On August 20, 2024, Eryke Sukma Widiarna, a female student class of 2021, received a competency certificate from the National Professional Certification Agency for Qualifications in 3 Fields of Job Training and Certification in the Sub-field of Instructor Group Work Training, which was held by the Professional Certification Institute, Ahmad Dahlan University on July 26, 2024. More than 20 students have taken this certification, which is located in the Microteaching Lab, 6th Floor, Lab Building, Ahmad Dahlan University.
The certification reference is SKKNI Number 333 of 2020 concerning Determination of Indonesian National Work Competency Standards 3 Categories of Rental and Leasing Activities, Without Option Rights, Employment, Travel Agents and Other Business Support Main Classes of Employment Activities in the Field of Standardization, Job Training and Certification. In this qualification, 11 Competency Units must be mastered to qualify.
According to Eryke Sukma, he took part in quite several selection stages. These include file registration, file selection, interview selection, live demonstrations, written tests, and checking administrative completeness. Each stage was designed to test different aspects of the participants’ skills and knowledge, making the process rigorous and comprehensive.
“I got this information from Maam Astry, ELE SP Lecturer, then I decided to take part, and this was the first time I took the competency test; the competency test process was carried out in just one day, starting from 07.00 WIB until 16.00 WIB. The examiner was Mr Fariz Setyawan. “I was the only ELE SP student who took part in this competency; many of the other participants were from the Mathematics Education Study Program, Biology Education Study Program, and Guidance and Counseling Study Program,” she said
To take the Competency Test, participants must be active as a UAD students from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, at least semester six, and have passed the Microteaching and Educational Management courses. This certification is valuable because BNSP Indonesia directly issues it. Eryke Sukma said the most memorable experience was during a live demonstration.
“Previously we were asked to make an activity plan (here we write the target of the activity, goals, and achievements) then I was asked to demonstrate the event/activity that I had previously created (can be likened to microteaching), here there was also a direct interview session regarding the activities that we will carry it out, it is quite challenging for me, but thank God, I am very happy because I was able to pass this certification. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the study program, which provided me with the necessary resources and guidance. I hope I can make good use of this certification,” he said.
So, that was the story of one of the ELE SP students who successfully passed the certification. The story above can inspire and motivate us all.
