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This study seeks to achieve expert consensus on the items created for professional competencies elements in the career readiness assessment tool for students with disabilities. The study utilized the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) using a seven-point Likert scale to collect reviews from 13 experts in diverse disciplines such as special education, batik making, textiles, food & beverage, laundry, and cleaning services. The research instrument comprises 12 item into for professional competencies elements. The data was analyzed utilizing Triangular Fuzzy Numbers and the Defuzzification Process. The results suggest that expert comments and consensus on the instrument's constructions are satisfactory. The study found that the expert consensus was above 75%, with a Threshold (d) value below 0.2 and an ?–cut value above 0.5. All 12 items in the personal quality and ability elements for students with disabilities satisfied the Triangular Fuzzy Numbers criteria and were approved. Thus, this indicates that all items have obtained expert consensus and are essential for evaluating the professional preparation of students with exceptional needs. FDM can amalgamate expert perspectives to reach a consensus on item validation, ensuring the reliability and relevance of the built items.
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