This document provides information about work immersion and work ethics. It defines work immersion as an 80 hour hands-on experience for senior high school students to expose them to the actual workplace. The objectives of work immersion are listed. Work ethics are then defined as moral principles that guide work behavior. Positive work ethics like goal orientation and dedication are described, as well as factors that contribute to a good work ethic. The importance of understanding work ethics is also discussed.

2. PRE-IMMERSION UNIT – 1

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• (i) gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the
guidance of industry experts and workers
• (ii) appreciate the importance and application of the principles
and theories taught in school
• (iii) enhance their technical knowledge and skills
• (iv) enrich their skills in communications and human relations;
and
• (v) develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and
respect for work.

4. UNDERSTANDING WORK IMMERSION
Work immersion is one of the necessary subjects
for graduating students. Wherein the senior high school
students must undergo practicum that relates to the
students course. In this subject, the students are able
to learn and experience things about their courses
since, they are exposed with the work-related
environment to their field of specialization. Hence, it
will be a great help to enhance their competency level.

5. The student can also develop work ethics
such as:
• Good work habits
• Attitudes
• Appreciation
• Respect for work
Applying all the theories and concept that they’ve learned in
school, acquire new skills and help to develop their communication
skills and interpersonal skills through the help and guidance of
industry experts and workers.

6. So, what do we mean by Work Immersion?
The word “immersion” as it applies to the K to 12
curriculum is defined in the Department of Education (DepEd)
Order No. 40, series of 2015: “Work Immersion refers to the part
of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum consisting of 80 hours
of hands-on experience or work simulation which the Grades 11
and 12 students will undergo to expose them to the actual
workplace setting and to enrich the competencies provided by
the school under the supervision of the School Head and the
designated personnel of the Partner.”

7. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR PART-1
Every worker should possess in their
workplace to maintain the balance and
harmonious work environment.

8. WORK ETHICS
By definition:
Work ethic is a belief that work, hard work
and diligence has a moral benefit and an inherent
ability, virtue or value to strengthen character. It is about
prioritizing work and putting it in the center of life. Social
ingrainment of this value is considered to
enhance character through hard work that is respective to
an individual’s field of work

9. WORK ETHICS
A work ethic is a set of moral principles a person
uses in their job. People who possess a strong work
ethic embody certain principles that guide their work
behavior, leading them to produce high-quality work
consistently and the output feeds the individual to
stay on track.

10. Two types of Work Ethics
Positive
Negative

11. Two types of Work Ethics
A Positive work ethic fuels an
individual’s needs and goals, it is
related to the initiative by a person
for the objectives. It is considered
as a source of self-respect,
satisfaction, and fulfillment.

12. Two types of Work Ethics
Negative work ethic is a
behavior of a single individual or a
group that has led to a systematic
lack of productivity, reliability,
accountability and a growing sphere
of unprofessional/unhealthy
relationships (e.g., power politics,
lack of social skills, etc.)

13. Here are some factors of a good work
ethics:
• Goal-oriented actions.
• Dedicate on priority.
• Being available and reliable.
• Conscientiousness.
• Creating a rewarding routine/system
• Embracing positivism

14. Goal-oriented actions
It is not about making plans or
the next logical steps; it's about
getting things done so that the work
invested wouldn't be counter-
productive.

15. Dedicate on priority
Focusing on qualitative
activities that a person is
capable and where they can
make a difference or a high
impact based on objectives.

16. Being available and reliable
Spending time on the
work and building oneself
up for the task.

17. Conscientiousness
A desire to do a task
well, being vigilant and
organized.

18. Creating a rewarding routine/system
Engaging in tasks that
provide strength and energy
which can be transferred to
your ultimate goals, creating a
habit and a habitat for success.

19. Embracing positivism
Shape a problem with the
statement "good, (action)
(problem)", e.g. "I'm tired and
it is time for a workout" leads
to "Good. Workout tired".

