Identifying Key Transversal Skills for Enhancing TVET Students' Abilities in Product Design: A Scoping Review
Identifying Key Transversal Skills for Enhancing TVET Students' Abilities in Product Design: A Scoping Review

Summary/Abstract: This study reviewes the literature at the intersection of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in product design, emphasizing the significant importance of transversal skills in publications from 2019 to 2024. Guided by the PRISMA ScR framework, the research systematically identified, screened, and assessed relevant articles from the databases Scopus, the Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Fifty-eight papers went through analysis. A thematic analysis categorized the findings into four key areas: collaboration in teams and industry, problem-solving, adaptability and flexibility, and technical proficiency paired with digital literacy. The study hypothesizes that these transversal skills are fundamental to fostering innovation and success in the field. The findings offer significant insights for the revision of curricula and policy frameworks to align more effectively with evolving industry demands. The findings of this study imply that product design students need ongoing curriculum development to prepare them for a fast-changing technology context.

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