K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

These are the specializations and their pre-requisites. These lists should be used as reference for curriculum maps.
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Specialization
Agricultural Crops Production (NC I)
Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)++
Agricultural Crops Production (NC III)
Animal Health Care Management (NC III)
Animal Production (NC II) +

When updated, this CG will become the following:

1. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II);
2. Animal Production (Ruminants) (NC II); and
3. Animal Production (Swine) (NC II)

6.
Aquaculture (NC II)
7.
Artificial Insemination (Ruminants) (NC II)
8.
Artificial Insemination (Swine) (NC II)
9.
Agricultural Crops Production (NC I)
10.
Fish Capture (NC II) ++
11.
Fishing Gear Repair and Maintenance (NC III)
12.
Fish-Products Packaging (NC II)
13.
Fish Wharf Operation (NC I)
14.
Food (Fish) Processing (NC II)
15.
Horticulture (NC II) +
16.
Horticulture (NC III)
17.
Landscape Installation and Maintenance (NC II)
18.
Organic Agriculture (NC II)
19.
Pest Management (NC II)
20.
Rice Machinery Operation (NC II)
21.
Rubber Processing (NC II)
22.
Rubber Production (NC II)
23.
Slaughtering Operation (NC II)
+
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Number of Hours

Pre-requisite

480 hours
640 hours
320 hours

Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)

Animal Production (NC II)

480 hours
640
160
160
320
640
320
320
160
640
640
640
320
320
320
320
320
320
160

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

Animal Production (NC II)

Animal Production (NC II)

Horticulture (NC II)

Agricultural Crops Production
Agricultural Crops Production
Agricultural Crops Production
Agricultural Crops Production

(NC
(NC
(NC
(NC

I)
I)
I)
I)

Animal Production (NC II)

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

HOME ECONOMICS

Specialization
1.
Attractions and Theme Parks (NC II)
2.
Barbering (NC II)
3.
Bartending (NC II)
4.
Beauty/Nail Care (NC II)
5.
Bread and Pastry Production (NC II)
6.
Caregiving (NC II)
7.
Commercial Cooking (NC III)
8.
Cookery (NC II)
9.
Dressmaking (NC II)
10.
Events Management Services (NC III)
11.
Fashion Design (Apparel) (NC III)
12.
Food and Beverage Services (NC II) +
13.
Front Office Services (NC II)
14.
Hairdressing (NC II)
15.
Hairdressing (NC III)
16.
Handicraft (Basketry, Macrame) (Non-NC)
17.
Handicraft (Fashion Accessories, Paper Craft) (Non-NC)
18.
Handicraft (Needlecraft) (Non-NC)
19.
Handicraft (Woodcraft, Leathercraft) (Non-NC)
20.
Housekeeping (NC II) +
21.
Local Guiding Services (NC II)
22.
Tailoring (NC II)
23.
Tourism Promotion Services (NC II)
24.
Travel Services (NC II)
25.
Wellness Massage (NC II)
+
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Number of
Hours
160 hours
320 hours
320 hours
160 hours
160 hours
640 hours
320 hours
320 hours
320 hours
320 hours
640 hours
160 hours
160 hours
320 hours
640 hours
160 hours
160 hours
160 hours
160 hours
160 hours
160 hours
320 hours
160 hours
160 hours
160 hours

Pre-requisite

40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8

40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
Cookery (NC II)
40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
Dressmaking (NC II) or Tailoring (NC II)
40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
Hairdressing (NC II)

40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Specialization
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

Automotive Servicing (NC I) +

Automotive Servicing (NC II)
Carpentry (NC II)
Carpentry (NC III)
Construction Painting (NC II)
Consumer Electronics Servicing (NC II) +
Domestic Refrigeration and Airconditioning (DOMRAC) Servicing (NC II)
Driving (NC II)
Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)
Electric Power Distribution Line Construction (NC II)
Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (NC II) ++

