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Trainees in full PPE during field practice with an excavator

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Vocational training for mining and industry in Timika, Central Papua.

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733 trainees from 23 intakes since 2020.

295 of them come from 7 tribes and Indigenous Papuan communities.

Trainees showing their certificates at a Somatua Training Center graduation

Seven training programs.

Hands-on field practice in full PPE, guided by professional instructors in Timika.

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Basic Safety (K3)Working at height, fire extinguishers (APAR), LOTO and Fire Warden.Heavy Equipment OperatorExcavator and backhoe loader, from components to safety standards.about 1 monthMechanicMining and road-construction heavy equipment, and light vehicles.1 monthConstructionThree classes: timber, masonry and concrete, and light steel construction.Electrical InstallationLighting distribution panels and electrical installation for simple buildings.21 daysPipe FitterFitting pipes, steel plate, valves and fittings for the oil and gas industry.WeldingThree welding classes: SMAW 2F, SMAW 3G and GMAW.about 2 months

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Contact us on WhatsApp for intake dates, requirements and fees. Classes take place at the STC campus, Jl. Cendrawasih SP II KM 3.5, Timika.

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  1. 1

    Contact us

    Send a WhatsApp message or fill in the registration form.

  2. 2

    Selection and verification

    Our team checks your documents and whether the program fits.

  3. 3

    Class confirmation

    You receive the intake schedule and class information.

  4. 4

    Start training

    Theory in the classroom and field practice with instructors.

Our team shares entry requirements, schedule and fees for the program you choose.

Established in Timika in 2020.

Founded by Yayasan Somatua, inaugurated by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin as the Central Papua Vocational Training Centre (Balai Latihan Kerja) on 30 November 2022, and accredited by LA-LPK.

About us ›

Group photo of trainees, instructors and guests at Somatua Training Center, Timika

Working with government and industry. Partnerships ›

Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan Republik IndonesiaDisnakertrans Kabupaten MimikaDisnakertrans Kabupaten Intan JayaDisnakertrans ESDM Provinsi Papua PegununganPT Freeport IndonesiaPT Mpaigelah (PTM)Yayasan Somatua

Also with the Central Papua Provincial Government, the Central Papua Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office, Mappi Regency Government and Nduga Regency Government.

“In almost two months, I learned how to use a portable fire extinguisher and practised working at height with PPE and a full-body harness.”
Penia WendaPenia WendaBasic Safety (K3) alumna, intake 5Translated from Indonesian.
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