Technical Training Programs Research Articles

Congenital cardiac surgical simulation: bridging global workforce gaps and optimizing outcomes.

Reaching competency in congenital heart surgery (CHS) requires lengthy and rigorous training. Due to patient safety, time limitations, and procedural complexity, the intraoperative setting is not ideal for technical practice. Surgical simulation using synthetic, biological, or virtual models is an increasingly valuable educational tool for technical training and assessment. In particular, three-dimensional (3D) models are especially favorable in CHS education for its high-fidelity demonstration of congenital heart defects. In countries where there is a deficit of local cardiac surgical expertise, simple and inexpensive innovation, such as expanding hands-on technical training programs involving 3D-models and hybrid teaching, may partially address the lack of CHS training opportunities and the consequent unmet need for surgical management of pediatric heart disease.

Development of an e-learning training program for pharmacy technicians' authorization in non-sterile compounding unit

Training of pharmacy technicians in non-sterile compounding unit must meet the requirements of the French Good Manufacturing Practices. Our current training program is composed of one week companionship preceded by a theoretical course and do not allow the acquisition of all the skills and knowledge required. The formation load over the pharmacist and technician also increase due to an important turnover among the technicians. The aim of this work is to improve the current training by the development and implementation of an e-learning training program. E-learning program was developed by a multidisciplinary team using the instructional system design model ADDIE. The first two levels of Kirkpatrick's evaluation model were assessed using a satisfaction survey and an evaluation conducted before and after the program by the agents who attended the course. The online training program include 4 units divided into 10 sequences available in PowerPoint® format. Fifteen pharmacy technicians were able to test the course. Among them, 6 agents finished the program and were satisfied with the training. Evaluation grade improved after the course (18.33/25) compared with the first evaluation (10.25/25). The development of an e-learning course completed the existing training program by providing standardized knowledge that strengthens practical training. New modules on various topics can be added later to improve ongoing training of pharmacy technicians in the compounding unit.

The Model “SMART”- an Innovation for Achieving Future Success in TVET Students: An Empirical study

The “SMART” school innovation project represents a significant advancement in addressing the challenges faced by students in technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs, particularly concerning their mathematical proficiency. Recent analyses of state matriculation exam results have highlighted a troubling decline in mathematics achievement among students, which poses a substantial barrier to their academic and professional success in TVET learning classes. In response to this issue, the SMART project has been designed to enhance students’ academic performance while cultivating a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. At the core of the SMART project is a differentiated instruction approach to those groups’ students according to their mathematical abilities. This method allows educators to tailor their teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that both advanced learners and those struggling with foundational concepts receive appropriate support. By creating specific groups- advanced, intermediate, and those with significant gaps—and regrouping students from different professions into new classes, the project enables targeted interventions that address individual learning needs. This approach allows for simultaneous instruction in mathematics across all new mixed-profession classes, enabling personalized support due to the equal curriculum and equal allocation of hours. This structured grouping not only helps in identifying and addressing knowledge deficits but also promotes a collaborative learning atmosphere where students can thrive. The project emphasizes the importance of regular progress monitoring, with systematic evaluations conducted every two months. This ongoing assessment enables educators to make timely adjustments to teaching strategies and group placements, ensuring that students are continuously challenged and supported. Furthermore, the project incorporates innovative and interactive teaching methods designed to engage students actively in the learning process, moving away from traditional, monotonous approaches. By establishing a comprehensive framework for educational improvement, the project not only seeks to elevate students’ proficiency in mathematics but also aims to create a holistic approach to learning that prioritizes the diverse needs of all learners. The SMART project is poised to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape, equipping students with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in their future studies and professional endeavors. By addressing the root causes of low mathematics achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment, the project aims to prepare students for the challenges they will face in both their academic and career paths.

