Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) Achievement For Diploma In Mechanical Engineering (Product Design) Politeknik Muadzam Shah 2022

Abstract

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) are specific goals consistent with the mission and
vision of the expressed interest of programme stakeholders describing the expected
achievements of graduates in their career and professional life after graduation. Criteria of
good PEOs are such as distinctive, specific, measurable, achievable, result-oriented, and
having a time frame. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Product Design) is one of the
programmes offered at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Politeknik Muadzam
Shah. To answer the question of the study, the reviewers used Dichotomous or Close-ended
questions to answer all the PEO regarding the respondent's work in the engineering field,
professional ethics, enterprising activities that apply engineering knowledge and successful
career advancement. The programme's objectives should produce balanced TVET graduates
set across four PEO. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Muadzam Shah,
prepared the survey which was opened for responses in late 2022. This PEO review analysis
study was developed based on data from the results of 44 respondents for graduates of
Diploma Mechanical Engineering (Produk Design) that graduated in the year 2017, 2018 and
2019. This study found that PEO1 competent in knowledge and skills in the field of
mechanical engineering according to the industry in DRP related field meets department KPIs
of more than 35%. The finding for PEO2 indicates that the graduates can communicate with
colleagues well, and the result for PEO3 indicates that the graduates recognised the
importance of sharing their responsibility through engagement with the community, with
100% of alumni from the DRP programme have contributed to society with professional ethics
and responsibilities. Lastly, in terms of PEO4, the graduates have successfully participated
in entrepreneurship activities. Meanwhile, 54.5% of graduates want to pursue study at a
higher level (degree / professional certificate).