Work Immersion Program Practices

Pre-Immersion - Grade 12

• Topic 1 - Orientation
• Work Immersion is part of the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum.
• It consists of 80 hours of practical experience or simulated work environments for Grade 11 and 12 students.
• This gives students an understanding of workplace settings, improving their skills and knowledge under the supervision of school staff and an external partner.
• DepEd Order No. 30, series of 2017, outlines guidelines for Work Immersion.
• This program aims to develop competencies, work ethics, and values for future education or employment opportunities.

Rationale of K-12 Education Program

• The K-12 program aims to equip learners with competencies, work ethics, and relevant values for further education or employment.
• Work Immersion is a required subject integrated into the curriculum to align with this goal.
• It provides opportunities for workplace familiarity and employment simulation.
• Students will apply their competencies in authentic work environments.

Work Immersion Requirements for Graduation

• Work Immersion is a requirement for graduating from secondary education.
• Learners are involved in actual work environments such as workshops, offices, and laboratories.

Partner Institutions

• Public or private institutions partnering with schools to lend expertise and resources.
• The partnered institutions provide work experience and supervision opportunities for the students

School Partnership Focal Person

• Authorized person in the school responsible for establishing partnerships with external institutions for work immersion.

Work Immersion Teacher

• School staff assigned to supervise students during work immersion.
• Works in coordination with the Work Immersion partner supervisor.

Memorandum of Agreement

• A legally binding document between partner institutions and schools that outlines specific terms and conditions.
• The memorandum also outlines the implementation of work immersion programs and similar undertakings.

Workplace Immersion Venue

• The physical location where work immersion takes place.
• It must meet safety and suitability requirements for learning.

Work Immersion Partner Institution Supervisor

• The counterpart of the school's work immersion teacher.
• Represents the partner institution in managing partnerships.

Partnership Relationship

• Formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement.
• The partnership responds to the K-12 program's needs.

Topic 2 - Work Ethics

• Work ethics are moral principles that guide behavior in a workplace.
• Reasons for getting fired from work
• Noncompliance with company rules and regulations
• Harassment of fellow employees
• Theft or stealing
• Use of offensive language
• Negligence
• Being a troublemaker or creating conflicts
• Serious offenses

Common Work Ethics for Employees

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Time management
• Being on time and avoiding unnecessary absences.

Workplace Character

• Honesty: Truthfulness and integrity in all workplace interactions build a good reputation, and avoid theft or dishonesty.
• Punctuality: Being on time for work and meeting deadlines.
• Integrity and Loyalty: Honesty, trustworthiness, respecting confidentiality, and avoiding the sharing of confidential information.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and cooperation with colleagues.
• Productivity: High output and efficiently completing tasks within stipulated time frames.
• Reliability: Trustworthiness and dependable work behavior.
• Commitment to Excellence: Going the extra mile to achieve the best possible quality in work.
• Professionalism: Presenting oneself appropriately and speaking professionally..

Topic 3 - Safety in the Workplace

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) in the Philippines
• OSHS is outlined in the Labor Code of the Philippines (Article 162)
• OSHS guidelines aim to ensure safety in the workplace and promote a healthy environment for workers.

Definition of Keywords for OSHS

• "Employer": Includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an employee. Include government-owned companies.
• "Employee": Any hired person working under an employer.
• "Safe or safety" conditions of work which comply with OSHS Standards.
• "Health": Physical well-being of the employee in the work environment.
• "Work accident": A sudden unplanned or unexpected occurrence in the course of work or employment.
• "Work injury": Any injury or occupational disease during employment
• " Workplace": The business environments and premises of a business where employees are hired.

Duties of Employers, Workers, and Other Persons

• Employers must create a safe workplace and provide safety instructions to workers, including those new to the job.
• Workers must report any workplace hazards to their supervisor and utilize available safety equipment correctly.
• Workers should cooperate with their employers regarding safety provisions.

Guidelines for workplaces during crisis

• The COVID pandemic has implications for safety in the workplace.
• Employers have a responsibility to ensure appropriate safety measures for the well-being of their employees.
• Procedures include maintaining a disinfected environment, providing reminders about safety policies, conducting health screenings, and maintaining proper physical distancing.

Types of Hazards in the Workplace

• Physical: Unhealthy conditions, poor lighting, ventilation, and improper work practices.
• Biological: Diseases, unsafe food handling, and dirty equipment hygiene.
• Ergonomic: Poor posture, repetitive movements, and incorrect lifting techniques causing stress.
• Psychological: High-stress work environment and mental strain due to work leading to depression.

Worker safety-related procedures

• Employees must implement a safety plan including keeping the workplace clean, keeping clean personal habits, and working with clean utensils and food handling.