Preference of Construction Worker Service Users for Certification of Skilled Workers in the Construction Industry
Widaningsih, L.; Rahmanullah, F.; Megayanti, T; Kusuma, Y.; Susanti, I.

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

This paper is part of a major research study on construction workers in the construction industry. The aspects presented in this paper focus on the preferences of service users of construction workers (contractors, supervisory consultants, and architects) who involve workers in building construction projects. This research uses a quantitative approach. The data was collected using a survey method with semi-closed questionnaires to 53 respondents. Most of the respondents are contractors and supervisory consultants who have more than 15 years of experience, handling projects over Rp. 20 billion, and supervises more than 20 workers. The survey results show that most of their workers are not certified workers. The importance of certification for skilled workers in the construction industry cannot yet be fully implemented because most users have the attitude to consider certified workers if needed as a tender condition for a project. The ambiguous attitude of the construction industry that has not consistently applied certification requirements is a big problem for certified skilled workers. In fact, a certified workforce will have implications for changes in the wage system, job specifications, and professionalism in worker management.

Keywords: Construction worker service users, skilled worker certification, construction industry

Topic: Skills and Personal Development