Top Link Global College Inc.

HTLGC PLEDGE

I am a TLGCIAN, I stand firm without ceasing,

I solemnly swear that I shall faithfully adhere,
to the ideals and noble cause I am bound to fulfill;
I pledge commitment to carry on my duties
of exemplifying ethics in my words and in my deed;
Trustworthiness and Leadership,
Godliness and Creativity
are life-long values ingrained within me,
that I pledge to live up and forever be proud,
to be of service foremost to almighty God,
to link Good Education to Good Life,
worthy of service to my fellow mankind.

THE HANDBOOK COMMITTEE

Jessica B. Esser
TLGC STUDENT HANDBOOK
Tecvoc Operations Head
Member TESDA Student Handbook Revised 2023
Vanessa D. Villanueva
HR Officer
Member

Mark Anthony Medina

Assistant Principal Member

Recommending Approval:

Aniceto B. Ureta
School Director

Approved:

Ms. Mary Ann R. Fajardo

President
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Punishments are to be meted out to offenses in accordance with the nature of

offense committed and after due process is reached by the Committee on
FOREWORD Student Discipline.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
a. Light Offense
1st offense - warning or reprimand
THE COLLEGE STRUCTURE 2nd offense - dialogue with parents/adviser
PROGRAMS/PROJECT 3rd offense - suspension for 3 days
b. Serious Offenses
Regular Programs 1st offense - reprimand
Diploma Programs 2nd offense - dialogue with parents, adviser and guidance counselor
3rd offense - suspension for 1 week
III. c. More serious offense
1st offense - dialogue with parents, adviser and guidance counselor and
V. ENROLMENT higher school authorities
2nd offense - suspension
VII. EXAMINATION 3rd offense - expulsion
VIII.
IX. Committee on Student Discipline shall be composed of:
1. Class adviser/Trainer of the student/trainee
XI. SCHOLARSHIP 2. Guidance Counselor
Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) 3. Academic Head
4. Administrator
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA)
The committee convenes upon call of the chairman or upon written request of
at least three members. It shall have authority to hear any disciplinary case
CARD
referred to any member of the committee. The committee decides its own
XIII. SCHOOL UNIFORM
procedure in the handling of cases, and shall submit its findings and
XIV.
recommendations to the head of the school.
XV.
XVI.
If the action of the committee calls for the dismissal from the school, such
decision must be forwarded to the School Administrator who shall make the
XVII. CAMPUS BEHAVIOR final decision. In all other matter, the decision of the committee shall be final.
TLGC PLEDGE
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XIX. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Students reported to have violated any existing rules and regulations shall be
subject to investigation, and if found guilty shall be punished based on the
nature of the offence committed.
This Handbook provides necessary information that will guide
A. Minor Offenses
 Vandalism every students/trainees of Top Link Global College Inc. It covers
 Littering
basic policies, guidelines and procedures about Program Offerings and
 Splitting on the floor or elsewhere
 Defacing posters and bulletin information materials requirements, breakdown of fees, classifications of Students, process
 Stealing of school property of enrolment, rules of attendance, grading system, scholarship
 Loitering
 Habitual tardiness offerings, campus behavior and disciplinary action. It also contains
 Unauthorized entry to or use of college facilities the TLGC Historical Background, Mission, Vision and Goal, TLGC
B. Serious Offenses
 Insubordination/defiance to school authorities Culture and Values and the College Organizational Structure.
 Destruction of school’s properties causing minor damages
 Cheating or other acts of dishonesty
 Gambling and drunkenness within the school campus
 Gross indecency in clothing and manners
Enrolling at TLGC implies acceptance and commitment of
 Possession and explosion of firecrackers
 Smoking inside classrooms, laboratories, libraries and the procedures and policies of the college binding hereinto by the
corridors parents and students.
 Possession of pornographic literature
C. More serious offenses
1. Willful destruction of school’s properties causing major damages
2. Illegal possession of firearms and carrying deadly weapons
3. Possession of prohibited drugs, i.e., marijuana, shabu, etc.
4. Drug abuse
5. Drug pushing/trafficking
6. Organization and involvement of fraternities and sororities
7. Hazing which inflicts physical, mental, or psychological pain which
results in death mutilation, injuries, physical disability to any fellow
students.
8. Staging a strike resulting to loss of life of any person or major
damage to schools properties
9. Falsification of records
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XVI. GUIDANCE COUNSELLING STUDENTS SERVICES

