Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Certification of electrical technicians is seen as\none way to support the government\u2019s efforts to improve the safety of\nelectrical installations by enhancing workers\u2019 skills and ensuring the\ncorrect installation standards are applied.<\/p>\n
Ahmad Saiful, Business VP Home Solutions at Schneider Electric\nIndonesia, said technicians\u2019 skills needed to be improved in response to\npublic demand for safe electrical installations that meet standards.\nThis effort is also part of the electrical industry\u2019s responsibility to\nsafeguard customer safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat needs to be improved is not just the products, but also the\npeople who install them. We want to provide electrical technicians with\nthe knowledge they need to become better certified and apply the correct\ninstallation standards,\u201d Saiful said in an interview in Jakarta on\nTuesday.<\/p>\n
Saiful made the remarks at the launch of Electrician Academy 2026, a\nskills development programme that encourages electrical technicians to\nimprove their expertise through training and certification. The\nprogramme\u2019s vision is to transform the electrician\u2019s profession into\nthat of a skilled electrical expert with standardised competencies.<\/p>\n
According to Saiful, applying safety standards requires adequate\ntechnical understanding, both among technicians installing electrical\nsystems and retailers selling electrical equipment. Retailers also have\na role in informing consumers about products and safety devices suited\nto their needs.<\/p>\n
He said certification could provide formal recognition of\ntechnicians\u2019 competence while increasing customers\u2019 confidence in the\nquality of their work. With these skills, technicians are expected to\nexpand their employment opportunities and build professional\nnetworks.<\/p>\n
Electrician Academy 2026 aims to involve around 8,000 participants in\nskills development activities. As an initial step, the company plans for\nabout 400 technicians to undergo competency certification through\ncollaboration with relevant parties.<\/p>\n
Saiful added that demand for skilled workers was a challenge as the\nelectrical industry expanded, including through the development of data\ncentres requiring large electricity supplies. For this reason, skills\ndevelopment must be ongoing to support installation quality and the\nsafety of electricity users.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Martin Setiawan, President Director of Schneider Electric\nIndonesia and Timor-Leste, said the company would continue supporting\nthe technician community through various annual programmes to improve\nthe skills of electrical professionals in Indonesia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/electrician-certification-to-strengthen-electrical-installation-safety-1793116253", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }