PKM PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN LAS KELOMPOK PEMUDA BORONG TANGNGA

Abstract

The Borong Tangnga Youth Group (Kelompok Pemuda Borong Tangnga or KPBT), based in Kelurahan Bontonompo, Gowa, consists of 120 households, most of whom work as brick entrepreneurs and daily laborers. KPBT started a welding business in early 2023, led by Arsyad Dg Nai. The 2024 PKM program with this partner focuses on a training scheme involving follow-up surveys, procurement of welding facilities, occupational health, and safety (OHS) training, and preparing progress reports, final reports, and scientific publications. The PKM activities are divided into four stages: raising awareness on the importance of using welding PPE and fire extinguishers (APAR), welding technique training, workshop management, and hands-on practice of electric welding and APAR usage. The results of the activities show that the partner can perform welding according to standards, with equipment that meets the requirements, including APAR and a first aid kit. KPBT is now ready to expand its welding workshop business in Desa Bulogading, Kecamatan Bontonompo. Keywords: welding, community, training