FPIK, SEMARANG – Competency Certification and Training Program which is one of the performance targets set by Diponegoro University (UNDIP) as the Legal Entity State University (PTNBH) with a target for the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) around 20% of graduates. FPIK has made various efforts to establish cooperation with domestic and foreign parties.
The activities of lectures, training and expertise diving certification held by the Marine Science Study Program FPIK UNDIP in the Karimunjawa Islands, Jepara, have been initiated since 2016 in collaboration with Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) Japan. Apart from foreign students, the general public is also interested in participating in this certified training. Initially, expertise diving training was held to support the competence of Marine Science Study Program students, one of which is the ability to dive.
Photo: Marine Science Study Program student carrying a Expertise Diving Certificate. (Doc 2019).
In addition to diving certification, FPIK UNDIP has held a competency certification for the National Potential Certification Agency (BNSP), which is related to the assessment of coral reef conditions in 2019, in collaboration with the LSP (Professional Certification Institute) LIPI Oceanographic Research Center. FPIK UNDIP currently also has a number of assessors related to these competencies. In 2021, FPIK UNDIP will continue to collaborate with LSP LIPI for competency tests in assessing the condition of coral reefs, mangroves, coral fish, megabenthos and seagrass. By equalizing the content of learning courses in the FPIK environment with competency test modules / materials, it will make it easier for non-experiential certification participants to take competency certification. The equalization of course materials and competency test materials will also be carried out in collaboration with other LSPs, such as LSP KP (Marine and Fisheries) so that they can be more efficient in terms of time and cost. Through this program it is expected to provide great benefits for the community, students and FPIK UNDIP in improving the quality of human resources in Indonesia.
Dean of FPIK UNDIP, Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc., Ph.D, said that in order to answer interests outside Marine Science students, since 2016 a certified diving training program for the public has been created. Hopefully in the near future we can realize collaboration with LIPI to carry out competency certification which is the result of equalizing the course curriculum with the competency test module so that it can be more efficient. It is hoped that this program will be of great benefit to students in obtaining a certificate companion certificate. We also open opportunities for students outside the study program and faculties and even universities.
Participants in this training and certification program are guided by reliable instructors (certified professional divers) as well as legally recognized assessors. For foreign students, the implementation time is adjusted to the summer vacation. For the expertise diving program, the “Introduction to Scientific Diving Program” which takes place every year, has produced dozens of SCUBA Diver who have the ability to know the environment and marine biota and contribute to the improvement of coral reefs, “said Prof. Tri Winarni, Thursday (11/3 / 2021).
Photo: Certification participant doing Closed Water Training (LPT) in the diving certification program. (Doc 2019).
He added that over time, this program could later be developed into an ecotourism package model with Karimunjawa and Semarang and its surroundings. So that the diving training program is offered to students and other young people who are interested in underwater exploration of Karimunjawa. “However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this program has been temporarily closed. Meanwhile, for FPIK UNDIP students, diving certification continues to comply with health protocols, “he explained.
For 2021, FPIK is considering the implementation of certification in collaboration with LIPI, while for expertise diving certification is still considering the possibility of its implementation. The faculty leadership considers input from various parties, as well as directions from university leaders regarding whether or not this program can be implemented for foreign students and the general public. This was done because there were many regulations that had to be fulfilled, especially if it involved foreign students.
Especially for expertise diving certification, each batch (trip) the number of participants is limited to a maximum of 25 people. This policy adapts to the number of existing dive coaches. Therefore, if the enthusiast exceeds the quota, several package trips will be made.
Asked about the amount of cost for the participants, Tri Winarni said it was affordable. Participants’ participation costs are allocated for accommodation during the program. “Very affordable. Even cheaper when compared to other similar programs, “he said.
