Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Kesiapan Praktik Lapangan Siswa Teknik Kendaraan Ringan di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

Abstract

Kesiapan praktik lapangan merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam pendidikan vokasi karena menentukan kemampuan siswa dalam menerapkan kompetensi teknis, sikap kerja, dan keterampilan profesional sesuai tuntutan industri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kesiapan praktik lapangan siswa Teknik Kendaraan Ringan di SMK Negeri 8 Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif korelasional. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 30 siswa Teknik Kendaraan Ringan yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui instrumen angket berbasis skala Likert yang mengukur variabel motivasi belajar, pengalaman praktik, bimbingan guru, fasilitas praktik, dan kesiapan praktik lapangan. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan statistik deskriptif untuk mengetahui kecenderungan setiap variabel penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa seluruh variabel berada pada kategori sangat baik. Nilai rata-rata motivasi belajar sebesar 21,933, pengalaman praktik sebesar 21,600, bimbingan guru sebesar 21,633, fasilitas praktik sebesar 22,100, dan kesiapan praktik lapangan sebesar 22,133. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesiapan praktik lapangan siswa dipengaruhi oleh kombinasi faktor internal berupa motivasi belajar dan pengalaman praktik serta faktor eksternal berupa bimbingan guru dan fasilitas praktik. Penelitian ini memberikan implikasi bahwa peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran praktik di SMK perlu dilakukan melalui penguatan pengalaman praktik, optimalisasi pendampingan guru, dan penyediaan fasilitas yang mendukung standar industri.

Practical field readiness is an essential aspect of vocational education because it determines students’ ability to apply technical competencies, work attitudes, and professional skills according to industrial requirements. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing practical field readiness among Light Vehicle Engineering students at SMK Negeri 8 Padang. A quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational design was employed. The research sample consisted of 30 Light Vehicle Engineering students selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring learning motivation, practical experience, teacher guidance, practical facilities, and practical field readiness. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics to determine the tendency of each research variable. The results showed that all variables were categorized as very good. The mean scores were 21.933 for learning motivation, 21.600 for practical experience, 21.633 for teacher guidance, 22.100 for practical facilities, and 22.133 for practical field readiness. The findings indicate that students’ practical field readiness is influenced by the interaction of internal factors, including learning motivation and practical experience, and external factors, including teacher guidance and practical facilities. This study implies that improving vocational learning quality requires strengthening practical experiences, optimizing teacher mentoring, and providing facilities that meet industrial standards.