SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat : Teknologi dan Aplikasi)
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

Enhancing Vocational High School Students’ Technical Skills Through Automation Pneumatic Control Training in The Era of Industry 4.0

Ikhwan Taufik (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
Xander Salahudin (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
Setya Drana Harry Putra (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
Muktivani Swastiko (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
Elvi Nur Hikmahwati (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
Andreas Novean Tejo Setyanto (Mechanical Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)
M. Fendy Kussuma Hadi Sufyan (Industrial Engineering Program, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: The current demands of Industry Revolution 4.0 require highly skilled vocational graduates who are skilled in the fundamental technology of automation, including pneumatic control systems. Meanwhile, SMKN 1 Windusari Mechanical Engineering have competency shortage as the school does not have physical equipment in the form of trainer kits in the field of electropneumatic. Contribution: The aim is to improve the technical skill and competency level of students in the control pneumatic systems to be able to meet industry demands as a requisite baseline of smart automation in the Industry 4.0 era. Method: Basically, this program used measurable training methodology, simulation, and hands-on. But the course process involves three stages: situation analysis, preparation, intensive and measured training (1st day: seminar, 2nd day: practical training, simulation), then evaluation and projected outcomes. Results: In quantitative terms, the program realized a gain in knowledge for the students, with the average test score increasing from 66.67 to 72.00 (grade 0-100). Qualitatively, the students can make some electro-pneumatic circuits, like stamping unit, vertical inventory, conveyor line separator, vertical inventory to storage, etc. Conclusion: This Community Service Program has successfully addressed its primary objective: the enhancement of technical competencies in pneumatic control systems as a fundamental element of smart automation in the Industry 4.0 era among SMKN 1 Windusari students.

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spekta

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Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Economics, Econometrics & Finance Energy Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat: Teknologi dan Aplikasi) dengan nomor registrasi ISSN 2723-8008 (cetak) dan ISSN 2723-8016 (online) adalah jurnal multidisiplin ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. Jurnal Ini merupakan jurnal yang mencakup masalah mengenai penerpan ...