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The Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic), through Circular Letter Number: B/19/Pl39/Se/2020, has issued technical guidelines regarding the implementation of Odd Semester lecture activities for the 2020/2021 Academic Year. Vice Director for Academic Affairs Adha Panca Wardanu explained that according to the academic policy of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, lectures for the Odd Semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Year at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang commenced on 7 September 2020. Furthermore, the Vice Director for Academic Affairs explained that the learning methods are carried out as follows:
- Theory
The learning method for theoretical courses is conducted via study-from-home (BDR) online using Edlink integrated with SIAKAD or other platforms deemed effective in conducting online lectures.
- Practicum
The learning method for practical courses that cannot be conducted online is permitted to be held face-to-face, subject to fulfilling health protocols and obtaining prior consent from students/parents/guardians.
- Internship / Field Work Practice
The implementation of internships or field work practices (PKL) can be carried out based on agreements with the business and industrial world (IDUKA), provided that consent is obtained from parents/students/guardians and health protocols are fulfilled.
For students currently undertaking an internship/PKL who are discontinued before completing their term due to unforeseen circumstances, follow-up actions may be taken as follows:
- Awarded an evaluation and/or competency test by the company and supervisor to be declared as having completed the internship/PKL.
- Assigned additional study-from-home (BDR) tasks in the form of industry-based project work by the academic supervisor and IDUKA mentor; or
Given the opportunity to complete the remaining internship/PKL period at another host company.