A Systematic Review: Habituation of Industrial Work Culture in Supporting the Employability of Vocational Students in the Field of Engineering Technology

Vocational High Schools (VHS) as providers of industrial labor, are required to form graduates who have technical skills (hard skills) and non-technical (soft skills). VHS in the field of engineering technology prepares students to work in the industrial sectors of manufacturing, construction, automotive, energy, heavy equipment maintenance, and automation system operators. Student work readiness is a key element in the success of VHS education, particularly in the fields of Technology and Engineering, which require specific skills, mental resilience, and adaptability to industrial culture. For this reason, habituation to industrial work culture is important in supporting students’ work readiness. This study aims to systematically review the literature related to the habituation of industrial work culture in supporting work readiness, vocational students. The PRISMA method was employed in this study through the stages of database selection, initial selection based on the suitability of the article title, relevance evaluation through abstract and keyword analysis, and final screening by eliminating articles that did not meet the criteria and determining which articles would be analyzed further. The results of this study show that the implementation of industrial work culture is carried out through various approaches, including the Teaching Factory program, Industrial Work Practices (Prakerin), an industry-based curriculum, and the internalization of values such as 5S/5R and Occupational Health and Safety (K3). The main values developed include technical skills, discipline, work ethic, integrity, teamwork, honesty, punctuality, innovation and mastery of soft skills. Teachers and schools have the main role in fostering this culture through contextual learning, collaboration with industry, and creating a learning environment that mirrors the world of work. In conclusion to this literature review, systematic habituation of industrial work culture is crucial for producing competent VHS graduates who have an advantage in job competition.