2.1.4. Basic Competencies (Integrated With 21st Century Skills) NC III
2.1.4. Basic Competencies (Integrated With 21st Century Skills) NC III
2.1.4. Basic Competencies (Integrated With 21st Century Skills) NC III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Page No.
I. DEFINITION 3
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III. CURRICULUM DESIGN 222
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 316
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I. DEFINITION
1. COMMUNICATION
1
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Angus, J. (1985). The Luria model of information processing. Australasian Journal of
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Zaytseva, Yuliya, CK Chan, Raymond, Pöppel, Ernst and Heinz, Andreas,
20154). It integrates simultaneous processing and successive (sequential)
processing in the performance of critical thinking. The former means that
information is integrated and synthesized at once, while the latter implies that
each bit of information is individually processed in sequence.
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and social spheres; renewal and enlargement of products, services, and
markets; development of new methods of production; and establishment of
new management systems. It is both a process and an outcome that caters
the ability of the individual to change, remodel and reorganize cognitive
processes to better adapt to new situation (Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development, 2014;Demarin, Morovic and Bene, 2014).7
6. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
8. ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY
9. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Your Life (2nd Edition). Parnasus Publishing, LLC: San Francisco, USA.
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Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data: Oslo Manual, Third Edition” prepared by the Working
Party of National Experts on Scientific and Technology Indicators, OECD, Paris, para. 146.
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Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification.. New York: Oxford University
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II. COMPETENCY STANDARDS
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UNIT CODE Units of Competencies (NC IV Level)
500311401 Utilize specialized communication skill
500311402 Develop and lead teams
500311403 Perform higher-order thinking processes and apply
techniques in the workplace
500311404 Contribute to the practice of social justice in the workplace
500311405 Manage innovative work instructions
500311406 Manage and evaluate usage of information
500311407 Lead in improvement of occupational safety and health
(OSH) programs, policies and procedures
500311408 Lead towards improvement of environmental work programs,
policies and procedures
500311409 Sustain entrepreneurial skills
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to lead in the effective dissemination and
discussion of ideas, information, and issues in the
workplace. This includes preparation of written
communication materials.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
1. Communicate 1.1 Relevant 1.1. Organization 1.1 Organizing
information communication requirements information
about method is selected for written and 1.2 Conveying
workplace based on workplace electronic intended meaning
processes procedures communication 1.3 Participating in a
1.2 Multiple operations methods variety of workplace
involving several 1.2. Effective verbal discussions
topics/areas are communication 1.4 Complying with
communicated following methods organization
enterprise requirements 1.3. Business requirements for the
1.3 Questioning is applied writing use of written and
to gain extra information 1.4. Workplace electronic
1.4 Relevant sources of etiquette communication
information are methods
identified in accordance 1.5 Effective business
with workplace/ client writing
requirements 1.6 Effective clarifying
1.5 Information is selected and probing skills
and organized following 1.7 Effective
enterprise procedures questioning
1.6 Verbal and written techniques
reporting is undertaken (clarifying and
when required probing)
1.7 Communication and
negotiation skills are
applied and maintained
in all relevant situations
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
2. Lead workplace 2.1 Response to workplace 2.2 Organization 2.1 Organizing
discussions issues are sought requirements for information
following enterprise written and 2.2 Conveying
procedures electronic intended meaning
2.2 Response to workplace communication 2.3 Participating in
issues are provided methods variety of
immediately 2.3 Effective verbal workplace
2.3 Constructive communication discussions
contributions are made methods 2.4 Complying with
to workplace 2.4 Workplace organization
discussions on such etiquette requirements for
issues as production, the use of written
quality and safety and electronic
2.4 Goals/ objectives and communication
action plans methods
undertaken in the 2.5 Effective clarifying
workplace are and probing skills
communicated promptly
3. Identify and 3.1 Issues and problems 3.1 Organization 3.1 Organizing
communicate are identified as they requirements for information
issues arising in arise written and 3.2 Conveying intended
the workplace 3.2 Information regarding electronic meaning
problems and issues communication 3.3 Participating in a
are organized methods variety of workplace
coherently to ensure 3.2 Effective verbal discussions
clear and effective communication 3.4 Complying with
communication methods organization
3.3 Dialogue is initiated 3.3 Workplace requirements for the
with appropriate etiquette use of written and
personnel 3.4 Communication electronic
3.4 Communication problems and communication
problems and issues issues methods
are raised as they arise 3.5 Barriers in 3.5 Effective clarifying
3.5 Identify barriers in communication and probing skills
communication to be 3.6 Identifying issues
addressed 3.7 Negotiation and
appropriately communication
skills
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Methods of May include:
communication 1.1. Non-verbal gestures
1.2. Verbal
1.3. Face-to-face
1.4. Two-way radio
1.5. Speaking to groups
1.6. Using telephone
1.7. Written
1.8. Internet
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD SMALL TEAMS
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
1. Provide team 1.1 Work 1.1 Facilitation of 1.1 Communication
leadership requirements Team work skills required
are identified 1.2 Company for leading
and presented policies and teams
to team procedures 1.2 Group
members relating to work facilitation
based on performance skills
company 1.3 Performance 1.3 Negotiating
policies and standards and skills
procedures expectations 1.4 Setting
1.2 Reasons for 1.4 Monitoring performance
instructions and individual’s and expectation
requirements team’s
are performance vis
communicated a vis client’s and
to team group’s
members expectations
based on
company
policies and
procedures
1.3 Team
members’ and
leaders’
concerns are
recognized,
discussed and
dealt with
based on
company
practices
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
knowledge and and targets 2.3 Negotiating
aptitude 2.2 Individual and skills
required to group 2.4 Evaluation
undertake the expectations skills
assigned task and 2.5 Identifying
based on assignments team
company 2.3 Ways to improve member’s
policies. group leadership strengths and
2.2. Duties are and membership rooms for
allocated improvement
having regard
to individual
preference,
domestic and
personal
considerations,
whenever
possible
3. Set 3.1 Performance 3.1 One’s roles and 3.1Communication
performance expectations responsibilities skills
expectations for are established in the team 3.2 Accurate
team members based on client 3.2 Feedback giving empathy
needs and receiving 3.3 Congruence
3.2 Performance 3.3 Performance 3.4 Unconditional
