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2026-11-10T15:09:23

Construction Worker Certification in Palembang: 230 Trained

巨港建筑工人认证：230名工匠与工长参加培训

Construction worker certification in Palembang was held by the Palembang city government through its Public Works and Spatial Planning office (PUPR) on 9–10 November 2026 for 230 construction workers. Participants included light-steel roof installers, masons and plasterers, building site foremen and occupational safety (K3) supervisors, assessed by the K3 professional certification body, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Palembang and technical partners. For contractors and owners, it adds certified tradespeople who can be prioritised on building jobs in the city.

Key Facts

Why construction worker certification in Palembang matters

Deputy Mayor Prima Salam, quoted by ANTARA on 10 November 2026, said the quality of infrastructure is determined not only by planning and budgets but also by the competence of the people who build it. The city therefore ran training and certification for 230 construction workers through its PUPR office so that building work meets quality standards and puts safety first. In his words, a competency certificate is not merely a formal document but a basis for professionalism, safer work and wider job opportunities. He also asked service providers and clients in Palembang to give priority to certified workers on every construction project.

Four job roles: from light-steel roofs to K3

Palembang PUPR head Yudha Fardyansah set out the four target roles: 50 light-steel roof installers, 50 masons and plasterers, 50 building site foremen and 80 construction K3 supervisors. The mix covers work that is common on houses, shophouses and simple buildings: roof framing, wall masonry and plastering, day-to-day supervision by foremen and safety control. Yudha said demand for skilled construction workers in the field runs into the thousands, while the number holding an official competency certificate is still relatively limited. He added that the law requires both skilled workers and K3 officers to be certified, and that certification helps ensure projects in Palembang meet technical targets, quality and safety standards.

Safety, social security and what it means for project owners

Beyond technical skills, Prima Salam stressed occupational health and safety standards and social-security protection for construction workers, which is why BPJS Ketenagakerjaan took part. For homeowners, small developers and contractors, a competency certificate can be one factor when choosing tradespeople, alongside experience, examples of previous work and a written agreement on the scope of work. Good materials, such as light-steel roof framing or cement and mortar that meet specification, still need correct installation to last. homeX, an Indonesian building-materials platform with showroom, warehousing and delivery services, sees trained tradespeople and clear material supply as two sides of the same job site.

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FAQ

Which roles were certified in Palembang? Four roles: light-steel roof installers (50), masons and plasterers (50), building site foremen (50) and construction K3 supervisors (80), 230 participants in total.

When and where was it held? Over two days, 9–10 November 2026, at the Palembang PUPR office grounds, with assessors from LSP K3, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and technical partners.

Does the city want certified workers prioritised? Yes. Deputy Mayor Prima Salam asked construction service providers and clients in Palembang to prioritise workers holding competency certificates on every project.

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Sources: ANTARA South Sumatra, Palembang trains and certifies construction workers (10 Nov 2026)