A quantitate approach to mapping modules outcome to competencies identified through training needs analysis Online publication date: Fri, 24-Mar-2017
by Sarim Al-Zubaidy; Deepthi Peiris
International Journal of Innovation in Education (IJIIE), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2016
Abstract: Training needs analysis (TNA), conducted prior to establishing academic programs, had identified the competencies that students from military technological college (MTC) should acquire before their graduation. A detailed study of situational analysis, scoping study, competency generation, equipment selection and the training gap analysis formed the basis of MTC TNA process. Two types of competencies, general and specific, were identified and documented in competency descriptors. Students develop these competencies through core academic modules, supplemented by practical-oriented modules specifically designed to meet TNA-identified competencies. This paper suggests a quantitative approach to map progressive competency achievements of students to different subject domains objectively. The model presented is extendable to measure these achievements well into the workplace after their graduation as well as a tool to gauge the status of readiness of the college in its journey to achieve its final goals of becoming a centre of excellence.
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