Development of Training Courses in the Use of Welding Robots and Automation Systems to Enhance Learner Competencies for Entering the Future Industry

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study training needs; 2) to develop a curriculum model; 3) to test learning achievement in terms of knowledge and skills; and 4) to examine the effectiveness of the training process among trainees. It was the mixed-methods research, applying case study research to identify the target audience and participatory action research to collect data from interviews, surveys, and participant observation. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviations. The results revealed that 1) the need for training in the use of welding robots and automation systems was found to have been accepted by 4 colleges, with 7 teachers and 45 students; 2) developing a training curriculum model based on the needs of the target audience revealed that the theoretical training course format required a question-and-answer lecture format with examinations that passed the IOC tool quality analysis criteria. In terms of practical skills, skills in using robots to weld T-shaped workpieces with fillet-type welds were required. As for the automation system, it used a form of arranging boxes of goods or equipment; 3) the results of the test to find the learning achievement in knowledge and skills of the trainees found that the learning achievement in knowledge and skills, the scores after learning were higher than before learning. Before learning, the learners scored 35.55 percent, after learning, they scored 78.29 percent, exceeding the set criterion of 70.00 percent and increased by 42.74 percent. In terms of skills, everyone was able to complete the work on time; and 4) the results of the test to find the efficiency of the training process from the trainees found that the content aspect was very effective ( = 4.82, S.D. = 0.24), the trainer aspect was very effective ( = 5.00, S.D. = 0.00), and the training venue aspect was very effective ( = 4.83) and (S.D. = 0.22), with the overall average of all aspects being very effective ( = 4.88, S.D. = 0.15).