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Medan, October 27, 2026 – The Diploma Program in Metrology and Instrumentation, Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held a Measuring Instrument Calibration Workshop on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the USU Faculty of Engineering Hall. This workshop was one of the efforts to improve students' competencies in metrology and instrumentation, while also strengthening cooperative relationships between higher education institutions and industry partners.
The event, attended by the Vice Dean, Head of the Study Program, lecturers, and students, was officially opened by the Acting Head of the Diploma Program in Metrology and Instrumentation, Dona Tiara Lubis, S.T., M.T., who also delivered the opening remarks. The workshop was expected to broaden students' understanding of the application of measurement and calibration principles in accordance with industry standards and requirements.
The next remarks were delivered by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization of the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, Junedi Ginting, S.Si., M.Si. Strengthening relationships between higher education institutions and the industrial sector is an important part of supporting the development of vocational education oriented toward workplace needs and the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi).
One of the key agenda items of this workshop was the signing of an Implementing Arrangement (IA) between the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, PT PGAS Solution, and PT Sasukutta Metrologi Indonesia. This agreement represents a strategic step toward expanding collaboration in education, practical skills development, and improving human resource competencies, particularly in metrology and measuring instrument calibration.
During the presentation sessions, Danang Kusumahadi Wardana, A.Md., Head of Calibration & Instrumentation SOR 1 at PT PGAS Solution, served as the first speaker with the topic “Calibration of Volume Measuring Instruments in the Natural Gas Industry”. The discussion focused on the importance of accurate and reliable volume measurements in natural gas industry operations. Participants also gained an overview of the implementation of calibration procedures to maintain measurement accuracy and support operational efficiency and quality in the industry.
The second presentation was delivered by Jepri Purwanto, a calibration laboratory practitioner and the person in charge of Quality at the Calibration Laboratory of PT Sasukutta Metrologi Indonesia, who discussed the topic “National Measurement Standards (SNSU): A Guide to Stopwatch-Timer Calibration”. The presentation covered the principles and procedures for calibrating time-measuring instruments based on applicable standards, including the importance of measurement traceability in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of calibration results.
The presence of these two industry practitioners provided students with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the application of metrology, both in the natural gas industry and in calibration laboratories. The insights gained are expected to complement academic learning while enhancing students' readiness to meet workplace demands.
The organization of this workshop and the signing of the IA reflect the commitment of the Diploma Program in Metrology and Instrumentation, Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, to providing quality vocational education that is practical and relevant to industrial developments. The synergy established with PT PGAS Solution and PT Sasukutta Metrologi Indonesia is expected to continue growing and create beneficial collaboration opportunities to improve student competencies and strengthen the quality of graduates in metrology and instrumentation.