Programmes Educational Objectives (PEO) Achievement for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Politeknik Muadzam Shah

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 defined as distinctive, specific, measurable, achievable, result-oriented, and having a time frame. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Product Design), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automation) and the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Manufacturing Design) are three programme offered at Department of Mechanical Engineering at Politeknik Muadzam Shah. To answer the question of the study, the reviewers used Dichotomous question or Close-ended question to answer all the PEO regarding the respondent's work in the field of engineering, professional ethics, enterprising activities that apply engineering knowledge and successful career advancement. The objectives of the programmes should produce balanced TVET graduates that are set across four PEOs. The survey was prepared by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Muadzam Shah and was opened for responses in late 2022. The data analysed consists of target respondents consisting of 151 graduates from the years 2017, 2018, and 2019 of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Politeknik Muadzam Shah. This study found that PEO1 competent in knowledge and skills in the field of mechanical engineering according to industry standards in all diploma programme related fields and meets department KPIs of more than 35%. The finding for PEO2 indicates that the graduates are able to communicate with colleagues well, and the result for PEO3 indicates that the graduates recognise the importance of sharing their responsibility through engagement with the community, with more than 95% of alumni from DRP, DMA and DRA programmes having contributed to society with professional ethics and responsibilities. Lastly, in terms of PEO4, the graduates have successfully participated in entrepreneurship activities. Meanwhile, more than 20% of graduates want to pursue studies at a higher level (degree or professional certificate).