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Guidance and counseling play an important role in guiding the students,
meeting the demands and challenges of the present age.
TOP LINK GLOBAL COLLEGE, INC., (TLGC) is a
business entity duly organized and registered with the Securities and Guidance Services Offered:
Exchange Commission (SEC) last August 29, 2018 headed by
Chairman Mary Ann Retorta Fajardo together with 4 founding
1. Counseling – conduct individual/group counseling especially on trainee’s
members. The school started with only (7) employees with limited
absentees.
resources. The institutions primary objective is to train, help and 2. Facilitate the establishment of linkages.
equip the students in facing the competitive world, to guide them 3. Follow-up trainee’s progress and standing in skills development.
and enhance their skills, talents and knowledge in their respective 4. Coordinating the conduct of orientation on TIP.
field/ courses. TLGC houses its operations within 1,700sqm owned
5. Acted on matter complaints raised by trainees.
property at MRF Compound, Purok Lambingan, Brgy. Daan Sarile, 6. Performs duties as Costumer Service Officer to all TLGC clienteles.
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija almost across the newly built Eduardo
L. Joson Memorial Hospital. XVII. HEALTH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE
STUDENTS/TRAINEES
The institution was originally organized to prepare the
students in the growing demand and competitiveness in Technical Programs
and Vocational field. Top Link Global College, Inc. started its
• Provide preventive and remedial measures for simple and common ailments
operation on April 2019 with (2,452) registered students all trough
among the school populace.
out the year who successfully completed and graduated from
• Follow up and monitored the cleanliness,
different TechVoc Courses like Nihongo Language, Events
orderliness and beautification of the school premises.
Management Services NC III, Contact Center Services NC II,
• Implement of the “No Smoking Policy” in all classroom;
Driving NC II, Tourism Promotion Services NC II, Hilot (Wellness
Massage) NC II, Tile Setting NC II, Scaffold Erection NC II, • Implement the 5’S in the entire campus;
Backhoe Loader NC II, Forklift NC II, SMAW NC I and SMAW • Perform the corrections of wrong health concepts and practices of the
NC II in the provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija both under trainees, Faculty and staff.
Institutional Based training and Mobile Training Program (MTP)
implementation. TLGC is also an accredited Competency XVIII. CAMPUS BEHAVIOR
Assessment Center that caters (10) different qualifications. Together
with its primary objectives, the institution aims to actively support • Proper behavior must be shown at times anywhere in and out of the
the government and other concerned organizations locally in campus.
promoting education through technical vocational courses as a • Courtesy and respect for all must prevail, especially towards faculty
practical means towards sustainable socio-economic development members, administrative officials and visitors.
under a truly just and democratic society. • Loud talking, laughing and singing and other noise unbecoming an
atmosphere of learning must be avoided.
• Loitering in the corridors during class hours is prohibited.
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XIII. IDENTIFICATION CARD To fully develop the knowledge of the students in principles
and practices of institution and to enable them to actively and
For campus security reasons, competently participate in job searching after they finish their
1. Every registered student is required to wear the ID card visible on the lower respective courses / field, Top Link Global College, Inc. launched its
abdomen at all times while in the campus. Senior High School Programs registered and accredited by the
2. Entrance to the school campus or its premises shall be denied to student Department of Education on June 18, 2020. Part of SHS Programs
without the prescribed ID card even if he is known personally to the are Accounting and Business Management (ABM), General
security guards. Academic Strand (GAS), Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)
3. Students shall not be admitted to the classrooms, laboratories, and the under academic track and Industrial and Computer Technology
library without proper ID card. Lending of the ID card to others is strictly (ICT), Home Economics (HE) and Industrial Arts (IA) under
prohibited. Technical, Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. Currently, the
4. Tampering with or changing the photo invalidities the ID card. school has 565 registered SHS students.
5. If lost, replacement fee will be charged. Both teachers and students are
expected to cooperate in the implementation of the policy. Top Link Global College Inc. vision is to provide advanced
learning experiences in a socially responsible, comprehensive
XIV. SCHOOL UNIFORM community—anchored by its Core Values—which promotes
academic excellence, inspires innovation and entrepreneurship,
1. Prescribed uniform for college students: fosters an agile mindset, and prepares graduates to contribute to a
Male : Tesda ( gray polo and black pants) uniform global society that is increasingly focused on change. At the moment,
Female : Tesda (gray blouse and charcoal gray skirt) uniform Top Link Global College, Inc. has (63) employees composed of
2. Prescribed uniform for trainees: School Director, Admin. Officers and support staff, faculty
Male and Female: Tesda Blue shirt members, Project-based TechVoc Trainers, drivers and utilities.
Students are required to wear their daily uniforms on all lectures days To continuously expand the operation, Top Link Global
except laboratory days. College, Inc. remains focused in improving the number of the
3. The uniform must be used for ordinary street wear, for home, for movies, or offered qualifications and courses for the benefit of the stakeholders.
for other similar activities. Below are the current programs being offered by Top Link Global
4. Males are not allowed to wear earrings, sleeveless shirts and short pants in the College, Inc.
school campus.
5. Wearing short pants and fitted blouse/T-shirts by females in school campus
or attending classes is not allowed.
6. P.E. Uniform is not a substitute to the school uniform.

