The Subjects Required by Industries for Engineering Technology Students in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

  • Authors

    • Jamaludin Jalani
    • Sumaiya Mashori
    • Rasida Norjali
    • Amirul Syafiq Sadun
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.25.17552
  • Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Different Engineering and Engineering Technology

  • This paper investigates the effectiveness of the Structured Internship Program (SIP) for engineering technology students in the Faculty of Engineering Technology (FTK), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). Apart from 6 months training which is carried out during second (2) semester of year 4 (i.e. final semester), the SIP is an additional training component that takes place during the third (3rd) semester of year two (2) and year three (3) for two (2) months respectively. The SIP is developed mainly to enhance the engineering skills, particularly for the practical skills of FTK students. The practical experience has become one of the criteria for the majority of employers in selecting the potential students to work with them. This practical experience also allows the students to build the confidence in preparing the job interview. However, the effectiveness of the SIP is still required further investigation as the extra training may affect the performance of FTK students. An online survey has been carried out for 35 students after completing their training. The results show that majority of students satisfied with their training and considered to prolong their training period. They claim that the academic development, work skills development and work assignment are important aspects to be considered and monitored in order to improve their knowledge and skills after completing their industrial training. The survey clearly shows that a few suggestions have been made to improve the SIP and Industrial Training programme.

     

     

  • References

    1. [1] Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (1999) 'Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.' Cycle: 25.

      [2] Davies, L. (1990). 'Experience-Based Learning within the Curriculum :A Synthesis Study' Print book. Council for National Academic Awards.

      [3] Fischer, J., Belcher, R., Cairney, T., English, B. and Harding, S (2002). 'Greater Involvement and Interaction Between Industry and Higher Education.' B-Hert Position, pp. 3-7.

      [4] Jalal, A.H. (2017). 'Rethinking Our Education.' New Straits Times.

      [5] Kamsah M.Z. (2004). 'Developing Generic Skills in Classroom Environment: Engineering Students’ Perspective.' Congerence on Engineering Education (CEE 2004). pp. 14–15.

      [6] Little, B. and Harvey, L. (2006). 'Learning Through Work Placements and Beyond.' Higher Education Careers Services Unit (July). pp. 31–40.

      [7] Malaysian Qualifications Agency (2011). Programme Standards : Engineering and Engineering Technology.

      [8] Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) (2015). 1 MQA Code of Practice for Programme Accreditation.

      [9] Moreland, N. (2005). 'Learning & Employability Series 2: Work-Related Learning in Higher Education'. pp. 1–36.

      [10] Ngah, E. (2011). 'The Need for Competent Work Ready English Language Learners' Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences,29. pp. 1490–99.

      [11] Technology, Engineering, and Accreditation Council (2015). 'Engineering Technology Programme'

      [12] Yuzainee, M.Y, Rahmat, R.A.O.K, and A Zaharim (2013). 'Employment Preference for University of Fresh Engineering Graduates' In 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET), pp. 1–4.

      [13] Zaharim, A., Md. Yusoff, Y., Omar, M.Z., Mohamed, A. and Muhamad, N. (2009). 'Engineering Employability Skills Required By Employers In Asia.' Proceedings of the 6th WSEAS International Conference on ENGINEERING EDUCATION Engineering 6(9), pp. 195–201.

  • Downloads

  • How to Cite

    Jalani, J., Mashori, S., Norjali, R., & Syafiq Sadun, A. (2018). The Subjects Required by Industries for Engineering Technology Students in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(3.25), 231-234. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.25.17552