UPA Integrated Lab Supports PLP and Laboratory Assistants to Fulfill Laboratory Certification

Banjarmasin – Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) through the Integrated Laboratory Academic Support Unit (UPA) held a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) “Improving the Quality of Educational Laboratory Institutions (PLP) and Laboratory Assistants” to support the fulfillment of laboratory certification and career path development. This activity was held for 2 days from 15-16 July 2024. Located at the Fugo Hotel, this activity was opened by the Rector.

PLP/Laboratory are educational staff who are responsible for managing the Laboratory to support learning, research and community service activities. Good PLKP/Laboratory expertise and competition as well as a clear career path will enable the laboratory to function optimally and even contribute to institutional development

The aim of holding this activity is to improve the quality of PLP/Laboratory in order to support the fulfillment of laboratory certification and increase the career path of PLP/Laboratory so that it is hoped that it can produce policy recommendation documents that can serve as a reference in improving the quality and developing the career path of PLP/Laborant.

This is in line with what was conveyed by the Head of the Rer Integrated Lab Academic Support Unit. Nat. Liling Triyasmono, S. Farm. He explained that this activity was a support for educational staff, especially laboratory managers within the ULM environment, to improve skills and BNSP competencies.

“This activity is HR training, training is given twice and it is possible that it can be added if there is optimization later, it will be sent again and the hope is that it can increase competency, skills and BNSP,” he said.

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Iwan Aflanie in his speech emphasized 3 important keys in this activity, namely quality, certification and career path. According to him, quality is the main support in seeing a goal. Moreover, if you look at ULM’s aspirations to become a World Class University (WCU), quality must be a main concern, especially in the HR field.

Therefore, he really appreciated this activity and encouraged the FGD participants who attended so that this activity could pave the way for improving human resources at ULM, especially for laboratory managers.

“We have to run to catch up and meet the standards of entering the world rankings, which is not easy. “Where should we start? I’m sure that if we don’t have a vision and plan, then it’s all just figment,” concluded the Vice Rector.