(CG under construction based on Consumer Electronics Servicing

(NC II) CG)

Furniture Making (Finishing) (NC II) +

Instrumentation and Control Servicing (NC II)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (NC II)
Machining (NC I) ++
Machining (NC II)
Masonry (NC II)
Mechatronics Servicing (NC II)
Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing (NC II)
Plumbing (NC I)
Plumbing (NC II)
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (Packaged Air-Conditioning Unit
[PACU]/Commercial Refrigeration Equipment [CRE]) Servicing (NC III)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC II)
Tile Setting (NC II)
Transmission Line Installation and Maintenance (NC II)

Number of
Hours
640
640
640
320
160
640
640
160
640
320

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

Pre-requisite
Automotive Servicing (NC I)
Carpentry (NC II)

Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)

640 hours
480
320
320
320
640
640
320
320
320
320
320

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

640 hours
320
320
320
640

hours
hours
hours
hours

Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS) (NC II)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (NC II)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II)
Machining (NC I)
Consumer Electronics Servicing (NC II)

Plumbing (NC I)
Domestic Refrigeration and Airconditioning (DOMRAC) Servicing
(NC II)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I)
Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Specialization
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Animation (NC II)

Number of
Hours
320 hours

Broadband Installation (Fixed Wireless Systems) (NC II)

160 hours

Computer Hardware Servicing (NC II) +

Computer Programming (NC IV) +

320 hours

When updated, this CG will become the following:

1. Programming (.net Technology) (NC II)++
2. Programming (Java) (NC II)++
3. Programming (Oracle Database) (NC II)++

Computer System Servicing (NC II) ++

(CG under construction based on Computer Hardware Servicing (NC

II) CG)
Contact Center Services (NC II)
Illustration (NC II)
Medical Transcription (NC II)
Technical Drafting (NC II)
Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation
(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)
Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) (NC II)

Pre-requisite
1. Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation
(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)
2. Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) (NC
II)

320 hours

320 hours
320
320
320
320

hours
hours
hours
hours

320 hours

Computer Hardware Servicing (NC II)

160 hours

Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation

(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
(160 hours)
Course Description:
This is a specialization course that leads to a Computer Programming National Certificate Level IV (NC IV). It covers Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
(PECs), Environment and Market (EM), five (5) Common Competencies, and two (2) Core Competencies that a high school student ought to possess, namely: 1)
designing program logic, and 2) applying program development approach.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following: 1) discussion of the relevance of the course, 2) explanation of key concepts of common
competencies, 3) explanation of core competencies relative to the course. and 4) exploration on career opportunities.
CONTENT
Introduction
1. Relevance of the course
2. Concepts and core competencies
in Computer Programming
3. Career opportunities

CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an
understanding of
key concepts, underlying
principles and core
competencies in Computer
Programming

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners shall be able to
independently create/provide
quality and marketable product
and/or service in Computer
Programming, as prescribed by
TESDA Training Regulations

LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)

1. Assessment of Personal
The learners
Competencies and Skills (PECs)
demonstrate an
vis--vis a practicing
understanding
entrepreneur/ employee in
of
locality/town
ones PECs in
1.1 Characteristics
Computer
1.2 Attributes
Programming
1.3 Lifestyle
1.4 Skills
1.5 Traits
2 Analysis of PECs in relation to
a practitioner
3 Align, strengthen and develop
ones PECs based on the result
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Market (Locality/town)
The learners
2. Key concepts of market
demonstrate an
3. Players in the market
understanding
(Competitors)
of
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The learners shall be

able to
recognize his/her PECs
and prepares an
activity plan that
aligns with that of a
practitioner/entrepr
eneur in Computer
Programming

