Impact of Cooperation Towards Quality Improvement of Expertise Competency

Abstract

The aims of the study were (1) to analyze the improvement of the quality of skills competency at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta with Astra Honda Motor, (2) to analyze the impact of the collaboration, (3) to analyze the factors that influence the quality of work. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach based on case studies. The process of analyzing the data from the interviews was carried out using the thematic approach to the analysis of the Braun and Clark model. The results of the study (1) there is an increase in the quality of skill competencies, (2) the impact of cooperation between SMK and the Industry, (3) factors that influence cooperation in improving the quality of skill competencies. The research results indicated on; school policies regarding the implementation of industrial class, the suitability of the school curriculum with the needs of the world of work, recruiting new industrial class students, the readiness of school infrastructure, the industrial class learning process. teaching factories, implementing industrial work practices, the competencies and skills of industrial class students, the impacts and benefits and the quality of industrial class. The results of this study analyze the various challenges which result in the formation of Honda-assisted industrial classes, best practices and provide insights that are used as a reference in improving the quality of competency skills in Vocational High Schools, to develop policies for the advancement of vocational education.