TekBok: A study on the factors influencing grade 10 students' choice of technical vocational
strands.
Description of vocational skills
Vocational skills are abilities or combinations of talents that facilitate employment. Technical
and vocational skills development, or TVSD, is the process of acquiring the skills, knowledge,
and attitudes required to carry out a particular trade or occupation in the labor market. TVSD
aligns with the broad definition of technical and vocational education and training (TVET)
provided by UNESCO and the ILO for the purposes of this report. Ifundi(2016). Vocational skills
are the necessary details and skills that will enhance a candidate's employability. These abilities
are in great demand and frequently don't require expensive training. They frequently equip the
individual with the knowledge and specific abilities needed to complete the task to the best of
their abilities and satisfaction. They complete the program more quickly as well. Vocational
skills can be acquired at a vocational school or through practical experience gained on the job.
It’s demand
Culinary arts, graphic and fashion design, plumbing, welding, auto repair, and other fields are in
high demand for people with these skills
Demand in Philippines and abroad
Republic Act 7796 Section 21, also known as the TESDA Law, requires TESDA to create a
“comprehensive development plan" for the middle-level workforce. This plan will serve as a
roadmap for the development of the middle-level workforce, guiding the efforts of all relevant
parties, including the public, students, local and international organizations, government,
business, and academia.
These are the careers being sought after abroad, along with the related to qualifications. With
52,821 (33%) job orders, helpers and related household workers are still in high demand.
Servers, Mixologists, and at 7,413 (5%) Related Workers comes in far, second, closely followed
by Plumbers and Pipe Fitters at 7,192 (5%). Job orders for cleaners, related workers, and
charcoal workers totaled 6766 (4%). Wiremen Electrical job order 6488 (4%). Job order 4830
(3%), for Flame Cutters and Welders. A job order for Cook and Related Workers is 4653 (3%).
Order number 4325 (3%), for Joiners, Carpenters, and Workers in parquetry. 4,096 jobs (3%) for
caregivers and caregiver-assistants. Additionally, 3,562 (2% of the total job orders) were for
operators of earthmoving and related machinery according to Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority.
General Suharto Mangudadatu, Secretary/Director of the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), has reassured the public that tech-voc graduates are prepared
for the workforce and that technical vocational education and training continues to be the most
efficient and economical means of skilling, reskilling, and upskilling Filipino workers. In order to
guarantee that the knowledge, skills, and talents are in line with what businesses requires. The
head of TESDA further stated that the nation's tech-voc training programs are created in close
collaboration with the industry.
Establishment of tech-voc
The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, or Republic Act 10533, was signed into law by
President Benigno Aquino III, signaling a push for educational reform that will make academic
stakeholders accountable for the caliber of graduates they generate. This demonstrates the
government's aggressive efforts to raise the standard of our educational system to meet global
benchmarks. Education was thus accorded great importance and priority. The Senior High
School program's inception is one of K–12's most difficult aspects. The objective of this article is
to introduce the Grade 11 and 12 model from the Technical Vocational (Tech-Voc) Track of the
University of San Carlos Basic Education Department. The project is an effort to collaborate
between two different but related institutions. One of the four designated tracks of the K–12
Program under Senior High School is the Tech–Voc Track. The other three tracks are Arts and
Design, Sports Track, and Academic Track. The National Education for All (EFA) 2015 Plan and
the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which seek to provide an
overarching policy framework for basic education with the vision that all Filipinos will acquire
basic competencies, are the foundations of the nation's education strategy, which is also
anchored in this collaborative technical vocational track (Javines, 2019).
Tesda, deped and their collaboration
A Joint Working Group on Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been
established by TESDA and DepEd, with five (5) members from each organization. The main
responsibilities of this group will be to harmonize and complementarity strategies, policies, and
programs, ensure consistency and quality assurance of Training Regulations (TRs) and
standards, and address any concerns that either party may have regarding TVET.
Through DepEd's Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) senior high school specialization track,
TESDA, as a member of the Curriculum Consultative Committee as defined in Section 6 of
Republic Act 10533, also known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, contributes to
the ongoing implementation of the K–12 program.
More trust and support for the educational reform can be gained by carefully implementing K–
12 Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) programs that closely follow TESDA's quality assurance
procedures. A positive step has been taken with the formation of this collaborative working
group on technical-vocational education and training, which includes representatives from both
of our organizations. Secretary Lapeña stated that "this will ensure that we will always have a
forum through which we can closely and quickly coordinate our actions and initiatives with
regard to TVL programs." (TESDA, 2019)
Goal
The Joint Working Group between DepEd and TESDA aims to standardize technical-vocational
education and skills training within the Philippine basic education system. (Montemayor, 2019)
It is anticipated that the extra years of education will give students enough time to understand
concepts and abilities, foster lifelong learning, and equip graduates for university education,
middle-level skill development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
In the Philippines, the quality of education has significantly improved, according to a research
study done by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. This is a result of the work
being done by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide
students with skill-based training programs and the Department of Education (DepEd) to
implement curriculum reforms and conduct teacher trainings.
