Work Immersion DO 30 s. 2017

One of the goals of the K to 12 Basic Education Program is to develop in learners the competencies, work ethic, and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work. To achieve greater congruence between basic education and the nation's development targets, Work Immersion, a required subject (See attached curriculum guide in Annex A), has been incorporated into the curriculum. This subject will provide learners with opportunities:

1. to become familiar with the work place;

2. for employment simulation; and

3. to apply their competencies in areas of specialization/ applied subjects in authentic work environments.

To achieve the above objectives, Work Immersion is thus a requirement for graduation from secondary education. Learners are immersed in actual work environments such as workshops offices and laboratories in which their prior training is relevant. Other possible venues for work immersion are listed in Annex B.

These guidelines were formulated based on the rich experiences of modeling schools, tech-voc schools, partnership focal persons, industry partners, and youth development advocates. These guidelines can provide process support to field offices of the Department of Education (DeEd) in fostering relationships and strengthening partnerships so that learners will have access to suitable work immersion venues and other related resources.

Before we immerse into the workplace, we will first understand the immersion process, proper work ethics, workplace safety, confidentiality, and effective conflict resolution and teamwork skills, as agreed in the DepEd Order No. 30 s. 2017. Also, we need to hone our skills in writing a resume, filling out application forms, and complying with requirements.

Objectives / Learning Area:

A. Understanding Work Immersion by discussing:

1. Expected behavior

a. Work ethics

b. Safety in the workplace

c. Workplace rights and responsibilities

d. Confidentiality in the workplace

e. Effective conflict resolution and teamwork skills

2. Work immersion rules and regulations

B. Appreciating the importance of credentials by:

1. Writing a résumé

2. Filling out application forms

3. Visiting the concerned offices where the following could be secured:

a. Barangay clearance

b. Police clearance

c. Mayor’s clearance

d. Medical certificate

4. Job Interview skills training

C. Discussion of portfolio

1. Portfolio instructions

a. Portfolio content

i. accomplished forms

ii. pictures of work site and nonwritten output/projects

with captions

iii. illustrations of activities performed (as needed)

iv. weekly diary (narrative/account of learnings and

achievements, issues faced and corresponding resolutions)

v. sample written output (if any)

vi. Work Immersion highlights

vii. other relevant pictures/ documents

b. When to update content

c. Portfolio packaging

d. Portfolio submission at the end of Work Immersion

Objectives / Learning Area:

A. Appreciating management processes by observing, identifying and

describing the following:

1. Nature of the business

2. Description of the products/services

3. Target clientele

4. Organizational structure

5. Company rules and regulations

B. Appreciating business processes by observing and participating in Safety Production / Maintenance / Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Customer Satisfaction / Housekeeping / Hygiene and others.

C. Applying skills learned and proper values acquired in school.

Objectives / Learning Area:

Evaluating the Work Immersion experience by:

1. presenting a portfolio with weekly diary entries

2. comparing and contrasting school and work application of skill,

knowledge, and attitudes

3. writing an updated résumé

4. reflecting on their Work Immersion experiences