The application of Vocation Technology for Fisheries Processing at SMKN 7 Kota Serang to Prepare Students to Compete in Maritime Sector

Abstract

Absorption of students at the SMK level is in fact still not leading to the appropriate field. The lack of human resources in marketing superior products in their schools proves that Serang City Vocational School 7 is not ready to compete in developing processed products in larger industries. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method through observation and interviews with related teachers in the field of fisheries in the application of technology as a learning support to be able to compete in the world of work. The results of the study show that there is still a lack of competency in the field of fisheries in empowering teachers and students to be able to compete in the field of fisheries. It can be concluded that in teaching and learning practice there are still obstacles in the implementation of education in terms of technology, especially internet allowances. The need for government and institutional action in encouraging teacher competence in the field of fisheries and balanced with the implementation of empowerment results to be applied in the school environment. In addition, supporting infrastructure must be provided to support field practice in the world of fisheries.