XV. LIBRARY

In order to give equal opportunity for study and research to all, library
regulations must be followed strictly. Silence must be observed and no smoking
is allowed. Violators of library regulations are subject to fine and the loss of
privileges at the discretion of the librarian or her assistance.
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VISION, MISSION and GOALS

2. Special Training for Employment Program (STEP)
Requirements
Vision a. Must be a Filipino;
b. Must be at least 16 years of age at the time he/she finishes the training
To be the leading Global Education Network for Transformative Learning, program;
Literacy, and Life Skills through advanced technological and high-Quality c. Must not be a current beneficiary of other government educational
Education and Services Linking Good Deeds to Good Life. scholarship or subsidy program for STEP beneficiaries
Benefits:
Mission a. Free Skills Training
b. Free Assessment
TLGC is committed to “Linking Good Education to Good Life” through: c. Free Entrepreneurial Training
d. Free Starter Toolkits
1. Delivering high-quality education and services at any given time; e. Training Allowance
2. Creating and connecting relevant global linkages for our stakeholders in
undertaking programs for their welfare and development; 3. Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) Scholarship
3. Conducting quality training for skills and competencies upgrading of faculty Requirements
and employees for their maximum contribution and involvement to the a. All Filipino learners who are currently enrolled at the time of the
community; affectivity of the Act, or shall enroll at any time thereafter provided;
4. Creating the avenues of opportunities with other academic and non- b. NCAE/MATB/YP4SC Profiling;
academic communities in promoting collaboration in various endeavors for c. He/she must satisfy the requirements of
the common good; Benefits:
5. Taking the lead in the acquisition and implementation of the latest a. Free Skills Training
technological and educational resources for advanced learning which are b. Free Assessment
aligned with 21st-century skills; and c. Free Starter Toolkits
6. Striving continuously to decrease our operational costs to provide d. Training Allowance
affordable tuition and scholarships to our learners.
XII. RULES OF CONDUCT
TLGC QUALITY POLICY
These updates rules exist primarily to promote the mode of conduct befitting
Top Link Global College is committed to providing high-quality education and mature Filipinos in a college community, and to ensure a wholesome campus
services that are value-driven, transformative and relevant, enlightened and atmosphere that is conducive to learning. It is also, a means toward attaining
nationalistic, global and technology-based which are all anchored in the 21st- wholesome personality among students/ trainees both in and outside the
century learning paradigms to produce globally competitive graduates imbued school.
with core values of Trustworthiness, Leadership, Godliness and Creativity
through adherence to statutory and regulatory laws and legislations, continual
improvement, in accordance with the international standards
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IX. INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TLGC QUALITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Training delivery is competency-based approach, and the students/trainee who Top Link Global College aims:
satisfactorily completed the basic, common and core competencies will be given
an institutional assessment first. Institutional Assessment is undertaken by the 1. To exemplify and promote social and personal transformation in the
trainees to determine their achievement of units of competency. The trainer will light of Christian Faith, Values, and Expressions;
administer the Assessment. A Certificate of Achievement is issued for each unit 2. To nurture, develop and exemplify methods of inquiry, scientific study
of competency, and the student/trainee who passed the assessment is and learning which are dialogic and democratic, systematic, free, and
recommended to take the national assessment. logical;
3. To heed ethical standards in conducting academic research and results
X. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION that will improve school processes, not only for local and national but
also for global communities;
The requirements for graduation in all curriculum programs of the Top Link 4. To promote, preserve and appreciate Philippine arts and culture, at
Global College Inc. are as follows: national and global levels;
1. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements prescribed for the 5. To navigate in and sustain community involvement activities as agents
course including NSTP. of social change for the upliftment of marginalized groups in the
2. Financial and property settlement of all financial and property service of God and Country.
accountabilities to the school. 6. To cultivate social consciousness and a sense of responsiveness and
3. An application form for graduation shall be filed at the Registrar Office by patriotism in national and global issues;
all candidates for graduation upon enrolling for the 1st Semester of the 7. To empower people and the community through quality TVET
senior year. training programs and the advanced use of technology for sustainable
4. Any deficiency in both academic and non-academic requirements shall development and environmental care.
deprive a student from participating in graduation ceremonies.
5. Candidates for graduation must attend scheduled rehearsals for the
graduation ceremonies.