expectations expectation positive
are based on regard
individual team 3.5 Handling of
members Feedback
knowledge,
skills and
aptitude
3.3 Performance
expectations
are discussed
and
disseminated to
individual team
members
4. Supervise team 4.1 Performance is 4.1 Performance 4.1 Communication
performance monitored Coaching skills required
based on 4.2 Performance for leading
defined management teams
performance 4.3 Performance 4.2 Coaching skill
criteria and/or Issues
assignment
instruction
4.2 Team members
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
are provided
with feedback,
positive support
and advice on
strategies to
overcome any
deficiencies
based on
company
practices
4.3 Performance
issues which
cannot be
rectified or
addressed
within the team
are referred to
appropriate
personnel
according to
employer policy
4.4 Team members
are kept
informed of any
changes in the
priority
allocated to
assignments or
tasks which
might impact
on
client/customer
needs and
satisfaction
4.5 Team
operations are
monitored to
ensure that
employer/client
needs and
requirements
are met
4.6 Follow-up
communication
is provided on
all issues
affecting the
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
team
4.7 All relevant
documentation
is completed in
accordance with
company
procedures
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Work requirements May include:
1.1. Client Profile
1.2. Assignment instructions
2. Team member’s concerns May include:
2.1 Roster/shift details
3. Monitor performance May include:
3.1 Formal process
3.2 Informal process
4. Feedback May include:
4.1 Formal process
4.2 Informal process
5. Performance issues May include:
5.1 Work output
5.2 Work quality
5.3 Team participation
5.4 Compliance with workplace protocols
5.5 Safety
5.6 Customer service
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY CRITICAL THINKING AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES IN THE
WORKPLACE
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
are elaborated in
the Range of
Variables
1. Examine 1.1 Variances are 1.1 Competence includes 1.1 Using range of
specific examined from a thorough analytical techniques
workplace normal knowledge and (e.g., planning,
challenges operating understanding of the attention,
parameters; process, normal simultaneous and
and product operating successive
quality. parameters, and processing of
1.2 Extent, cause product quality to information) in
and nature of recognize non- examining specific
the specific standard situations. challenges in the
problem are 1.2 Competence to workplace.
defined through include the ability to 1.2 Identifying extent
observation, apply and explain, and causes of
investigation enough for the specific challenges in
and analytical identification of the workplace.
techniques. fundamental causes
1.3 Problems are of specific workplace
clearly stated challenges.
and specified. 1.3 Relevant equipment
and operational
processes.
1.4 Enterprise goals,
targets and
measures.
1.5 Enterprise quality
OHS and
environmental
requirement.
1.6 Enterprise
information systems
and data collation
1.7 Industry codes and
standards.
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
2. Analyze the 2.1 Possible causes of 2.1 Competence 2.1 Using range of
causes of specific problems includes a analytical
specific are identified thorough techniques (e.g.,
workplace based on knowledge and planning,
challenges experience and the understanding of attention,
use of problem the process, simultaneous
solving tools / normal operating and successive
analytical parameters, and processing of
techniques. product quality to information) in
2.2 Possible cause recognize non- examining
statements are standard situations. specific
developed based 2.2 Competence to challenges in the
on findings. include the ability workplace.
2.3 Fundamental to apply and 2.2 Identifying extent
causes are explain, sufficient and causes of
identified per for the identification specific
results of of fundamental challenges in the
investigation cause, determining workplace.
conducted. the corrective 2.3 Providing clear-
action and cut findings on
provision of the nature of
recommendations. each identified
2.3 Relevant workplace
equipment and challenges.
operational
processes.
2.4 Enterprise goals,
targets and
measures.
2.5 Enterprise quality
OSH and
environmental
requirement.
2.6 Enterprise
information
systems and data
collation.
2.7 Industry codes and
standards.
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Formulate 3.1 All possible options 3.1 Competence to 3.1 Using range of
resolutions are considered for include the ability analytical
to specific resolution of the to apply and techniques (e.g.,
workplace problem. explain, sufficient planning,
challenges 3.2 Strengths and for the identification attention,
weaknesses of of fundamental simultaneous
possible options cause, determining and successive
are considered. the corrective processing of
3.3 Corrective actions action and information) in
are determined to provision of examining
resolve the recommendations specific
problem and 3.2Relevant equipment challenges in the
possible future and operational workplace.
causes. processes 3.2 Identifying extent
3.4 Action plans are 3.3 Enterprise goals, and causes of
developed targets and specific
identifying measures challenges in the
measurable 3.4 Enterprise quality workplace.
objectives, OSH and 3.3 Providing clear-
resource needs environmental cut findings on
and timelines in requirement the nature of
accordance with 3.5 Principles of each identified
safety and decision making workplace
operating strategies and challenges.
procedures techniques 3.4 Devising,
3.6 Enterprise communicating,
information implementing
systems and data and evaluating
collation strategies and
3.7 Industry codes and techniques in
standards addressing
specific
workplace
challenges.
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
4. Implement 4.1 Action plans are 4.1 Competence to 4.1 Using range of
action plans implemented and include the ability analytical
and evaluated. to apply and techniques
communicate 4.2 Results of plan explain, sufficient (e.g., planning,
results implementation and for the identification attention,
recommendations of fundamental simultaneous
are prepared. cause, determining and successive
4.2 Recommendations the corrective processing of
are presented to action and information) in
appropriate provision of examining
personnel. recommendations specific
4.3 Recommendations 4.2. Relevant challenges in
are followed-up, if equipment and the workplace.
required. operational 4.2 Identifying
processes extent and
4.3 Enterprise goals, causes of
targets and specific
measures challenges in
4.4 Enterprise quality, the workplace.
OSH and 4.3 Providing clear-
environmental cut findings on
requirement the nature of
4.5 Principles of each identified
decision making workplace
strategies and challenges.
techniques 4.4 Devising,
4.6 Enterprise communicating,
information implementing
systems and data and evaluating
collation strategies and
4.7 Industry codes and techniques in
standards addressing
specific
workplace
challenges.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Parameters May include:
1.1 Processes
1.2 Procedures
1.3 Systems
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Develop an 1.1 Individual 1.1 Understanding 1.1 Applying cross-
individual’s differences with cultural diversity in cultural
cultural clients, customers the workplace communication
awareness and and fellow workers 1.2Norms of behavior skills (i.e. different
sensitivity are recognized for interacting and business customs,
and respected in dialogue with beliefs,
accordance with specific groups communication
enterprise policies (e. g., Muslims and strategies)
and core values. other non- 1.2 Showing affective
1.2 Differences are Christians, non- skills – establishing
responded to in a Catholics, rapport and
sensitive and tribes/ethnic groups, empathy,
considerate foreigners) understanding, etc.