Challenges and Opportunities of Tractor Adoption by Smallholder Farmers in Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Tractor adoption by smallholder farmers in the Gambella region is essential for increasing agricultural productivity, improving food security, and promoting sustainable livelihoods. The sampling methods employed included purposive sampling to select kebelles and a lottery method for sample respondents. Primary data were collected through surveys, questionnaires, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and field observations, while secondary data were obtained from government statistics, academic publications, non-governmental organization reports, market information, and historical records. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and percentages. Regarding opportunities for tractor adoption, the study found that 9% of smallholder farmers used tractors to improve soil health, 20% to reduce labor costs, and 16% to enhance market access, 7% to reduce post-harvest losses, and 48% to increase productivity. Conversely, the study identified major constraints, with 27% citing high initial investment, 40% noting lack of credit access, 18% reporting limited technical expertise, and 15% indicating inadequate infrastructure as barriers to tractor adoption. To maximize adoption opportunities, government agencies and private companies should offer financial incentives and loans to support farmers’ tractor investments. Additionally, to address these adoption challenges, government, local, and non-governmental organizations should provide subsidies, low-interest loans, and technical training programs to enable smallholder farmers to purchase or rent tractors, thus enhancing access to mechanized services and improving agricultural productivity and efficiency.

Applying experiential learning theory in non-school-based technical and vocational education and training for unemployed youths in South Africa

Youth unemployment is one of the major challenges facing Sub-Saharan African countries today. Although young people may hold general certificates of education (equivalent to Grade 12), they lack employable or marketable skills enabling them to be integrated into the labour market. In this paper, I examine the application of experiential learning theory (ELT) in non-school-based technical and vocational training for unemployed youths as a learning approach to develop job-related skills and competencies for the real world of the workplace. I used a qualitative research design to meet the research objectives and conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 10 trainees out of 512 to get their views on training delivery and learning approaches for skills acquisition. To complement the interview data, I also conducted field observations at the training centres, in the workshops, and at companies hosting trainees for workplace training. My findings revealed that the facilitators used classroom-based and field-based experiential learning approaches to help the trainees gain job-related skills and competencies required in the labour market. I conclude that applying ELT in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes helped young trainees gain the job-related skills and competencies required in the labour market. As practical implications for society, I provide new insights into applying ELT to improve the effectiveness of non-school-based TVET programmes for disadvantaged and unemployed youths. My findings will motivate other trainers and training managers to apply ELT in designing and implementing non-school-based TVET programmes.

Historical innovation in education: the development of an endoscopy technician training program and a novel professional pathway for endoscopy assistants

Historical innovation in education: the development of an endoscopy technician training program and a novel professional pathway for endoscopy assistants

Development of a pharmacy technician training program and advanced pharmacy technician roles: A health system's journey amidst an evolving national practice landscape.

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Preparing the Workforce for Ethical, Responsible and Trustworthy AI

This article proposes a holistic multi-pronged strategy for establishing an ethical workforce ready for the rise of AI, beginning with examining the current AI landscape and projections of jobs impacted to understand organizational preparedness needs. Key elements include developing an ethical framework through stakeholder engagement outlining shared principles for responsibility; implementing comprehensive technical and soft-skills training programs; creating new dedicated ethics and data governance roles while expanding existing functions to oversee AI accountability; and integrating metrics and career pathways tied to system and process assessments through an ethical lens to drive cultural normalization. Continuous self-evaluation through qualitative and quantitative metrics aids transparency, justification of investment, and framework improvement. The goal of proactively cultivating stewardship abilities across all functions through values clarification, tailored learning, distributed responsibilities, and self-reflection is positioned as exemplary leadership guiding technology's societal impacts amid workplace transformations from emerging technologies.

Career Support and Its Effectiveness in Technical Intern Training Program for Farm Work Contracts: A Case Study of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives in Kagoshima Prefecture

Career Support and Its Effectiveness in Technical Intern Training Program for Farm Work Contracts: A Case Study of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives in Kagoshima Prefecture

