Navigating the Digital Wave: Evaluation of Online Vocational Education in the Higher TVET Institution

The rapid onset of digitalization has profoundly altered the landscape of vocational education, particularly noticeable in the shift towards online vocational education. While this transformation presents numerous opportunities for vocational institutes such as enhanced employability, flexible and accessible learning, and improved practical training, it simultaneously poses significant challenges like integration of digital competences into curriculum and the management of digitalization. This paper focuses on the impact of digitalization on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions, specifically on UniKL (Universiti Kuala Lumpur), a leading vocational education institution in Malaysia. The study examines student and faculty responses to online education through a satisfaction survey conducted by UniKL. Findings indicate a preference for a hybrid mode of instruction and identify issues such as unstable internet connection and limited facilities for tasks. The study concludes that a comprehensive approach addressing competency development and institutional governance is crucial for leveraging the potential of digitalization in TVET.