The development of a conceptual maritime training and assessment framework for Malaysian maritime pilots using the knowledge, skills, and abilities approach

Abstract

ABSTRACT The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Theory explains that knowledge develops one’s skills, leading to improved abilities. This study hypothesised that the KSA approach could be applied to developing a conceptual training and assessment framework for Malaysian maritime pilots as it could assist in improving the competency of future trainee pilots. This framework’s development was commenced by obtaining maritime pilot training and assessment modules from competent pilotage authorities (CPAs) in Malaysia. The modules were then collated, and items were identified as factors and subfactors of knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Factors, Filtering, and Filtered Elements (FFF) model was utilised to measure maritime KSAs for data collection and filtration purposes. The data collected were then analysed utilising principal component analysis (PCA) and the Pearson correlation test, which involves using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). In summary, the data obtained from this study’s respondents successfully proved that the KSA approach can be applied to the creation of a maritime pilot training and assessment framework.