WORK IMMERSION

What is work immersion?

 Work Immersion refers to the
subject of the Senior High School
Curriculum, which involves hands-on
experience or work simulation in
which learners can apply their
competencies and acquired
knowledge relevant to their track.
 DepEd Guidelines for Senior High School Work
Immersion

 DepEd Order No. 30, s. 2017

 The Department of Education (DepEd) issues

the enclosed Guidelines for Work Immersion as
basis for the implementation of work
immersion in all Senior High Schools (SHSs).
 DepEd Guidelines for Senior High School Work
Immersion

 DepEd Order No. 30, s. 2017

 Work Immersion is a key feature of your SHS
Curriculum. It can be conducted in different
ways depending on the purposes and needs of
learners. Enclosed are the documents pertinent
to its implementation.
 RATIONALE
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:

to become familiar with the work place;

 RATIONALE
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.
 Scope
These guidelines shall apply to all Senior High
School learners in the following institutions:
1.DepEd Senior High Schools
2.Private Senior High Schools
3.Senior High Schools run by state colleges and
universities, and local universities and colleges
4.Technical-Vocational Institutions
 Definition of Terms

1. Partner Institutions are public or private

institutions or organizations that are able and
willing to lend their expertise and resources; and
enter into agreement with any of the DepEd or
Non-DepEd offices and/or schools. This enables
DepEd to strengthen its capability to offer Senior
High School, without monetary requirements
from both.
 Definition of Terms

2. Memorandum of Agreement is a legally

binding document, which spells out the specific
terms and conditions between and among
parties entering into a partnership to implement
a program, project, or any other similar
undertaking. It can be entered into at the central,
regional, division, or school level. The scope and
limitations of the Memorandum of Agreement
shall not be contrary to laws, public customs, and
moral compasses.
 Definition of Terms

3. Partnership refers to the relationship between

the partner institution and the school, or any
office of DepEd (Central Regional or Division) that
responds to the needs of the K to 12 program in
general, and Senior High School in particular,
which is formalized through a Memorandum of
Agreement
 Definition of Terms

4. School Partnership Focal Person is the person

authorized to seek partnerships between DepEd
and Institutions (Deped Order 40, s. 2015).
 Definition of Terms

5. Work Immersion refers to the subject of the

Senior High School Curriculum, which involves
hands-on experience or work simulation in which
learners can apply their competencies and
acquired knowledge relevant to their track.
 Definition of Terms

6. Work Immersion Partner Institution

Supervisor serves as the counterpart of the Work
Immersion Teacher and may also be the
representative of the partner institution in
forging partnership with DepEd schools. This
person shall be identified in the MOA.
 Definition of Terms
8. Workplace Immersion Venue is the place where work
immersion is conducted. It shall conform with the law
and the rules and regulations on safety, appropriateness
for learning, and availability of facilities and equipment,
which are issued by the DepEd (DO No. 40 s. 2015),
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and other
relevant government agencies.
 Definition of Terms

Examples of work immersion venues include offices,

factories, shops, and project sites.
 Objectives of Work Immersion

1. appreciate the importance and application of the

principles and theories learned in school;
2. enhance their technical knowledge and skills;
3. enrich their skills in communications and human
relations; and
4. develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation
and respect for work.
 Objectives of Work Immersion
To assure the achievement of the above objectives
of Work Immersion, this policy serves to guide
schools in:

1. creating flexible work immersion arrangements for

their learners;
2. providing options for work immersion that are
relevant to learners’ purposes and needs;
 Objectives of Work Immersion
3. organizing work immersion opportunities for
learners that are consistent with the diverse
human resource requirements of partner
institutions for work immersion; and

4. articulating the scope and limits of work

immersion in the context of basic education when
building relationships with work immersion
partners.
 Principles and Policy Statements
 Partnership with Institutions shall be governed
and guided by the following principles and
policies:

 Work Immersion requires parental consent.

