Open AccessReforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on Workplace Learning and Skills Development
Author(s) -
Kahirol Mohd Salleh,
Noralfishah Sulaiman
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of recent technology and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2277-3878
DOI - 10.35940/ijrte.e6553.018520
Subject(s) - vocational education , curriculum , corporate governance , context (archaeology) , work (physics) , business , training (meteorology) , psychological intervention , public relations , economic growth , political science , engineering , psychology , economics , mechanical engineering , paleontology , physics , finance , psychiatry , meteorology , biology
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a crucial role in promoting high-skilled workers in Malaysia. In order to establish and manage TVET, it is significant to revisit in the existing TVET system to make a greater impact to improve TVET ecosystem including governance and management, teacher training, curriculum and pedagogical, social partners, and innovation in TVET provision in the context of private and public engagement. This paper applied systematic review as a methodology. The results, show that TVET ecosystem and interventions need to be implemented in line with the need of 21st century ‘new economy’ skills and challenges will always appear in hindering the success of preparing future skills demand. Hence, this paper further discusses the issues and challenges faced by Malaysia in reforming TVET for the world of work. Additionally, this paper covers strategic planning and recommendations on TVET development that could be beneficial to Malaysia.