Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City

Alternative Learning System

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
(ALS K to 12 BEC)

Learning Strand 4
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
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Guide to the Users

The foregoing is the Curriculum Guide for Learning Strand 4 (Life and Career Skills) of the ALS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum. This was developed
to address the learning needs of the ALS learners based on the demands of the work place, industry and society the as a whole where they intend to apply those
acquired knowledge and skills for the ALS learners.

This material will serve as the source/guide of the ALS teachers on the theoretical content, performance standards, and competencies in developing
session guides for a structured/semi-structured learning interventions for this particular learning strand for life and career skills.

As a learning resource, this will be used also by the ALS teachers to monitor whether the scope and sequences of all the competencies are already taken,
completed or yet to comply. It is assumed that the learners might have acquired meaningful experiences and skills before they participate the ALS learning
sessions therefore it is the role of the ALS teachers to identify those competencies using the ALS assessment form. If the process is properly done, the
knowledge and competencies that were more or less mastered will be identified as well as the competencies that need to be developed, strengthened and
improved.

Learners with mastery of the competencies in this learning strand are expected to have acquired life and career skills that will help improved the quality
of their life, their family and their community.
 Alternative Learning System K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (ALS K to 12 BEC)

Learning Strand 4: LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS

This Learning Strand addresses the improvement of the economic status of Filipinos, (and the reduction of poverty) particularly among ALS learners. It
focuses on the attitudes, skills, and knowledge (competencies) necessary for earning a living and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

This Learning Strand covers ability to earn a living through employment/self-employment or entrepreneurship; sustainable consumption (reduction of
wasteful expenditure and wise consumption/utilization of resources); conserving resources for future generations; and productivity and using work-related
skills, knowledge, values and technology to maximize one’s efficiency and performance as a productive citizen.

Below is a schematic presentation of the conceptual framework.

Life and Career Skills

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In addition to demonstrating mastery of skills completed under LS 4, all ALS learners, at the end of their JHS program shall complete at least one (1)
TVL track specialization leading to the acquisition of occupational skills and a National Certificate (NC). Refer to the K to 12 Curriculum Guide (CG) of
the Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) track on the different areas of specializations. The purpose of the TVL track specialization is to ensure ALS
learners graduate with practical skills to ensure their immediate employability and livelihood options.
The skills needs may vary from learner to learner. Some may already have the skills and competencies, background knowledge or experience while
others may not. Hence, the acquisition of such skills follows the sequencing and spiraling of competencies, with the easiest skills to be acquired at the
beginning stage as “pre-requisite tools.” It will also allow the learner to gradually move from simple to more difficult skills and competencies.
In this strand, spiraling of competencies takes into account the interest, learning needs, experience, aspirations, resources and creativity of the learner
at each level. Therefore, there is a need for the Facilitator and Instructional Manager to assist the learners at each level and at the same time
provide challenging experiences of success in improving the chances of his/her own productivity.

Example 1: Content Standard: Ability to earn a living (Self-employment/Entrepreneurship)

Performance Standard B : Apply working knowledge, skills and positive attitudes as a self- employed individual/entrepreneur to engage in a business
activity involving marketable goods and services to earn a living and improve one’s economic status.

Elementary Level (Advanced) : Assess one’s personal strengths/attributes/assets/limitation/interests as a potential entrepreneur

: Generate new business ideas
Junior High School : Analyze potential business ideas to identify possible viable/feasible business options as a self-employed
entrepreneur using a set of criteria
: Develop and nurture personal entrepreneurial competencies

In example 1, the competency is distributed across the two levels with varying degrees of difficulty. In the Elementary Level
(Advanced), learners are introduced to assessing one’s personal strengths/attributes/assets/limitation/interests as a potential entrepreneur and
learners will generate new business ideas. As the learning progresses, it is expected that the learners acquire more concepts, knowledge and skills
on self-employment/entrepreneurship. In the Junior High School level, as the learners master the competency, they can already analyze potential
business ideas to identify possible viable/feasible business options as a self-employed entrepreneur using a set of criteria and develop and nurture
individual entrepreneurial competencies.

For the Lower Junior High School level (Gr. 7-8), learners may earn Certificate of Competency /ies (COC) after completing of at
least 4 mini courses. For combination of courses, please refer to the K to 12 JHS TLE and Senior High School TLE track.

