Determination of 4IR Generic Skills Constructs for Engineering Graduates

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Fathiyah Mohd Kamaruzaman, Roszilah Hamid, Azrul A. Mutalib, Mohamad Sattar Rasul

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The current state of technological modernisation in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (4IR) has led to changes in many fields of work; thus, the demand for existing generic skills is no longer sufficient to meet the needs and demands of the market. In this regard, a deeper understanding on generic skills needs to be obtained so that graduates especially in the engineering field are prepared for jobs that have not existed in the last 10 or five years. Align with this, the main objective of this study was to determine the constructs of 4IR generic skills for engineering graduates. A qualitative approach was used in the early stage of development of the 4IR generic skills (GS4IR) constructs from eight document analyses. Document analysis was done using frequency matrices tables. Results showed that the constructs of GS4IR were communication skills, leadership skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, creativity skills, digital skills, adaptability skills, management skills and emotional intelligence. The study results can be used as a reference for recognising the new skills required to ensure that engineering students are able to get a job in the future.

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