The Administrative Model for Testing and Personal Competency Certification Center Based on Occupational Standards for Developing Learner Competencies at Kamphaeng Phet Technical College

Abstract

The research objectives were 1) to investigate the current conditions and administration approaches of the testing and personal competency certification center based on occupational standard, 2) to develop the administrative model 3) to implement the administrative model, and 4) to evaluate the implementation of the administrative model. This research study includes four components: phase 1) investigate the current conditions and testing center administration approaches through data collected from 50 participants included 3 administrators, 47 teachers, and 6 experts, phase 2) developing the administrative model through a focus group discussion, reviewing the model, and evaluating is appropriateness by 35 experts and educators, phase 3) implementing the model included 4 activities during the 2023 academic year. Activity 1 focused on building knowledge and understanding of the operational framework, involving 60 participants who were engaged in developing foundational comprehension of the system's requirements and processes. Activity 2 concentrated on promoting and supporting operations, utilizing the same sample size of 60 participants to ensure adequate support mechanisms were established for successful implementation. The scope expanded in Activity 3, which addressed the development of operational processes with an increased sample size of 120 participants, reflecting the need for broader stakeholder involvement in process development. Finally, Activity 4 encompassed monitoring and evaluating operations, maintaining the sample size of 120 participants to ensure comprehensive assessment of the implemented processes. Purposive sampling was used for participant selection. The research instruments included questionnaires, interview, and report forms. The data analysis involved percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research findings revealed that: 1) the current conditions were at moderate level, 2) the developed administrative model consists of four components: (a) understanding of the framework, (b) promoting and supporting the operations, (c) developing the model according to PDCA cycle, and (d) monitoring and evaluating the operations. 3) The implementation results showed that the average rating of the project achievement was at a high level (  = 4.42, S.D. = 0.70) and the findings revealed that satisfaction levels toward the implemented model were at the highest level (  = 4.58, S.D. = 0.60). 4) The results from evaluating the implementation indicated that the student and community achievements in the 2023 academic year were higher than those in 2022. The students and communities satisfaction was at the highest level (  = 4.64, S.D. = 0.55). Teachers developed lesson plans that consistent with professional standards, achieving a 100 percent success rate. A total of 545 students and community members passed the competency testing and certification according to professional standards. The administrators and teachers showed a high level of agreement regarding the administrative (  = 4.45, S.D. = 0.59) and community members reported a high level of satisfaction with its role in developing learner competencies (  = 4.49, S.D. = 0.61).