For the Advanced Junior High School level (Gr. 9 -10), learners may acquire a National Certificate (NC) from TESDA after
passing the assessment of the specialized course/s completed.

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills

Content Standard: Ability to Earn a Living (Employment)

Performance Standard A: Apply working knowledge, attitudes, and work-related skills as an employed person to earn a living and improve one’s
economic status.

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Assess one’s personal strengths /attributes
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
1 /assets/limitation/interests as a potential √ √
AE/LJHS-1
employee
Appreciate the importance of planning for life LS4LC-AE-PSA-
2 √ √
and career development AE/LJHS-2

Demonstrate an awareness of occupations in √

LS4LC-AE-PSA-LJHS-3
3 the local and global community and understand √
the interdependence of these occupations
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept
of career-related terms such as career, LS4LC-AE-PSA-LJHS-4 √
4 √
occupation, job and work in planning for the
future
Demonstrate effective decision-making skills in EsP-PD11/12CP-IIl- LS4LC-AE-PSA-LJHS-5
5 √ √
life and career planning 13.3
Demonstrate knowledge of themselves: their
relationships with others, their skills, their
educational plans, their future dreams, and LS4LC-AE-PSA-
6 EsP7PB-IVh-16.4 √ √
their predictions for the future to develop AE/LJHS-6
life and career plans that include short- and
long-term goals
Determine and plan one’s employment LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7 √ √
career options/pathways AE/LJHS-7
Identifying possible career options aligned LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.1 √ √
with one’s interest/strengths/assets AE/LJHS-7.1

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Analyzing job and wage employment
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.2 opportunities in the community, province, √ √
AE/LJHS-7.2
region, country and overseas
Matching personal skills and interests with LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.3 EsP7PB-Ivf-15.3 √ √
available jobs AE/LJHS-7.3
EsP7PB-Ivf-15.4 LS4LC-AE-PSA-AE/LJHS
7.4 Establishing career goals √ √
-7.4
Identifying competency requirements for LS4LC-AE-PSA-AE/LJHS
7.5 √ √
different career options -7.5
Determining pathways to acquire competency LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.6 √ √
requirements of identified career options AE/LJHS-7.6
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.7 Developing a career pathway map √ √
AE/LJHS-7.7
Utilizing resources for exploring occupational LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.8 √ √
alternatives AE/LJHS-7.8
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.9 Tracking progress in achieving career goals √ √
AE/LJHS-7.9
Maintaining a career portfolio to develop LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.10 √ √
lifelong career plans AE/LJHS-7.10
Identifying possible future trends for life LS4LC-AE-PSA-
7.11 √ √
and career planning AE/LJHS-7.11

Determine the advantages and disadvantages LS4LC-AE-PSA-

8 AE/LJHS-8 √ √
of earning a living through wage employment
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
9 Identify role models among the wage employed √ √
AE/LJHS-9

Demonstrate the following work readiness

√ √
skills:
10 ● Applying for a job Work Immersion √ √
i. Preparing a written job application √ √
ii. Preparing a biodata/CV √ √

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
iii. Preparing for a job interview √ √
LS4LC-AE-PSA-
● Giving/following work - related instructions AE/LJHS-10 √ √
● Teamwork and collaboration √ √
● Taking initiative √ √
● Attendance and punctuality √ √
● Workplace problem-solving and thinking
√ √
skills
● Dependability √ √
● Willingness to learn √ √
● Resiliency √ √
● Self-management (e.g. complete assigned
tasks, show commitment and responsibility, √ √
follow work-related rules and regulations)
Discuss the rights and responsibilities of
√ √
employees and employers. This includes:
● Workers’ rights and responsibilities
√ √
● Employers rights and responsibilities √ √
● Terms and condition of employment and
√ √
employee benefits
● Health and safety in the workplace
√ √
11 ● Harmonious and productive work LS4LC-AE-PSA-
relationships (colleagues, superior, AE/LJHS-11 √ √
subordinates)
● Philippine labor laws e.g., contractualization,
√ √
minimum wage, lawful and unlawful dismissal
● Demonstrate familiarity with the legal rights
√ √
and responsibilities of employees
● Demonstrate an understanding of the role of
√ √
unions and other employer/employee
associations.

