Development and Implementation of Productivity and Quality Training Programs for the Universities in the Southern Region of Vietnam

VERSION OF RECORD ONLINE: 15/09/2025

Authors

Corressponding author's email:

ntatuyet@hcmute.edu.vn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1728

Keywords:

Training program, Productivity, Quality management, University Sector, Competency framework

Abstract

This paper presents the development process of training productivity and quality programs. These programs are integrated into the compulsory/elective courses in field economics, business, engineering, and technology training programs at the universities in the Southern region of Vietnam. The research uses document research methods, observation, interviews, scientific seminars, and surveys by questionnaires of target groups, as well as the expert method. A Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology case study presents a comprehensive methodology for designing training programs based on a competency framework, implementing and expanding Productivity and quality courses. Based on suggestions, the training program and curriculum framework are visualized. Some critical successes are present, and recommendations are suggested to update and confirm training programs. The training programs will provide essential updates for the teaching staff, allowing them to access the fundamental theoretical basis and general development trends in Productivity and quality. At the same time, the integration of training modules into the training program and closely linked to practice, will help supplement and update the relevant output standards to perfect essential skills, contributing significantly to the success of graduates in the labor market in the context of rapid changes in science and technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the trend of increasingly deep and comprehensive international integration.

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Author Biographies

Thien-Phuc Tran, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Thien-Phuc Tran received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam, in 1987 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Pukyong National University, Korea, in 2005. He is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM. His research and teaching expertise encompasses machine element design, dynamic systems, manufacturing processes, friction stir welding technology, minimum quantity lubrication techniques, and education management.

Email address: ttphuc.rectie@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1226-9440.

Thi-Anh-Tuyet Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Thi-Anh-Tuyet Nguyen received a B.S from the Faculty of Auditing and Accounting, Ho Chi Minh Banking University, Viet Nam, in 2009 and a Master of Science, a Ph.D. degree in the Department of Industrial System Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Zhongli, Taoyuan, Taiwan, in 2014 and 2018, respectively. She is currently a lecturer at the Department of Industrial System Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.

Email: ntatuyet@hcmute.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4486-536X.

Huy-Hung Lai, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Huy-Hung Lai received a B.A. from the Faculty of Business Administration, Ho Chi Minh University of Economics, in 1996 and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, in 2000. He is currently a senior lecturer in the School of Industrial Management at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM. His research and teaching expertise encompass Economics, Industrial Development Strategy, Integrated Planning, ESG, Business process improvement, and Productivity and Quality Improvement.

Email address: lhhung@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3770-7777.

Hung-Son Dang, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Hung-Son Dang received a B.S from the Faculty of Automotive and Energy Engineering, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Viet Nam, in 2009 and a Master of Science, a Ph.D. degree in the College of Mechanical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Zhongli, Taoyuan, Taiwan, in 2013 and 2017, respectively. He is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Automotive and Energy Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.

Email address: sondh@hcmute.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5418-9051.

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15-09-2025

How to Cite

Tran, T.-P., Nguyen, T.-A.-T., Lai, H.-H., & Dang, H.-S. (2025). Development and Implementation of Productivity and Quality Training Programs for the Universities in the Southern Region of Vietnam: VERSION OF RECORD ONLINE: 15/09/2025. Journal of Technical Education Science. https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1728