The goal of TESDA is to improve Filipino workers' abilities and increase their ability to compete
on a worldwide scale. More people are given the skills they need through their programs to
enter the workforce and support the expansion of the nation's economy. TESDA has generated
more than 22 million skilled professionals as of 2019.
Together, TESDA and DepEd have been trying to coordinate industry demands with educational
requirements. This is accomplished by developing training programs and curricula tailored to
the needs of the sector. By guaranteeing that graduates are ready for the demands of the labor
market, this alignment ultimately reduces the mismatch in skills and increases the number of
employment prospects.
The Philippine Statistics Authority claims that as of 2018, the nation's literacy rate reached
96.2%, up from 95.6% in 2015. This is a result of the work done by TESDA and DepEd to provide
Filipinos access to education and skill-training programs.
In addition, an agreement on shared research and innovation initiatives along with a synthesis
of TVET-related trends and data are anticipated from the group.
To enhance the nation's requirements regarding for training and education (Dumlao, 2019)
To provide complementarity between the curricula of the two schools by aligning them
(Ricalde, 2018).
To offer students a variety of pathways that will help them get ready for the workforce
(Bulanadi, 2020).
To mitigate unemployment by providing students the skills they need to succeed (Ricalde,
2018).
To encourage ongoing skill development and lifetime learning (Bulanadi, 2020).
Results of their goal
A range of programs are available for learners to select from, assisting them in achieving their
academic and professional objectives (Dumlao, 2019).
A more coordinated approach to education and training is the outcome of teachers and trainers
working together more frequently and communicating more (Bulanadi, 2020).
Due to their skill set, graduates are more employable and better equipped for the workforce
(Ricalde, 2018).
The nation's overall standards for training and education have improved (Dumlao, 2019).
K-12 Description
K–12 education, as defined by the National Center for Education Statistics (2020), is the
educational system that encompasses kindergarten through the twelfth (12) grade. This system
forms the basis for students' intellectual and personal development and includes both primary
and secondary education. Standards and curriculum for K–12 education were created to give
students the abilities and information they need to succeed in college and in their future
employment. Furthermore, the goal of K–12 education is to develop well-rounded people with
a wide variety of experiences and interests. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
estimated that in the fall of 2019, there were approximately 56.6 million students enrolled in K–
12 programs across the US (NCES, 2020). This demonstrates how crucial it is to provide every
student a top-notch education and shows the huge influence that K–12 education has on the
country's teenagers.
Other Schools that offers Tech-8 in Region 8
Additionally, TESDA is in charge of overseeing and monitoring the training courses that
authorized colleges and training facilities offer. As of right now, Leyte province is home to over
60 TESDA-accredited schools, including a TESDA Regional Training Center located in Tacloban
City. ACLC College of Ormoc City, Inc, ACLC College of Tacloban City, Inc, Abuyog Institute of
Technology Inc, ACEDILLA Technological Institute Incorporated, and etc are various accredited
schools that offers Technical-Vocational track according to the TESDA Courses Training Centers
in the Philippines.
TSCHI AND MATCHING INDUSTRIES
In fact, a Department of Education report from 2019 stated that TVL education has gained
popularity in recent years, with over 2.5 million students enrolled in TVL schools nationwide
(DepEd, 2019).
In Region 8, as of January 2021, there were 759 private schools and 4,606 public schools,
according to the Department of Education (DepEd).
However, based on DepEd findings from 2018, there are 447 public high schools in the area that
offer TVL tracks. Many educational institutions in Tanauan Leyte offer high-quality training and
skill development to students pursuing Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) programs. Some
TVL schools in Tanauan, Leyte are as follows: Tanauan School of Fisheries, which provides TVL
courses in programs linked to fisheries, like aquaculture and the processing of marine products.
The Department of Education (2018). A variety of subjects, including computer hardware
maintenance, auto maintenance, and food and beverage services, are covered in TVL courses
offered by Tanauan Institute. Seafaring, marine engineering, and marine transportation are just
a few of the maritime-related TVL courses that are offered by National Maritime Polytechnic.
Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries (TSCHI), which offers TVL strands in
dressmaking, cooking, baking, carpentry, and EIM, is one of these schools (National Maritime
Polytechnic, n.d.). Based on the information we have gathered, NC2 pass rates in dressmaking
are currently unknown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
