The Development of a Training Model to Develop Engineering Potential with Cooperation between Establishments and Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

Production and development of the workforce in the industry focuses on developing human potential of all ages and building a learning society through re-skilling workers in the workplace to be consistent with the development of the workforce. The objectives of this research were to develop a training model and study the effect of a training model on developing mechanical-engineering potential with cooperation between establishments and higher education institutions using a Mixed Methods research design. The data was collected using a sample of 10 members of the operating committee and 16 trainees. The content coverage included four courses: 1) Basic Drawing, 2) Basic Machine Tools, 3) Mechanical Maintenance Work, and 4) Basic Electricity, and the CIPP Model was used to evaluate the training model's results. The results revealed that the training activities emphasized practical learning. It was a set of 28 times of training that each time took three hours; twice a week. The training activities were both theoretical and practical, with an emphasis on giving the problem and instruction from the activity sheets and practicing skills repeatedly until acquiring proficiency by using proper tools and machines. The instructional materials consisted of reflection sheets, activity sheets, knowledge sheets, exercises, and assignment sheets. In aspect of measurement and evaluation, the pretest was used to study the background of learners' knowledge. The instructor observed, assessed the practical skills, and recorded the learning of each trainee. The post-test, then, was used to summarize the learners' knowledge. Overall, all the trainees passed 75 percentage criteria. The results indicated that the context component of the training was at a good level (x̅ = 3.76), and the input