UTHM Malaysia

Course Overview

• The programme is designed to be in line with the vision and mission of the University. Through this programme, graduates are expected to become part of the skilled worker who is capable of driving the growth of the country in accordance with the aspirations of Vision 2020. This will be done with the course emphasizing on new technologies, which also include theoretical and practical skills. In addition, this programme will also expose students to a variety of activities that can increase the generic skills and personality.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

These are the PEOs for Bachelor Degree in Vocational Education (Catering) with Honours:

• PEO 1 :  Knowledgeable and skilled in the field of vocational education (Catering) in line with the needs of the national education industry.
• PEO 2 :  Able to communicate effectively and have a high quality of professional leadership in line with the responsibilities given across the diversity of community background, personality, complexity of the educational process in the field of vocational education from primary to tertiary level.
• PEO 3 :  Able to solve problems creatively and innovatively in the field of vocational education (Catering) and subsequently constantly display, strengthen, appreciate the ethics and professional code of practice as well as the values of the teaching profession in educational practice.
• PEO 4 : Able and wise in strengthening positive and productive relationships with family and community as well as engaging in lifelong learning and contributing to life.
• PEO 5 : Competent in applying technology to improve efficiency and training skills according to the needs of the country's vocational education.
• PEO 6 : Demonstrate high competencies in entrepreneurial skills, the ability to enhance personal knowledge, talents and personalities gradually and continuously in the field of Catering.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

These are the PLOs for Bachelor Degree in Vocational Education (Catering) with Honours:

• PLO 1 :  Analyze and develop students' knowledge and understanding of (student learning) in certain subjects, across curriculum activities and programmes to achieve the entire curriculum of educational institutions that will be provided services.
• PLO 2 :  Apply various philosophies and effective practical skills to educational situations both in terms of different levels of education and educational settings.
• PLO 3 :  Creative and innovative to promote the use of the corpus of knowledge of the teaching profession and quality practice protocols in the educational environment as well as address the context of students' cultural diversity in a sensitive, effective and prudent manner to foster learning, and competent student talents and potential.
• PLO 4 :  Meet the requirements of professional teaching standards embedded at all levels (schools, colleges, universities and other learning organizations).
• PLO 5 :  Apply knowledge of interpersonal skills, communication skills and be able to work collaboratively and independently to solve problems in different educational environments.
• PLO 6 :  Exhibit and demonstrate professional leadership characteristics that are appropriate to the given responsibilities.
• PLO 7 :  Prudently apply problem-solving skills and scientific skills as well as awareness of the role of research through mastery of knowledge and understanding in their ever-evolving professional practice.
• PLO 8 :  Reflect and learn from their own experiences in order to advance and drive their learning forward, for example, by using the theory of constructivism for universal benefit.
• PLO 9 :  Practicing and demonstrating management, entrepreneurship and ICT skills as well as being responsive to changes in education as an academic and professional discipline.
• PLO 10: Develop encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potential to the highest level continuously and incrementally.
• PLO 11: Contribute to community development through professional organizations or voluntary organizations through active involvement in social responsibility.
• PLO 12: Exhibit and demonstrate research, creativity, innovation and design capabilities.