Mastery of Air Conditioning System Installation Skills: A Case Study

Abstract

Mastery of skills in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is important to address the demands of the growing labor market and foster human capital development. TVET plays an important role in equipping individuals with the necessary technical knowledge and practical skills to thrive in various industries. This is because assessing the level of competency mastery among students is important to assess the effectiveness of the TVET program and ensure that graduates have the skills required for employment. However, there are challenges, such as skill gaps in the mastery of hands-on skills among students. This study looked at the extent to which Kolej Komuniti Tasek Gelugor (KKTG) students mastered air conditioning system installation skills. A total of 19 respondents from Semester 2 Air Conditioning Technology Certificate students at KKTG were selected for this study. The objective of this study is to identify students' basic knowledge, the cause of students' weaknesses, and the level of students' interest in basic air conditioning system installation skills. The research method used is a quantitative study, which is done through a questionnaire instrument. The results of the study show the average level of respondents, where 91% of respondents have basic knowledge of domestic air conditioning system installation skills. An average of 84.9% of respondents gave a positive response to the indication of weakness in air conditioning system installation skills. In addition, the study also found that an average of 94.7% of respondents had a positive interest in basic air conditioning system installation skills. This study clearly shows that respondents have a high level of mastery of the basics of air conditioning system installation. Therefore, this study is expected to help TVET institutions such as KKTG produce a highly skilled and competent workforce, increase the marketability of students, and further contribute to the overall progress of technical education in the region.