Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia
The growth of construction industry in Malaysia is stimulated by various mega infrastructure projects. Due to this, the competent construction workers become the catalyst in realizing the goals. Using mixed method approach in explanatory research, this study aimed to analyze the training needs based...
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| author | Ismail, Fadillah Abdul Kadir, Zulida Jaes, Lutfan |
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| description | The growth of construction industry in Malaysia is stimulated by various mega infrastructure projects. Due to this, the competent construction workers become the catalyst in realizing the goals. Using mixed method approach in explanatory research, this study aimed to analyze the training needs based on 300 Indonesian construction workers’ competency. Findings showed that there are significant differences between knowledge and skills possessed by the Indonesian workers, based on two types of training; theory and practical. However, the training on skills is considered critical as it is a need for the Indonesian workers to fulfil the job requirements in Malaysia. |
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| spelling | uthm.eprints-57242022-01-23T02:26:37Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5724/ Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia Ismail, Fadillah Abdul Kadir, Zulida Jaes, Lutfan HD5701-6000.9 Labor market. Labor supply. Labor demand Including unemployment, manpower policy, occupational training, employment agencies The growth of construction industry in Malaysia is stimulated by various mega infrastructure projects. Due to this, the competent construction workers become the catalyst in realizing the goals. Using mixed method approach in explanatory research, this study aimed to analyze the training needs based on 300 Indonesian construction workers’ competency. Findings showed that there are significant differences between knowledge and skills possessed by the Indonesian workers, based on two types of training; theory and practical. However, the training on skills is considered critical as it is a need for the Indonesian workers to fulfil the job requirements in Malaysia. Science Publishing Corporation 2018 Article PeerReviewed Ismail, Fadillah and Abdul Kadir, Zulida and Jaes, Lutfan (2018) Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7 (2.29). pp. 1053-1057. ISSN 2227-524X |
| spellingShingle | HD5701-6000.9 Labor market. Labor supply. Labor demand Including unemployment, manpower policy, occupational training, employment agencies Ismail, Fadillah Abdul Kadir, Zulida Jaes, Lutfan Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title | Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title_full | Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title_short | Training needs analysis on Indonesian construction workers competency in Malaysia |
| title_sort | training needs analysis on indonesian construction workers competency in malaysia |
| topic | HD5701-6000.9 Labor market. Labor supply. Labor demand Including unemployment, manpower policy, occupational training, employment agencies |
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