Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Deputy Manpower Minister Afriansyah Noor stressed\nthat competency certification for workers at state-owned enterprises\n(SOEs) must be based on demonstrable ability, not treated as a mere\nformality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe certification process therefore needs clear standards, qualified\nassessors and governance that ensures the objectivity and credibility of\nassessment results,\u201d Afriansyah said in a statement in Jakarta on\nFriday.<\/p>\n
He said technological developments and changing business dynamics\nrequired a workforce that was skilled, ethical and adaptable. Workers\u2019\ncompetencies therefore needed to align with industry standards, job\nrisks and practical business requirements.<\/p>\n
In this context, he said, Second-Party Professional Certification\nBodies (LSP P2) within SOEs played an important role because they\nunderstood business processes and the competency requirements of each\nposition. That understanding provided a basis for designing\ncertification schemes that met actual needs, but had to be matched by\nstrong governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis close connection must be balanced by strong governance,\nincluding qualified assessors, appropriate methods, sufficient evidence\nand objective decisions in accordance with the rules. Credibility is\nessential. Certificates must also reflect genuine competence, not be a\nformality,\u201d Afriansyah said.<\/p>\n
He added that skills development should be viewed as an ongoing\ncycle, beginning with identifying industry needs and setting competency\nstandards, then continuing through training, assessment and\ncertification, and ultimately applying those competencies in actual job\nperformance.<\/p>\n
Certification should therefore go beyond formal recognition and help\nensure workers\u2019 skills match the demands of their jobs.<\/p>\n
Afriansyah also highlighted the use of digitalisation in managing\ncompetency certification. Integrated data management was expected to\nmake processes more efficient and improve decision-making. However, the\nuse of technology must still protect the objectivity of assessments and\nthe integrity of the certification process as a whole.<\/p>\n
\u201cTechnology strengthens the process; it does not replace assessment\nintegrity and professionalism,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Credible skills systems also required cross-sector collaboration. The\nMinistry of Manpower was responsible for formulating policy, the\nNational Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) for strengthening the\ncertification system, and Danantara and SOEs for mapping talent\nneeds.<\/p>\n
\u201cCertification is not merely a certificate, but recognition built on\nclear standards, integrity and an accountable process,\u201d Afriansyah\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/deputy-manpower-minister-soe-competency-certification-must-reflect-real-ability-1792115512", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }