General issues in RPL RPL in higher education
11 iii Special Standard. The NCS is developed based on the guidelines stipulated in the MoMT Regulation
122007 later revised by the MoMT as Regulation 82012. The development of a NCS involves MoM, other relevant technical Ministries, and the Committees of
Competency Standard. Competency Based Training is a training approach that includes modules, training aids, methods, and instructors. The approach aims to apply competency-based standards and
implement principles to ensure a graduate acquires competencies as required by the NCS, and to be eligible to receive the Certificate of Competency. Unfortunately the current SISLATKERNAS does not
include graduates from formal education, i.e. higher education institutions and vocational high schools.
By the end of 2014, 406 packages of competency standards SKKNI have been developed in the main economic sectors, as illustrated in Table-3. The number of SKKNI to be developed yet is still very large,
considering the rapid advancement of technology. Jobs in information and communication technology as well as logistics are only a few examples of new occupations in the market that require definitions of
competency standards. In order to achieve the government target of 10 million certified workers in 2019, a significant number of additional packages are needed in the near future.
Sector Number of standards
Agriculture 56
Mining and energy 52
Manufacturing 54
Construction 108
Tourism Culture 56
Services Others 80
TOTAL 406
Table-3: Distribution of packages of competency standards developed by sector until 2014 [BNSP 2014] Competency-based programs administered by MoEC had been in operation for some time prior to the
issuing of the IQF Decree. Therefore, their structure has to be adjusted to comply with the IQF. The learning outcomes also need adjustment, particularly in shifting the emphasis from education to skills
formation. Table-4 presents courses under MoEC that have been adjusted to comply with the IQF.
Acupuncture Driver
Housekeeping Skin Cosmetics
Accountancy Piano
Japanese Language Chinese Medicine
Aerobic Secretary
Foot Reflexology Tax management
Baby Sitting Fashion Design
Master of Ceremony TV Broadcasting
Bridal Saloon Florist
Motorcycle Mechanics TV Cameraman
Spa Hair Dressing
Embroidery Patchwork Video Editing
Dried Florist Culinary
Export Import Adm. Wedding Decoration
Table-4: Programs under MoEC with IQF referred qualifications [MoEC 2015]