For Vocational Education

Developing Indonesian vocational schools and academies

Vocational education and training institutes are responsible for creating the future generations of workforce. To ensure a competent and skilled workforce, students education should be based on the competencies required by the current and future labor market. VAPRO cooperates with multiple vocational education and training institutes across Indonesia, to develop and match their educational system with the needs and requirements of the labor market in the industries.

VAPRO has international trained consultants, with minimum S1 (Bachelor degree) education background, who have proven skills in modern didactical methods and a deep knowledge of technological and standard practices inside companies. VAPRO consultants are always ready to serve you to improve the quality of education in your school or training institute.

Synergizing Curriculum

To effectively train students to become workers that are ready to work inside companies, schools must base their education on the workplace conditions and standards of the industry.

A school curricula that is not synchronized with industry standards and requirements will produce workers who are not suitable to work inside companies. We help schools to link and match their curricula (theoretical, practical, internship, etc.) to suit the current and future industry standards and requirements, so that their graduates will be ready to enter and adapt to the changing work environment.

Developing Learning Materials

Effective and engaging learning materials greatly enhance student learning, whether in class or for self-study, by making complex ideas easier to understand.

VAPRO supports vocational schools and institutes in creating engaging and clear learning materials with a modern approach, while ensuring the content matches the educational level and industry standards.

VAPRO also publishes a wide range of learning materials to support education and training in secondary and higher vocational institutes.

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Reviewing and Improving Assessment Standards

Review and improve your school examination system and examination products (theoretical, practical, internship assessment, etc.) to align with international standards for vocational education. The goal is to create an examination system that is:

Relevant
Independent
Reliable
Objective
Reproductive

So that the certificates/diplomas achieved by graduates are recognized across national and international industries.

Upgrading Teachers Skills

The development of the next generation workers cannot be achieved without competent educators and teachers in schools.

We provide a set of training programs for teachers of vocational schools and training institutes, to upgrade their knowledge, skills and competences on modern didactical and educational teaching strategy, as well as specific industry-related content (technology, HSEQ, standard practices, safe work procedures, etc.).

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The Advantages of International VAPRO Recognized Schools:

Students have the opportunity to attain international VAPRO certificate
Students have the opportunity to undertake internship abroad
Schools becoming more attractive to new students and surrounding communities
Schools have opportunity to form relationships with companies and schools across the world

Steps to Become an International VAPRO Standards School

Curriculum Benchmark

During the benchmark, we will review all aspects of education in the school, such as; curriculum (theoretical, practical, internship, etc.), learning materials, timetables and many more. After the benchmark, we will provide a report identifying the gaps and differences in the quality of education, as well as a plan of action for improving and implementing international VAPRO standards.

Empowering Teachers and Staff (Training)

Based on the results of the benchmark, we will set up a series of training programs to empower and improve the skills of teachers, faculties member and school administrators so they can implement the international VAPRO standards.

Implementing Standards

The benchmark report also includes a plan of action for schools to eliminate the gaps and align their curricula with international VAPRO standards. We will provide hands-on guidance and assistance for schools during the implementation.

Exam and Internship Audit

In this phase, we will observe the way internship is conducted inside companies, such as: what does the student do/learn during internship? who guides them? how are the students assessed? Is there a standard checklist for the assessment?
We also check the quality of the school examination system and examination products, and compare them with international VAPRO standards. Based on the results of both audits, we may provide additional actions for improvement.

International VAPRO Certification

After all improvements are implemented, the school will receive a certificate as a proof of being an International Recognized VAPRO school. The school will also be eligible to held VAPRO International exam so that their students will have an opportunity to achieve VAPRO International certification.

Several vocational schools and academies in Indonesia have already achieved an International VAPRO certificate, such as:

SMK SMAK Bogor
SMK SMTI Yogyakarta
SMK SMAK Makassar
SMK SMTI Padang
SMK SMTI Makassar
Politeknik AKA Bogor
Politeknik ATI Padang
PTKI Medan
Politeknik ATK Yogyakarta
SMKN-7 Bandung (HSEQ Certification)
Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa - D1 Operator Program
(HSEQ Certification)

More schools are on the way to become International Recognized VAPRO school!

vocational schools and academies which achieved International VAPRO certificate

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Learning from others, especially from abroad, can be a very valuable experience.
Because VAPRO has a network in companies, schools and governmental organizations in many countries, we can organize and guide all kind of study visits related to secondary and higher education and training, for staff members of schools or governmental offices.

All our study visits are tailor-made for specific topics, such as: