Ree I- HOCOR!/02017-052 Z POLICY g AMA Education System | Head Office August 22, 2017 TO 3 ACAD cc : OPERATIONS, QA FROM: CORPORATE SECRETARY RE: WORK IMMERSION GUIDELINES FOR SHS SUPERCEDES: NONE ‘The Chairman hereby approves the implementation of the attached SHS Work Immersion Guidelines. For youy information and guidance. “April R. Casque]o 3 8 5AMAES SHS WORK IMMERSION GUIDELINES RATIONAL ‘The Work immersion Program is one ofthe course requirements for SHS graduation which ere {issued by the DepEd 0.0 40, , 2015, 0.0 30, 5.2017 and Labor Advisory No. 08 Series of 2016. |A SHS student has to undergo work immersion in @ business organization or establishment with ‘work requirements related to the specializtion. Through work immersion, the students are exposed to and are femilarized with the work-related environment related to their field of specialization. Specifically, the students are able to: 1. Gain relevant and practical industria skills under the guidance of industry experts and workers: 2, Appreciate the Importance and application of the principles and theories taught in the dlassroom; 3. Enhance their technical knowledge and sis; 44, Prepare them to meet the needs and challenges of employment, entrepreneurship, or higher education after their graduation. (OBJECTIVES OF THE WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP ‘The Werk immersion Partnership has the following objectives 1.70 supplement the formal curriculum of the SHS program with special Inputs coming from the COMPANY experts and practitioners in order to make the SHS program aligned and consistent with work standards 2, To develop in the students of the SHS program the knowledge and skils that are relevant tothe needs of the ob market in the ares, 3. To provide SHS students relevant learning experiences by giving them exposure to the actual workplace setting, 4. To form Work Immersion Partnership between AMAES SCHOOL MEMEBERS and the INDUSTRY-PARTNERS, the students, faculty, and staff of the schools concerned willbe allowed the use of and access to the INDUSTRY-PARTNERS workplace and equipment as part of thelr aeI RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES ‘A. AMAES School Member “The AMAES SCHOOL MEMBERS (specify the branch) shall: 1. Identify and indicate the SHS track/s, strand/s, and/or specialization/s which will be the subject of ‘the partnership 2. AMA Branch and partners for SHS work immersion must enter into partnership agreement through Memorandum of Agreement (MOAI, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other similar written agreements to be conducted by the branch. 3. SHS work immersion MOA/MOU and any pertinent immersion written agreement must secure ATS approval from the AMAES Head Office before entering to partnership formal signing, AL, Schoo! Director 2. The schoo! director establishes an SHS Work immersion committee (SWIC) composed of the Deen, Principal, SHS Work immersion subject teacher and Alumni, Placement & Linkages (APL) officer (if position is available) who shall exert effort into partnership agreement with different groups of work immersion opportunities for SHS learners 2. Engures that all work immersion students have partner institution for required work training, 43, Monitors and evaluates the designated committee members such as SHS Principal, SHS Coordinator and SHS Work Immersion Teacher, in compliance with the standard of AMAES, DepEd ond industry partners. 4, Represents AMA branch to sign and execute the MOA/MOU or any SHS Work Immersion official written agreements with the work immersion industry-partners after having secured Authority To Sign (ATS) approval from the AMAES Chairman, qe2, Aeademie Dean 4. Chales the SWIC and provides over-all supervision of the SHS Work Immersion Program, 2. Provide assistance to the school director establishing an SHS. Work Immersion Committee exerting effort into partnership agreement with diferent groups of work immersion opportunites for SHS students 3. Provide regular repos to the school director on monitoring ané evaluating of designated committee members to ensure the smooth implementation of the SHS ‘Work immersion programs 4. In lieu of School Director, the dean represents AMA branch to sign and execute the MOA/MOU er any SHS Work Immersion official written agreements withthe industry partners after having secured Authority To Sign (ATS) approval from the AMAES Chairman 5. Mandates SHS principals and SHS Coordinators to coordinate and provide regular updated reports on the progress and development of the SHS. Work Immersion Programs. A 3. Principal/ SHS Coordinator/ Alumni, Placement & Linkages 1. Provides direct supervision ofthe SHS Work Immersion Program, 2. Explores end coordinates with different groups of possible SHS Work Immersion industry partnership in the area, 3. Coordinates with the INDUSTRY-PARTNERS, and supervises the activities of the students ln the class for the duration of the Work immersion Program. 4. Supervises student's activities for the whole duration of the work immersion program ‘and for placement purposes as well. 5. Directly communicates with the $0/ Dean/ and any other pertinent departments concerned. 6. Provides the INDUSTAY-PARTNER an evaluation tool for the student's work immersion performance ye ”7. Provides the INDUSTAY-PARTNERS, « Certificate of Participation in the SHS program for whatever purpose it may serve. 8. systemically files all SHS Work Immersion records/ documents. 9. Ensures that the student will adhere to the non- disclosure policies of the INDUSTRY. PARTNER as agreed to by the School. 10. Takes charge coordinating with the AMA Head office in the processing of the MOA/ MOU contract of agreerent/ Affiliation Contract between the AMA Branch and the partner institution, AS, Work Immersion Subject Teacher 1 Directly supervises activities of each student for the duration of the Werk immersion Program, 2, Handles the assigned work immersion class and observes established cia policies. 