The Effect of Work-Based Learning (WBL) in School Automotive Workshop Units on the Work Readiness of Vocational High School Students
Ade Karim (*a), Ruli faitsal (a), Abdul Rohman (a), Siti Nur Slaraswati (a),Kurniawati (a)

a) Sekolah Pascasarjana UPI
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, Isola, Sukasari,
Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40154

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of Work-Based Learning (WBL) in the Automotive Service Workshop Production Unit on the readiness of Automotive Light Vehicle Engineering (TKR) graduates to enter the world of work. Practice-based learning is considered an effective method to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the real world of work, especially in the automotive field. To prepare a workforce that is in accordance with the needs of the world of work and industry, and is able to become a solution to the increasing unemployment rate of high schools (SMK) in Indonesia. This research method uses a quantitative method with a survey using a questionnaire with a Likert scale to students who have participated in work-based learning in the schools automotive service workshop. The results showed that there was a 60.3%v level of influence of work-based learning on the work readiness of students graduating from SMK automotive light vehicle engineering. It can be concluded that WBL-based learning shows significantly improve technical competence, soft skills, and mental readiness of students in facing the challenges of the world of work in the automotive field. The other factors that increase students work readiness by 39.70% are influenced by other factors such as training intensity, instructor supervision quality, and workshop facilities have a great influence on the level of readiness of graduates.

Keywords: Work-Based Learning, Production Unit, Job Readiness, Automotive Service Workshop

Topic: Education for sustainable development