Work immersion is a graduation requirement where students undergo at least 80 hours of training in an industry related to their field of study. It aims to provide students with practical skills, enhance their technical knowledge, and develop good work habits to prepare them for employment or higher education after graduation. The document outlines the objectives, curriculum overview, and guidelines of work immersion, including the pre-immersion orientation where students learn expected workplace behavior, rules, and how to obtain necessary clearances.

2. WHAT IS WORK IMMERSION
Work Immersion is one of the course
requirements for graduation. A Senior High School
student has to undergo Work Immersion in an
industry that directly relates to the student’s
postsecondary goal. Through Work Immersion, the
students are exposed to and familiar with work-
related environments related to their field of
specialization to enhance their competence.

3. WORK IMMERSION OBJECTIVES
Students can:
 Gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of
industry experts and workers
 Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and
theories taught in school
 Enhance their technical knowledge and skills
 Enrich their skills in communications and human relations
 Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for
work. These prepare them to meet employment or higher education
needs and challenges after graduation

4. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
GRADE 11/12
o No. of Hours: at least 80 hours
o Subject Title: Work Immersion
o Prerequisite: should have taken at least 4* Specialized Subjects
Pre – Immersion (4 – 6 Hours)
A. Understanding work immersion by discussing:
1. Expected behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement

5. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
B. Appreciating the Importance of Credentials by:
1. Writing a Résumé
2. Filling Out Application Forms
3. Visiting the Concerned Offices where the following could be
secured:
a. Barangay Clearance
b. Police Clearance
c. Mayor’s Clearance
d. Medical Certificate
4. Job Interview Skills Training

6. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
C. Discussion of Portfolio
Portfolio Instructions
a. Portfolio Content
b. When to Update Content
c. Portfolio Packaging
d. Portfolio Presentation at the end of Work Immersion

7. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
Learners’ Activity:
The students will be able to:
1. Attends the pre- immersion orientation
2. Prepares and secures required documents
Outputs:
 Essay on how to conduct oneself inside the company/ business
establishment during the Immersion period
 Résumé
 Application
 Clearance documents

8. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
Pre – Immersion
Immersion Proper
A. Appreciating management processes by observing, identifying,
and describing the following:
1. Nature of the Business
2. Description of the Products/Services
3. Target Clientele
4. Organizational Structure
5. Company Rules and Regulations

9. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
B. Appreciating Business
Processes by observing and participating in:
1. Safety/Production
2. Maintenance
3. Quality Control
4. Quality Assurance
5. Customer Satisfaction
6. Housekeeping
7. Hygiene and others

10. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
C. Applying skills learned and proper values acquired in school
1. Appreciating Management
a. Written narrative on
the profile of the
company/ business
establishment (may
contain charts, photos,
or illustrations)
b. A written report on
the activities
performed
c. Supervisor’s rating
d. Organizational chart
2. Appreciating Business
a. Written narrative on
the business processes
of the
company/establishme
nt (may contain charts,
photos, or
illustrations)
b. A written report on
the activities
performed
c. Supervisor’s rating
d. Business process flow
chart/s
3. Applying
a. Daily tasks record
b. Supervisor’s rating
c. A written narrative of
what the student
learned
d. Photos or illustrations

11. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
Pre – Immersion
Immersion Proper
Post Immersion
Evaluating the work immersion experience by:
A. Presenting a portfolio with weekly diary entries
B. Comparing and contrasting school and work application of skill,
knowledge, and attitudes
C. Writing an updated résumé
D. Reflecting on their Work Immersion experiences

12. CURRICULUM GUIDE OVERVIEW
Output:
Portfolio
a. Accomplished forms
b. Pictures of work site and
non-written output/ projects
with captions
c. Illustrations of activities
performed (as needed)
d. Monthly Journal (narrative/
account of learnings and
achievements, issues faced, and
corresponding resolutions)
e. Sample written output (if any)
f. Work Immersion highlights
g. Other relevant
1. pictures/ documents
2. gallery
3. updated résumé
4. reflection paper

13. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
o Work Ethics
o Safety in the Workplace
o Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
o Confidentiality in the Workplace
o Effective Conflict Resolution and Teamwork Skills

14. PRE-IMMERSION
o Safety in the Workplace
 Workplaces and facilities available to students and
teachers should ensure the safety of students within
their areas of operation at all times, including the
provision for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if
applicable.
 Ensure that the students will not be exposed to
hazardous materials and working environments
throughout the immersion.