Model Pembinaan Prestasi Olahraga Anggar di Bengkalis Fencing Club

This research is a descriptive qualitative study that aims to provide a detailed description of the athlete achievement coaching system at Bengkalis Fencing Club. Data was obtained through interviews with athletes, coaches, and club administrators. The results showed that the athlete recruitment system is running well, free of charge and open to the public, in accordance with the recruitment theory by Mulyati (2018) and Mustofa (2018). Physical and technical training programs are carried out regularly and systematically, in accordance with the training theory by Harsono (2017) and Purnomo (2019). The existing facilities and infrastructure are adequate but need to be improved, in line with the opinion of Hafidz (1989) in Sopian (2019). The achievements of Bengkalis Fencing Club athletes are high, with good mental preparation, as stated by Putri (2023). Recruitment of coaches is based on their qualifications and certifications, in accordance with the training theory by Suyono and Monalisa (2016). The club's organizational structure plays an optimal role in supporting athlete achievement, as stated by Rumpis Agus Sudarko (2009) in Umam (2017). Fund management is carried out by submitting SPJ to KONI and DISPORA, as well as proper planning, in accordance with the opinion of Agus Kristiyanto (2011). The overall results show that Bengkalis Fencing Club has a good coaching system but still needs improvement in several aspects.

Beyond graduation: understanding professional downgrading in Moroccan vocational training alumni

PurposeYoung graduates in Morocco are encountering an increasingly challenging labor market environment. Confronted with intense competition, job insecurity, and unclear career trajectories, many find themselves in low-skilled positions despite possessing relevant qualifications. This issue is particularly pronounced among vocational training graduates, who experience professional downgrading at a rate three times higher (33.6%) compared to their peers from general education (11.6%) (HCP, 2018). Our study aims to investigate professional downgrading among young vocational training graduates in Morocco, focusing on the factors contributing to this phenomenon and identifying potential solutions to address it.Design/methodology/approachOur study is based on the insertion and career path survey conducted by the Department of Professional Training with graduates of professional training programs in Morocco. For this edition, the survey was conducted in 2020, encompassing all 31,498 graduates of the 2016 professional training programs. The Heckman self-selection model is employed to analyze and explore various dimensions of downgrading. Factors such as gender, age, marital status, parental education, and the choice of vocational training field are scrutinized to understand their influence on downgrading.FindingsThe study reveals several key findings: Women exhibit a lower probability of professional downgrading compared to men. Young graduates are more vulnerable to downgrading, emphasizing the necessity for career guidance and mentorship programs to facilitate their entry into the job market. Marital status plays a role, with married individuals having a higher likelihood of downgrading. Parental education, particularly that of mothers, proves critical in preventing subjective downgrading of vocational training graduates, highlighting the need for adult literacy and education programs. The effectiveness of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Competencies (ANAPEC) programs in preventing downgrading among vocational training graduates is questioned, suggesting the need for program revisions tailored to this population. The choice of vocational training field significantly impacts downgrading, with graduates of technical training programs experiencing advantages. This emphasizes the importance of diversifying training fields and aligning them with market demands.Originality/valueThis study provides valuable insights into the phenomenon of professional downgrading among young vocational training graduates in Morocco. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policy interventions. Recommendations include supporting young graduates, reassessing programs offered by the ANAPEC, and enhancing technical training to better align with the evolving demands of the labor market.

Mengoptimalkan Pengimplementasian Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Pelayanan Tenaga Kerja kesehatan di RSUD Sawerigading

This article discusses the implementation of training and development of health workforce services at Sawerigading Hospital to overcome cases of discrimination between BPJS and non-BPJS patients. This research uses a literature review method with a qualitative approach and highlights the need for increased HR training and development for the optimization of health services. The results showed the importance of improving the skills, knowledge, and inclusive culture of health workers, as well as involving the community in efforts to improve service effectiveness. RSUD Sawerigading has committed to improving employee competencies through technical, soft skills, self-development, and specialization training programs to improve overall health services. Concrete steps are needed to address discrimination against BPJS patients and improve staff understanding of ethics and professionalism in health services to achieve optimal service.

Perception of and adaptation practices to climate change: a case study of smallholder paddy farmers in Dai Loc district of Vietnam

