WORK IMM. 12: Work Immersion Guidelines

Work Immersion

This 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.

Learner

The individual expected to attend pre- and post-immersion activities and perform assigned duties during work immersion.

Partnership

This 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.

Partner Institutions

These 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.

Memorandum of Agreement

It 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.

School Partnership Focal Person

The person authorized to seek partnerships between DepEd and Institutions (DepEd Order 40, s. 2015).

Work Immersion Partner Institution Supervisor

They serve 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.

Work Immersion Teacher

The school personnel who is assigned to supervise the learners at the Work Immersion Venue in coordination with the Work Immersion Partner Institution Supervisor.

Workplace Immersion Venue

It 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. Examples of work immersion venues include offices, factories, shops, and project sites.

School Head

The authorized person to sign the MOA with Partner Institution on behalf of the school and ensures that all provisions in the MOA are adhered to by both parties.

8 hours

The maximum number of hours a learner is allowed to spend at the work immersion venue in a single day, as stated in the provided guidelines.

40 hours

The maximum total number of hours a learner is allowed to spend at the work immersion venue in one week, as stated in the provided guidelines.