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency
K to 12 ALS (K-Gr. 1) LE AE LJHS AJHS
(Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)

Appreciate the need for constant upgrading of

EPP4IE-Oa-2 LS4LC-AE-PSA-
one’s knowledge and skills to maintain one’s √ √
AE/LJHS-12
ability to earn a living as an employee through:

● Attending training programs √ √

12
● Learning new skills on the job √ √
● Coaching and mentoring by
supervisors/colleagues √ √

● Reading new developments/latest

√ √
trends/innovations in one’s area of employment

● Joining on-line forums of like-minded

√ √
professionals/employees

Demonstrate knowledge of how their

experiences and decisions have already EsP7PB-IVg- LS4LC-AE-PSA-
13 √ √
influenced their lives and will affect their lives 16.1 EsP7PB- AE/LJHS-13
in the future IVh-16.4

Be aware of the influence of social and LS4LC-AE-PSA-

14 √ √
economic conditions on future choices AE/LJHS-14

Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurial LS4LC-AE-PSA-

15 EPP4IE-0a-2 √ √
characteristics AE/LJHS-15

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills

Content Standard: Ability to Earn a Living (Self-employment/Entrepreneurship)

Performance Standard B: Apply working knowledge, skills and positive attitudes as a self- employed individual/entrepreneur to engage in a business
activity involving marketable goods and services to earn a living and improve one’s economic status.

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Appreciate the skills needed to be a
successful self-employed √ √
individual/entrepreneur
● Identifying and seizing opportunities EPP4IE-0a-2 √ √
1 LS4LC-AE-PSB-
● Calculated risk-taking EPP4IE-0a-2 EPP4IE- AE/LJHS-1 √ √
● Determination and perseverance 0b-3 √ √
● Discipline √ √
● Creativity and vision √ √
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of LS4LC-AE-PSB-
2 √ √
being self-employed AE/LJHS-2
Identify successful entrepreneurs/self-
LS4LC-AE-PSB-
3 employed persons in the community as EPP4IE-0a-3 √ √
AE/LJHS-3
potential role models/mentors
Develop/strengthen one’s own personal
entrepreneurial competencies and skills (PECs) √ √
● Assess one’s PECs (strengths, attitudes,
assets, skills, limitations) as a potential √ √
entrepreneur/self-employed person
● Compare one’s own PECs with those of a Common
4 practicing self-employed individual/ Competencies in TLE LS4LC-AE-PSB- √ √
entrepreneur and TVL AE/LJHS-4

● Identify one’s own PECs for improvement,

√ √
development and growth

● Align one’s PECs with possible business

√ √
areas/choices

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12
ALS (K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
● Develop a plan to develop one’s PECs to
√ √
support a possible business career/pathway
● Develop and nurture individual PECs √ √
Generate new business ideas √ √
● Generate business ideas from one’s PECs
√ √
and career interests
5 ● Generate business ideas using product LS4LC-AE-PSB-
ABM_BES12-Ia-c-1 √ √
innovation from trends and emerging needs AE/LJHS-5

● Generate business ideas using other

methods (e.g., benchmarking, SWOT analysis, √ √
serendipity walk)
Analyze potential business ideas to identify ABM_BES12-Ia-c-1
possible viable/feasible business options as a ABM_BES12-Ia-c-2
√ √
self-employed entrepreneur using a set of ABM_BES12-Ia-c-3
criteria including: ABM_BES12-Ia-c-4
● Alignment with PECs and career interests √ √
● Usability/practicality √ √
● Access to potential customers (including
size, profile and stability of market and √ √
6 potential for growth/expansion) LS4LC-AE-PSB-
● Profile of potential competitors AE/LJHS-6 √ √
● Resource requirements (human/skills,
financial, land, raw materials technology) and √ √
availability
● Risks involved √ √
● Results of SWOT analysis √ √
● Profitability/Financial viability √ √
● Opportunity costs √ √
7 Propose a new product/service for at least LS4LC-AE-PSB-
√ √
one identified feasible business idea AE/LJHS-7

