WORK IMMERSION
ORIENTATION
DepEd Order No. 40, series of
2015
Work Immersion refers to the part of the Senior
High School (SHS) Curriculum consisting of 80
hours of hands-on experience or work simulation
which the Grades 12 students will undergo to
expose them to the actual workplace setting and
to enrich the competencies provided by the
school under the supervision of the School Head
and the designated personnel of the Partner.”
DepEd Order no. 30 s. 2017
entitled Guidelines for Work
Immersion which is the basis
for the implementation of Work
Immersion in all Senior High
Schools (SHSs)
Section 1: Rationale
One of the goals of the K to 12 Education Program
is to develop in learners the competencies, work ethics,
and values relevant to pursuing further education
and/or joining the world of work. To achieve greater
congruence with the basic education and the nation’s
development targets, Work Immersion, a required
subject, has been integrated in the curriculum. This
subject will provide learners with the following
opportunities: 1. to become familiar with the work place
2. for employment simulation 3. to apply their
competencies in areas of specialization/applied
subject’s in authentic work environments.
(Section 3 of DO No. 30, s 2017)
Partner Institution-
Public or private
institutions or organizations
that are able and willing to
lend their expertise and
resources.
Work Immersion- 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.
School Partnership Focal
Person-The person authorized
to seek partnerships between
DepEd and institutions (DepEd
Order 40, s. 2015).
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.
Memorandum of Agreement- A
legally binding document, which
spells out the specific terms and
conditions between and among
parties entering into partnership to
implement a program, project or
any other similar undertakings.
Workplace Immersion Venue-
The place where work immersion is
conducted. It shall conform to 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 40, s 2015.)
Work Immersion Partner
Institution Supervisor- The
counterpart of the Work
Immersion Teacher and may
also be the representative of
the partner institution in
forging partnership with
Partnership- The relationship
between the partner institution and
the school, or any office of DepEd
(Central, Regional or Division) that
responds to the needs of K to 12
program in general, and Senior High
School in particular, which is
formalized through a Memorandum of
Agreement.
Is it the applicant with very good
credentials besides being an honor
graduate, but during the interview, he
appears to be arrogant as seen on his
ways or actions; or is it the other
applicant who is just an ordinary
graduate but seems to be humble and
sincere as what is projected in the
interview?
Work
Ethics
Work Ethics is a group of
moral principles, standards of
behavior, or set of values
regarding proper conduct in
the workplace. (Webster
Dictionary)
What could be the reasons? These are some
of them:
[Link] with the rules and
regulations
2. Harassment to fellow employees
3. Theft or stealing
4. Utterance of offensive language
5. Negligence of the responsibility
6. Troublemakers or frequent cause of
conflict
7. Grievous offenses
What are the common
Work Ethics that you as
an employee should
remember?
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minutes before the
ATTENDAN time.
CE [Link]’t abuse leave
Matters time.
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without valid and
important reasons
B. [Link].
An honest employee
fosters good reputation
to an organization. So be
honest by telling the
truth at all times and
never attempt stealing
nor theft, just like a
tricycle driver who
returned the lost money
and gadget to the owner.
2. Punctuality. You need to submit
your work early or on time. Always
come to your work 15 minutes before
the time.
3. Integrity and Loyalty Never
disclose nor reveal nor share
confidential matters. You must be
trustworthy so that people will rely and
trust you.
4. Teamwork.
Be a good team
player with your
colleagues in a
workplace. Always
help one another
to achieve more.
6. Productivity. You have to accomplish more within the
stipulated or specified time. Never use your time for doing
nonsense things like chatting, gossiping, texting, etc.
7. Reliability. It is a quality of being able to be trusted
or believed because of working or behaving well. Your
employer trusts you that you can do your own work
without so much supervision. You can also be asked for
help at times your employer and your co-worker.
8. Commitment to
Excellence
You do not only work just for
compliance but you work hard
to produce the best output or
best quality.
9. Professionalism. It is more than just how you look but
it’s a way of speaking, behaving and even thinking that
helps a person to be successful in the workplace. You must
know how to follow all workplace rules. You also know how
to admit if you made a mistake and learn from it. Ask for
help if you’re not sure how to handle a situation. Language
is an important aspect of communication whether you are
talking with a co-worker in the privacy of your own office or
to a customer. Practice using language that is appropriate
for the workplace in your everyday conversations so that
you get into the habit of sounding professional. Lastly,
always dress up appropriately.
10. Attitude. Many always look for an
employee with right attitude. To be a
better employee, you must listen to
suggestions. Be positive on different
challenges. You also accept responsibility
entrusted to you and admit your own
mistakes if ever you commit one. Respect
everyone in the workplace. Respect
begets respect.
11. Cooperation. So how do you
demonstrate your cooperation in a
workplace? You’re right...You know
how to follow rules and regulations
of the workplace. You also know how
to get along with others. Besides,
you also show appreciation of the
privileges and never abuse them.
Professional
Appearance and
Grooming for the
Workplace
[Link] be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails,
face, hair and even your shoes.
2.2. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid
tinkling coins or keys and bulges.
3. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum
when you are inside the office. 4. Use portfolio case or light
briefcase when carrying important documents with you
instead of compiling these documents in folders and carrying
these between your armpits.
5. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings
for these will just make you look untidy and unprofessional.
6. Wear light perfume/cologne and minimize using lots of
jewelries.
ACTIVITI
ES
A. If you start your Work
Immersion, you will be told your
exact schedule and time you are in
the workplace and time when you
are to be out. How will you keep
good record of attendance
considering that attendance
matters?
B. Two scenarios below happen in the real
world. How would you apply your Work
Ethics in the following situations?
1. There might be times your boss allows
you to work from home. Having the
permission to work from home, you just
took some office supplies, anyway you are
using it for work from home.
2. There are companies or other
workplaces that allow trainees like
Work Immersion students to just
finish the work for the day and they
can go home. That scenario happens
to you, so you can go home already
as per instruction. But you see other
trainees like you are still working.
Activity 2: Work Ethics in Me Directions: Among the different work
ethics we have studied, which among them do you often practice
at home, in school, or anywhere? In five sentences, write instances
you practiced it.
1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________