manner 1.3Different methods of 1.3 Demonstrating
1.3 Diversity is verbal and non- openness and
accommodated verbal flexibility in
using appropriate communication in a communication
verbal and non- multicultural setting 1.4 Recognizing
verbal diverse groups in
communication. the workplace and
community as
defined by
divergent culture,
religion, traditions
and practices
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
2. Work 2.1 Knowledge, skills 2.1 Value of diversity in 2.1 Demonstrating cross-
effectively in an and experiences the economy and cultural
environment of others are society in terms of communication skills
that recognized and Workforce and active listening
acknowledges documented in development 2.2 Recognizing diverse
and values relation to team 2.2 Importance of groups in the
cultural objectives. inclusiveness in a workplace and
diversity 2.2 Fellow workers are diverse community as
encouraged to environment defined by divergent
utilize and share 2.3 Shared vision and culture, religion,
their specific understanding of traditions and
qualities, skills or and commitment to practices
backgrounds with team, 2.3 Demonstrating
other team departmental, and collaboration skills
members and organizational 2.4 Exhibiting customer
clients to enhance goals and service excellence
work outcomes. objectives
2.3 Relations with 2.4 Strategies for
customers and customer service
clients are excellence
maintained to
show that diversity
is valued by the
business.
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
ELEMENT REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Identify 3.1 Diversity-related 3.1 Value, and leverage 3.1 Addressing
common issues conflicts within of cultural diversity diversity-related
in a the workplace are 3.2 Inclusivity and conflicts in the
multicultural effectively conflict resolution workplace
and diverse addressed and 3.3 Workplace 3.2 Eliminating
environment resolved. harassment discriminatory
3.2 Discriminatory 3.4 Change behavior towards
behaviors towards management and customers and co-
customers/stakeho ways to overcome workers
lders are resistance to change 3.3 Utilizing change
minimized and 3.5 Advanced strategies management
addressed for customer service policies in the
accordingly. excellence workplace
3.3 Change
management
policies are in
place within the
organization.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Diversity This refers to diversity in both the workplace and the
community and may include divergence in :
1.1 Religion
1.2 Ethnicity, race or nationality
1.3 Culture
1.4 Gender, age or personality
1.5 Educational background
2. Diversity-related conflicts May include conflicts that result from:
2.1 Discriminatory behaviors
2.2 Differences of cultural practices
2.3 Differences of belief and value systems
2.4 Gender-based violence
2.5 Workplace bullying
2.6 Corporate jealousy
2.7 Language barriers
2.8 Individuals being differently-abled persons
2.9 Ageism (negative attitude and behavior
towards old people)
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROPOSE METHODS OF APPLYING
LEARNING AND INNOVATION IN THE
ORGANIZATION
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess work 1.1. Reasons for 1.1 Seven habits of 1.1 Demonstrating
procedures, innovation are highly effective collaboration and
processes and incorporated people. networking skills.
systems in to work 1.2 Character 1.2 Applying basic
terms of procedures. strengths that research and
innovative 1.2. Models of foster innovation evaluation skills
practices innovation are and learning 1.3 Generating insights
researched. (Christopher on how to improve
1.3. Gaps or barriers Peterson and organizational
to innovation in Martin Seligman, procedures,
one’s work area 2004) processes and
are analyzed. 1.3 Five minds of the systems through
1.4. Staff who can future concepts innovation.
support and foster (Gardner, 2007).
innovation in the 1.4 Adaptation
work procedure concepts in
are identified. neuroscience
(Merzenich, 2013).
1.5 Transtheoretical
model of behavior
change
(Prochaska,
DiClemente, &
Norcross, 1992).
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ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
2. Generate 2.1 Ideas for 2.1 Seven habits of 2.1 Assessing readiness
practical action innovative work highly effective for change on
plans for procedure to foster people. simple work
improving work innovation using 2.2 Character procedures,
procedures, individual and strengths that processes and
processes group techniques foster innovation systems.
are conceptualized and learning 2.2 Generating insights
2.2 Range of ideas (Christopher on how to improve
with other team Peterson and organizational
members and Martin Seligman, procedures,
colleagues are 2004) processes and
evaluated and 2.3 Five minds of the systems through
discussed future concepts innovation.
2.3 Work procedures (Gardner, 2007). 2.3 Facilitating action
and processes 2.4 Adaptation plans on how to
subject to change concepts in apply innovative
are selected based neuroscience procedures in the
on workplace (Merzenich, 2013). organization.
requirements 2.5 Transtheoretical
(feasible and model of behavior
innovative). change
2.4 Practical action (Prochaska,
plans are DiClemente, &
proposed to Norcross, 1992).
facilitate simple
changes in the
work procedures,
processes and
systems.
2.5 Critical inquiry is
applied and used
to facilitate
discourse on
adjustments in the
simple work
procedures,
processes and
systems.
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CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Evaluate the 3.1 Work structure is 3.1 Five minds of the 3.1 Generating
effectiveness of analyzed to future concepts insights on how to
the proposed identify the (Gardner, 2007). improve
action plans impact of the 3.2 Adaptation organizational
new work concepts in procedures,
procedures neuroscience processes and
3.2 Co-workers/key (Merzenich, systems through
personnel is 2013). innovation.
consulted to 3.3 Transtheoretical 3.2 Facilitating action
know who will be model of behavior plans on how to
involved with or change apply innovative
affected by the (Prochaska, procedures in the
work procedure DiClemente, & organization.
3.3 Work instruction Norcross, 1992). 3.3 Communicating
operational plan results of the
of the new work evaluation of the
procedure is proposed and
developed and implemented
evaluated. changes in the
3.4 Feedback and workplace
suggestion are procedures and
recorded. systems.
3.5 Operational plan 3.4 Developing action
is updated. plans for
3.6 Results and continuous
impact on the improvement on
developed work the basic systems,
instructions are processes and
reviewed procedures in the
3.7 Results of the organization.
new work
procedure are
evaluated
3.8 Adjustments are
recommended
based on results
gathered
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Reasons May include:
1.1 Strengths and weaknesses of the current
systems, processes and procedures.
1.2 Opportunities and threats of the current
systems, processes and procedures.