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners
1. Discuss the relevance of the
course
2. Explain key concepts of
common competencies
3. Explain core competencies of
Computer Programming
4. Explore job opportunities for
Computer Programming as a
career
LO 1. Recognize PECs needed
in Computer Programming
1.1 Assess ones PECs:
characteristics, attributes,
lifestyle, skills, and traits
1.2 Assess practitioners:
characteristics, attributes,
lifestyle, skills, traits
1.3 Compare ones PECs with that
of a practitioner
/entrepreneur
1.4 Align ones PECs with that of
a practitioner/entrepreneur

The learners shall be

LO 1. Recognize and
able to
understand the market in
create a business vicinity Computer Programming
map reflective of
1.1 Identify the
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CODE

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
4. Products and services available
environment and
potential market in
players/competitors within the
market in
Computer
town
in the market
Computer
Programming in a
1.2 Identify the different
Programming in
locality/town
products/services available in
ones
the market
locality/town
5. Market (Customer)
6. Key concepts of identifying
and understanding the
consumer
7. Consumer Analysis through:
7.1 Observation
7.2 Interviews
7.3 Focus Group Discussion
(FGD)
7.4 Survey
LESSON 3: USE HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UT)
1. Hand tools in Computer
The learners
Programming
demonstrate an
2. Equipment in Computer
understanding
Programming
of
hand tools and
equipment in
Computer
Programming
3. Procedure in accomplishing forms:
3.1 Job order slips
3.2 Tools and materials
requisition slips
3.3 Borrowers slip
4. Requisition procedures

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The learners shall be

able to
independently use hand
tools and
equipment in
Computer
Programming

LO 2. Recognize the potential

customer/market in Computer
Programming
2.1 Identify the profile of
potential customers
2.2 Identify the customers needs
and wants through consumer
analysis
2.3 Conduct consumer/market
analysis

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LO 1. Prepare hand tools and

equipment in Computer
Programming
1.1 List hand tools and equipment
based on job requirements
1.2 Identify appropriate hand
tools and equipment
1.3 Classify hand tools and
equipment according to
function and task requirement
LO 2. Inspect hand tools and
equipment received in
Computer Programming
2.1 Check the list of tools and
equipment requested per job
requirement
2.2 Inspect the requested tools
and equipment
2.3 Assess the condition of all
hand tools and equipment for
proper operation and safety

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE

LESSON 4: MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA (MT)

1. Safety procedures in using hand
The learners
The learners shall be
tools and equipment
demonstrate an
able to
2. Procedures in cleaning,
understanding
independently perform
2.1 tightening and simple repairs
of
maintenance of
of hand tools, equipment,
concepts and
hand tools,
and paraphernalia
underlying
equipment, and,
3. Common malfunction in hand
principles in
paraphernalia
tools, equipment and
maintaining
paraphernalia
hand tools,
4. Reporting to property custodian
equipment, and
paraphernalia

LESSON 5: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION (MC)

1. Measuring instruments
The learners
/Measuring tools
demonstrate an
2. Proper handling of measuring
understanding
instruments
of
concepts and
underlying
principles in
performing
measurement
and calculation

K to 12 ICT -- Computer Programming (NC IV) Curriculum Guide December 2013

The learners shall be

able to
independently perform
accurate
measurement and
calculation based on
a given task

LO 1. Use and maintain hand

tools, measuring instrument
and equipment
2.1 Perform safety procedures in
using hand tools and
equipment
2.2 Follow procedures in
cleaning, tightening and
simple repairing of hand
tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia
2.3 Identify common malfunctions
(unplanned or unusual
events) when using tools,
equipment, and paraphernalia
2.4 Follow procedures in
preparing a report to property
custodian

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LO 1. Select measuring
instruments
1.1 Interpret object or component
to be measured according to
the appropriate regular
geometric shape
1.2 Select measuring tools
appropriate to the object to
be measured based on job
requirements
1.3 Obtain correct specification
from relevant sources
1.4 Select appropriate measuring
instruments according to job
requirements
1.4 Use alternative measuring

