Semarang, 7 November 2025 – lecturers from the Applied Foreign Languages Study Program at the Vocational School of Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) took a significant step in their professional development. Gathering at the Hotel Horison Inn Alaska, the faculty members participated in the Competency Certification Test for the General Text Translator Scheme.
This assessment was conducted to rigorously test and validate the practical competencies of the lecturers. In the realm of vocational education, demonstrating specific industrial skills is paramount. By undergoing this certification, the lecturers aimed to prove their proficiency in translating general texts according to high professional standards.
The participants followed the certification procedures to ensure their skills met national qualifications. This initiative highlights the faculty’s commitment to excellence, ensuring that they are not only academic scholars but also certified practitioners. Ultimately, this certification strengthens the quality of education at UNDIP, guaranteeing that students are guided by educators who possess verified, industry-relevant expertise in the field of translation. <>