2. Models of innovation May include:
2.1 Seven habits of highly effective people.
2.2 Five minds of the future concepts (Gardner,
2007).
2.3 Neuroplasticity and adaptation strategies.
3. Gaps or barriers May include:
3.1 Machine
3.2 Manpower
3.3 Methods
3.4 Money
4. Critical Inquiry May include:
4.1 Preparation.
4.2 Discussion.
4.3 Clarification of goals.
4.4 Negotiate towards a Win-Win outcome.
4.5 Agreement.
4.6 Implementation of a course of action.
4.7 Effective verbal communication. See our
pages: Verbal Communication and Effective
Speaking.
4.8 Listening.
4.9 Reducing misunderstandings is a key part of
effective negotiation.
4.10 Rapport Building.
4.11 Problem Solving.
4.12 Decision Making.
4.13 Assertiveness.
4.14 Dealing with Difficult Situations.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE INFORMATION SYSTEMATICALLY
PERFORMANC
E CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
1. Use technical 1.1. Information 1.1. Application 1.1. Collating
information are collated in collating information
and information 1.2. Operating
organized 1.2. Procedures appropriate and
into a for inputting, valid
suitable form maintaining procedures for
for reference and archiving inputting,
and use information maintaining and
1.2. Stored 1.3. Guidance to archiving
information people who information
are classified need to find 1.3. Advising and
so that it can and use offering
be quickly information guidance to
identified and 1.4. Organize people who
retrieved information need to find and
when needed 1.5. classify use information
1.3. Guidance are stored 1.4. Organizing
advised and information information into
offered to for a suitable form
people who identification for reference
need to find and retrieval and use
and use 1.6. Operate the 1.5. Classifying
information technical stored
information information for
system by identification
using agreed and retrieval
procedures 1.6. Operating the
technical
information
system by using
agreed
procedures
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E CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
2. Apply information 2.1. Technical 2.1. Attributes and 2.1. Identifying
technology (IT) information limitations of attributes and
system is available limitations of
operated software tools available software
using agreed 2.2. Procedures tools
procedures and work 2.2. Using procedures
2.2. Appropriate instructions for and work
and valid the use of IT instructions for the
procedures 2.3. Operational use of IT
are operated requirements 2.3. Describing
for inputting, for IT systems operational
maintaining 2.4. Sources and requirements for
and archiving flow paths of IT systems
information data 2.4. Identifying
2.3. Software 2.5. Security sources and flow
required are systems and paths of data
utilized to measures that 2.5. Determining
execute the can be used security systems
project 2.6. Extract data and measures
activities and format that can be used
reports 2.6. Extracting data
and format reports
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E CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
2.4. Information 2.7. Methods of 2.7. Describing
and data entering and methods of
obtained are processing entering and
handled, information processing
edited, 2.8. WWW information
formatted and enabled 2.8. Using WWW
checked from applications applications
a range of
internal and
external
sources
2.5. Information
are extracted,
entered, and
processed to
produce the
outputs
required by
customers
2.6. Own skills
and
understanding
are shared to
help others
2.7. Specified
security
measures are
implemented
to protect the
confidentiality
and integrity
of project data
held in IT
systems
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PERFORMANC
E CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
3. Edit, format and 3.1 Basic editing 3.1 Basic file- 3.1 Using basic file-
check techniques are handling handling
information used techniques techniques is
3.2 Accuracy of 3.2 Techniques in used for the
documents are checking software
checked documents 3.2 Using different
3.3 Editing and 3.3 Techniques in techniques in
formatting tools editing and checking
and techniques formatting documents
are used for 3.4 Proof reading 3.3 Applying editing
more complex techniques and formatting
documents techniques
3.4 Proof reading 3.4 Applying proof
techniques is reading
used to check techniques
that documents
look
professional
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Information May include:
1.1. Property
1.2. Organizational
1.3. Technical reference
2. Technical information May include:
2.1. paper based
2.2. electronic
3. Software May include:
3.1. spreadsheets
3.2. databases
3.3. word processing
3.4. presentation
4. Sources May include:
4.1. other IT systems
4.2. manually created
4.3. within own organization
4.4. outside own organization
4.5. geographically remote
5. Customers May include:
5.1. colleagues
5.2. company and project management
5.3. clients
6. Security measures May include:
6.1. access rights to input;
6.2. passwords;
6.3. access rights to outputs;
6.4. data consistency and back-up;
6.5. recovery plans
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EVALUATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH WORK PRACTICES
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Interpret 1.1 OSH work practices 1.1. OSH work practices 1.1. Communicati
Occupational issues are identified issues on skills
Safety and relevant to work 1.2. OSH work standards 1.2. Interpersonal
Health requirements 1.3. General OSH skills
practices 1.2 OSH work standards and principles and 1.3. Critical
procedures are legislations thinking skills
determined based on 1.4. Company/ workplace 1.4. Observation
applicability to nature of policies/ guidelines skills
work 1.5. Standards and safety
1.3 Gaps in work practices requirements of
are identified related to work process and
relevant OSH work procedures
standards
2. Set OSH 2.1 Relevant work information 2.1. OSH work targets 2.1.
work targets are gathered necessary to 2.2. OSH Indicators Communicati
determine OSH work 2.3. OSH work on skills
targets instructions 2.2. Collaborating
2.2 OSH Indicators based on 2.4. Safety and health skills
gathered information are requirements of 2.3. Critical
agreed upon to measure tasks thinking skills
effectiveness of 2.5. Workplace 2.4. Observation
workplace OSH policies guidelines on skills
and procedures providing feedback
2.3 Agreed OSH indicators on OSH and
are endorsed for approval security concerns
from appropriate 2.6. OSH regulations
personnel Hazard control
2.4 OSH work instructions procedures
are received in 2.7. OSH trainings
accordance with relevant to work
workplace policies and
procedures*
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
3. Evaluate 3.1 OSH Practices are 3.1. OSH Practices 3.1. Critical thinking
effectiveness observed based on 3.2. OSH metrics skills
of workplace standards 3.3. OSH Evaluation 3.2. Evaluating
Occupational 3.2 Observed OSH practices Techniques skills
Safety and are measured against 3.4. OSH work standards
Health work approved OSH metrics
instructions 3.3 Findings regarding
effectiveness are
assessed and gaps
identified are
implemented based on
OSH work standards
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. OSH Work May include:
Practices Issues 1.1 Workers’ experience/observance on presence
of work hazards
1.2 Unsafe/unhealthy administrative
arrangements (prolonged work hours, no
break-time, constant overtime, scheduling of
tasks)
1.3 Reasons for compliance/non-compliance to
use of PPEs or other OSH
procedures/policies/ guidelines
2. OSH Indicators May include:
2.1 Increased of incidents of accidents, injuries
2.2 Increased occurrence of sickness or health
complaints/symptoms
2.3 Common complaints of workers’ related to
OSH
2.4 High absenteeism for work-related reasons
3. OSH Work May include:
Instructions 3.1 Preventive and control measures, and targets
3.2 Eliminate the hazard (i.e., get rid of the
dangerous machine
3.3 Isolate the hazard (i.e. keep the machine in a
closed room and operate it remotely; barricade
an unsafe area off)
3.4 Substitute the hazard with a safer alternative
(i.e., replace the machine with a safer one)
3.5 Use administrative controls to reduce the risk
(i.e. give trainings on how to use equipment
safely; OSH-related topics, issue warning
signages, rotation/shifting work schedule)