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
tools without sacrificing cost
and quality of work
3. Trade Mathematics/Mensuration
3.1 Four fundamental operations
3.2 Kinds of measurement
3.3 Dimensions
3.4 Ratio and proportion
3.5 Trigonometric functions
3.6 Algebraic equations
3.7 Fractions, percentage and
decimals
3.8 Conversion
4. Numbering Systems
4.1 Decimal
4.2 Binary
4.3 Octal
4.4 Hexadecimal
5. American Standardized Code for
Information Interchange (ASCII)
table and other data
representation tables
6. Arithmetic operations on binary
values
7. Numbering systems conversion
7.1 Decimal to any numbering
system
7.2 Binary to any numbering
system
7.3 Octal to any numbering
system
7.4 Hexadecimal to any
numbering system
8. Measuring memory and file
capacity
LESSON 6: PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING (ID)
1. Drawing symbols, signs, and data
The learners
2. Trade mathematical conversions
demonstrate an
understanding
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The learners shall be

able to
independently read and

LO 2. Carry out mensuration

and calculation
2.1 Perform calculation needed to
complete task using the four
mathematical fundamental
operations (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and
division)
2.2 Employ different techniques in
checking for the accuracy of
the computation
2.3 Identify the storage capacity
of media
2.4 Perform arithmetic
computation on different
numbering systems
2.5 Identify the machine
equivalent values of humanreadable characters using
ASCII Table
2.6 Measure the storage
requirement of a file
2.7 Compute for the storage
requirement of files

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LO 1. Analyze signs, symbols,

and data
1.1 Prepare tools and instruments

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
of
interpret technical
used in Computer
concepts and
drawings accurately
Programming
underlying
1.2 Interpret signs, symbols, and
principles in
data according to job
preparing and
specifications
interpreting
1.3 Perform simple trade
technical
mathematical conversions
drawings in
Computer
Programming
3. Basic illustration
LO 2. Interpret illustration
4. Technical plans and schematic
drawings and plans
TLE_ICTCP9-12IDdiagram
2.1 Identify illustration tools and
Ih-2
5. Symbols and abbreviations
materials to be used in
preparing a simple illustration
2.2 Identify dimensions and
specifications according to
job requirements
LESSON 7: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) PROCEDURE (OS)
1. Safety procedures
The learners
The learners shall be
LO 1. Identify hazards and
TLE_ICTCP9-12OS2. Identification of hazards, risks,
demonstrate an
able to
risks
Ii-1
and control
understanding
independently observe
1.1 Follow OHS policies and
3. For users and technicians
of
precautionary
procedures in identifying
4. Damage equipment
concepts and
measures and
hazards and risks
5. Environment
underlying
responds to OHS
1.2 Explain hazards and risks in
6. Organizational safety and health
principles of
procedures in the
the workplace
protocol
Occupational
workplace, as
1.3 Identify hazards and risks
7. OHS indicators
Health and
prescribed by
indicators as prescribed by
Safety
TESDA Training
the manufacturer
Procedure in
Regulations
1.4 Apply contingency measures
relation to
in accordance with the OHS
health and risk
procedures
hazards in the
workplace
8. Safety regulations in the
LO 2. Evaluate and control
TLE_ICTCP9-12OSworkplace
hazards and risks
Ij-2
9. Methods of controlling hazards
2.1 Determine the effects of
and risks
hazards in the workplace
10. Disaster preparedness and
2.2 Identify the methods in
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
management
controlling hazards and risks
2.3 Follow OHS procedures for
controlling hazards and risks
11. OHS procedure, practices and
regulations
12. Emergency-related drills and
training

LO 3. Maintain Occupational
Health and Safety
3.1 Observe established
procedures in responding to
emergency-related drill
3.2 Fill-up OHS personal records
in accordance with workplace
requirement

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LESSON 8: DESIGNING PROGRAM LOGIC (PL)