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
LS4LC-AE-PSB-
7.1 Identifying what is of value to the customer √ √
AE/LJHS-7.1
Describing a profile of the potential CS_EP11/12ENTREP LS4LC-AE-PSB-
7.2 √ √
customer/market - 0d-8 AE/LJHS-7.2
Explaining what makes your proposed LS4LC-AE-PSB-
7.3 √ √
product unique and competitive AE/LJHS-7.3
Applying creative and innovative techniques to LS4LC-AE-PSB-
7.4 √ √
develop a sample marketable product AE/LJHS-7.4
Employing a unique proposition (EUP) to LS4LC-AE-PSB-
7.5 √ √
the product/service AE/LJHS-7.5
Demonstrate understanding of business LS4LC-AE-PSB-
8 ABM_BES12-Id-j-9 √ √
planning concepts AE/LJHS-8
LS4LC-AE-PSB-AE/LJHS
8.1 Planning for a business √ √
-8.1
LS4LC-AE-PSB-LJHS-8.2
8.2 Establishing a business enterprise √

LS4LC-AE-PSB- LJHS-
8.3 Understanding market and market system √
8.3
LS4LC-AE-PSB- LJHS-
8.4 Preparing a production plan √
8.4
LS4LC-AE-PSB- LJHS-
8.5 Preparing a marketing plan √
8.5
LS4LC-AE-PSB- LJHS-
8.6 Preparing a distribution/sales plan √
8.6
Preparing a business quality management LS4LC-AE-PSB- LJHS-
8.7 √
plan 8.7
Appreciate the need for constant upgrading of
your PECs to maintain one’s ability to earn a LS4LC-AE-PSB-LJHS-9
√
9 living as a self-employed
individual/entrepreneur through:
● Attending training programs √

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
● Benchmarking with competitors/other
businesses √

● Mentoring by a successful entrepreneur √

● Reading re: new developments/ latest

√
trends/innovations in entrepreneurship

● Joining on-line forums of other

√
entrepreneurs

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills

Content Standard: Productivity (Employment)

Performance Standard C: Enhance one's capacity to work with efficiency in utilizing resources to produce quality outputs as an employed.

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
1 Recognize the importance of the need for
productivity in wage employment as modes for LS4LC-PE-PSC- √ √
earning a living AE/LJHS-1
Discussing the responsibilities of employees for
1.1 working efficiently to produce quality work LS4LC-PE-PSC- √ √
outputs; AE/LJHS-1.1
Identifying opportunities and barriers to LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.2 √ √
improved productivity as an employee AE/LJHS-1.2
LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.3 Managing time efficiently √ √
AE/LJHS-1.3
LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.4 Demonstrating appropriate workplace behavior √ √
AE/LJHS-1.4
Practicing efficient, safe and cost- LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.5 √ √
effective use of appropriate work tools AE/LJHS-1.5
1.6 Practicing efficient utilization of Work Immersion LS4LC-PE-PSC- √ √
supplies/materials AE/LJHS-1.6
Demonstrating proper care and LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.7 √ √
maintenance of tools and equipment AE/LJHS-1.7
Identifying, reporting and reducing risks and LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.8 √ √
hazards AE/LJHS-1.8
LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.9 Keeping the workplace clean and tidy √ √
AE/LJHS-1.9
LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.10 Demonstrating concern for quality work √ √
AE/LJHS-1.10
Practicing health and safety measures at LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.11 √ √
work AE/LJHS-1.11

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Demonstrating knowledge of first-aid LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.12 √ √
treatment for workplace injuries AE/LJHS-1.12

LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.13 Practicing professional work ethics √ √
AE/LJHS-1.13
Exploring opportunities for continuous LS4LC-PE-PSC-
1.14 √ √
improvement and improved profitability AE/LJHS-1.14
Demonstrate understanding of the
2
possibilities and limitations of using
appropriate technology as means to make a LS4LC-PE-PSC-
living and improve productivity as an AE/LJHS-2 √ √
employee

Identifying traditional and indigenous

2.1
technologies in the community, province, LS4LC-PE-PSC-
region used to make a living and work AE/LJHS-2.1 √ √
productivity

Identifying modern technologies

2.2
predominantly used to make a living and LS4LC-PE-PSC-
improve work productivity AE/LJHS-2.2 √ √

Discussing the benefits of increased

2.3 LS4LC-PE-PSC-
productivity as an employed person √ √
AE/LJHS-2.3

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills
Content Standard: Productivity (Self-employment/Entrepreneurship)
Performance Standard D: Enhance one’s capability to use resources efficiency to produce quality outputs as a self-employed person

