A Policy Analysis of Professional Certification for the Vocational High School Graduates: The Case Study

Abstract

The aim of this research was to analyze the policy implementation of professional certification for vocational high school graduates in the Professional Certification Institution of State Vocational High School (SMK Negeri) 7 Bandung. This was conducted through the use of a qualitative method by applying the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model. Primary data was obtained through interview and observation, while secondary data were taken from official documents. The analysis conducted revealed that 1) the purpose of certification is welldefined, well-understood, and well-operated; 2) planning and the allocation of resources were classified accordingly; 3) the process of certification followed the guidelines of Certification Authority; 4) in work, competency should be preserved, not only once, but for a long time. The certification was quite effective in achieving the goals of ensuring and preserving competencies gained from either formal or informal learning process, internship or work experience.

Dynamics of Bureaucratic Neutrality Policy in Indonesia

“…Bureaucratic officials must also be able to maintain neutrality as much as possible. They must be confident in remaining on the path of professionalism and a merit-based system (Berenschot, 2018;Edison, 2011;Igbokwe-Ibeto, 2019;Nuphanudin., Sugiarto., & Supadi, 2019;Rosliana & A, 2018). The ASN Law, which desires a professional and neutral bureaucracy, can only manifest when political parties, political officials and bureaucratic officials are committed to building the nation in their respective lines of duty.…”