Exploring a Curriculum Model for the Smart Manufacturing Program in Vocational Bachelor's Degree Programs

Chunjiao Li; Tingting Yin; Peng Xie

doi:10.54097/n2p1qa43

Authors

Chunjiao Li
Tingting Yin
Peng Xie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/n2p1qa43

Keywords:

Smart Manufacturing; Vocational Bachelor's Degree; Curriculum Restructuring; Integration of Job Roles, Courses, Competitions, and Certifications; Talent Development.

Abstract

The continuous advancement of intelligent manufacturing technology has placed higher demands on the knowledge structure and professional competencies of technical personnel. However, the existing vocational undergraduate curriculum system exhibits deficiencies in course content, practical teaching, and industry–academia integration, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern industrial development. To improve the alignment between talent cultivation and job requirements, this study investigates enterprise job demands in the field of intelligent manufacturing, conducts enterprise surveys and typical task analyses, constructs a professional competency map, and examines the main issues in the current vocational undergraduate curriculum system. Following the principles of industry–academia integration, progressive competency development, and practice-oriented education, a “two-platform, three-module” curriculum framework is established. The framework clarifies the curriculum structure and course content and proposes an implementation pathway integrating jobs, courses, competitions, and certificates. The study aims to promote the effective alignment of course content with competency requirements, enhance students’ engineering practice and career development capabilities, and provide a reference for curriculum development and technical talent cultivation in intelligent manufacturing-related vocational undergraduate programs.

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