20. Why do we need to understand work ethics?
"what was once understood as the
work ethic—not just hard work but also
a set of accompanying virtues, whose
crucial role in the development and
sustaining of free markets too few now
recall".
Steven Malanga

21. NOTE:
Since work ethics deals with a code of
conduct, or a set of principles that is
acceptable in the work place, we need to
look at what some of those principles are.

22. A list of work ethics for an employer or a
company might be:
• To provide a safe work environment for its staff
and employees,
• To treat employees with dignity and respect,
• To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
• To handle all business transactions with integrity
and honesty.

23. A list of work ethics for the employee might
include:
• To show up on time.
• To tend to company business for the whole time
while at work.
• To treat the company’s resources, equipment,
and products with care,
• To give respect to the company. That means
honesty and integrity.

24. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE PART-2
Workplace safety is important. You know that
implementing an effective safety program for your
workplace is one of the best decisions a company can
make — both for its workers and for its bottom line.

25. 1. Safety programs
create productive work
environments

26. 2. Absenteeism drops
when effective safety
programs are introduced

27. 3. Work premises are
kept to higher standards

28. 4. A safe work
environment produces
happier employees

29. 5. Employee insurance
claims decrease in safe
work environments

30. 6. A company’s most
valuable asset is
protected– its people

31. 7. Safety programs enable
a company to win and
retain business customers

32. 8. Safety programs create
an environment where
safety improvement are
considered

33. 9. Safe work environments
enhance the brand value
and goodwill for a company

34. 10. Safety reduces business
costs and disruption

35. WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES PART-3

36. LABOR CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

37. Labor Code Of The Philippines
The Labor Code of the Philippines governs
employment practices and labor relations in
the Philippines. It also identifies the rules and
standards regarding employment such as pre-
employment policies, labor conditions, wage
rate, work hours, employee benefits,
termination of employees, and so on

38. PRE-EMPLOYMENT

39. Minimum employable age
The minimum age for employment is
18 years old and below that age is not
allowed. Persons of age 15 to 18 can be
employed given that they work in non-
hazardous environments.

40. Overseas employment
As for overseas employment of Filipinos, foreign
employers are not allowed to directly hire Philippine
nationals except through board and entities authorized
by the Secretary of Labor. Travel agencies also cannot
transact or help in any transactions for the employment
or placement of Filipino workers abroad. Once Filipinos
have a job in a foreign country, they are required to
remit or send a portion of their income to their families,
dependents, and/or beneficiaries in the Philippines.

41. Regulations and conditions on employment
Minimum wage rate
Minimum wage rates in the Philippines vary
from region to region, with boards established for
each region to monitor economic activity and
adjust minimum wages based on growth rates,
unemployment rates, and other factors.

42. Regulations and conditions on employment
Regular work hours and rest periods
The normal hours of work of any employee shall not
exceed eight (8) hours a day.
-Meal periods- Subject to such regulations as the Secretary
of Labor may prescribe, it shall be the duty of every
employer to give his employees not less than sixty (60)
minutes time-off for their regular meals.
-REST DAY
-NIGHTSHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AND OVERTIME

43. Regulations and conditions on employment
Regular work hours and rest periods

44. POST-EMPLOYMENT

45. •Termination by employer
The employer has the right to terminate
an employee due to the following reasons:
serious misconduct or disobedience to the
employer, neglect of duties or commission of
a crime by the employee, and such gives the
employer a just case to terminate the
services of the employee.

46. Retirement
The retirement age for an employee depends on the
employment contract. Upon retirement, the retired
employee should be given his/her benefits according to the
agreement or contract between the employer and the
employee. However, if there is no existing retirement plan or
agreement for the employee, he/she may retire at the age of
60, given that he/she has served the employer for 5 years,
and shall be given a retirement pay of at least half a month’s
salary for every year of service (6 months of work given is
considered as 1 whole year for the retirement pay).

47. PASSWORD
ETHICHS