Abstract:
The purpose of this research is : 1) to study the professional competency of smart electronics installation technicians in aquaculture for vocational education students; 2) to develop a blended training program to enhance the professional competency of smart electronics installation technicians in aquaculture; and 3) to investigate the learning outcomes of the developed blended training program. The research sample consisted of 30 higher vocational certificate students majoring in Electrical Power at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Seaboard Industrial College, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research utilized a purposive sampling method. The research instruments included a competency assessment form, which utilized task analysis techniques to assess the suitability of the basic vocational competency training plan, a quality evaluation form for the blended training program to enhance professional competency, and a pre-test and post-test online assessment. Statistical methods, such as frequency distribution and percentage, mean and standard deviation, and paired samples t-test, were used for data analysis. The research findings revealed that the professional competency of smart electronics installation technicians in aquaculture for vocational education students consisted of 2 main competency units and 7 sub competency units. The appropriateness of a professional competency training program, as evaluated by highly skilled experts, was compared to the quality of a blended training program designed to enhance professional competencies, also evaluated by highly skilled experts. Additionally, the effectiveness of the blended training program in improving the post-training academic performance of learners in the field of smart electronic system installation for aquaculture was assessed. The learners' post-training scores were significantly higher than their pre-training scores, with a statistical significance of .05 In summary, the developed blended training program proved effective in enhancing the vocational competencies of learners in the vocational education level through personalized learning approach, resulting in statistically significant improvement in post-training learning outcomes. The findings suggest that this training program can be used to equip future farmers with sufficient competencies to support the installation and maintenance of smart aquaculture farms."