Kebolehpasaran Siswazah Melalui Pendekatan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Kerja Di Politeknik

Abstract

Pembelajaran Berasaskan Kerja (PBK) merupakan suatu kaedah pembelajaran yang menggabungkan dua medium pembelajaran iaitu pembelajaran teori di institusi pendidikan dan pengaplikasian amali di industri. Melalui penggabungan dua medium pembelajaran ini dapat memberi pendedahan dan pengalaman industri yang relevan mengikut bidang pengajian yang dapat merapatkan jurang ketidaksepadanan di antara kehendak industri dan graduan yang dihasilkan oleh politeknik. Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk penerokaan pengalaman kebolehpasaran pelajar politeknik dalam tiga program perintis yang menggunakan kaedah PBK iaitu dalam program Diploma Lanjutan Rangkaian, Ijazah Sarjana Muda Teknologi Pengurusan Fasiliti dengan kepujian dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Teknologi Kejuruteraan Elektronik (Perubatan) dengan kepujian Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif kajian kes pelbagai. Penyelidik menggunakan kaedah temubual secara mendalam dan bersemuka dengan peserta kajian berpandukan protokol separa berstruktur terhadap tiga orang peserta kajian daripada politeknik. Hasil temubual yang telah diperolehi telah di transkrip dan dianalisis secara tematik. Dapatan kajian telah menunjukkan hasil daripada penerokaan pengalaman peserta kajian, penyelidik telah mendapati bahawa ketiga-tiga program telah menunjukkan kebolehpasaran siswazah yang tinggi dimana hampir kesemua siswazah telah mendapat pekerjaan dalam tempoh enam bulan selepas tamat pengajian. Dapatan ini diharapkan dapat memberi implikasi dengan lebih banyak program pendidikan menggunakan kaedah PBK diperkenalkan kerana ianya dapat membantu siswazah untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan selepas tamat pengajian. Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a learning methodology that combined two workplaces: educational institutions for theoretical learing and industries.for the practical. The combination of these two learning mediums can give the exposure and experience according to the field of study that can bridge the gap and mismatch between the needs of the industry and graduates produced by polytechnics. The aim of this research is to explore the experience of polytechnic graduate employability via three pilot programmes that apply WBL methods; which are the Networking Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Facility Management with Honours and Bachelor of Computer Engineering Technology (Medical) with Honours.. This study employed a multiple case study of qualitative approach. The data collections in the field study were conducted using in-depth, face-to-face interviews and semi-structured protocol with the three participants from polytechnics. The results of the interviews have been transcribed and analyzed thematically. The findings showed that all the three programs have shown high graduate employability by almost all the graduates have been hired as a worker within six months after the graduation. Based on the results of this study, hopefully more educational programs will using the WBL method because it can help graduates to get a job after the graduation. Keywords: Work-Based Learning; polytechnic; graduate employability; graduates

Addressing Unemployment Issues and the Role of Universities as Platforms for Graduate Employability

“…The public has voiced concerns regarding the employability of graduates in various related institutions, causing distress among students considering furthering their education to a higher level due to the worrisome state of graduate employability (Ismail & Mohamad, 2021). However, there are strategies, steps, and platforms available to enhance graduate employability at various levels.…”

“…Moreover, the issue of graduate employability is not solely attributed to economic stagnation but is also exacerbated by an influx of foreign workers. It is undeniable that Malaysia is seen as a haven for immigrants, particularly those from Indonesia and Thailand, who find employment opportunities easily, particularly in the manufacturing and industrial sectors (Ismail & Mohamad, 2021). These countries have high population densities, leading to limited job opportunities for their citizens.…”

Recruitment Pattern Graduates from Malaysian Technical University

“…The results of the research reported by Khazanah Research Institute (2018) found that many diploma graduates expect a salary of RM2,000 per month. Also, Ismail (2012) submits that this starting salary is for new graduates. Other findings from Ang et al (2003) show that foreign workers receive smaller salaries than local salaries even though their workloads are the same, which is at par with the new graduates.…”

“…Many improvements ensure that graduates have employability following the desires of employers. Yet, many complaints from employers regarding the weaknesses of graduates' employability (Ismail, 2012). A statistical report from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (2019) found that the number of unemployed graduates in 2018 was 162.0 thousand people, an increase of 4.6 % from 2017 of 154.9 thousand people (Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia, 2019).…”

Factor Influencing the Marketability of Graduate: A Case Study in Islamic Science University Malaysia (Usim)

“…The capacity of graduates to communicate vocally and in writing in English is an essential qualification, followed by their ability to think critically. Since today's business community is infinite and endless, managers look for highly qualified employees such as communication, coordination, issue resolution, project and company management, strategy and organisation, self-management and lifetime learning (Ismail, 2012). Next, poor academic performance contributes to graduate students' low marketability.…”