3.6 Use engineering controls to reduce the risk (i.e.
use safety guards to machine)
3.7 Use personal protective equipment
3.8 Safety, Health and Work Environment
Evaluation
3.9 Periodic and/or special medical examinations of
workers
4. OSH metrics May include:
4.1 Statistics on incidence of accidence and injuries
4.2 Morbidity (Type and Number of Sickness)
4.3 Mortality (Cause and Number of Deaths)
4.4 Accident Rate
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PRACTICES
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude to
interpret environmental Issues, establish targets to
evaluate environmental practices and evaluate
effectiveness of environmental practices
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Interpret 1.1 Environmental work 1.1 Environmental 1.1. Analyzing
environmental practices issues are Issues Environmental
practices, identified relevant to 1.2 Environmental Issues and
policies and work requirements Work Procedures Concerns
procedures 1.2 Environmental 1.3 Environmental 1.2. Critical thinking
Standards and Laws 1.3. Problem Solving
Procedures nature of 1.4 Environmental 1.4. Observation Skills
work are determined Hazardous and
based on Applicability to Non-Hazardous
nature of work Materials
1.3 Gaps in work practices 1.5 Environmental
related to Environmental required license,
Standards and registration or
Procedures are certification
identified
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
3. Evaluate 3.1. Work environmental 3.1 Environmental 3.1 Documentation
effectiveness of practices are recorded Practices and Record
environmental based on workplace 3.2 Environmental Keeping Skills
practices standards Standards and 3.2 Critical thinking
3.2. Recorded work Procedures 3.3 Problem Solving
environmental practices 3.4 Observation Skills
are compared against
planned indicators
3.3. Findings regarding
effectiveness are
assessed and gaps
identified are
implemented based on
environment work
standards and
procedures
3.4. Results of environmental
assessment are
conveyed to appropriate
personnel
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Environmental Practices May include:
Issues 1.1 Water Quality
1.2 National and Local Government Issues
1.3 Safety
1.4 Endangered Species
1.5 Noise
1.6 Air Quality
1.7 Historic
1.8 Waste
1.9 Cultural
2. Environmental Indicators May include:
2.1 Noise level
2.2 Lighting (Lumens)
2.3 Air Quality - Toxicity
2.4 Thermal Comfort
2.5 Vibration
2.6 Radiation
2.7 Quantity of the Resources
2.8 Volume
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : FACILITATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
FOR MICRO-SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(MSMEs)
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
1. Develop and 1.1 Appropriate 1.1 Business 1.1 Basic
maintain business models and bookkeeping/
micro-small- strategies are strategies accounting skills
medium determined and 1.2 Types and 1.2 Communication
enterprise set for the categories of skills
(MSMEs) enterprise businesses 1.3 Building
skills in the based on 1.3 Business relations with
organization current and operation customer and
emerging 1.4 Basic employees
business Bookkeeping 1.4 Building
environment. 1.5 Business competitive
1.2 Business internal controls advantage of
operations are 1.6 Basic quality the enterprise
monitored and control and
controlled assurance
following concepts
established 1.7 Government
procedures. and regulatory
1.3 Quality processes
assurance
measures are
implemented
consistently.
1.4 Good relations
are maintained
with
staff/workers.
1.5 Policies and
procedures on
occupational
safety and
health and
environmental
concerns are
constantly
observed.
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CRITERIA
Italicized terms REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of
Variables
2. Establish and 2.1 Good customer 2.1 Public relations 2.1 Building
maintain relations are concepts customer
client-base/ maintained 2.2 Basic product relations
market 2.2 New customers promotion 2.2 Individual
and markets are strategies marketing skills
identified, 2.3 Basic market and 2.3 Using basic
explored and feasibility studies advertising
reached out to. 2.4 Basic business (posters/
2.3 Promotions/Ince ethics tarpaulins, flyers,
ntives are social media,
offered to loyal etc.)
customers
2.4 Additional
products and
services are
evaluated and
tried where
feasible.
2.5 Promotional/ad
vertising
initiatives are
carried out
where
necessary and
feasible.