15. PRE-IMMERSION
o Safety in the Workplace
 Follow the safety rules and guidelines established by the company or
workplace.
In case something happens, the school, its administrator, and
teachers exercising authority and supervision over the Senior High
School Student undergoing Immersion shall answer for losses and
damages arising from any accident, act, or omission directly
attributable to its fault or negligence, which may cause death or
bodily injury to any persons, or loss or damage to property, by or on
account of the performance of the respective obligations by the
Parties under this Agreement.

16. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
o Workplace Right and Responsibilities
 Assign a competent Immersion Coordinator from the Company to liaise
with the school and supervise the students.
 Provide inputs into the curriculum through the discussions or workshops
that DepEd will organize.
 Lend its expertise by making available its resident resource persons to
train the students.
 Allow the students to be developed to the different departments of the
COMPANY based on the Work Immersion Daily Schedule of Activities.

17. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
 Agree to the required number of hours of the immersion program set
under the DepEd SHS curriculum.
 Provide immersion opportunities Workplace Rights & Responsibilities
 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
for the students to get a holistic understanding of its business.
 Similarly, ensure that students undergo training related to their course
and provide them with work or activities based on the activities listed in
the prescribed template for the Immersion Program of Activities.

18. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
 Make its workplace and facilities available to students and teachers, and
shall similarly take all necessary action to ensure the safety of students
within their areas of operation at all times, which shall include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
if applicable. Ensure that the students will not be exposed to hazardous
materials and working environment throughout the immersion
 Evaluate students’ performance in the immersion venue by
accomplishing the provided evaluation tool.
 Issue a Certificate of Completion to the student’s trainees upon
satisfactory compliance with all requirements of the program

19. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
o Workplace Right and Responsibilities
o Confidentiality in the Workplace
All information on technology, manufacturing process, process
standards, quality assurance methodologies, quality standards, production
capabilities, raw material purchasing, marketing, finance, and all other
related documents, manuals, operational, and technical matters that the
Company shall make available to the student shall be used for the sole
purpose of student training. These matters are classified as confidential in
nature and proprietary to the Company.

20. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The PARTIES expressly understand that the Company is not obliged to
pay wage or salary since no employer-employee relationship exists
between them. However, the Company is not precluded from providing
the student with any monetary or financial assistance in transportation
fees, food allowance, etc. Terms & Conditions in MOA
o The training is similar to training provided in an educational program.
o The training is for the benefit of the student.

21. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The student does not displace regular employees and works under close
supervision.
o The students are not entitled to a job after the training period and can
take jobs elsewhere in the same field.
o oAny clinical training is performed under the supervision and direction of
knowledgeable and experienced people in the activity.

22. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
1. Expected Behavior
2. Work Immersion Rules and Regulation
3. Terms and Conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement
o The training is general and qualifies the student to work in any similar
business.
o The screening process for the Immersion program is not the same as for
employment.
o Advertisements, posting, or solicitations for the program discuss
education or training rather than employment, although employers may
indicate that qualified graduates may be considered for employment

23. PRE-IMMERSION
A. Understanding Work Immersion
B. Appreciating the Importance of Credentials by:
1. Writing a résumé
2. Filling out application forms
3. Visiting the concerned offices where the following could be
secured:
a. Barangay clearance
b. Police clearance
c. Mayor’s clearance
d. Medical certificate.