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS (K-Gr. 1)
(Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Discuss the benefits of increased productivity ABM_ESR12-IVm-p- LS4LC-PS-PSD-
4.1 AE/LJHS-1 √ √
1 as a self-employed person/entrepreneur
Create a plan of action to improve LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2 √ √ √
productivity of his/her business choice by: AE/LJHS-2
CS_EP11/12ENTRE
Identifying opportunities and barriers to P-0h-j-12 LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.1 improved productivity in a business CS_EP11/12ENTRE AE/LJHS-2.1 √ √
P-0h-j-10
Identifying potential customers and LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.2 √ √
maximizing customer/client satisfaction AE/LJHS-2.2
Performing efficient utilization of LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.3 √ √
supplies/materials AE/LJHS-2.3
Maintaining quality control/improvement of LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.4 √ √
the production process AE/LJHS-2.4
Controlling purchasing and storage of LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.5 √ √
materials to prevent losses AE/LJHS-2.5
Identifying risks and developing strategies to LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.6 √ √
reduce, mitigate or transfer such risks AE/LJHS-2.6
Troubleshooting business-related problems
LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.7 (materials, manpower, methods, machinery, √ √
AE/LJHS-2.7
money, service)
Managing the relationship between LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.8 √ √
improving productivity and competitiveness AE/LJHS-2.8
Identifying/selecting/using appropriate
LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.9 technology to improve productivity, efficiency √ √
AE/LJHS-2.9
and quality
LS4LC-PS-PSD-
2.10 Sustaining productivity gains √ √
AE/LJHS-2.10

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Learning Strand 4: Life and Career Skills

Content Standard: Understanding the Market System

Performance Standard E: Demonstrate understanding of the market system of goods and services, and its opportunities and challenges for earning a
living.

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Describe the main features of the market LS4LC-UM-PSE-
1 √
system LJHS-1
ABM_BES12-Ia-c-1
Enumerating various criteria and steps ABM_BES12-Ia-c-2 √
√
in selecting a business idea ABM_BES12-Ia-c-3
ABM_BES12-Ia-c-4
● Private ownership of resources LS4LC-UM-PSE- √
1.1 LJHS-1.1
● Production for sale √
● Competition among sellers and buyers √
● Profit as driving motive √
● Money as a resource for buying and
√
selling
Discuss the different factors that influence
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
2 choice of goods and services in the market √
LJHS-2
system.
Identify the advantages and opportunities in
√
the market system
● Competition encourages efficiency and
LS4LC-UM-PSE- √
improved productivity
3 LJHS-3
● Increasing demand induces development
√
of technologies to increase production
● System of exchange encourages
√
specialization and complementation
Discuss the disadvantages and dangers of LS4LC-UM-PSE-
4 √
the market system LJHS-4

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
● Sacrificing sustainable use of resources to
√
meet the market
● Monopoly and unfair competition √
● Erosion of cooperation and solidarity √
Determine what can be done in the light of
LS4LC-UM-PSE- LJHS-
5 the saying: “The market is a good servant √
5
but a bad master.”
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6 Develop a brand for a chosen product √ √
AE/LJHS-6
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.1 Identifying the benefits of having a good √ √
AE/LJHS-6.1
brand
Enumerating recognizable brands in the town LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.2 √ √
/ province AE/LJHS-6.2
Enumerating the criteria for developing LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.3 √ √
a brand AE/LJHS-6.3
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.4 Generating a clear appealing product brand √ √
AE/LJHS-6.4
Innovating one’s product to make it LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.5 √ √
unique and a stand-out AE/LJHS-6.5

Determining opportunities for products and EPP5IE-Oa-1

LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.5.1 services that have the income-generating √ √ √
ABM_BES12-Ia-c-2 AE/LJHS-6.5.1
potential at home and in the market
Explaining the definition and difference LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.5.2 EPP5IE-Oa-2 √ √
between products and services. AE/LJHS-6.5.2

Determining the clientele for the EPP5IE-Oa-3 LS4LC-UM-PSE-

6.5.3 √ √
most appropriate products and AE/LJHS-6.5.3
services
Determining the business opportunities EPP5IE-Ob-4 LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.5.4 √ √ √
at home and in the market CS_EP11/12ENTREP- AE/LJHS-6.5.4
0a-3
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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
6.5.5 Selling a unique product EPP5IE-Ob-5 √ √
A E / LJHS-6.5.5
Relate the elasticity of demand with price of LS4LC-UM-PSE-LJHS-7
7 √
commodities and services.
Explaining the interaction between demand LS4LC-UM-PSE-LJHS-
7.1 √
and supply to the price and the market 7.1

