The measurement of specific life skill based on National Qualification Competency Certification Scheme in the field of Building Construction Drawing

Abstract

This paper aims to measure specific life skill of students attending Building Modelling Design and Building Information program (DPIB) based on the National Qualification Competency Certification Scheme in the field of Building Construction Drawing. This research utilized descriptive quantitative method. The sampling was drawn from eleventh grade students of Vocational High School 1 Cilaku Cianjur using purposive sampling method. The measurement criteria are adjusted with competence test requirement referring to standards set by National Board of Professional Certification (BNSP). Data collection process was done by using competence test simulation. The findings of this research indicate that: (1) the specific life skill level was classified as fair, as indicated by the achievement percentage of 80%. The site drawing was the component with the highest level of achievement between three components (site, section and elevation drawing); (2) the work readiness level was classified as good, as indicated by the achievement percentage of 82%. The highest level of measurement was in the flexibility and self-view. The high level of students' specific life skill in accordance to the national competence standard indicates that students have met the competence standard needed by the world of work. They are competent to be drafters in building construction drawing field of expertise. However, further study is needed to examine the mismatch between the supply of workers with such competence and the availability of employment in the building construction's world of work.