This study aims to analyze: (1) the support system in carrying out vocational education, (2) the readiness of faculties and departments to administer vocational education, and (3) the suitable implementation model of vocational education for UNNES. The research objective was attained by undertaking policy research with research and development (R&D) methods. The data sources and research respondents were the deputy dean of academic affairs of UNNES, the study program coordinators in three faculties, and the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)'s vocational education administrators. The research data was collected through interviews, observations, and focus group discussions (FGD). The data analysis was obtained in a qualitative interactive manner using data reduction methods, data presentation and drawing conclusions as well as verification. The results showed: (1) the implementation of vocational education has internal support system, namely the leadership commitment of UNNES, faculties and departments, the availability of learning facilities and infrastructure, the availability of curriculum, the availability of lecturers and educational staffs, and the availability of budget. The external support systems are the link and match policy, for example opening 100 polytechnics and accepting civil servants from the diploma program, (2) Universitas Negeri Semarang, faculties and departments are quite ready to administer vocational education, (3) the implementation of vocational education at Universitas Negeri Semarang is more effectively managed by a separate institution centralized under the rector, namely in the form of a Vocational School.