Podcast Nyer Ijo Ep. 003_2025 || Jurusan Panas Cuannya Deras Teknik Pengelasan

Summary

In this podcast episode of Nyerijo, Intan discusses the 2025-2026 new student admission system at SMK Negeri 1 Boir, highlighting its 11 fields of expertise, including Welding Technology. With guests Wardianusal, the head of the welding program, and student Aldo Anugra, the episode covers insights into welding techniques, the curriculum, the facilities available, safety measures, and career prospects in welding. The conversation delves into challenges, skills required, and real-world applications, emphasizing the opportunities for students to work in the mining industry or start their own businesses.

Takeaways

• 😀 The podcast introduces the topic of the 2025-2026 student admission system (SPMB) at SMK Negeri 1 Boir, highlighting the 11 available expertise concentrations.
• 😀 The guest speakers in the podcast are Mr. Wardianusal, the head of the Welding Engineering program, and Aldo Anugra Tahila, a student in the 11th grade of the Welding Engineering concentration.
• 😀 Welding Engineering involves learning techniques for welding and joining metal plates, focusing on skills such as different welding positions like flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• 😀 Aldo, the student guest, shares that he chose Welding Engineering out of curiosity, initially aiming for a different program, but he enjoys it so far despite the unexpected challenge.
• 😀 The curriculum follows the Merdeka Curriculum and incorporates the TEFA (Teaching Factory) method, where students learn to produce goods and services according to industry standards.
• 😀 The Welding Engineering program offers services to external customers, such as producing tables and chairs for other schools and collaborating with related programs like industrial electronics.
• 😀 SMK Negeri 1 Boir’s facilities are well-equipped, including welding machines like SMAW, GTAW, and plasma cutting equipment, providing students with hands-on experience.
• 😀 Safety is prioritized in the welding workshop, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, gloves, masks, safety shoes, and goggles.
• 😀 Despite a few minor accidents like small cuts or abrasions, the school ensures proper safety protocols to minimize risks in the workshop.
• 😀 Aldo shares that the biggest challenge of learning welding is the physical demand of the job and the difficulty of mastering techniques like welding plate joints and controlling heat and current.
• 😀 The program prepares students for future careers by teaching them practical skills that are highly valued in industries like mining, where welding is in high demand.
• 😀 Welding Engineering also provides opportunities for entrepreneurship, with students learning how to start their own businesses, like welding workshops, after graduation.

Q & A

What is Teknik Pengelasan, and what does it involve?

Teknik Pengelasan (Welding Technology) is a field that focuses on learning welding techniques, specifically the process of joining two pieces of metal together through heat and pressure. Students are taught various welding positions, such as flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead, as part of their training.

What motivated Aldo to choose Teknik Pengelasan as his field of study?

Aldo chose Teknik Pengelasan initially out of curiosity, as he wanted to pursue something related to his hobby. Although he had initially planned to enter a different program, he found himself drawn to welding and decided to explore it further. He now enjoys the field.

What is the TEFA (Teaching Factory) method, and how is it applied in Teknik Pengelasan?

The TEFA method is a hands-on approach where students not only learn but also produce real products and services. In Teknik Pengelasan, this method is used to train students in welding processes according to industry standards, including safety protocols and quality production.

Does Teknik Pengelasan at SMK Negeri 1 Boir offer services to external clients?

Yes, Teknik Pengelasan at SMK Negeri 1 Boir accepts external orders. For example, they have produced products like tables and chairs for other schools. The program collaborates with other departments, such as Teknik Elektronik Industri, to expand its service offerings.

What safety equipment is required for students and teachers during welding practices?

Safety equipment is crucial in welding, and students and teachers must use several protective items, including welding helmets, gloves, masks for respiratory protection, safety boots, and goggles to protect against sparks, fumes, and other hazards.

Have there been any accidents in the Teknik Pengelasan workshops?

While there have been minor incidents in the workshop, such as small cuts or abrasions, the program emphasizes safety. Students are trained to follow safety protocols, and such accidents are typically not severe.

What are the biggest challenges students face when learning welding in Teknik Pengelasan?

One of the biggest challenges for students is the physical and mental demands of welding, which can be strenuous. Additionally, mastering the technical skills required, such as controlling the arc and understanding welding positions, can be difficult at first.

How does Teknik Pengelasan prepare students for their careers after graduation?

Teknik Pengelasan prepares students by equipping them with both practical skills and industry knowledge. The program focuses on teaching students to produce products, sell services, and even open their own businesses. Students also engage in internships (PKL) to gain real-world experience.

What kind of industry partnerships does Teknik Pengelasan have?

Teknik Pengelasan has established partnerships with local industries, such as PT Reja Usaha Mandiri and PT Room. These partnerships allow students to undergo internships and gain practical experience, and some alumni have even been hired by these companies.

What are the job prospects for Teknik Pengelasan graduates?

The job prospects for Teknik Pengelasan graduates are very promising. With the demand for welding skills in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing, graduates can either start their own businesses or find employment in various sectors, including local and international industries.