POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Lopez, Quezon
College of Engineering and Technology
Civil Engineering Department

A NARRATIVE REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

IN THE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING UNDERTAKEN AT

VILLASANTA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Lopez, Quezon

In Partial Fulfillment to the Requirements of the Course in

Civil Engineering Practicum 1 (CIEN 4012)

Submitted to:

Engr. Rodel O. Florido

Instructor-in-Charge

Submitted by:

Romano Angelo L. Insigne

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

A.Y. 2015-2016
Introduction

As one of the 3rd year students that have undertaken the course in Civil Engineering

Practicum 1, it was a very special opportunity for me to put my academic training experience

into a real world application. The course has provided me the venue to further enhance and

broaden my knowledge and competency as a civil engineering student and for future career

objectives after graduation. As a student trainee, I have been able to take advantage of the tools

and skills I have been equipped by my intensive academic formation in the university, to be

competent enough in pursuing different opportunities available in the outside world.

Practicum Experience

My objective was to be in an on-the-job training position where I can effectively apply

my critical and analytical skills from my academic training experience. I have the interest in

building up my foundation regarding construction management and the applications of the

engineering theories in construction. With this goal in mind, I pursued my application to be a

student trainee at the Villasanta Construction Corporation. Fortunately, my application was

accepted. The corporation is headed by Arch. Isidro Villasanta Jr. and most of its projects are all

about building renovations, structural design, planning, development and construction.

The whole practicum requires 300 hours of training which totals to 38 days for a schedule

of 8 hours per day. I started my training on the 4 th of April. Sir Joel, Site Inspector gave me a

brief orientation regarding the practicum and stood as our Immediate Supervisor for the whole

training. Of course, he briefed me of my duties and responsibilities I have been tasked as a

student trainee. I was assigned in an on-going project, a four-storey mixed-used building, owned

by Mr. Joey and Cora Salita located in Brgy. Magsaysay, Lopez, Quezon. I was expected to

accomplish assistance in the supervision and inspection of the said project during the whole

duration of my practicum.

My schedule starts at 8:00 in the morning and ends at 5:00 in the afternoon from Monday

to Saturday. I was introduced personally to Mr. Salita, the owner of the building, and to Mr.

Estrada, the foreman in the building construction, who also served as my supervisor in the site.
My first week was personally motivating and enhancing. I was exposed to the actual processes of

building construction which was one of my objectives. These include masonry works, electrical

works, scaffolding and form works, steel works, and other construction processes. In my stay, I

had always been an eager student who asks questions for me to learn more of the nature of the

construction. I was able to make documentations of the current accomplishments of the work on

the site.

In my time there as a trainee, I had encountered and identified problems regarding

building construction which were, according to Mr. Estrada and some of the workers, common in

construction. And I was able to gather important and significant information which helped me to

learn more and understand the fundamentals of the work. Of course, my academic training

experience was a great help in doing my knowledgeable task. I actively participated on some

construction works for additional experience like plastering, concrete mixing, steel works, etc.

As part of the training, I was told that we, with my co-trainees, will be having work

rotations for us to experience both field and office works. But unfortunately, the rotation was not

implemented due to the amount of work in the corporation. In my disappointment to this, I asked

my co-trainees to let me work in some of the CAD works that their working on thus, I will also

be able to expose myself in that kind of work. In that way, I was able to work on two building

plans, the Oco and the Corpuz Residence. I broadened my knowledge regarding structural plans

of buildings including electrical and plumbing plans.

As I seek for more learning and knowledge and as part of my curiosity as a student, I

spent some of my working hours visiting the Marcos residence which is also one of the building

projects in VCC located near Lopez High Comprehensive National High School. The on-going

construction process was different from Salita residence so I was able to gather some ideas and

information regarding steel trusses, wall boards, wiring installations, etc. And then, there was

Cabrera residence which helped me build-up my foundation regarding excavation, footing, and

tie beams.

Then on my last week, I was able to assist in doing the payroll of the workers adding up
to my few office experiences. The overall experience for me was very worthwhile. I was exposed

to certain aspects of site supervision and inspection done in the Villasanta Construction

Corporation. I was also able to contribute my little knowledge for the accomplishment of

particular tasks. Most importantly, I had the very opportunity to interact with a group of people

whom I shared my interests as an individual. I was able to improve my leadership skills,

communication, and social for career growth while working with other people.

Impact to the Field of Specialization

The on-the-job training I had done under the Villasanta Construction Corporation served

as a motivation for me to improve myself and be better as a civil engineering student and an

aspiring professional engineer of the country in the near future. It contributed to my realization

of the significant role of the field of my career in the national development and improvement of

the country.

Conclusion

The practicum experience is worth the time, effort, and hard work. The short period of

time that I have spent in the Villasanta Construction Corporation contributed a lot in increasing

my awareness and understanding the practical application of my course. It has led me to the

realization to be more eager in pursuing the bright and strong outlook of my future. My limited

and ideological grounding was enriched by my practical experience from a more realistic

foundation of social conditions. The experience influenced my commitment, competence and

compassion as a BS Civil Engineering student who is soon to be a part of the society outside as a

working professional.