Tempat Ujian Kompetensi (TUK) Department of Biology, FMIPA, Jember University again held technical guidance on tissue culture and level II tissue culture competency test for lecturers and students of Biology Education FKIP UNEJ. Bimtek this time was also attended by students of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember. The level II tissue culture technical guidance activity began with the provision of material by the facilitator in front of a number of 128 candidates for tissue culture technical competency test level II on 7-8 January 2022 ago. “The activity is divided into two groups, each group consists of 60 and 68 students,” explained Purwatiningsih as Chair of the TUK Pertanian, Department of Biology, FMIPA UNEJ. At the preparatory stage, coordination has been carried out with the candidate for asesion. From the meeting, it was known that almost all of the assession candidates had never had direct practice of tissue culture courses. “Therefore, technical guidance activities are carried out to equip asessi candidates in facing the competency test,” he said. The technical guidance activity was carried out for 2 days, starting with an explanation of how to fill in the administrative documents that must be filled out by the candidate for assessment. Each assessment must prepare documents which include a photocopy of the latest diploma, photocopy of ID card, and also 3 pieces of 3×4 photographs for the purpose of making a competency test certificate. To note, TUK Pertanian Department of Biology FMIPA UNEJ has been verified by the Professional Certification Institute or National Agricultural LSP. And in 2021, which has also carried out technical guidance for the Faculty of Technobiology, University of Surabaya which is in online implementation. Continue reading →

Uji Kompetensi Kultur Jaringan Level II held on November 13-14 2021 at the Faculty of Biology, University of Surabaya. To prepare for the competency test, technical guidance on tissue culture was held for 44 lecturers and students of the Faculty of Technobiology, University of Surabaya on November 6, 2021, which was held by Tempat Ujian Kompetensi (TUK) Department of Biology, FMIPA, University of Jember. Considering that it is still in the pandemic period, technical guidance is carried out online with the resource person Purwatiningsih who is also the Head of TUK and Mukhamad Su’udi who is a lecturer in plant biotechnology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember. On the occasion the technical guidance was given training on tissue culture referring to SKKNI as a competent operator in the field of tissue culture. “In collaboration with the National Agricultural LSP, TUK Biologi Pertanian FMIPA UNEJ held a competency test with assessors from certified practitioners and academics,” said Purwatiningsih. The Stages of Uji Kompetensi Kultur Jaringan Level II begins with an application for certification, self-assessment, written test, oral test and finally a demo test. Purwatiningsih who also conveyed that the TUK of Agriculture Department of Biology has been verified by tLembaga Sertifikasi Profesi or LSP Pertanian Nasional. Furthermore, it is said that the existence of global competition poses several challenges including the increasing need for qualified and productive workers, the demand for Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia (SKKNI). tandar Kompetensi Kerja as a reference for drafting training education programs and work competency certifications. Continue reading →