Assessment of Programme Educational Objectives Achievement and Employability Outcomes among Diploma in Quantity Surveying Graduates.

Abstract

Abstract— This study aimed to assess the achievement of the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) and the employability outcomes of Diploma in Quantity Surveying graduates. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive design through a questionnaire of alumni who graduated in December 2017. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and min score. The findings of the study showed that PEO achievement was at an all-time high, with a mean score ranging from 4.22 to 4.45. PEO 2 recorded the highest mean score, showing strong achievements in terms of communication, social skills, leadership, moral values and social responsibility. However, the employability findings show a mixed situation. Although the employment rate of graduates is high at 77.3%, only 32.8% work in the field of Quantity Surveying, while 67.2% work outside the field. In addition, only 6.9% of graduates are registered with BQSM, indicating a still low level of professional engagement. The study concludes that high PEO achievement supports the general employability of graduates, but job placement and professional development still need to be strengthened through career guidance, industry exposure, professional registration pathways and curriculum improvements.

Keywords— Programme Educational Objectives, Graduate Employability, Quantity Surveying, TVET, Outcome-Based Education.