Mining, Agriculture, and Mechanical Engineering Alumni Take Competency Assessment

A total of 37 graduates of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) for the 2018/2019 Academic Year took part in the competency certification exam, consisting of 5 graduates from the DIII Mechanical Engineering study program for welding competency, 12 graduates from the DIII Plantation Product Technology study program for chemical laboratory expert certification, 10 graduates from the DIII Agroindustry study program for chemical laboratory expert certification, and 10 graduates from the DIII Mining Engineering study program.

Vice Director for Academic Affairs Adha Panca Wardanu stated that with the completion of the competency assessment for these 37 individuals, a total of 326 Politap students and alumni have undergone competency assessments in 2019. Danu acknowledged that this is a proud achievement and part of Politap's efforts to enhance the quality of human resources in Ketapang Regency.

Separately, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang stated that in the future, graduates of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang will hold at least several credentials recognizing their expertise, namely 1). Diploma, 2). Diploma Supplement (SKPI), 3). Competency Certificate, 4). TOEFL Test Certificate, 5). Certified Internship, and 6). Entrepreneurship Certificate. Endang added that in 2019, the institution generally could only provide the Diploma, SKPI, and Competency Certificate.

The Director further explained that moving forward, the institution will continue to collaborate with external parties to ensure Politap graduates meet expected standards. In addition, in 2020, the existing Professional Certification Agency will continue to be strengthened so that all graduates receive competency certificates.