Students' Competences in Practicums of Various Competencies in Machining Engineering

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating productive practicums of various competencies and the competences of Machining Engineering department students of Muhammadiyah 1 Bantul Vocational High School. It is a descriptive study which employed both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The practicums of various competencies consisted of seven stages led by two teachers. Those stages are opening, presenting the introductory theory, demonstrating, conducting productive practicums of various competencies, evaluating, giving feedback, and closing. Based on the data analysis, the percentage of students' response is 70%, and it is categorized as good. The average score of the students' competences is 81.67, and it is also categorized as good. Finally, the percentage of students' activity aspect is 90%, and it is also categorized as very good.