XI. SCHOLARSHIP

The institution offers the following scholarship to qualified trainees:

1. Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP)

Requirements:
a. Must be a Filipino;
b. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time he/she finishes the training
program;
c. Must not be a current beneficiary of other government educational
scholarship
Benefits:
a. Free skills training
b. Free assessment
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Grade Equivalence Description

point
Excellent
good
satisfactory

Satisfactory
Passing
Failed due to poor perfor-
Bellow 75% mance, absences/
withdrawal w/o notice
Dropped with approved
DRP Officially
dropping slip
dropped
mp requirements
but with passing class standing

4. In case of a Competency-Based Curriculum, the CBT Grading System is

applied and used.
a. Grading criteria follows mandates of the Technical Educations and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA)
b. Grading System is based on the trainee’s performance on institutional
assessment which is composed of skills, demonstration and oral interview.
c. The grading sheets and/or Progress Chart is composed of the Basic,
Common and Core Competencies graded with:
COMPETENT NOT YET COMPETENT
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VII. EXAMINATION

1. There are two official examinations per semester. Mid-Term and Finals. No
students are allowed to take any examination without the admission slip.

2. The student must settle his/her financial obligations with the Accounting
Office before taking examinations. He/She is issued an examination permit
which he/she presents to each of his teachers/trainers for his/her initials during
the examination periods.

3. Absolute honesty should be observed at examinations. A student caught

cheating in any form during an examination will be dismissed from the room
immediately. His case will be reported to the Guidance Counselor for
disciplinary action.

4. In case of absences from the formal examination, the students concerned

shall be given a grade of INCOMPLETE and may remove only by taking a
completion exam as scheduled. The completion examination shall be given 5
days after the final exam. Failure to take the Completion Exam will mean a
grade of 5.0.

VIII. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON THE GRADING SYSTEM

The following Guidelines shall be strictly observed:

1. The passing mark is 75%

2. The trainee’s grade is based on the scores garnered from examinations,
quizzes, exercises, practical test, etc.
3. The numerical equivalent grading system is used for the laboratory and on
the portion of the training courses, as follows:
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V. ENROLMENT
Auxiliary Services
Students are expected to enroll at the beginning of each semester on the days
designated for enrollment. Unless a student is officially registered with the
The College has adequate facilities to cater the needs of the students. office of the registrar he/she cannot receive credit for his course.

A. College Admission Department – The College Admission/Registrar is an Every student shall, upon admission, sign the following pledge:
academic service unit that has a primary responsibility of providing effective
and efficient delivery of services in terms of student records. It administers “In consideration of my admission to TLGC and of the privileges of a student
diverse student services such as enrollment, monitoring, recording and issuing in this institution, I hereby promise and pledge to abide by and comply with all
of student records, graduation and other associated services. rules and regulations laid down by competent authority in the course in which I
B. The Learning Resource Center – The Library contains good collection of am enrolled.”
books as well as pamphlets, magazines, and journals in various disciplines. The
collection is adequately supplemented by CBLM’s and E-books. Academic Load
C. Guidance Services – To help students make adjustment to school life and
to realize their goals in life, TLGC guidance officer extends career guidance to 1. No student shall be allowed to take more than the prescribed units of subject
the student body. Students are encouraged to make use of the services offered per semester. A graduating student with an academic record better than average
by the counselor to assist them in developing their potential as fully as possible. maybe permitted to carry a heavier load in the last year of his course.
These services are asfollows: academic and personal counseling, and vocational
guidance. 2. Students whose previous academic records show its inability to carry the
D. Student Health Services – In the absence of School Nurse, the trainee normal load shall be advised by the Registrar to reduce their semester load to
himself/herself is grained for first aide treatment to trainees who might meet an less than the regular number of units required.
accident during the conduct of training. Serious cases are brought to the
attention of Professional Doctors either at the ELJ Memorial Hospital almost VI. RULES OF ATTENDANCE
adjacent to TLGC.
All trainees should strictly follow the following rules of attendance:
Health Services Offered:
1. A trainee is strictly required to attend and follow the training schedule.
1. Workstation is provided with medicine kit for first aid student when they 2. Five (5) consecutive absences due to illness, he/she should present a medical
meet an accident during the conduct of the skills development. certificate upon return to classes.
2. A precaution measure is always emphasized to students/trainees (safety 3. All trainees are responsible for work taken upon during their absences.
first) before starting any workstation activities. 4. Punctuality should be observed in all basic, common and core competencies
3. Allow student/trainees to take free medicines from the school clinic. and other school activities.
4. Students/trainees who are not feeling well are advised to go home for rest. 5. Unexcused absences and falsification of signatures in all school documents
are dealt with accordingly.
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II. TRAINEES’ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS E. Computer Laboratory - The computer lab serves as the center for
teaching computer use to whole classes, usually by a specialist computer
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should satisfy the following teacher. Classroom teachers also use the lab with their classes for research,
requirements: or for creating technology-based projects. Technology specialists use the
• Can communicate orally and in writing in the medium of instruction computer lab for teacher in-services where they instruct teachers on
• Physically and mentally fit various aspects of using computers in educational settings.
• With good moral character
• Can perform basic mathematical computations; and F. Canteen Services – The school has a canteen service where meals and
• At least high school graduate
snacks are served at an affordable price.

