Contribution of the Heavy Equipment Concentration Industry Class Program to Work Readiness in Line with Industry 4.0 Requirements at Vocational High School

Finto Purwanto; Didik Nurhadi; Widiyanti Widiyanti

doi:10.51276/edu.v6i3.1525

Authors

Finto Purwanto Universitas Negeri Malang
Didik Nurhadi Universitas Negeri Malang
Widiyanti Widiyanti Universitas Negeri Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v6i3.1525

Keywords:

Industry 4.0 , Industrial Class , Industry Needs , Heavy Equipment Engineering , Work Readiness

Abstract

This study aims to examine how the concentration of heavy equipment in industrial classes contributes to the work readiness of Vocational High School graduates, particularly in terms of meeting the demands of Industry 4.0. This research employs a literature review approach by analyzing relevant studies, reports, and publications on vocational education, work readiness, and competencies in the digital era. The findings indicate that the heavy equipment concentration industrial class program enhances graduates' work readiness through the integration of up-to-date technology in the curriculum and a practice-based learning model that develops both technical and soft skills. Graduates are expected to possess technological literacy, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to digitalization and automation in modern industries. However, this study is limited to secondary data analysis and lacks empirical field data, which should be addressed in future research. The findings have broader implications not only for education but also for the social and economic dimensions of vocational development. By strengthening collaboration between schools and industries, this model enhances graduate employability, promotes local economic growth, and cultivates a skilled workforce aligned with national industrial transformation objectives. Overall, the program has a positive impact; nevertheless, curriculum updates are essential to remain responsive to ongoing industrial changes.

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Author Biographies

Finto Purwanto, Universitas Negeri Malang

He was born on December 27, 1987, in Malang, Indonesia. He currently works as a Heavy Equipment Engineering Teacher at a vocational high school and is pursuing a Master’s degree at Universitas Negeri Malang.

Didik Nurhadi, Universitas Negeri Malang

He was born on January 20, 1979, in Blitar, Indonesia. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering Education from Universitas Negeri Malang, and his Doctoral degree in Vocational and Technical Education from National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. His research interests include vocational education, work-based learning, entrepreneurship education, and digital transformation in teaching and learning.

Widiyanti Widiyanti, Universitas Negeri Malang

She was born on August 14, 1966, in Klaten, Indonesia. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Education from IKIP Surabaya, a Master’s degree in Vocational and Technical Education from IKIP Jakarta, and a Doctoral degree in Vocational Education from Universitas Negeri Malang. Her expertise includes vocational education, industrial psychology, educational evaluation, and curriculum development. She has been actively involved in teaching at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

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