Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Industrial Work Practice Program for Vocational Mechatronics Education Students

Retyana Wahrini

doi:10.59890/ijels.v3i5.37

Authors

Retyana Wahrini Universitas Negeri Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijels.v3i5.37

Keywords:

Effectiveness, Work Practice, Industry

Abstract

The Vocational Mechatronics Education Study Program at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Makassar (FT UNM), implements the Industrial Work Practice (Prakerin) program to enhance student competence through hands-on experience in industry. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Prakerin program using a descriptive research approach. The sample consisted of 30 respondents, including fifth-semester students, academic supervisors, and industry representatives. Data were collected through questionnaires. Results show that the Prakerin program is generally effective. Students reported the highest mean score (3.5) in the "activity" sub-variable, while the lowest (3.0) was in "implementation." Supervisors rated "implementation" highest (3.8) and "assessment" lowest (2.8). Industry representatives gave the highest score (3.6) to "assessment" and the lowest (2.7) to "planning." These findings indicate that while the program is effective overall, improvements are needed in planning and assessment aspects.

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