Quick Reference: 5 Clusters of Learning Outcome MQF2.0

Abstract

The purpose of the Quick Reference is to assist Higher Education Providers (HEP) in developing and strengthening their academic programmes, curriculum and syllabus for future-ready skilled graduates. There is a mismatch between the supply and demand of graduates, with employers bemoaning the graduates lack the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes. This matter is only expected to get tougher to resolve as there are technological disruptions which would reshape industries and alter the types of jobs available in the 21st Century. The revised Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) to MQF2.0 is a response by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to make the framework more responsive to a better and higher quality of academic programmes in HEP. Preparing Malaysian graduates to navigate this uncertain future does not only require them with transferable skills and ethical foundations, but also the resilience and enterprising spirits to forge new opportunities for themselves and others. This quick reference enlightens on the 5 Clusters of Learning Outcomes in MQF2.0, which consist of Knowledge and Understanding, Cognitive Skills, Functional Skills, Personal and Entrepreneurial Skills, and Ethics and Professionalism in Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) of MQF qualification only. The content of this Quick Reference also discusses operational definition and descriptor of each cluster. On top of that, this reference also shows examples of Course Assessment Plan (CAP) for each cluster. Finally, National Outcome Based Learning Committee wishes to thank all those who have participated in this Quick Reference guideline, particularly, Ministry of Higher Education, Department of Higher Education, Division of Academic Excellence, Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Panel of expert, authors, MAGNETIC and all the contributors.