1. The program design and
structure
2. Flowchart symbols
3. Algorithm
4. Pseudo Code
5. Elements of Programming
Language
6. Program Control Structure
7. Program constructs/
modules/objects

The learners
demonstrate an
understanding
of
the concept and
underlying
principles of
designing
program logic

8. Coding the Programs

9. Steps/Procedures to document
the program
10. Application of documentation
tools
11. Printing the programs

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The learners shall be

LO 1. Select the program logic
design approach
able to
1.1 Obtain design documentation
independently design
program logic based 1.2 Identify systems
specifications and
on job
requirements 1.3 Select the
requirements, as
design approach to be
prescribed by the
followed in coding
TESDA Training
1.4 Identify the applicable
Regulations
diagram based on the job
requirements
1.5 Identify the required links
1.6 Identify the required modules
LO 2. Document the program
logic or design
2.1 Follow project standards in
structuring diagrams of
program flow and modules
2.2 Document the program scope
and limits according to project
standards
2.3 Document special routines or
procedures according to
project standards
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
2.4 Follow project standards in
creating special routines or
procedures
2.5 Identify references for tables,
files, inputs, outputs, and
other program functionalities
according to project standards
2.6 Revise references for tables,
files, inputs, outputs, and
other program functionalities
according to project standards
2.7 Use applicable templates
12. Review the designed program
LO 3. Validate the design
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3.1 Check program flow for
flow
interfaces and compliance to
13. Coding, Compiling and
design documentation
Debugging
requirements
14. Program or design specifications
3.2 Check states or conditions for
15. Test and implementation of the
interfaces and compliance to
program
design documentation
16. Duties and responsibilities of:
requirements
16.1 User/Client
3.3 Discuss the different duties
16.2 Systems Analyst
and responsibilities of persons
16.3 Systems Designer
involved in project
16.4 Systems Developer/
development
Programmer
3.4 Gather feedback/input from
16.5 Quality Assurance Officer
appropriate persons as
16.6 Database Administrator
needed
16.7 Supervisor
16.8 Document Officer
17. Techniques in gathering
feedback/input from appropriate
persons
LESSON 9: APPLYING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT APPROACH (PD)
1. Concept of Programming
Languages
2. Evolution of Programming
Languages

The learners
demonstrate an
understanding
of

The learners shall be

able to
independently create a software
development plan that applies

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LO 1. Determine and select

appropriate program
development approach
1.1 Select appropriate program

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
3. Integrated Development
concepts and underlying
applicable program development
development approach
Environment
principles of applying
1.2 Determine appropriate
approach, as prescribed by
4. Graphical User Interface
program development
program activities based on
TESDA Training Regulations
5. Procedures of Programming
approach
the job requirements
6. Writing Elementary Program
1.3 Create an initial plan that
will guide the program
development process
7. Use of documentation tools:
LO 2. Apply the selected
TLE_ICTCP9-12PD7.1 Word processing Software
development approach
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7.2 Visio
2.1 Use a documentation tool for
7.3 Smart draw
program development
7.4 CASE tools
2.2 Draw program structure and
7.5 Client documentation
organization
standards
2.3 Define naming conventions
8. Program specifications and user
2.4 Use proper naming
requirements
conventions
9. Programming elements
2.5 Document input and output
10. Procedures in writing and
forms
developing program
2.6 Document program flow and
11. Programming constructs/
processes
modules/ objects
2.7 Identify resources for coding
12. Naming conventions
Identify resources for testing
13. Resources Required in
programs
Programming
2.8 Check programming activities
14. Managing lessons learned
with the development plan
2.9 Review opportunities for
improvement, lessons
learned, and possible
recommendations for future
projects
2.10 Document opportunities for
improvement, lessons
learned, and possible
recommendations for future
projects
2.12 Present program deliverables
to appropriate person for
approval
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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

