Paper Title
The Development of A Web-based Training Model for Enhancing Efficiency in Agricultural Machinery Mechanic Jobs
Abstract
This research aims to develop a model for enhancing professional skills of agricultural machinery mechanics
through web-based training, and to study the results of applying the proven efficiency training model in actual situations.
The study was conducted in five phases. The first phase was carried out to examine problems and needs of strengthening
agricultural machinery mechanic jobs through web-based training using focus group discussions among ten participants
obtained by purposive sampling. In the second phase, the training model was developed in consideration of suitability and
congruence by three experts. In the third phase, a training tool and a website were developed to meet quality requirements. In
the fourth phase, the trial use to find efficiency of the model among twenty participants divided into three groups was
explored. In the last phase, result-based monitoring and satisfaction evaluations of using the training model were investigated
among the twenty participants both before and after the training. Collected data were then analyzed by percentage, mean,
standard deviation and t-test. The findings showed that agricultural machinery technicians lacked knowledge, skills, and
budget for training. Time, transportation, and policy were not conducive to arrange the training as well. The web-based
training model comprised five elements, i.e. analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. There are five
units in the training, i.e. 1) general knowledge of agricultural machinery, 2) safety in agricultural machinery, 3) diesel
engine, 4) transmission and hydraulic systems, 5) peripherals equipment and maintenance. The statistical significance of the
developed model after the training was higher than before the training at p < 0.05, and the trainees were highly satisfied with
the training.
Keywords - Developed Model, Web-Based Training, Agricultural Machinery Mechanic Jobs