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Apply budgeting 3.1 Enterprise is built 3.1 Cash flow 3.1 Setting
and financial up and sustained management business
management through judicious 3.1 Basic financial priorities and
skills control of cash management strategies
flows. 3.2 Basic 3.2 Interpreting
3.2 Profitability of financial basic financial
enterprise is accounting statements
ensured though 3.3 Business 3.3 Preparing
appropriate internal business plans
internal controls. controls
3.3 Unnecessary or
lower-priority
expenses and
purchases are
avoided.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Business strategies May include:
1.1. Developing/Maintaining niche market
1.2. Use of organic/healthy ingredients
1.3. Environment-friendly and sustainable practices
1.4. Offering both affordable and high-quality
products and services
1.5. Promotion and marketing strategies (e. g., on-
line marketing)
2. Business operations May include:
2.1 Purchasing
2.2 Accounting/Administrative work
2.3 Production/Operations/Sales
3. Internal controls May include:
3.1 Accounting systems
3.2 Financial statements/reports
3.3 Cash management
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BASIC COMPETENCIES – NATIONAL CERTIFICATE NC III
(40 HOURS)
Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
1. Lead workplace 1.1 Communicate Read Lecture Written Test 2 Hours
communication information o Effective verbal communication Demonstration Observation
about methods Practical
workplace o Sources of information exercises
processes Practice organizing information Role Play
Identify organization requirements
for written and electronic
communication methods
Follow organization requirements
for the use of written and electronic
communication methods
Perform exercises on
understanding and conveying
intended meaning scenario
1.2 Lead Describe: Group Oral evaluation 2 Hours
workplace o Organizational policy on discussion Written Test
discussions production, quality and safety Lecture Observation
o Goals/ objectives and action plan Demonstration
setting
Read
o Effective verbal communication
methods
Prepare/set action plans based on
organizational goals and objectives
1.3 Identify and Describe: Group Oral evaluation 2 Hours
communicate o Organizational policy in dealing discussion Written Test
issues arising with issues and problems Lecture
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
in the Read
workplace Effective verbal communication
methods
2. Lead small 2.1 Provide Discussion of Company policies Group work Role Play 1 Hour
teams team and procedures Role Play Written Test
leadership Read web pages on situational Lecture/
leadership Discussion
Role play on situational leadership Individual Work
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2.4 Supervise Discussion on performance Lecture/
team monitoring Discussion
performance Role play on providing feedback on Role Play
performance Case Study Role Play
Role play on performance coaching Written Test 1 Hour
Discussion on keeping the team
informed of team performance
Case study on Team performance
monitoring and feedback
3. Apply critical 3.1 Examine Show thorough knowledge and Group discussion Case 1 Hour
thinking and specific understanding of the process, Lecture Formulation
problem- workplace normal operating parameters, and Demonstration Life Narrative
solving strategies product quality to recognize non- Role playing Inquiry
techniques in standard situations (Interview)
the workplace Show mastery of the current Standardized
industry hardware and software test
products and services
Discuss process of identification of
fundamental causes of specific
workplace challenges
Show mastery of knowledge and
understanding of the process,
normal operating parameters, and
product quality to recognize non-
standard situations
- Relevant equipment and
operational processes
- Enterprise goals, targets and
measures
- Enterprise quality OHS and
environmental requirement
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
- Enterprise information systems
and data collation
- Industry codes and standards
3.2 Analyze the Show thorough knowledge and Group discussion Case 1 Hour
causes of understanding of the process, Lecture Formulation
specific normal operating parameters, and Demonstration Life Narrative
workplace product quality to recognize non- Role playing Inquiry
challenges standard situations (Interview)
Show mastery of the current Standardized
industry hardware and software test
products and services
Discuss process of identification of
fundamental causes of specific
workplace challenges
Show mastery of knowledge and
understanding of the process,
normal operating parameters, and
product quality to recognize non-
standard situations
- Relevant equipment and
operational processes
- Enterprise goals, targets and
measures
- Enterprise quality OHS and
environmental requirement
- Enterprise information systems
and data collation
- Industry codes and standards
Identify extent and causes of
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
specific challenges in the workplace
Use of range of analytical problem-
solving techniques
Formulate clear-cut findings on the
nature of each identified workplace
challenges
3.3 Formulate Show thorough knowledge and Group discussion Case
resolutions to understanding of the process, Lecture Formulation
specific normal operating parameters, and Demonstration Life Narrative
workplace product quality to recognize non- Role playing Inquiry 1 Hour
challenges standard situations (Interview)
Show mastery of the current Standardized
industry hardware and software test
products and services
Discuss process of identification of
fundamental causes of specific
workplace challenges
Show mastery of knowledge and
understanding of the process,
normal operating parameters, and
product quality to recognize non-
standard situations
- Relevant equipment and
operational processes
- Enterprise goals, targets and
measures
- Enterprise quality OHS and
environmental requirement
- Enterprise information systems
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
and data collation
- Industry codes and standards
Identify extent and causes of
specific challenges in the workplace
Use of range of analytical problem-
solving techniques
Formulate clear-cut findings on the
nature of each identified workplace
challenges
Discus strategies on devising,
communicating, implementing and
evaluating strategies and
techniques in addressing specific
workplace challenges
3.4 Implement Identify extent and causes of Group discussion Case 1 Hour
action specific challenges in the workplace Lecture Formulation
plans and Use of range of analytical problem- Demonstration Life Narrative
communicate solving techniques Role playing Inquiry
results Formulate clear-cut findings on the (Interview)
nature of each identified workplace Standardized test
challenges
Discus strategies on devising,
communicating, implementing and
evaluating strategies and
techniques in addressing specific
workplace challenges
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
4. Work in a 4.1 Develop an Show understanding of cultural Small Group Demonstration or 1 Hour
diverse individual’s diversity in the workplace Discussion simulation with
environment cultural Recognize norms of behavior for Interactive oral questioning
awareness interacting and dialogue with Lecture Group
and sensitivity specific groups (e. g., Muslims and Brainstorming discussions and
other non-Christians, non-Catholics, Demonstration interactive
tribes/ethnic groups, foreigners) Role-playing activities
Demonstrate different methods of Case studies/
verbal and non-verbal problems
communication in a multicultural involving
setting workplace
Apply cross-cultural communication diversity issues
skills (i.e. different business Written
customs, beliefs, communication examination
strategies) Role Playing
Show affective skills – establishing
rapport and empathy,
understanding, etc.
Demonstrate openness and
flexibility in communication
Recognize diverse groups in the
workplace and community as
defined by divergent culture,
religion, traditions and practices
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
4.2 Work Explain the value of diversity in the Small Group Demonstration or 1 Hour
effectively in economy and society in terms of Discussion simulation with
an Workforce development Interactive oral questioning
environment Discuss the importance of Lecture Group
that inclusiveness in a diverse Brainstorming discussions and
acknowledge environment Demonstration interactive
s and values Discuss the importance of shared Role-playing activities
cultural vision and understanding of and Case studies/
diversity commitment to team, departmental, problems
and organizational goals and involving
objectives workplace
Identify and exhibit strategies for diversity issues
customer service excellence Written
Demonstrate cross-cultural examination
communication skills and active Role Playing
listening
Recognize diverse groups in the
workplace and community as
defined by divergent culture,
religion, traditions and practices
Demonstrate collaboration skills
4.3 Identify Explain the value, and leverage of Small Group Demonstration 1 Hour
common cultural diversity Discussion or simulation with
issues in a Discuss the inclusivity and conflict Interactive oral questioning
multicultural resolution Lecture Group
and diverse Describe the workplace harassment Brainstorming discussions and
environment Explain the change management Demonstration interactive
and cite ways to overcome Role-playing activities
resistance to change Case studies/
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
Demonstrate advanced strategies problems
for customer service excellence involving
Address diversity-related conflicts in workplace
the workplace diversity issues
Eliminate discriminatory behavior Written
towards customers and co-workers examination
Utilize change management policies Role Playing
in the workplace
5. Propose 5.1 Assess work Show mastery of the following Interactive Psychological 1 Hour
methods of procedures, practical concepts (e.g., 7 habits of Lecture and behavioral
applying processes and highly effective people, character Appreciative Interviews
learning and systems in strengths that foster learning and Inquiry Performance
innovation in terms of innovation, five minds of the future, Demonstration Evaluation
the innovative adaptation concepts and Group work Life Narrative
organization practices transtheoretical model of behavior Inquiry
change) Review of
Demonstrate collaboration and portfolios of
networking skills evidence and
Show basic skills in research third-party
Generate practical insights on how workplace
to improve organizational reports of on-the-
procedures, processes and systems job performance.