(160 hours)
Course Description:
This is a specialization course that leads to a Computer Programming National Certificate Level IV (NC IV). It covers Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
(PECs), Environment and Market (EM) and two (2) core competencies that a high school student ought to possess, namely: 1) applying programming skills in a second
language, and 2) applying object-oriented programming language skills.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following: 1) discussion of the relevance of the course, 2) explanation of core competencies relative to
the course, and 3) exploration of career opportunities.
CONTENT
Introduction
1. Relevance of the course
2. Core competency in Computer
Programming
3. Career opportunities

CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an
understanding of underlying
principles and core
competencies in Computer
Programming

Lesson 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)

1. Assessment of Personal
The learners demonstrate an
Competencies and Skills (PECs) vis-- understanding of
vis a practicing
ones PECs in Computer
entrepreneur/employee in a province Programming
1.1 Characteristics
1.2 Attributes
1.3 Lifestyle
1.4 Skills
1.5 Traits
2. Analysis of PECs in relation to a
practitioner
3. Application of PECs to the chosen
business/career
Lesson 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Product Development
The learners demonstrate an
2. Key concepts of developing a
understanding of
product
environment and market in
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners shall be able to
independently creates/provides
quality and marketable product
and/or service in Computer
Programming as prescribed in
the TESDA Training
Regulations

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

CODE

The learners

1. Discuss the relevance of the

course
2. Explain the core
competencies in Computer
Programming
3. Explore job opportunities for
Computer Programming as a
career

The learners shall be able to

independently create a plan of
action that strengthens/further
develops ones PECs in
Computer Programming

LO 1. Develop and
strengthen PECs needed in
Computer Programming
1.1 Identify areas for
improvement,
development, and growth
1.2 Align ones PECs according
to his/her business/career
choice
1.3 Create a plan of action that
ensures success of his/her
business/career choice

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The learners shall be able to

independently create a
business vicinity map reflective

LO 1. Develop a product/
service in Computer
Programming

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4.

5.
6.

7.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
Finding Value
Computer Programming in
of potential market in
1.1 Identify what is of Value
Innovation
ones locality
Computer Programming within
to the customer
4.1 Unique Selling Proposition
a province
1.2 Identify the customer to
(USP)
sell to
1.3 Explain what makes a
product unique and
competitive
1.4 Apply creativity and
Innovative techniques to
develop marketable
product
1.5 Employ a Unique Selling
Proposition (USP) to the
product/service
Selecting Business Idea
LO 2. Select a business idea
TLE_EM9-12-Ia-2
Key concepts in Selecting
based on the criteria and
a Business Idea
techniques set
6.1 Criteria
2.1 Enumerate various criteria
6.2 Techniques
and steps in selecting a
business idea
2.2 Apply the criteria/steps in
selecting a viable business
idea
2.3 Determine a business idea
based on the
criteria/techniques set
Branding
LO 3. Develop a brand for
TLE_EM9-12-Ib-3
the product
3.1 Identify the benefits of
having a good brand
3.2 Enumerate recognizable
brands in the
town/province
3.3 Enumerate the criteria for
developing a brand
3.4 Generate a clear and
appealing product brand

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE

LESSON 3: APPLYING PROGRAMMING SKILLS IN A SECOND LANGUAGE (PS)

1. Semantics and Syntax
The learners demonstrate an
The learners shall be able to
2. Elements of Programming
understanding of
independently create/provide a
3. Program Control Structure
basic concepts, and
quality and marketable product
underlying principles in
and/or service in programming
programming in a second
in a second language, as
language
prescribed by TESDA Training
Regulations

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Algorithm
Pseudocodes
Arrays
Binary files
Modular Programming
Structured Query Language
9.1.1. (SQL) and other language
facilities
10. Basic Programming Constructs
10.1. Iteration or repetition
10.2 Decision or choice
10.3 Sequence
11. Updating content of a onedimensional array:
11.1. sequential search
11.2. insertion
11.3. deletion
12.
13.
14.
15.

