Reforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on Workplace Learning and Skills Development
Kahirol Mohd Salleh1, Nor Lisa Sulaiman2
1Kahirol Mohd Salleh,*, Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia.
2Nor Lisa Sulaiman, Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on January 01, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on January 20, 2020. | Manuscript published on January 30, 2020. | PP: 2964-2967 | Volume-8 Issue-5, January 2020. | Retrieval Number: E6553018520/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.E6553.018520
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Abstract: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a crucial role in promoting high-skilled workers in Malaysia. In order to establish and manage TVET, it is significant to revisit in the existing TVET system to make a greater impact to improve TVET ecosystem including governance and management, teacher training, curriculum and pedagogical, social partners, and innovation in TVET provision in the context of private and public engagement. This paper applied systematic review as a methodology. The results, show that TVET ecosystem and interventions need to be implemented in line with the need of 21st century ‘new economy’ skills and challenges will always appear in hindering the success of preparing future skills demand. Hence, this paper further discusses the issues and challenges faced by Malaysia in reforming TVET for the world of work. Additionally, this paper covers strategic planning and recommendations on TVET development that could be beneficial to Malaysia.
Keywords: TVET, Workforce learning, Skills development, Competencies.
Scope of the Article: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.