The Environmental Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering USU, collaborated with PT Envitama Solusi Indonesia to organize training and competency certification in environmental management.

This activity represents synergy between higher education institutions and industry in supporting human resource competency development and strengthening professional capacity in the environmental field.

The four-day training, held from September 28 to October 1, 2026, was attended by participants from various industries and covered three competency schemes: Water Pollution Control Officer (PPPA), Wastewater Treatment Operations Officer (POPAL), and Water Sampling Officer (PCUA).

Lecturers from Environmental Engineering FT USU served as presenters and instructors, namely Dr. Amir Husin, S.T., M.T.; Novrida Harpah Hasibuan, S.Si., M.T.; Dr. Adri Huda, S.Si.; Meidina Zulfa Hanie, S.T., M.T.; Fadhila, S.T., M.T.; Ir. Meutia Nurfahasdi; and Yasmine Anggia Sari, S.Si., M.T. The presenters delivered materials integrating scientific foundations, technical requirements, environmental management standards, and their application in industrial operations.

In addition to the lecturers, laboratory staff from the Environmental Engineering Study Program USU also contributed to practical field activities involving water sampling. This assistance was provided to ensure that participants understood and could properly apply water sampling procedures in accordance with applicable technical standards.

The training served not only as a platform for improving participants' competencies but also as a means of transferring knowledge and experience between higher education institutions and industry. This collaboration strengthens the role of the Environmental Engineering Study Program USU in producing competent human resources capable of supporting the implementation of sound environmental management practices in the industrial sector.

This activity primarily supports SDG 4 – Quality Education through professional capacity development based on learning and practical training. SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation is relevant through strengthened competencies in water pollution control and wastewater treatment, while SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals is reflected in the collaboration between higher education institutions and industry.

FT USU continues to create opportunities for collaboration to support competency development and sustainable environmental management.