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Constructing and Validating Professional Competence Indicators for Underwater Welding Technicians for Offshore Wind Power Generation in Taiwan

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  • Chin-Wen Liao

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan
    Center of Teacher Education, National Chung Hsing University, No. 145, Xingda Rd., South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Kai-Chao Yao

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Chin-Tang Tsai

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan)

  • Jing-Ran Xu

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan
    Sheng Jen Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 49, Aly. 2, Ln. 226, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Changhua City 500004, Taiwan)

  • Wei-Lun Huang

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan)

  • Wei-Sho Ho

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan
    NCUE Alumni Association, National Changhua University of Education Jin-De Campus, No. 1, Jinde Rd., Changhua County, Changhua City 500207, Taiwan)

  • Yu-Peng Wang

    (Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan
    EBARA-ELLIOTT SERVICE (TAIWAN) Co., Ltd., No. 1, Gongyequ 42nd Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407019, Taiwan)

Abstract

This study aims to develop professional competence indicators for underwater welding technicians for offshore wind power generation in Taiwan. A literature analysis methodology was employed to gather and investigate research studies related to competence indicators in the underwater welding domain of offshore wind power generation. Subsequently, the Delphi method was utilized to conduct a three-round questionnaire survey, aiming to seek expert opinions regarding the appropriateness and differentiation of these competency indicators. To examine the consistency and significance of expert opinions, the data were subjected to K–S single-sample analysis and K–W one-way analysis of variance. The study identified three main dimensions of professional competency indicators for underwater welding technicians in offshore wind power generation: professional skills, professional knowledge, and workplace attitudes. These dimensions further led to the identification of 10 sub-dimensions, including equipment operation, welding practice, welding inspection, metal materials, welding graphics, occupational safety, quality standards, process improvement, self-management, and teamwork. These sub-dimensions further informed the identification of 75 specific behavioral components as criteria. This study provides findings to enhance future staff training and talent recruitment, benefiting relevant units and managers. These results contribute to enhancing the competence and performance of personnel in underwater welding for offshore wind power generation.

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  • Chin-Wen Liao & Kai-Chao Yao & Chin-Tang Tsai & Jing-Ran Xu & Wei-Lun Huang & Wei-Sho Ho & Yu-Peng Wang, 2023. "Constructing and Validating Professional Competence Indicators for Underwater Welding Technicians for Offshore Wind Power Generation in Taiwan," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-25, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:14:p:10801-:d:1190575
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