 Principles and Policy Statements
 Schools may partner with any institution or
organization duly registered/recognized by any
accrediting government agency. These may
include cooperatives, local government units
(LGUs), duly registered companies, and non-
government organizations (NGOs). Annex B
provides suggested institutions for
corresponding specializations.
 PRE-IMMERSION

Learning Competencies: At the end of the

lesson, you as the learner should be able to:
a. Understands work immersion by
discussing expected behavior in a
workplace; and
b. b. Appreciates the expected behavior in a
workplace
 Work Ethics

 Work ethics is a belief that work, hard work

and diligence has a moral benefit and an
inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen
character. It is about prioritizing work and putting it in
the center of life. Social engrailment of this value is
considered to enhance character through hard work
that is respective to an individual’s field of work
 Work Ethics
 A strong work ethic is vital for achieving goals. A work
ethic is a set of moral principles a person uses in their
job. People who possess a strong work ethic embody
certain principles that guide their work behavior,
leading them to produce high-quality work
consistently and the output feeds the individual to stay
on track.
 A good work ethic fuels an individual’s needs and
goals, it is related to the initiative by a person for the
objectives. It is considered as a source of self-respect,
satisfaction, and fulfillment.
 Work Ethics

 a negative work ethic is a behavior of a single

individual or a group that has led to a systematic lack
of productivity, reliability, accountability and a growing
sphere of unprofessional/unhealthy relationships (e.g.,
power politics, lack of social skills, etc.)
 Work Ethics

 Here are some factors of a good work ethics:

 Goal-oriented actions: it is not about making plans or
the next logical steps; it's about getting things done so
that the work invested wouldn't be counter-
productive.
 Dedicate on priority: focusing on qualitative activities
that a person is capable and where they can make a
difference or a high impact based on objectives.
 Work Ethics

 Being available and reliable: spending time on the

work and building oneself up for the task.
 Conscientiousness: a desire to do a task well, being
vigilant and organized.
 Work Ethics

 Creating a rewarding routine/system: Engaging in

tasks that provide strength and energy which can be
transferred to your ultimate goals, creating a habit and
a habitat for success.
 Embracing positivism: shape a problem with the
statement "good, (action) (problem)", e.g. "I'm tired
and it is time for a workout" leads to "Good. Workout
tired"
 Work Ethics

 List of work ethics for an employer or a company

might be:
 To provide a safe work environment for its staff and
employees,
 To treat employees with dignity and respect,
 To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
 To handle all business transactions with integrity and
honesty.
 Work Ethics

 A list of work ethics for the employee might include:

 To show up on time.
 To tend to company business for the whole time while
at work.
 To treat the company’s resources, equipment, and
products with care,
 To give respect to the company. That means honesty
and integrity
 LESSON 2. SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE

 Workplace safety is important. You know that

implementing an effective safety program for your
workplace is one of the best decisions a company can
make — both for its workers and for its bottom line.
 LESSON 2. SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE

 Workplace safety is important. You know that

implementing an effective safety program for your
workplace is one of the best decisions a company can
make — both for its workers and for its bottom line.
 10 Workplace Safety Tips

1. SAFETY PROGRAMS CREATE PRODUCTIVE WORK

ENVIRONMENTS
-Properly managed safety programs show commitment
to safety by the management in turn creating a great safety
culture where everyone ‘wants’ to be safe.
 10 Workplace Safety Tips

2. ABSENTEEISM DROPS WHEN EFFECTIVE SAFETY

PROGRAMS ARE INTRODUCED
-Workers want to work in a safe environment;
absenteeism drops when effective safety programs
are introduced.
3. WORK PREMISES ARE KEPT TO HIGHER
STANDARDS
-Work premises are kept to higher standards for
safety, cleanliness, and
 10 Workplace Safety Tips
4. A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT PRODUCES
HAPPIER EMPLOYEES
A safe work environment produces happier
employees; everyone wants to go home safe each
day.
5. EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CLAIMS DECREASE IN
SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Worker Compensation insurance claims
decrease, in turn lowering WCB Rates. This is a
benefit to any company that has to pre-qualify to
work; a lower rate gives you a better grade with
 10 Workplace Safety Tips
6. A COMPANY’S MOST VALUABLE ASSET IS
PROTECTED — IT’S PEOPLE
7. SAFETY PROGRAMS ENABLE A COMPANY TO
WIN AND RETAIN BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
8. SAFETY PROGRAMS CREATE AN
ENVIRONMENT WHERE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS ARE CONSIDERED,
ENCOURAGED AND IMPLEMENTED
-In turn, workers feel like they are part of
the safety solution
 10 Workplace Safety Tips
9. SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS ENHANCE THE
BRAND VALUE AND GOODWILL FOR A
COMPANY
Enables a company to win and retain
business customers. Clients want to work with
companies that are safe (less downtime due to
incidents).
10. SAFETY REDUCES BUSINESS COSTS AND
DISRUPTION
Reducing business costs creates productive
work environments