Testing techniques
Errors Handling
Debugging options
Procedures in debugging and editing
the program
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LO 1. Apply basic language

syntax and layout
1.1 Follow basic language
syntax rules and best
practices in program coding
1.2 Use language-data types,
operators, and expressions
1.3 Use the appropriate
language syntax for
sequence, selection, and
iteration constructs

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LO 2. Code using standard

algorithms
2.1 Use basic programmingconstructs algorithms
2.2 Use modular programming
approach
2.3 Perform sequential search,
insertion, and deletion
algorithms to operate on
one-dimensional array
2.4 Code standard sequential
access algorithms for text
and binary files
2.5 Use standard sequential
access algorithms for text
and binary files
2.6 Use SQL or language
facilities to access
databases
LO3. Debug code
3.1 Review codes visually
3.2 Review codes by using
debugging tools provided
by the system or the
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
16. Compiling the program
industry
17. Run the application or program
3.3 Use a debugger to trace
code execution
3.4 Examine variable contents
to detect and correct errors
18. Coding Standards
LO 4. Document activities
TLE_ICTCP9-12PS18.1. Java Coding Standards
4.1 Follow guidelines for
IId-f-4
18.2. GNU Coding Standards
developing a maintainable
18.3. Client Coding Standards
code that adheres to a set
18.4. Hungarian Notation
of coding standards
19. Documentation techniques
4.2 Follow internal
20. Program and documentation
documentation standards
standards
and tools
21. Internal documentation techniques
4.3 Use internal documentation
standards and tools
22. Testing techniques
LO 5. Test code
TLE_ICTCP9-12PS23. Program and documentation
5.1 Develop simple tests to
IIg-j-5
standard
confirm that the coding
24. Users Manual
process meets design
25. Printing documents of the programs
specifications
5.2 Conduct simple tests to
confirm that the coding
process meets design
specifications
5.3 Document the tests
performed
5.4 Correct errors in the code
5.5 Document modifications in
the code
LESSON 4: APPLYING OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE SKILLS (OP)
1. Semantics and Syntax
The learners demonstrate an
The learners shall be able to
LO 1. Apply basic language
TLE_ICTCP9-12OP2. Language Operators
understanding of
independently create/provide
syntax and layout
IIIa-e-1
3. Elements of Programming
concepts and underlying
quality and marketable product 1.1 Follow basic language
4. Program Control Structure
principles in object-oriented
and/or service in objectsyntax rules and best
5. Modular programming
programming language
oriented programming
practices in program coding
6. Arrays
language, as prescribed by
1.2 Use language-data types,
TESDA Training Regulation.
operators, and expressions
1.3 Use the appropriate
language syntax for
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

12.

13.
14.
15.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
sequence, selection, and
iteration constructs
1.4 Use the appropriate
language syntax for
iteration constructs
1.5 Use modular programming
approach
1.6 Create arrays and arrays of
objects
Principles of objectoriented
LO 2. Apply basic object
TLE_ICTCP9-12OPprogramming language
oriented principles in the
IIIf-g-2
Encapsulation
target language
Inheritance
2.1 Construct a class that
Polymorphism
contains primitive
Form, Module, Class, and Objects
member/instance variables
2.2 Construct a class that
contains multiple options
for object construction
2.3 Use a user-defined
aggregation in a class
2.4 Implement inheritance to at
least two (2) levels of
depth
2.5 Use polymorphism at a
simple level through
inheritance to enable easy
code extension
Integrated Development
LO 3. Debug code
TLE_ICTCP9-12OPEnvironments (IDEs):
3.1 Use an Integrated
IIIh-j-3
12.1. Visual C++
Development Environments
12.2. Visual Studio Suite
3.2 Use language debugging
12.3. Eclipse
facilities of any IDE in
12.4. J-Edit
debugging
12.5. Code Warrior
3.3 Detect errors using an
12.6. JBuilder
applicable program
Errors Handling
debugging technique
Debugging options
3.4 Resolve errors using an
Procedures in debugging and editing
applicable program
the program
debugging technique

