Management of Industrial Work Practices (Prakerin) in Automotive Light Vehicle Engineering Competence in Vocational Schools

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation, suitability of the productive abilities of
students with the demands of the business and industrial world, and the driving factors
and obstacles to the implementation of the industrial work practices in SMK
Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo. This research method was qualitative descriptive, in which
data collection was with in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Also, data
analysis employed interactive models. The results of the study revealed that (1) the
success of industrial work practices was determined by effective and efficient
management of the learning process in schools (2) the productive abilities of students
with the demands of the business and industry world in implementing industrial work
practices were quite relevant to the competencies of students, (3) the driving factors that
determined success industrial work practices were a means of adequate school practice
infrastructure, good teacher performance, public trust, and a broad network of places of
practice. Whereas, the inhibiting factors were the unpreparedness of the place of
industrial work practices, as well as students' adaptability to adjust to the work
environment.