Despark Leading Automotive & Aircraft Engineering College

Despark was established on 15 September 2005, started as Academy in Bukit Raja, Klang Selangor. Despark Auto Academy was accredited by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran(JPK) to conduct the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Program under Automotive After Sales Services Level 2. At the same time Despark Auto Academy also get accredited by City and Guilds (C&G), United Kingdom to conduct the International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) Program under Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles. Despark was expanded in Bachang, Malacca in July 2006, Georgetown, Penang in August 2007 and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in 2016. The success of Despark led to its establishing branch campuses in Malaysia with a total investment of RM 150 million, and realizing its vision to be the largest private institution of Automotive Engineering in Malaysia.

The number of students grew and by November 2009 the Klang campus was relocated to the present main campus in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

With the experiences and professionalism of Despark to conduct the International Automotive Engineering Program, Despark College (B4P8119) has been approved by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to conduct the Diploma in Automotive Engineering Technology (DAET) program in September 2012.

In year 2014, Despark partnered with one of the largest education group in the world, Pearson to conduct internationally recognized certification, BTEC (Business Technology Education Council) for Level 3 and 5. Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Motorsports) covers the technical knowledge and skills that are important when students engage in the motorsports industry. Level 5 Higher National Diploma helps students to step further to study abroad and complete their highest education in shorter duration.

Apart from that, Despark College has launched its first Aircraft Maintenance Programme, which is offered in partnership with world’s leading aerospace engineering institution, the Institute of Technology Carlow in Ireland (IT Carlow).

The Aircraft Maintenance Programme is a MQA-certified programme designed to prepare graduates in obtaining the Department of Civil Aviation(DCA) License, so they can be placed in aircraft operations and maintenance jobs with leading airlines and specialist aircraft maintenance employers, both in Malaysia and internationally. Through these innovative aircraft maintenance engineering programs, the trainers are equipped with the actual and latest market needs of the skill requirements for technicians and mechanics in the industry. This has benefited the students to a great extent where they are exposed to the latest market trend.