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate the smallholder paddy farmers’ perceptions of climate change and identify factors that affect their perceptions of it in Vietnam. A sample size of 260 was chosen from a total of 745 smallholder paddy farmers and a structured questionnaire was constructed to gather data. Descriptive, chi-square (χ2) and logistic regression analyses were used. The research results revealed that the socio-economic characteristics of smallholder paddy farmers vary, reflecting diverse paddy-farming systems in the study area. A large number of smallholder paddy farmers noticed temperature, drought and pest/disease increased, whereas rainfall and flood decreased over the past 20 years. A high proportion of smallholders reported that more irrigation for paddy rice (82.7%), followed by growing short duration rice (65.0%) and changing paddy rice planting and harvesting date (63.1%) are the main adaptation practices. A majority of smallholders indicated that lack of information about potential climate change (67.7%), followed by lack of knowledge concerning appropriate adaptation (66.2%) and lack of market access and storage facility (64.2%) are the key barriers to adaptation practices. The success of the regression model’s overall prediction is reported by model χ2 = 81.5, p < 0.000, indicating that the explanatory variables significantly explained the dependent variable. Among the explanatory variables, agricultural practice, information and communication technology possessed, participation in rural credit programmes, participation in technical training programmes, participation in community-based organisations, gender, age, level of education, size of farm and farming experiences are significantly important determinants of smallholders’ perception of climate change.

Relationship Between The Importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programmes and its Contributions towards Sustainability of Society’s Development among Kuala Lumpur Technical Secondary Students

Relationship Between The Importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programmes and its Contributions towards Sustainability of Society’s Development among Kuala Lumpur Technical Secondary Students

Building an optics technician training program

Building an optics technician training program

STRATEGIC DECISION SUPPORT: DEVELOPING A DASHBOARD FOR MANAGERIAL INSIGHTS IN HIGH-LEVEL TVET STUDENTS' ENROLMENT AT UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG AL-SULTAN ABDULLAH

The purpose of this study was to create a dashboard with information visualisation to assist Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) in managerial decision-making and to critically and hierarchically present data regarding the enrolment of Malaysian Diploma Vocational (MDV) students into high-level Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs at UMPSA. The Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) model was applied in this research followed by dashboard development using Microsoft Power BI. The CRISP-DM model consists of six continuous and connected phases, namely business understanding, data understanding, data preparation, data modelling, data visualisation, and data synchronise and update. The data was obtained from the Undergraduate Records Management Unit, Centre for Academic Management, UMPSA. The database was used in the development of the dashboard to store information in the form of reports and for data visualisation purposes. The findings hope to assist the management of UMPSA in making better decisions and planning the enrolment process of prospective students. The dashboard outlines several initiatives and best practices that should be implemented by the Malaysian Government, the Ministry of Higher Education, and UMPSA through the UMPSA 2021–2025 Strategic Plan to empower the high-level TVET agenda.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) Program Experiences for Persons with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Nepal: A Narrative Inquiry

This study explores the experiences of TVET programs for persons with traumatic SCI in Nepal. Recently, the National Planning Commission published the 15th plan that aims to encourage the country as a prosperous, independent, and socialist-oriented national economy through healthy, educated, decent citizens who enjoy equal opportunity (National Planning Commission, 2019). In terms of economic growth, it ensures inclusive and equitable access to quality technical education and vocational skill development. Persons with traumatic spinal cord injury are eligible for ensuring the aforementioned equitable access and high living standards. TVET emphasizes linking persons with traumatic spinal cord injury and the labor market to achieve economic success. The deepening stories by the research question that how do persons with traumatic spinal cord injury narrate their experience of TVET programs are included in the study. Through are view of disability and TVET related literature, I learned that the TVET program acted as a bridge between employment and disability. Besides, employment made affirmative impacts on economic independence for persons with traumatic spinal cord injury. Several types of research justified showing a significance of the program in diverse Asian countries such as Taiwan, Bangladesh. I could not find the study associated with TVET and spinal cord injury patients in Nepal. Many researchers investigated the effects of TVET on persons with physical disabilities, but the cases were blended with different types of disabilities. Thus, comprehensive findings could be partially applicable for persons with the injury. In this study, I used a narrative inquiry within the interpretative framework. Also, I conducted an in-depth interview to pay attention to the voice of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury. The interview helped me to understand the stories. Especially five participants who were experienced in TVET programs were purposefully selected for the study. I considered that my participants are the range of twenty-one to forty years of ii age. The participants were six months post-injured. A total of five participants were interviewed physically and through telephone communication. The stories and information were analyzed and interpreted based on the theory of the social model. The social model concentrated on social oppression to make unjust circumstances rather than physical impairment. The stories of the study show that persons with traumatic spinal cord injury are excluded from the main stream in TVET program. They have frequently been deprived of the opportunity of participating in the program due to physical limitations. To be specific, their stories interpreted some similarities that motivation: encourage to be independent, low accessibility: information, disability-friendly educational environment, lack of awareness of disability in society, limited training curricula, devasting economic consequences. Reintegration signifies not economic empowerment but emotional independence. As firstly said, despite persons with traumatic spinal cord injury has faced uncountable barriers in training, it is sure that supported them to reintegrate into the community. On the other hand, TVET provides an essential opportunity to back to the community, but circumstantial constraints restrict the chance. Most private TVET institutes are not prepared for disability-friendly education environments. For instance, the institution is located on the 2nd floor without a lift. People with wheelchairs have no access to the program. Like this, disability is not considered training conditions, insufficient space to move a wheelchair, steps have prevailed. Financial hardship was a critical problem for my participants. Moreover, they appealed to the attitude of TVET educators. When TVET stakeholders whom my participants met, they showed disrespectful attitudes about disability. Although participants were in difficulties, they succeeded in completing the vocational training. The training led them to innovate life through generating income. Now they could maintain livelihood, looking after children. By discovering participants' stories, I came to know the importance of hearing their experiences in the TVET program. Otherwise, fundamental interests and needs overlooked TVET programs are likely to be planned. It may decline the effectiveness iii of the program. My participants’ experiences refer that ensuring education rights in TVET programs is the first step to improve the quality of life of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury.

