This study examines Universiti Teknologi MARA Diploma in Civil Engineering students' Solid Mechanics performance. The course is aligned with two Programme Outcomes (PO1 and PO2) and its objective is to utilize fundamental engineering principles and evaluate clearly specified engineering challenges. This study examines the demographic distribution, assessment results, and programme outcomes of a total of 66 students, comprising 30 regular students (12 male, 18 female) and 36 repeaters (17 male, 19 female). The assessment findings indicate that regular students tend to attain higher ratings, notably in the top grades (A+ and A), although repeaters demonstrate notable progress, particularly in the middle-range grades (B+). The mean scores for examinations, assignments, and final assessments were 50.4%, 81.8%, and 51.9% respectively, resulting in an overall mean score of 57.6%. Repeaters outscored regular pupils by 58.3% to 56.7%. Analysis of the Programme Outcomes revealed that repeaters did better in PO2 (67.5% vs. 60.7%), although normal students did better in PO1 (52.7% vs. 49.1%). The study highlights the unique difficulties and advantages that regular students and repeaters face, highlighting the significance of customized academic assistance to improve learning results in demanding courses such as Solid Mechanics. The findings affirm the efficacy of OBE in offering a well-organized and results-oriented instructional structure, fostering a thorough and efficient learning encounter.
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