INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (SPMI) IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION GRADUATES

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low quality of vocational education management in special and training institutions, accreditation of many institutions that have not met SNP, lack of internal quality assurance training, and lack of cooperation with other parties in optimizing institutional management. The purpose of this study was to determine the planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, obstacles, solutions and impact of the internal quality assurance system (SPMI) in an effort to improve the quality of vocational education at LKP. The theoretical basis used: 1) Management theory from George R. Terry; 2) Quality theory from Juran. This research is a qualitative research with case study method. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity checking techniques using triangulation of sources and techniques. The results of this study indicate that 1) SPMI planning refers to KKNI, SKKNI, Dudi and LKP's vision and mission in an effort to improve the quality of vocational education graduates, 2) Organizing in accordance with responsibilities based on the organizational structure of LKP with existing human resources, 3) Implementation of SPMI based on accreditation assessment rubrics, with the existence of an educational / academic calendar, syllabus preparation, lesson plan preparation, and the scope of the learning program at LKP, 4) Evaluation is carried out through curriculum improvement and innovation, learning outcomes assessment, institutional performance, and educator performance, in an effort to improve as well as improve the implementation of vocational education, 5) Obstacles to SPMI activities encountered related to planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the incomplete understanding of managers on internal quality assurance, as well as limited budget, 6) Solutions to overcome obstacles related to planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating by providing training and understanding as well as sufficient budget on vocational quality assurance activities as a whole, 7) SPMI has a significant impact on graduate competence and improving the quality of vocational education in facing global challenges to produce quality human resources. It is concluded that SPMI management to improve the quality of vocational education graduates in LKP through the stages of planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating has been implemented but not optimal, because there is still a less complete understanding of internal quality assurance and the lack of budget at the institution hinders efforts to improve the quality of vocational education.

Keywords: Management, Quality, SPMI, and Vocational