THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING AN INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON EFI ENGINE TUNE-UP COMPETENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

The vocational education process in Indonesia continues to face crucial challenges related to the issue of link and match, where there is often a gap between the competencies of vocational high school (SMK) graduates and the actual standards required by the workforce, particularly in automotive engineering. Conventional learning that has not fully integrated industrial work culture results in graduates lacking optimal job readiness. This study aims to analyze the effect of implementing an industry-based learning model on improving students’ competencies in EFI Engine Tune-up material. The research method employed is a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a control group with pretest and posttest. The sample consisted of two classes of automotive students, divided into an experimental class receiving industry-based learning and a control class receiving conventional learning methods. Data were collected through vocational competency tests and analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing with the Independent Sample t-test. The results show a significant difference in learning outcomes, where the experimental class achieved an average post-test score of 86.50, higher than the control class with an average of 74.20. Statistical analysis indicates a significance value of less than 0.05, meaning the hypothesis is accepted. It can be concluded that the Industry-Based Learning Model is effective in improving EFI Engine Tune-up competence, as it successfully integrates technical skills (hard skills) and operational discipline (soft skills) in accordance with industry standards. Therefore, this model is recommended for wider implementation in vocational high schools.