25 May 2026
Threesna Sharfina
HUMAS FAHUTAN — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again organized its Practitioner Teaching Program as part of its efforts to strengthen collaborative learning between higher education institutions and industry. The activity, held on Monday, May 25, 2026, featured a practitioner from PT Sucofindo Medan Branch in the Laboratory Skills Practice course taught by Arif Nuryawan, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D.
On this occasion, students had the opportunity to learn directly from Putri Sakinah Matondang, S.Si., Head of the Testing and Consulting Division at PT Sucofindo Medan Branch and an alumna of the Chemistry Department at Universitas Indonesia. The presence of an industry practitioner provided students with valuable exposure to the practical application of laboratory science in a professional setting.
In her presentation, Putri Sakinah introduced PT Sucofindo as Indonesia’s first inspection company, offering services in inspection, testing, certification, consulting, and training across various industrial sectors. The materials presented covered the laboratory business workflow, including sample reception, testing procedures, data validation, and reporting of analytical results.
Students also gained a deeper understanding of the importance of implementing Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in laboratory operations. The discussion covered the management of equipment and materials, documentation of testing results, quality control procedures, and occupational safety standards to ensure that analytical results are accurate, reliable, and accountable.
Another key topic was the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard that serves as the benchmark for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Through this session, students gained insights into the quality standards applied in professional laboratories and the competencies required for careers in laboratory management and analytical sciences.
The activity was highly interactive, with students actively engaging in discussions on laboratory operational systems, career opportunities, and the challenges currently faced by the testing and analytical industries.
The course coordinator, Arif Nuryawan, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., emphasized that the Practitioner Teaching Program is an important strategy for providing learning experiences that are more contextual and relevant to workforce demands. Through direct interaction with industry professionals, students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also professional insights that can better prepare them for careers in industry.
This activity aligns with the commitment of the Faculty of Forestry, USU to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through strengthening practice-based learning and collaboration with industry, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through fostering synergy between higher education institutions and the professional sector.
Through the Practitioner Teaching Program, the Faculty of Forestry, USU hopes to better prepare students to face the challenges of the workforce and equip them with competencies that meet the evolving needs of industry.
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