Transformative Development of Vocational Education Management through Thai-Meister Framework: A Case Study of Kampong Chheuteal Institute of Technology, Kingdom of Cambodia

This study aimed to enhance vocational education management using the Thai-Meister model at Kampong Chheuteal Institute of Technology (KCIT), Kingdom of Cambodia. The process involved: 1) Developing the vocational education curriculum, 2) Procuring equipment, and machinery, and designing laboratory layouts, 3) Conducting training sessions for KCIT teachers, 4) Creating teaching materials aligned with Thai-Meister guidelines, and 5) Executing the teaching and learning process. The sample comprised 17 undergraduate students specializing in Electrical major at KCIT. Research tools included: 1) Lesson plans for the Electrical System Installation course, 2) Teaching aids and materials such as handouts, job sheets, practical electrical system installation experiments, and PLC programming resources, 3) Theoretical knowledge assessment forms, and 4) Practical skills assessment forms. Findings revealed an 82.35% pass rate among all students in the competency test, with an average score of 65.00% for both theory and practical components.