<![CDATA[The Fisheries Study Program at Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel) was developed to meet the fisheries industry’s need for competent human resources with expertise aligned with advances in aquaculture and fish processing. This community engagement initiative aimed to identify the competencies required of graduates, obtain input for curriculum development, and strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions and the business and industrial sectors. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with four partner companies, namely PT Cahaya Bintang Laut Abadi, PT Prayasa Mina Tirta, PT Sejahtera Mitra Jaya Mandiri, and PT Sumber Alam Segara. The results indicated that the industry required graduates with competencies in shrimp farming, water quality management, disease control, fishery product processing based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), postharvest handling, and practical experience gained through industrial internships. These findings provided a basis for strengthening the Fisheries Study Program curriculum through relevant courses, including Water Quality Management, Fish Pests and Diseases, Aquaculture Techniques, Fishery Product Processing, Quality Standardization and Certification, Postharvest Handling Techniques, Fisheries Management, and Industrial Internships. The initiative produced recommendations for developing an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum that is more closely aligned with industry needs and is therefore expected to enhance graduate relevance and strengthen alignment between vocational education and industry.]]>
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