Assess the potential for earning a living in

CS_EP11/12ENTREP- LS4LC-UM-PSE-LJHS-8
8 the market system - in the community, √ √
0a-3
province and region
Discuss the challenges and opportunities of LS4LC-UM-PSE- LJHS-
9 √
economic activities of a country 9
Determining specialized skills √ √
● Weavers in the community (weaving
handicraft or handloom) √ √

● Create artworks that can be assembled

√ √
with local materials.
● Shoemakers LS4LC-UM-PSE- √ √
9.1 ● Seaweed culture √ √
AE/LJHS-9.1
● Traditional skills (e.g. beadworks, tattoo,
√ √
pottery, etc.)
● Technology √ √
● Information Technology √ √
● E-mail √ √
● E-commerce √ √
● Use of internet √ √

CS_EP11/12ENTREP-
Determining products and services that are
0a-3 √ √ √
in demand
CS_EP11/12ENTREP-
9.2
0d-6
● Products √ √ √

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
- Traditional medicines/folk medicine
√ √
e.g., reflexology LS4LC-UM-PSE-
AE/LJHS-9.2
● Individual Services such as: √ √
- Reflexology √ √
- Nail care √ √
- Driving √ √
- Buying and Selling √ √
- Caregiving √ √
● Service business such as: √ √
- Bag/shoe repair √ √
- Laundry services √ √
- Vulcanizing √ √
- Food services (e.g. carinderia) √ √
- Livestock raising √ √
- Car washing √ √
● Arts and craft shop √ √
- Crochet/stitches/embroidery √ √
- Ceramics making √ √
● Shop keeping √ √
- Electronics services √ √
ABM_PM11-Ie-i-11
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
10 Recognize and understand the market CS_EP11/12ENTREP- √ √ √
AE/LJHS-10
0d-7
Identifying the business competitors within LS4LC-UM-PSE-
10.1 √ √
the town AE/LJHS-10.1
Identifying the different products / LS4LC-UM-PSE-
10.2 √ √
services available in the market AE/LJHS-10.2
CS_EP11/12ENTREP-
0a-1 LS4LC-UM-PSE- √
11 Recognize the potential customer / market √ √
CS_EP11/12ENTREP- AE/LJHS-11
0d-8

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
11.1 Identifying the profile of potential customers √ √
AE/LJHS-11.1
Identifying the customer’s needs and LS4LC-UM-PSE-
11.2 √
wants through consumer analysis LJHS-11.2
LS4LC-UM-PSE-
11.3 Conducting consumer / market analysis ABM_BES12-Ia-c-2 √ √
LJHS-11.3

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Content Standard: Sustainable Consumption

Performance Standard F: Apply working knowledge, attitudes and life skills as a consumer to promote more sustainable living

Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)

Demonstrate understanding of daily practices AP4LKE-IIe-6 LS4LC-SC-PSF-

1 √ √ √
that promote sustainable living. This includes: AP10IPE-Ih-20 AE/LJHS-1
AP10IPE-Ii-23
Satisfying human needs (balancing wants and
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
1.1 desires and available resources) while living √ √ √
AE/LJHS-1.1
within one’s means
Minimizing resource use, waste and pollution
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
1.2 and reducing environmental damage as a √ √ √
AE/LJHS-1.2
consumer
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
1.3 Practicing reusing and recycling √ √ √
AE/LJHS-1.3
Conserving resources for future generations in
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
1.4 relation to the production, distribution, use √ √ √
AE/LJHS-1.4
and disposal of products and services
Make informed choices as a consumer of H3CH-IIId-e-5 LS4LC-SC-PSF-
2 √ √ √
products and services H3CH-IIIf-g-8 AE/LJHS-2
AP9MKE-Ih-17
Making decisions as a consumer taking into
AP9MKE-Ih-17
2.1 account social, economic, ecological LS4LC-SC-PSF- √
AP9MKE-Ih-16 √ √
considerations e.g., avoiding children’s toys AE/LJHS-2.1
made of toxic materials

Discussing the rights and responsibilities of H3CH-IIIf-g-7 LS4LC-SC-PSF-

2.2 √ √ √
consumers H3CH-IIIh-9 AE/LJHS-2.2
AP9MKE-Ih-18
Critically analyzing information and claims
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
2.3 made in advertisements as input to decision- √ √ √
AE/LJHS-2.3
making as a consumer

