How to Cite: Kencana, M., Efi, A., Wakhinuddin, W., & Ambiyar, A. (2022). A model of work-based learning in accordance with the concept of Kampus Merdeka in vocational education. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S6), 5563–5574. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS6.10854 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 9 April 2022, Manuscript revised: 27 June 2022, Accepted for publication: 18 July 2022 5563 A model of work-based learning in accordance with the concept of Kampus Merdeka in vocational education Mega Kencana Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang *Corresponding author email: megakencana96@gmail.com Agusti Efi Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Wakhinuddin Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Ambiyar Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Abstract---This study aims to determine the validity and practicality of the work-based learning model according to the concept of “Kampus Merdeka” in vocational education. The steps of research and development in this research are adapted from Borg and Gall. The validity and practicality of the model are evaluated by subject experts involving the learning model experts, media experts, assessment specialists, and linguists. To ensure the model practicality, three lecturers who taught the Batik course, two instructors from industry, and five students who are taking the Batik course are taken as the subjects to conduct a limited trial test. The instrument used in this study is the validity and practicality questionnaire. The analytical technique used is based on the Aiken test to observe and verify the model’s practicality. The results of the research shows that the validity and practicality of work-based learning model in accordance with the concept of “Kampus Merdeka” is classified as the valid category and very practical to be implemented in the learning process. Keywords---validity, practicality, work-based learning, Borg, Gall.