Agency's Mandate and Functions

Brief Outline of the Institution History:

Since the creation of ASSAT through R.A. 8565 in 1972, it passes three stages of historical evolution from Secondary Vocational School to Vocational Technical Education and Training Institution and later as TESDA Technical Institution with the passage of RA 7796 otherwise known as TESDA Law. Its Distinctive Area of Competence is Automotive Servicing NC II.

In the first stage of its operation, the school offers purely vocational secondary education. It was later reclassified as Technical-Vocational Institution offering 2-Yr and 3-Yr technical courses. In the last part of the second stage a Memorandum Circular was passed phasing-out the 2-Yr and 3-Yr curriculum and replacing it with Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) causing a significant decrease in enrollment.

The 3^rd stage of the historical evolution of ASSAT is a watershed because it shifted paradigm by being not only as a training institution but as a bridge for employment. Think about it: the turn of events. ASSAT is not only interested in skills training - formal, non-formal, skills upgrading, community based and others. It is a great mark in the march of the history of the institution as it becomes not only a producer of middle level manpower but sells its products through jobs bridging and job placement of its graduates. This is remarkably challenging for ASSAT – as it engages in training – bridging – marketing – employment.

Being the only public technical vocational institution in Agusan del Sur, ASSAT has greatly contributed in the implementation of the province’ mission and goals to “improve the quality of life of Agusanons especially the marginalized sectors through effective, accountable and participatory governance in Mindanao” by giving access to quality and sustainable social services through offering affordable quality technical vocational education and skills training for gainful employment of its constituent.

Vision

An excellent TVET institution of highly-employable technologists and technicians (Bridge-Energizer-Stimulant-Trendsetter)

Mission

Provides inclusive, quality, affordable, and sustainable Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in different Diploma Programs, Land-Based TVET programs and extension programs integrated with green competencies, entrepreneurial skills, desirable work values and attitudes for gainful employment

Value Statement

ASSAT believes in highly demonstrative sense of commitment towards quality service, desirable values and nationalism.

Goals

Produce independent, Industry 4.0-responsive graduates thereby increasing employability.

Objectives

Implement technical vocational education, skills development and trainings in various programs and qualifications
Respond to the emerging needs and demands of the area to ensure social-equity and sustainability
Initiate research and development programs and activities to enhance instruction and training delivery
Nurture excellence in all programs and services
Strengthen partnership and collaboration with various stakeholders.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Agusan del Sur School of Arts and Trades (ASSAT) aims to Serve with Satisfaction through Advanced Technology.

It adheres to the following guiding principles:

1. Facilities and Technology

ASSAT shall use state of the art and UTPRAS-compliant facilities, equipment and technologies; utilize electronic enrolment system; and develop and utilize on-line/inter-active learning facility and innovative technologies in all trade areas.

2. Faculty and Staff Development

ASSAT shall enhance personal and professional growth of its Faculty and Staff through strengthening their professional pedagogy; encouraging them to pursue their graduate and post graduate studies; and upgrading their capabilities and competence through local/national/international seminars and trainings.

3. Student Welfare Services

ASSAT shall provide co-curricular programs and activities and relevant student support services to equip them with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude for (w)holistic growth and development for gainful employment.

4. Research

ASSAT shall engage in research-based activities anchored on regional and national research agenda/imperatives and strengthen linkage with industry partners and other public-private institutions for possible industry immersion.

5. Instruction

ASSAT shall sustain and develop academic and technical competence and growth; provide open, collaborative and adaptable learning environment for instructional materials development by encouraging industry participation in curriculum planning, development and review.

6. Extension

ASSAT shall continue to engage extension services in local communities; implement development efforts and identify opportunities to share resources and consider joint pursuit of funds for projects that will enhance both the institution and the community.

7. Incubation

ASSAT shall develop good moral character, personal discipline & civic consciousness; implement academic and technical initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial skills of trainees for gainful employment.

8. Governance

ASSAT shall continue to take seriously its role as steward of its past as its moves forward anchored on the principles of Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency and Ethics by fully utilizing its resources to maximize program implementation.

9. Administration and Amalgamation

ASSAT shall observe adherence to the agency’s policies and shall pursue the networking system among TESDA Technology Institution in Caraga Region; strengthen partnership with industries/NGOs through forging of Memorandum of Agreement; and encourage the sharing scheme in the funding of extension services and community-based trainings.

10. Industry Relation

ASSAT shall continue to sustain its partnership with stakeholders for On-the-Job training, job placement of its graduates and industry immersion of its faculty and staff.