THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MODEL FOR OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN

Abstract

          This research aims were to find out the occupational competencies, training model and training module in the field of industrial hydraulic technicians. There are 5 steps to conduct research: 1) Developing occupational competencies standards of industrial hydraulic by 10 experts evaluated and gave suggestions for improvement the proposed occupational competencies lists. 2) Developing the training model of industrial hydraulic technicians by using the System Approach method, 5 experts evaluated the suitability and gave suggestions. 3)Developing the training module for industrial hydraulic technicians under 5 experts supervising to find the index of congruence (IOC) of behavioral objectives with the evaluation criteria,   the validity of the test and performance assessment and the appropriateness of the training module. 4) Providing training on occupational competencies of industrial hydraulic technicians in both parts, in the form of regular training and training through the online system by applying training modules to the group sample of 23 people.5) Assessment of trainees' competencies by 3 training assessors evaluation the performance of those trained through training and using the assessment form developed by the researcher together with the assessors The competencies assessment was based on knowledge and skills induced from the training process.

          Research results: 1) Occupational standard of industrial hydraulic technicians comprised of 5 Key Functions, 28 Units of Competency and 71 Elements of Competency. 2) Training model for occupational competencies of industrial hydraulic technicians consisted of 6 components  and was appropriate at a good level (= 4.60 , S.D = 0.894)  3) Training module of occupational competencies for industrial hydraulic technicians consisted of 8 learning outcomes. And the results of the assessment were at a good level (= 4.63, S.D = 0.548)   4) The training achievement of all 23 participants were at a higher level than 80 percentage. Trainees were satisfied with the training process was at a good level (= 4.54, S.D = 0.507) 5) The competencies training assessment results showed that all trainees had been passed the training criteria.This could say that the training system by using the competencies based curriculum which focused on the people competencies and trained competencies-based would effect to manpower development consequences more efficient and in line with the needs of enterprises sectors and in accordance with the guidelines for the development of the country's competitiveness.