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Developing Industry-Relevant Soft Skills Through Peer-Engaged Project Approach (PePA): A Vocational Education Perspective Prasetya, Tri Adi; Munadi, Sudji; Sukardi, Thomas; Setiyawan , Andri
Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS)
Publisher : Yayasan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37385/jaets.v7i1.7146

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The development of soft skills remains a critical challenge in vocational education, as the curriculum often prioritises technical competencies while neglecting systematic integration of interpersonal skills. This study aims to develop and evaluate the Peer-Engaged Project Application Model (PePA), a project-based learning framework designed to enhance communication, teamwork, and problem-solving through structured peer engagement. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach based on the ADDIE model, the research was conducted in the D4 Mechanical Engineering Program at Yogyakarta State University. The PePA model was tested on a group of 15 students in the Fabrication Construction Practices course. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires, structured observations, and semi-structured interviews, and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, along with qualitative techniques. The implementation of PePA resulted in improved performance in soft skills, with average scores increasing from 3.03 to 3.65 (communication), 3.20 to 3.78 (teamwork), and 3.13 to 3.70 (problem-solving). The model was also rated as “very valid” by expert evaluators, with an average validation score ranging from 3.58 to 3.85. These findings suggest that PePA is a feasible and effective learning model for strengthening vocational students' soft skills in alignment with industry expectations. The model has potential applicability beyond engineering education and supports policy recommendations for integrating soft skills into vocational curricula.
Managing soft skills development in vocational higher education: A case study of institutional practices in Indonesia Widodo, Syukri Fathudin Achmad; Munadi, Sudji; Harjanto, Chrisna Tri; Prasetya, Tri Adi; Muflih, Betania Kartika
Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : ADGVI & Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jpv.v15i2.73825

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The demands of the workplace in the Industry 4.0 era require vocational education to produce graduates who not only master technical skills but also possess non-technical (or "soft") skills, such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. This study aims to identify and analyze effective institutional practices in developing soft skills in vocational higher education. This research employs a qualitative case study approach, using semi-structured interviews with department heads, study program heads, and lecturers at two State polytechnics in Indonesia. Thematic analysis reveals that soft skills development is implemented through four primary strategies: student orientation, internal training, external training with industry, and integration into the curriculum. These four strategies form a holistic institutional model to strengthen students' personal and professional readiness for the workplace. The research findings emphasize the importance of systematic management of soft skills development to produce vocational graduates who are technically competent, possess strong character, and are highly competitive.
Industry-Oriented Computer-Aided Manufacturing Learning Models in Vocational Higher Education: A Multi-Case Qualitative Study Prasetya, Tri Adi; Harjanto, Chrisna Tri; Rahdiyanta, Dwi
JIPTEK: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Teknik dan Kejuruan Vol 19, No 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/jiptek.v19i1.113488

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Vocational higher education is required to produce graduates with Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) competencies that align with rapidly evolving industrial demands. However, variations in learning models across institutions often result in inconsistent competency outcomes. This study aims to explore and analyze CAM learning models implemented in Diploma-level vocational higher education and examine their relevance to workplace requirements. Employing a qualitative multi-case study approach, data were collected from four vocational higher education institutions in Indonesia through observations, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews with lecturers and industry partners. The findings identify three dominant CAM learning models: textbook-based, industry-based, and internet literacy-based learning. The industry-based model demonstrates the most substantial alignment with workplace competencies, particularly in problem-solving and adaptability, while the textbook-based model remains effective for foundational conceptual understanding. Internet literacy-based learning supports independent learning but requires structured guidance to ensure depth of competency. The study highlights the importance of integrating soft skills, including leadership and problem-solving, into CAM learning models to enhance graduates’ employability in Industry 4.0. These findings provide practical insights for curriculum designers and vocational institutions in developing more industry-responsive CAM learning strategies
Factors Affecting Machining Competency in Vocational Education: A Path Analysis Approach Harjanto, Chrisna Tri; Wagiran, Wagiran; Sutopo, Sutopo; Rahdiyanta, Dwi; Prasetya, Tri Adi
JIPTEK: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Teknik dan Kejuruan Vol 19, No 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/jiptek.v19i1.113495

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This study aims to analyze the direct influence of achievement motivation and workshop facilities, as well as the indirect influence through independent learning and practical machining learning on students' machining competency. A quantitative approach using path analysis, assisted by the SPSS program, was used to determine the causal relationships among variables. Before conducting the path analysis, the data met the prerequisite tests for normality, linearity, multicollinearity, and homoscedasticity, making it suitable for parametric analysis. The results show that achievement motivation and workshop facilities have a positive and significant influence on machining competency, both directly and indirectly through increasing independent learning and the effectiveness of practical machining learning. Overall, these findings confirm that both student and learning environment factors play an important role in the development of machining competency. The results of this study provide an empirical basis for the development of vocational learning strategies that are more effective and aligned with the needs of the modern manufacturing industry.