Kto12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

HOME ECONOMICS CAREGIVING
(Exploratory)
Course Description:

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Caregiving National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers four common
competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess, namely: 1) using tools, equipment and
paraphernalia; 2) performing mensuration and calculation; 3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and; 4) maintaining tools,
equipment and paraphernalia.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts relative
to the course and; 3) exploration on career opportunities.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Introduction
Basic concepts in Caregiving
Relevance of the course
Career opportunities
The learner demonstrates
understanding of basic concepts and
underlying theories in caregiving.
The learner independently
demonstrates common competencies
in caregiving as prescribed in the
TESDA Training Regulation.
Explain basic concepts in
caregiving
Discuss the relevance of the
course
Explore on opportunities for
caregiving as a career

LESSON 1: USE FARM TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA

Types and functions of tools
Classification of tools,
equipment, and paraphernalia
The learner demonstrates
understanding of the use of tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.
The learner independently uses tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.
*LO 1. Identify caregiving tools,
equipment, and paraphernalia
applicable to a specific job
Classify equipment, tools,
and paraphernalia according
to types, and functions
Determine equipment, tools
and paraphernalia based on
the specified task

Proper usage of tools, *LO 2.Use caregiving tools,

equipment and paraphernalia equipment and paraphernalia
Use equipment, tools and
paraphernalia based on the
task requirement

K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING *LO Learning Outcome 1
 CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES
LESSON 2: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATIONS

Ratio and proportion The learner demonstrates The learner independently performs *LO 1. Perform simple calculations
Fractions understanding in performing calculations in caregiving. Perform computations
Conversions calculations in caregiving. involving ratio, proportion,
Oral, rectal and pediatric fractions and conversion
dosages Compute oral dosages
Determine rectal dosages
Calculate pediatric dosages

LESSON 3: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Hazards common in Nursing The learner demonstrates The learner independently practices *LO 1: Identify hazards and risks
Homes or Day Care understanding of the practice of occupational health and safety Identify hazards and risks
Physical hazards occupational health and safety procedures in caregiving in Determine hazard and risk
Chemical hazards procedures in caregiving. accordance with standards. indicators in the workplace
Biological hazards Determine the effects of
Ergonomic hazards hazards
Psychological hazards

Effects of hazards in the

workplace

Safety measures *LO 2: Evaluate and control

Electrical safety hazards and risks
Control measures Follow Occupational Health
waste management and Safety (OHS) procedures
in dealing with and for
controlling hazards and risks
Use Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) in
accordance with
organizations OHS
procedures and practices
Establish organizational
protocol in providing
appropriate assistance in
workplace emergencies

K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING *LO Learning Outcome 2
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LESSON 4: MAINTAIN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA
Procedures in cleaning and
Storing tools, equipment and
paraphernalia
Care of materials and
paraphernalia
K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING
CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates
understanding in maintaining tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner independently maintains
tools, equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.
*LO Learning Outcome
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
*LO 1. Perform aftercare activities
for tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia
Clean tools, equipment and
paraphernalia after use
according to standard
operating procedures
Store tools, equipment and
paraphernalia in the
appropriate area following
safety procedures
Check tools, equipment and
paraphernalia regularly for
orderliness/tidiness in
accordance with employers
requirements
Carry out routine
maintenance as per Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP)
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