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
CODE
16. Compiling the program
17. Run the application or program
18. Documentation techniques
19. Program and documentation
standards
20. Internal documentation techniques

21. Testing techniques

22. Program and documentation
standard
23. Users Manual
24. Printing documents of the programs

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LO 4. Document activities
4.1 Follow guidelines for
developing maintainable
code that adheres to a set of
coding standards
4.2 Follow internal
documentation standards
4.3 Use internal documentation
standards
LO 5. Test code
5.1 Develop simple tests to
confirm that the coding
process meets design
specification
5.2 Conduct simple tests to
confirm that the coding
process meets design
specification
5.3 Document the performed
tests
5.4 Apply necessary corrections
to the code and
documentation

*LO Learning Outcome

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)
Code Book Legend
Sample: TLE_ICTCP9-12OP-IVf-j-5

LEGEND
Learning Area and
Strand/ Subject or
Specialization

Technology and Livelihood

Education_
Information and
Communications
Technology
Computer Programming

Grade Level

Grade 9/10/11/12

First Entry

Uppercase Letter/s

DOMAIN/ COMPONENT

SAMPLE

Domain/Content/
Component/ Topic

Applying ObjectOriented Programming

Language Skills

Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies

TLE_
ICT
CP
9-12

OP
-

Roman Numeral

*Zero if no specific
quarter

Quarter

Fourth Quarter

IV

Week

Week Six to Ten

f-j

CODE
PECS

Environment and Market

EM

Use of Hand Tools and Equipment

UT

Maintain Hand Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia

MT

Perform Mensuration and Calculation

MC

Prepare and Interpret Technical Drawing

Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
Designing Program Logic

ID
OS
PL

Lowercase Letter/s

*Put a hyphen (-) in

between letters to
indicate more than a
specific week

Applying Program Development Approach

Applying Programming Skills In A Second Language

PD
PS

Arabic Number

Competency

Test Code

Applying Object-Oriented Programming Language Skills

OP

Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
Please
the sample
Curriculum
Map
the nextGuide
pageDecember
for the number
and
those that have pre-requisites. Curriculum
Maps
K to 12refer
ICT --toComputer
Programming
(NC
IV) on
Curriculum
2013 of semesters per ICT specialization
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Outcome
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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (NC IV)

SAMPLE ICT CURRICULUM MAP** (as of November 2015)

Grade 7/8 (EXPLORATORY)

GRADES 9-12

Computer System Servicing

(NC II)++
4 sems
*Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line
Installation (Copper Cable/POTS and DSL)
(NC II)

Computer Hardware Servicing (NC II)+

4 sems

4 sems
*Telecom OSP
Installation
(Fiber Optic Cable)
(NC II)

***Broadband
Installation
(Fixed Wireless
Systems)
(NC II)

2 sems

EXPLORATORY

2 sems

Medical Transcription
(NC II)

Illustration (NC II)

4 sems

4 sems

Contact Center Services (NC II)

Technical Drafting (NC II)

4 sems

4 sems

Computer Programming (NC IV)+

4
sems

When updated, this CG will become the following:

1. Programming (.net Technology) (NC II)
2. Programming (Java) (NC II)
3. Programming (Oracle Database) (NC II)

*
Please note that these subjects have pre-requisites mentioned in the CG.
+
CG to be updated by December 2015
++ CG to be uploaded by December 2015
*** Subject has two pre-requisites
Other specializations with no pre-requisites may be taken up during these semesters.
Pre-requisites of the subjects to the right should be taken up during these semesters.

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Animation (NC II)

4 sems

4 sems

**This is just a sample. Schools make their own

curriculum maps considering the specializations to
be offered. Subjects may be taken up at any point
during Grades 9-12.
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