Standardized
assessment of
character
strengths and
virtues applied
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
5.2 Generate Show mastery of the following Interactive Psychological 1 Hour
practical practical concepts (e.g., 7 habits of Lecture and behavioral
action plans highly effective people, character Appreciative Interviews
for improving strengths that foster learning and Inquiry Performance
work innovation, five minds of the future, Demonstration Evaluation
procedures, adaptation concepts and Group work Life Narrative
processes transtheoretical model of behavior Inquiry
change) Review of
Demonstrate collaboration and portfolios of
networking skills evidence and
Show basic skills in research third-party
Generate practical insights on how workplace
to improve organizational reports of on-the-
procedures, processes and systems job performance.
Set up action plans on how to apply Standardized
innovative procedures in the assessment of
organization character
Set up action plans on how to apply strengths and
innovative procedures in the virtues applied
organization
Generate practical insights on how
to improve organizational
procedures, processes and systems
5.3 Evaluate the Show mastery of the following Interactive Psychological 1 Hour
effectiveness practical concepts (e.g., 7 habits of Lecture and behavioral
of the highly effective people, character Appreciative Interviews
proposed strengths that foster learning and Inquiry Performance
action plans innovation, five minds of the future, Demonstration Evaluation
adaptation concepts and Group work Life Narrative
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
transtheoretical model of behavior Inquiry
change) Review of
Demonstrate collaboration and portfolios of
networking skills evidence and
Show basic skills in research third-party
Generate practical insights on workplace
continuous improvement reports of on-the-
job performance.
Standardized
assessment of
character
strengths and
virtues applied
6. Use 6.1 Use technical Lecture and discussion on: Lecture Oral evaluation 4 Hours
information information - Application in collating Group Discussion Written Test
systematically information Hands on Observation
- Procedures for inputting, Demonstration Presentation
maintaining and archiving
information
- Guidance to people who need to
find and use information
Organizing information into a
suitable form for reference and use
Classify stored information for
identification and retrieval
Operate the technical information
system by using agreed procedures
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
6.2 Apply Lecture and discussion on: Lecture Oral evaluation 2 Hours
information - Attributes and limitations of Group Discussion Written Test
technology available software tool Self-paced Observation
(IT) - Procedures and work instructions handout/ module Presentation
for the use of IT Hands on
- Operational requirements for IT Demonstration
systems
- Sources and flow paths of data
- Security systems and measures
that can be used
- Methods of entering and
processing information
Use procedures and work
instructions for the use of IT
Extract data and format reports
Use WWW applications
6.3 Edit, format Lecture and discussion on: Lecture Oral evaluation 2 Hours
and check - Basic file-handling techniques Group Written Test
information - Techniques in checking Discussion Observation
documents Self-paced Presentation
- Techniques in editing and handout/ module
formatting Hands on
- Proof reading techniques Demonstration
Use different techniques in
checking documents
Edit and format information applying
different techniques
Proof read information applying
different techniques
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
7. Evaluate 7.1 Interpret Discuss the OSH standards, Lecture Written Exam 1.5 Hours
Occupational Occupational principles and legislations Group Demonstration
Safety And Safety and Identify OSH work practices issues Discussion Observation
Health Work Health Discuss standard safety Interviews /
Practices practices requirements Questioning
7.2 Set OSH work Discussion in actions plans that are Lecture Written Exam 1 Hour
targets necessary in achieving the OSH Group Discussion Demonstration
target Observation
Interviews /
Questioning
7.3 Evaluate Practice evaluating safety data Lecture Written Exam 1.5 Hours
effectiveness (Historical or Simulated) Group Discussion Demonstration
of Observation
Occupational Interviews /
Safety and Questioning
Health work
instructions
8. Evaluate 8.1 Interpret Discussion Environmental Issues Lecture Written Exam
Environmental environmental regarding Group Discussion Demonstration
Work practices, - Water Quality Demonstration Observation
Practices policies and - National and Local Government Interviews /
procedures Issues Questioning
- Safety 1 Hour
- Endangered Species
- Noise
- Air Quality
- Historic
- Waste
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Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
- Cultural
Updating of existing occupation
practices
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Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodology
Competency Outcomes Approach Duration
businesses
Prepare promotional materials
Practice basic bookkeeping
9.2 Establish and Role play on customer and Role Play Case problem 2 Hours
maintain employee relations Lecture Written Test
client- Discussion on Basic product Discussion
base/market promotion strategies Case study
Preparation of Basic Feasibility
study
Case studies on Basic Business
ethics
Prepare basic advertising
materials
9.3 Apply Discussion on: Role Play Written Test 1 Hour
budgeting and - Basic cost-benefit analysis Lecture Case problem
financial - Basic financial management Discussion
management - Basic financial accounting Group work
skills - Business internal controls
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IV. MATRIX OF BASIC COMPETENCIES
LEVEL COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING LEARNING AND
(PQF) TEAMWORK PROBLEM SOLVING AND CAREER SKILLS INNOVATION
NC I UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Receive and respond to Work with others Solve/address routine Enhance self-management Support innovation
workplace communication problems skills
ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS
ELEMENTS: 1. Develop effective workplace ELEMENTS ELEMENTS: 1. Identify the need for
1. Follow routine spoken relationships 1. Identify the problem 1. Set personal and career innovation in one’s
messages 2. Contribute to work group 2. Assess fundamental goals area of work
2. Perform workplace activities causes of the problem 2. Recognize emotions 2. Recognize
duties following written 3. Determine corrective 3. Describe oneself as a innovative and
notices action learner creative ideas
4. Communicate action 3. Support individuals’
plans and access to flexible
recommendations to and innovative
routine problems. ways of working
LEVEL INFORMATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(PQF) MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH LITERACY
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LEVEL COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING LEARNING AND
(PQF) TEAMWORK PROBLEM SOLVING AND CAREER SKILLS INNOVATION
NC II UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Participate in workplace Work in a team environment Solve/address general Develop career and life Contribute to