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Code EL JHS
BL
No. Learning Competency LE AE LJHS AJHS
K to 12 ALS
(K-Gr. 1) (Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
Demonstrating knowledge and skills in
protecting one’s privacy as a consumer (e.g.,
keeping secure passwords for bank accounts)
LS4LC-SC-PSF- √ √
2.4 by using digital technologies e.g., internet,
AE/LJHS-2.4
social media as sources of consumer
information to guide purchases of goods and
services
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial AP9MKE-Ih-17 LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3 √ √
literacy and consumer economics AP9MKE-Ih-16 AE/LJHS-3
Managing personal and home finances, LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1 AP9MAK-IIIc-7 √ √
including: AE/LJHS-3.1
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.1 Budgeting √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.1
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.2 Wise and safe handling of money √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.2
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.3 Generating and managing savings √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.3
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.4 Managing financial loans and investments √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.4
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.5 Computing personal taxes √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.5
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.1.6 Making financial decisions √ √
AE/LJHS-3.1.6
Buying and selling goods in the market place LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.2 √ √
(as a consumer and seller) AE/LJHS-3.2
Demonstrating sufficiency and moderation in
LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.3 one’s individual and family consumption √ √
AE/LJHS-3.3
practices
Balancing quality and affordability when LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.4 √ √
buying and selling AE/LJHS-3.4
Explaining the opportunities, benefits and risks
3.5 √ √
offered by e-commerce e.g., e-banking, e-bill LS4LC-SC-PSF-
3.5 payments, online purchasing, AE/LJHS-3.5
e-marketing

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CODE LEGEND

Learning Strand Code

Learning Strand 1 Communication Skills LS1CS

Learning Strand 2 Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills LS2SC
Learning Strand 3 Mathematical and Problem Solving Skills LS3MP
Learning Strand 4 Life and Career skills LS4LC
Learning Strand 5 Understanding the Self and Society LS5US
Learning Strand 6 Digital Citizenship LS6DC

ALS Level Code

Basic Literacy BL Filipino

Elementary Level (Lower) LE Antas Elementarya (Mababa) AEMB
Elementary Level (Advanced) AE Antas Elementarya (Mataas) AEMT
Lower Junior High School LJHS Lower Junior High School ASMB
Advance Junior High School AJHS Advance Junior High School ASMT

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LEARNING STRAND 4: LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS

Sample: LS4LC-PE-PSC-AE/LJHS-2.1

LEGEND SAMPLE
First Entry Learning Strand Learning Strand 4 Life and Career Skills LS4LC
Content Standard Productivity (Employment) PE
Performance Standard Performance Standard C PSC
Uppercase Letter/s Advance Elementary
Level Lower Junior High School AE/LJHS

Arabic Number Learning Competency Identifying traditional and indigenous technologies in the 2.1
community, province, region used to make a living and
work productivity

Content Standard Code

Ability to Earn a Living (Employment) AE
Ability to Earn a Living (Self-Employment/Entrepreneurship) AS
Productivity (Employment) PE
Productivity (Self-Employment/Entrepreneurship) PS
Understanding the Market System UM
Sustainable Consumption SC

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KEY STANDARDS

BL ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

K-Gr. 1 LE AE LJHS AJHS
(Gr. 2-3) (Gr. 4-6) (Gr. 7-8) (Gr. 9-10)
The learner The learner The learner demonstrates
demonstrates an demonstrates an an understanding of the basic
understanding of the basic understanding of the basic concepts of the selected TLE
knowledge and skills in knowledge and skills in course in Home Economics,
employment, self-employment entrepreneurship & ICT, Industrial Arts,
or entrepreneurship, market Agriculture, Home Economics, Agriculture and Fishery Art
system and sustainable ICT and Industrial Arts toward competencies common to TLE
consumption toward the the improvement of personal courses such as use and
improvement of the quality of life, family and community. maintenance of tools,
personal life, family and observing, safety in the
community. workplace, mensuration and
calculation and interpreting
technical drawings; and gains
specialized knowledge and
skills in at least one TLE that
would enable him/her to
obtain NCII

Note: Many courses leading to specialization refer to K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Junior High School Technology and Livelihood Education and Senior High
School – Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track Agri-Fishery Arts, Home Economics and Industrial Arts.

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