The quality of education in Indonesia needs to be continuously improved, especially Vocational High School (SMK). One way to improve the quality of education is through improving the quality of learning. In connection with this, several questions arise as follows: (1) what is meant by the jigsaw type cooperative learning model?;(2) what are the advantages of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model compared to other learning models?;(3) what is the effect of applying the jigsaw type cooperative learning model to students' critical thinking skills?; (4) what is the effect of applying the jigsaw type cooperative learning model to the learning outcomes of vocational students? Therefore, the objectives of this study are: (1) to know the jigsaw cooperative learning model; (2) to know the advantages of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model compared to conventional learning models; (3) analyze the effect of applying the jigsaw type cooperative learning model to students' critical thinking skills; (4) analyze the effect of applying the jigsaw type cooperative learning model to the learning outcomes of SMK students. This study uses literature review methods sourced from books and articles that are relevant to the topic. From a study of various literature it can be concluded that: (1) the jigsaw cooperative learning model is one of the cooperative learning models that emphasizes learning by constructing one's own knowledge by asking each other questions and discussing with group friends; (2) the advantages of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model compared to other learning models is that the learning model that is more student-centered, trains students to be responsible for the material that is part of it and to teach one another to their group mates; and (3) the application of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model is effective in training students' critical thinking skills; (4) the application of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model is effective for improving student learning outcomes, both learning outcomes in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.