WHAT IS WORK IMMERSION

Work Immersion is one of the course requirements

for graduation. A Senior High School student has to
undergo Work Immersion in an industry that directly
relates to the student’s postsecondary goal. Through
Work Immersion, the students are exposed to and
familiar with work-related environments related to their
field of specialization to enhance their competence.
 WORK IMMERSION OBJECTIVES
Students can:
Gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of
industry experts and workers
Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories
taught in school
Enhance their technical knowledge and skills
Enrich their skills in communications and human relations
Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work.
These prepare them to meet employment or higher education needs and
challenges after graduation
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GRADE 11/12
oNo. of Hours: at least 80 hours
oSubject Title: Work Immersion
oPrerequisite: should have taken at least 4* Specialized Subjects
Pre – Immersion (4 – 6 Hours)
A. Understanding work immersion by discussing:
1. Expected behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
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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
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C. Discussion of Portfolio
Portfolio Instructions
a.Portfolio Content
b.When to Update Content
c.Portfolio Packaging
d.Portfolio Presentation at the end of Work Immersion
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Learners’ Activity:
The students will be able to:
1.Attends the pre- immersion orientation
2.Prepares and secures required documents
Outputs:
Essay on how to conduct oneself inside the company/ business
establishment during the Immersion period
Résumé
Application
Clearance documents
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Pre – Immersion
Immersion Proper
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
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B. Appreciating Business
Processes by observing and participating in:
1. Safety/Production
2. Maintenance
3. Quality Control
4. Quality Assurance
5. Customer Satisfaction
6. Housekeeping
7. Hygiene and others
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C. Applying skills learned and proper values acquired in school
1. Appreciating Management 2. Appreciating Business 3. Applying
a. Written narrative on a. Written narrative on a. Daily tasks record
the profile of the the business processes b. Supervisor’s rating
company/ business of the c. A written narrative of
establishment (may company/establishme what the student
contain charts, photos, nt (may contain charts, learned
or illustrations) photos, or d. Photos or illustrations
b. A written report on illustrations)
the activities b. A written report on
performed the activities
c. Supervisor’s rating performed
d. Organizational chart c. Supervisor’s rating
d. Business process flow
chart/s
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Pre – Immersion
Immersion Proper
Post Immersion
Evaluating the work immersion experience by:
A.Presenting a portfolio with weekly diary entries
B.Comparing and contrasting school and work application of skill,
knowledge, and attitudes
C.Writing an updated résumé
D.Reflecting on their Work Immersion experiences
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Output: d. Monthly Journal (narrative/ account
of learnings and achievements,
Portfolio
issues faced, and corresponding
a.Accomplished forms resolutions)
b.Pictures of work site and non- e. Sample written output (if any)
written output/ projects with f. Work Immersion highlights
captions g. Other relevant
c.Illustrations of activities 1. pictures/ documents
performed (as needed) 2. gallery
3. updated résumé
4. reflection paper
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
o Work Ethics
o Safety in the Workplace
o Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
o Confidentiality in the Workplace
o Effective Conflict Resolution and Teamwork Skills
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o Safety in the Workplace
 Workplaces and facilities available to students and
teachers should ensure the safety of students within
their areas of operation at all times, including the
provision for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if
applicable.
 Ensure that the students will not be exposed to
hazardous materials and working environments
throughout the immersion.
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o Safety in the Workplace
 Follow the safety rules and guidelines established by the company or
workplace.
In case something happens, the school, its administrator, and
teachers exercising authority and supervision over the Senior High
School Student undergoing Immersion shall answer for losses and
damages arising from any accident, act, or omission directly
attributable to its fault or negligence, which may cause death or
bodily injury to any persons, or loss or damage to property, by or on
account of the performance of the respective obligations by the
Parties under this Agreement.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
o Workplace Right and Responsibilities
 Assign a competent Immersion Coordinator from the Company to liaise
with the school and supervise the students.
 Provide inputs into the curriculum through the discussions or workshops
that DepEd will organize.
 Lend its expertise by making available its resident resource persons to
train the students.
 Allow the students to be developed to the different departments of the
COMPANY based on the Work Immersion Daily Schedule of Activities.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
 Agree to the required number of hours of the immersion program set under
the DepEd SHS curriculum.
 Provide immersion opportunities Workplace Rights & Responsibilities
 Provide students with an orientation about the COMPANY, its line of business,
and the work its employees do and expose them to the various stakeholders
of the community in which the COMPANY operates for the students to get a
holistic understanding of its business.
 Similarly, ensure that students undergo training related to their course and
provide them with work or activities based on the activities listed in the
prescribed template for the Immersion Program of Activities.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
 Make its workplace and facilities available to students and teachers, and shall
similarly take all necessary action to ensure the safety of students within
their areas of operation at all times, which shall include, but shall not be
limited to, the provision for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if
applicable. Ensure that the students will not be exposed to hazardous
materials and working environment throughout the immersion
 Evaluate students’ performance in the immersion venue by accomplishing
the provided evaluation tool.
 Issue a Certificate of Completion to the student’s trainees upon satisfactory
compliance with all requirements of the program
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
o Workplace Right and Responsibilities
o Confidentiality in the Workplace
All information on technology, manufacturing process, process
standards, quality assurance methodologies, quality standards,
production capabilities, raw material purchasing, marketing, finance,
and all other related documents, manuals, operational, and technical
matters that the Company shall make available to the student shall be
used for the sole purpose of student training. These matters are
classified as confidential in nature and proprietary to the Company.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The PARTIES expressly understand that the Company is not obliged to
pay wage or salary since no employer-employee relationship exists
between them. However, the Company is not precluded from providing
the student with any monetary or financial assistance in transportation
fees, food allowance, etc. Terms & Conditions in MOA
o The training is similar to training provided in an educational program.
o The training is for the benefit of the student.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The student does not displace regular employees and works under close
supervision.
o The students are not entitled to a job after the training period and can
take jobs elsewhere in the same field.
o oAny clinical training is performed under the supervision and direction of
knowledgeable and experienced people in the activity.
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The training is general and qualifies the student to work in any similar
business.
o The screening process for the Immersion program is not the same as for
employment.
o Advertisements, posting, or solicitations for the program discuss
education or training rather than employment, although employers may
indicate that qualified graduates may be considered for employment
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A. Understanding Work Immersion
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.