a wide range of new technologies during the learning process.

• Improve the quality as the training provided over a specific period of time is based on the diversity of industrial processes.
• Provide a positive impact in terms of employee performance and employee satisfaction.
• Enhance the image of the company / employer as a producer of K-Workers to implement national
• social responsibility.
• Helps create an additional mechanism for the purpose of promotion and enhance the skills of
• existing workers.
• Provide opportunities for existing skilled workers in industries to be exposed to knowledge and
• trainingskills.