Trainees should present the following documents:

1. Birth Certificate (PSA/NSO) Original/Photocopy

2. High School Card/TOR/Diploma (Original/Photocopy)
3. 4 pcs. Passport size picture
4. 2 pcs. 1x1 size picture with collar/polo shirt and white background

III. SCHEDULE AND BREAKDOWN OF TUITION FEES

Top Link Global College Inc. (TLGC) does not collect any tuition fees in all
TESDA programs with scholarship fund allocation.

IV. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

The College offers 3-year Diploma Program with bundling of qualifications and
Diploma Program (PQF Level 5) new curriculum.

1. A freshman is a student who has finished the prescribed subjects for the
first year of curriculum.
2. A sophomore is a student who has completed the prescribed subjects of the
first year of his curriculum.
3. A junior is a student who has completed the prescribed subjects of the first
two years of his curriculum.
4. A regular student is one who is registered for formal academic credits and
carries the full load in a given semester in the course he is enrolled in.
5. An irregular students is one who is registered for formal credits but carries
less than the full load in a given semester in the curriculum he is registered.
6. A special student is one who is not earning formal academic credits for his
work.
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I. TLGC-TESDA PROGRAM OFFERINGS

27. Customer Service NC II
TLGC provides quality technical vocational education and training in view of
28. NIHONGO LANGUAGE
TESDA’s vision as the transformational leader in the technical education and 29. Agricultural Crops Production NC I
skills development, with competent and world-class skilled workforce in various 30 Agricultural Crops Production NC II
programs. 31. Dressmaking NC II
32. Tailoring NC II
Qualifications 33. Industrial Sewing Machine Operation NC II

Regular Programs:
3-Year Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management Services With Assessment
3-Year Diploma in Information Technology 1. Driving NC II
2. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
3. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
1. Driving NC II
4. Bookkeeping NC III
2. Driving NC III
5. Microfinance Technology NC II
3. HEO (Forklift) NC II
6. Tourism Promotion Services NC II
4. HEO (Backhoe Loader) NC II
7. Events Management NC II
5. Scaffolding Works (Supported Type Scaffold)
8. Housekeeping NC II
6. HEO (Hydraulic Excavator) NC II
9. Bartending NC II
7. HEO (Rigid On-Highway Dump Truck) NC II
10. Food and Beverage Services NC
8. HEO (Wheel Loader) NC II
11. Bread and Pastry Production NC 2022
9. Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
12. Cookery NC II
10. Barangay Health Services NC II
13. Electronics Products Assembly And Servicing NC II
11. Contact Center Services NC II
14. Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
12. Computer Systems Servicing NC II
15. Dressmaking NC II
13. Electronics Product Assembly and Servicing NC II
16. HEO (Backhoe Loader) NC II
14. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
17. HEO (Forklift) NC II
15. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
18. HEO (Wheel Loader) NC II
16. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC III
19. Computer Systems Servicing NC II
17. Entrepreneurship Training
20. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
18. Microfinance Technology NC II
21. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
19. Bookkeeping NC III
22. Front Office NC II
20. Events Management Services NC III
23. Agricultural Production Services NC I
21. Food and Beverage Services NC II
24. Scaffolding Works NC II
22. Tourism Promotion Services NC II
23. Bartending NC II
24. Bread and Pastry Production NC II
25. Housekeeping NC II Tourism
26. Cookery NC II Tourism