communication workplace problems decisions workplace innovation
ELEMENTS:
ELEMENTS: 1. Describe team role and ELEMENTS ELEMENTS ELEMENTS
1. Obtain and convey scope 1. Identify routine problems 1. Manage one’s emotion 1. Identify
workplace information 2. Identify one’s role and 2. Look for solutions to 2. Develop reflective practice opportunities to do
2. Perform duties responsibility within a team routine problems 3. Boost self-confidence and things better
following workplace 3. Work as a team member 3. Recommend solutions to develop self-regulation 2. Discuss and
instructions problems develop ideas with
3. Complete relevant others
work- related 3. Integrate ideas for
documents change in the
workplace
LEVEL INFORMATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(PQF) MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH LITERACY
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LEVEL COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND LEARNING AND
(PQF) TEAMWORK PROBLEM SOLVING CAREER SKILLS INNOVATION
NC III UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Lead workplace Lead small teams Apply critical thinking and Work in a diverse environment Propose methods of
communication problem solving techniques in ELEMENTS: applying learning and
ELEMENTS: the workplace 1. Develop an individual’s cultural innovation in the
ELEMENTS: 1. Provide team leadership ELEMENTS: awareness and sensitivity organization
1. Communicate information 2. Assign responsibilities 1. Examine specific workplace 2. Work effectively in an ELEMENTS
about workplace 3. Set performance expectations challenges environment that 1. Assess work
processes for team members 2. Analyze the causes of acknowledges and values procedures,
2. Lead workplace 4. Supervise team performance specific workplace cultural diversity processes and
discussions challenges 3. Identify common issues in a systems in terms of
3. Identify and communicate 3. Formulate resolutions to multicultural and diverse innovative practices.
issues arising in the specific workplace environment 2. Generate practical
workplace challenges action plans for
4. Implement action plans and improving work
communicate results procedures,
processes.
3. Evaluate the
effectiveness of the
proposed action
plans.
LEVEL INFORMATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(PQF) MANAGEMENT HEALTH LITERACY
NC III UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Use information Evaluate occupational safety and Evaluate environmental work Facilitate entrepreneurial skills
systematically health work practices practices for micro-small-medium
enterprises (MSMEs)
ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS
1. Use technical information 1. Interpret Occupational Safety 1. Interpret environmental ELEMENTS
2. Apply information and Health practices practices, policies and 1. Develop and maintain micro-
technology (IT) 2. Set OSH work targets procedures small-medium enterprise
3. Edit, format and check 3. Evaluate effectiveness of 2. Establish targets to evaluate (MSMEs) skills in the
information Occupational Safety and environmental practices organization
Health work instructions 3. Evaluate effectiveness of 2. Establish and Maintain client-
environmental practices base/market
3. Apply budgeting and financial
management skills
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LEVEL COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND LEARNING AND
(PQF) TEAMWORK PROBLEM SOLVING CAREER SKILLS INNOVATION
NC IV UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Utilize specialized Develop and lead teams Perform higher-order thinking Contribute to the practice of Manage innovative work
communication skill ELEMENTS: processes and apply social justice in the workplace instructions
ELEMENTS: 1. Foster individual growth techniques in the workplace
1. Meet common and 2. Foster individual and team ELEMENTS ELEMENTS
specific communication growth ELEMENTS 1. Review and analyze
needs of clients and 3. Monitor and evaluate workplace 1. Evaluate effectiveness and 1. Update self on local, national existing workplace
colleagues learning efficiency of the workplace and global trends/ issues in practices
2. Contribute to the 4. Develop team commitment and systems, processes and the workplace 2. Examine opportunities
development of cooperation procedures 2. Relate local and global trends for continuous
communication strategies 5. Facilitate accomplishment of 2. Foster the habit of critical to workplace context improvement and
3. Deliver a technical team goals inquiry and curiosity in the 3. Engage and take actions on innovation of
presentation workplace. workplace issues and practices in the
4. Represent the 3. Develop practical action concerns workplace
organization plans for improving 3. Implement innovative
5. Facilitate group workplace conditions. ways in the conduct
discussion of usual workplace
6. Conduct interview practices
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LEVEL COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING LEARNING AND
(PQF) TEAMWORK PROBLEM SOLVING AND CAREER SKILLS INNOVATION
NC V UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE: UNIT TITLE:
Manage and sustain Manage and sustain high Evaluate higher order Advocate strategic thinking Incorporate innovation
effective communication performing teams thinking skills and adjust for global citizenship into work procedures
strategies problem solving techniques ELEMENTS
ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS 1. Lead teams to
ELEMENTS: 1. Delegate responsibility and ELEMENTS 1. Establish and refine goals foster innovative
1. Develop/implement authority to others 1. Develop framework for and directions for industry practices.
communication 2. Set targets for delegated continuous improvement 2. Develop practical 2. Modify existing
strategies work 2. Apply developed strategies to achieve goals standards,
2. Promote the use of 3. Mentor and coach teams framework for 3. Influence stakeholders to procedures and
communication continuous improvement improve strategies in processes in the
strategies 3. Evaluate the achieving goals workplace to foster
3. Evaluate the effectiveness and learning and
effectiveness of efficiency of continuous innovation.
communication improvement framework 3. Establish a
strategies coaching culture
for learning and
innovative
practices in the
organization
4. Set direction to
maintain the
culture of learning
and innovation
practices in the
organization
5. Evaluate the
overall
effectiveness and
efficiency of the
innovative
practices
implemented
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LEVEL INFORMATION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(PQF) MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH LITERACY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend thanks and appreciation to the
many representatives of business, industry, academe and government agencies who shared their time and expertise in
validating this Competency Standards.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
AUTOMOTIVE AND LAND TRANSPORT
AGRICULTURE-FISHERY
CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRONICS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - BPO
DOMESTIC WORK SECTOR
TOURISM
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