The working ability of students with learning disabilities refers to their ability to engage in work activities that involve skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to the chosen field of work. This study conducts a preliminary study of the ability to work among students with learning disabilities in Technical and Vocational Education (TVET). This study aims to analyze the extent to which of these students can adapt to the skills and knowledge taught in the TVET program as well as to identify the challenges they faced in the learning and training process. This study used qualitative approached to collect the data. The methodology of this study involves data collection through interviews with three teaching staff from students with learning disabilities at Banting and Batu Caves PPKI schools, as well as the Mentari Training Center at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) Kubang Kerian. This study used application software of Nvivo 12.0 to analyze and prepared the coding for the theme and sub theme of the result. A total of three study participants consisting of teaching staff for learning disabilities students were involved in this study. The results of this study show that students with learning disabilities can understand the instructions and be able to carry out the tasks that have been given with an excellent outcome. Their attitude which is more focused on work makes them able to complete tasks in a shorter time. This finding proves that students with learning disabilities have the ability to work in the industry that gives them ample opportunities to work. These preliminary findings are expected to provide guidance for program coordination and better support for students with learning abilities to matching their ability with the job profile in the workforce with the context of TVET industry and education.
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