Aerial Acrobatics and Pole Sports as Means of Developing Flexibility and Strength Endurance.

The Relevance of the Research topic lies in the current stage of development of physical education in schools, characterized by the need to update content, constant search for effective methods to develop physical qualities, and the integration of innovations into physical education classes and extracurricular activities. One such innovation is aerial acrobatics and pole sports, which have gained popularity as forms of motor activity influencing students' interest in physical exercise and the development of physical qualities. The Purpose and Methods of the Research were to experimentally assess the impact of a comprehensive physical and technical training program in aerial acrobatics and pole sports on flexibility and power endurance development. The study employed analysis and synthesis of literature, pedagogical experimentation, and methods of mathematical statistics. The Results revealed improvements in flexibility indicators during «Bridge» exercises, changing from 45,07±5,42 cm to 37,13±3,79 cm; «Longitudinal split on the right» from -2,53±2,31 cm to 4,33±1,03 cm; «Left longitudinal split» from -4,7±1,47 cm to 4,47±1,17 cm; and «Lumbar split» from -5,6±1,83 cm to -2,73±1,39 cm. A statistically significant difference was observed at p&lt;0.05. Similar improvements were found in power endurance development, with statistically significant differences between experimental group (EG) and control group (CG) indicators. For instance, during the «Bending and extending the arms in a supine position» exercise, EG indicators improved from 21,93±1,2 times to 33,13±1,14 times, and the time of maintaining body position in the supine position changed from 125,33±11,66 s to 288,0±18,18 s (p&lt;0,05). In Conclusion, it has been established that a comprehensive program of physical and technical training incorporating aerial acrobatics and pole sports, which includes general and specialized exercises along with technical training, is more effective and positively impacts the development of flexibility and strength endurance. This is evidenced by the statistically significant improvement in these physical qualities among the experimental group (EG) girls compared to the control group (CG) across all parameters studied.

The Need for a Chainsaw Safety Training Program for Female Forest Landowners

Female forest landowners (FFLO) are increasing in numbers but have been marginalized in technical training programs in the past. We conducted chainsaw safety training programs geared towards FFLO and compared program evaluation results with results from male-dominated chainsaw training workshops. FFLO are limited in their technical knowledge at the beginning of a workshop, are more likely to own different types of chainsaws than male participants, and generally liked having a women-only workshop. The takeaway is that FFLO strive in a women-only environment and that more women-focused extension training programs are needed to provide with a safe and inclusive learning environment.

A Systematic Literature Review Examining the Impact of Societal Factors on Student’s Intention to Enrol in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programs at the Tertiary Level

A Systematic Literature Review Examining the Impact of Societal Factors on Student’s Intention to Enrol in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programs at the Tertiary Level