3. Monitors each student's progress throughout the duration ofthe entire workimmersion program so as to make sure thatthe tasks assigned to each student are meaningful, challenging, ane applicable to his/her particular programs and are able to maximize the quality ofthe learning experience. 5, Provides the INDUSTRY-PARTNER an evaluation tool for the students immersion performance. 6. Issues a final grade to the student upon completion of the requirements within = prescribed period. 7. Explains to the students the non-disclosure policies of the INDUSTRY-PARTNER as agreed ‘to by the School '& Retrieves signed Consent forms from the parents as applicable and keep in the school record fies. 9. Conducts and schedule industry visit to assess and evaluate student's concitions in the Industry. The proof of visit shall be submitted by the SHS Coordinator to the respective Dean/ Seheol Director. 410. Provides assistance to the Principal SHS Coordinator for Industry exploratory partnership visit in the area for possible work immersion opportunities.8. Responsibilities ofthe Industry-Partner 1. Assign a competent Immersion Coordinator from the COMPANY to liaise with the Schoo! and supervise the students without prejudice to the special parental authority of the school, its administrators and teachers for the duration of the work immersion program $0 as to ensure fficient implementation of all stages of the program. 2. Prova organize. uts into the curriculum through the discussions or workshops that SCHOOL will 3. Lend its expertise by making aveilable its resident resource persons to provide training to the students 4. Allow the students to be deployed to the different sections/departments/projact sites of the COMPANY based on the Work Immersion Dally Schedule of Activities. 5. Agree to the required number of hours ofthe immersion program set under the DepEd SHS curriculum. [et least 80,hours for the whole program) 6. Provide immersion opportunities for students for School Year. 7. Provide students with an orientation about the COMPANY, its line of business, and the work its employees do, and expose them to the various stakeholders of the community in Which the COMPANY operates forthe students to get a holistic understanding of ts business. 8, Similarly ensure that students undergo training related to their course, and provide the students with work or activities that are varied and applicable to their field of study. ‘9. Make its workplace and faclities available to students, and shall similarly take all necessary action to ensure the safety of students within thele areas of operation at all times, which shall Include, but shall not be limited to, the provision for Persons Protective Equipment (PPE 5), if applicable. Ensure that the students will not be exposed to hazardous materials and working environment throughout the duration of the immersion. 10, Evaluate students performance in the Immersion venue by accomplishing provided evaluation tool 41, Issue 2 Certificate of Completion to the student trainees upon satisfactory compliance with all requirements ofthe program.I, RESTRICTIONS/ PROHIBITIONS 1. Work immersion shall not be considered as employment arrangement but only to serve the K 12 Program purpose of exposing the students to actual workplace setting and augment the ‘competencies provided by the schools 2 ‘Work immersion program consists of at least 80 hours of hands-on experience which K-22 students must undergo to expose them to the actual workplace. 3. Work immersion may be scheduled for no more than eight consecutive hours per day and must only be between 8 a.m. to § p.m. Prohibition on students having work immersion in industries and activities considered as hazardous in accordance with Dole Department Order 148-2016, A. Mining and quarrying; 8. Construction; ©. Transportation and storage: D. Water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities; & Forestry and lossing: F. Fishing and aquaculture; G. Hunting end trapping; H. Security and investigation: |. Manufacturing of alcoholic beverages, 4. Manufacturing of tobacco, K Manufacturing of pyrotechnics, L Manufacturing of rubber and plastic IM. Manufacturing of products, chemi metals, and weapons and ammunitions IV. OTHER PROVISIONS: Its expressly understood by the PARTIES that the Company is not obliged to pay wage or salary since there is ne employer-employee relationship that ealsts. However, the Company is not Drecludes from providing the student with any monetary or financial assistance in the form of transportation fee, food allowance, ete 1. The tring, even though it includes actual operation of the employer s facilities, is similer to training provided in an educational program; 2, The trainings for the benefit of the student; 3. The student does not displace regular employees, and works under close supervision; 4. The stusents are not entitled to 2 job at the conclusion of the training period and are free to tke jobs elsewhere in the same field; 1"5. Any clinical training is performed under the supervision and direction of people who are knowledgeable and experienced in the activity; 6, The training is general, and qualifies the student to work in any similar business, It is not designed specifically for @job with the employer that offers the program; 17. The screening process for the immarsion program Is not the same as for employment, and does not appear to be for thet purpose. The screening only uses criteria relevant for admission to an independent educational program; and 8. Advertisements, posting, oF solicitations for the program clearly iscuss education or ‘raining, rather then employment, although employers may ingicate that qualified graduates may be considered for employment Reviewed by: DR. LILIBETH F. TAA Deputy Chief Academic Office AMAES-ACAD Endesg by: Approved by: LEP DREMEAN M. MAGADA OR AMAE zabeoy, Chief Adedemic Officer Chairman AMAES AMAES-ACAD Ae fio