Micro-Credential Program for Rooftop Solar PV Installation to Enhance WorkReadiness of Vocational High School Students in Renewable Energy Engineering

Authors

  • Imam Nursyahied Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Soeprijanto Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Readysal Monantun Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Fadly Nendra Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Setiadi Dwi Wahyu Nugroho Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Muhammad Rifqy Saputra Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Fauzan Ferdiansyah Universitas Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58258/3edvsv16

Abstract

The energy transformation towards clean energy sources has driven therapid development of rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) in Indonesia,which has resulted in an increasing need for skilled workers in therenewable energy sector. However, graduates of Vocational HighSchools (SMK) majoring in renewable energy engineering still face acompetency gap with industry needs. This study aims to develop amicro-credential program for installing rooftop solar power systemsand test its effectiveness in improving the job readiness of vocationalhigh school students. Using a Research and Development (R&D)approach with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) inthe pilot study phase, the study involved 20 12th-grade students of theElectrical Power Installation Engineering Vocational High School.Evaluation was conducted through a one-group pretest-posttest designreinforced by practical assessments, a self-confidence scale, and anindustry acceptance survey. The results showed that the microcredential program was successfully developed with a 40-hourcurriculum structure covering aspects of occupational safety,mechanical and electrical installation, system testing, andtroubleshooting. The program implementation showed a significantincrease in students' technical competency with an average N-Gain of0.71 (high category), increased self-confidence, and all participantswere able to independently complete the mini solar power plantinstallation practice. An industry acceptance survey showed an averagesatisfaction level of 4.3 out of 5. The micro-credential program hasproven effective in bridging the competency gap between vocationalhigh school graduates and the needs of the renewable energy industry.Policy implications include the need to integrate micro-credentialschemes into vocational high school curricula and formal recognitionfrom industry and the government
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2026-11-10

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Micro-Credential Program for Rooftop Solar PV Installation to Enhance WorkReadiness of Vocational High School Students in Renewable Energy Engineering. (2026). JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Dan Pendidikan), 10(4), 2776-2787. https://doi.org/10.58258/3edvsv16