MANAJEMEN PENYELENGGARAAN PROGRAM SERTIFIKASI PROFESI DALAM MEWUJUDKAN KUALITAS LULUSAN SMK (Studi Kasus di SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta)

MANAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN REALIZING THE QUALITY OF SMK GRADUATES (Case Study at SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manajemen penyelenggaraan program sertifikasi profesi di SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas lulusan. Fokus penelitian ini meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi program sertifikasi profesi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, yang memungkinkan pemahaman mendalam mengenai praktik terbaik yang diterapkan oleh sekolah dalam menyelenggarakan program sertifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan yang matang dan kerja sama antara sekolah, Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP), dan Badan Nasional Sertifikasi Profesi (BNSP) menjadi faktor kunci keberhasilan program. Selain itu, pelaksanaan program menunjukkan hasil positif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi teknis siswa, meskipun ada beberapa tantangan terkait keterbatasan sumber daya dan fasilitas. Evaluasi program memberikan gambaran mengenai pencapaian tujuan, namun juga menyoroti masalah seperti keterlambatan penerbitan sertifikat dan penilaian yang perlu perbaikan. Kesimpulannya, untuk meningkatkan kualitas lulusan, perlu dilakukan perbaikan dalam sistem evaluasi, administrasi, serta peningkatan kolaborasi antara sekolah, lembaga sertifikasi, dan dunia industri. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi yang dapat diadopsi oleh sekolah lain untuk meningkatkan daya saing lulusan melalui pengelolaan program sertifikasi profesi yang lebih efektif. Kata Kunci: Manajemen, Program Sertifikasi Profesi, Kualitas Lulusan, Peserta Didik

This study aims to analyze the management of professional certification program implementation at SMK Negeri 3 Yogyakarta in an effort to improve the quality of graduates. The focus of this research includes planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional certification programs. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, which allows an in-depth understanding of the best practices applied by schools in organizing certification programs. The results showed that careful planning and cooperation between the school, the Professional Certification Agency (LSP), and the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) were key factors in the success of the program. In addition, the implementation of the program showed positive results in improving students' technical competencies, although there were some challenges related to limited resources and facilities. The program evaluation provided an overview of the achievement of objectives, but also highlighted issues such as delays in certificate issuance and assessments that needed improvement. In conclusion, to improve the quality of graduates, improvements need to be made in the evaluation system, administration, and increased collaboration between schools, certification bodies and industry. This study provides recommendations that can be adopted by other schools to improve the competitiveness of graduates through more effective management of professional certification programs. Keywords: Management, Professional Certification Program, Graduate Quality, Learners