COMPETENCY MAPPING FOR ENGINEERING COLLEGE LECTURERS: A STUDY IN MADURAI DISTRICT

Aishwarya N

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

COMPETENCY MAPPING FOR ENGINEERING COLLEGE LECTURERS: A STUDY IN MADURAI DISTRICT

Aishwarya N

Abstract :

In this world of cut throat competition, Education has become an unavoidable asset for an individual. Particularly, Engineering education has become a fashion or trend among Indian students after their school education. Every year, the demand for engineering seats in prestigious educational institutions rise adding more demand for the course. Similarly, as a result of globalization and outsourcing there is a high need for skilled engineers for performing various roles in the Information technology industry. It is evitable that both the educational institutions and the industry has high opportunities for engineering profession. That said, the major concern among the industry people is the alarming rate of decrease in quality of engineers. There lies a ‘competency mismatch’ between what is expected and what is produced every year regarding the quality of engineering graduates. One such method to map the gap between existing performance and expected performance is competency mapping which focuses on the skill, knowledge and abilities of an individual required to perform a job effectively and efficiently. Competency mapping in Engineering education industry is still unexplored and only a least number of colleges practice them. A study was undertaken among 88 Engineering college lecturers to understand the competency mapping in Engineering Education industry. This paper helps to understand the Education industry in India, Engineering education, competency in Engineering education and focuses on the competencies required for the lecturers working in Engineering colleges in Madurai district.