Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Analysis of Challenges and Readiness for Competency Certification Testing in the DKV SMKN Tutur Vocational Program

Ramadani, Sheila (Unknown)
Isnandar, Isnandar (Unknown)
Ichwanto, Muhammad Aris (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jan 2026

Abstract

Competency certification ensures vocational quality but encounters hurdles during curriculum shifts. This study analyzes the challenges and readiness of implementing competency certification in the Visual Communication Design (DKV) program at SMKN Tutur during its transition from Multimedia. Employing a descriptive qualitative case study, data were collected via interviews, observations, and documentation from the LSP Head, assessors, teachers, and students selected through purposive sampling. The analysis utilized an interactive model involving data condensation and verification. The results indicate that while the "Content Creator" scheme yielded a 97.2% graduation rate, critical challenges persist regarding limited equipment specifications, assessor unpreparedness for new standards, and instrument misalignment with the curriculum. It is concluded that optimal certification requires synchronizing assessment tools with industrial needs and upgrading human resource capacity, as current institutional support acts only as a temporary buffer against infrastructure deficits.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...