Draft: The Revised Minimum Standards For The National Service Training Program Modules
Draft: The Revised Minimum Standards For The National Service Training Program Modules
Draft: The Revised Minimum Standards For The National Service Training Program Modules
In accordance with the RA 9163, otherwise known as the National Service Training
Program Act of 2001, the National Service Training Program (NSTP) was
implemented and formed part of the curricula of all baccalaureate degree courses and
of at least two (2) year technical vocational courses and is a requisite for
graduation in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development
(TESDA) and the Department of the National Defense.
In order to achieve what the law envisioned the CHED, DND and TESDA designed
the minimum standards for NSTP Modules which will serve as the guide for the
uniform implementation of the NSTP. The framework below shows how the NSTP
modules are currently inculcated in HEIs.
draft
DND and HEIs
54hours-90hours
Skilled and prepared for literacy Skilled and prepared for civic welfare activities Trained and prepared
activities for military defense
activities
LTS
literacy and numeracy CWTS
skills general welfare
ROTC
military training
Specific Modules (83hours)
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Per directive of the CEB during its meeting on 24 September 2019, the OSDS with
Commissioner Delas Llagas discussed to map out the learning outcomes from the
expected topics as provided by the law and its IRR. Below are the learning outcomes
from the identified topics.
This module focuses on the five (5) topics mentioned in the Rule III. Program
Implementation, Section 4. Coverage, Paragraph c. of the implementing Rules
and Regulations of RA 9163. Students enrolled in the first semester of the
freshman year are required to undergo a common module phase for 25hours
before pursuing specific component of their choice.
During this phase, the students are expected to gain knowledge, skills, and attitude
towards deepened understanding and heightened appreciation of their role in the
promotion of common good and the general welfare. Further, they are expected to
demonstrate learning by applying concepts and principles on practical situations in
pursuit of community development for the task of nation building.
1. Inculcate the spirit of patriotism, nationalism and good citizenship values as potent
force in nation building;
2. Develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being;
3. Enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness of the students;
4. Advance their involvement in civic and public affairs.
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ntal a. Environmental Lecture environmental laws, concerns particularly advocate and
Protection Protection and Practical concepts and in their home, partner in taking
Management Exercise principles school and the care of the
Introduction Tree Planting/ community school/university/
b. Seven Principles of Growing community
environment and Activity premises clean and
Environmental Actual green.
Laws Cleaning of
c. Forest Protection, Esteros etc. Have the passion of
Conservation and keeping the
Development home/school and
d. Water Sanitation community
and Conservation environment
e. The role of the friendly.
youth in the
environmental Share love for the
protection and environment.
management
5. Other a. National Security Structured Get familiar with the Prepare action plan Be aware of their
National Concerns Learning various internal and in preventing threats involvement to help
Security a.1. Internal Exercises external threats in the school and address national
Concerns Threats Lecture affecting the the community as a security concerns
a.2. External Film Showing national/local contribution in particularly in the
Threats Role Playing security concerns. addressing national community and the
a.3. Role of the Case Analysis security concerns. university.
youth in the
National
Security
The set of specific modules was designed for non-military components—CWTS and LTS. The
CWTS is the program component or activities contributory to the general welfare and the
betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities,
especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship,
safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services. While the LTS is
designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-
school youth and other segments of society in need of their services. However, for the ROTC
as a component, it shall be subject to the policies, regulations and programs of the Department
of National Defense (DND) on the military component of the training per Rule III. Program
Implementation. Section 8. Monitoring and Evaluation. Paragraph a.4 Management of the
IRR of RA 9163.
These modules shall be taken after completing the Common Module phase and for a period
equivalent to 29 hours to satisfy the minimum requirement as to training hours for NSTP 1 that
is 54 hours. The modular topics covered herein will help the students acknowledge their roles
in the society they belong especially in engaging themselves to activities contributory to the
general welfare as what the components are intended to.
In this phase, students are being introduced to the community-based activities as preparation
of their involvement to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which they will be part of
when they completed the NSTP. The NSRC is an organization composed of graduates of the
CWTS and LTS components tasked to provide a trained, motivated and organized manpower
reserve that can be tapped by the State for DRRM, civic welfare, literacy, national emergency,
environmental protection and other similar endeavors in the service of the nation.
The number of hours is defined according to the scope and depth of the topics. Completing
the Common and Specific Module Phases will satisfy the 54 minimum training hours for NSTP
1.
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The objectives of this module are to:
For LTS:
Literacy and Upgrade Design several Appreciate the
Numeracy knowledge and numeracy and value of increasing
Skills competencies in literacy skills the literacy rate of
designing program that the country
program on basic will cater to the particularly in the
literacy and needs of various service
numeracy identified clients area of the
school/university.
Become literacy
teacher/advocates.
5. Introduction a. Analyzing Lecture Explain the Conduct Be aware of their
to Community Needs Practical principles and community involvement and
Community- b. Social mobilization Exercises concepts, and needs participation as
Based c. Formulating Plan Demonstration/ processes of assessment. NSRC/volunteers in
Management for Community- Simulation community-based various area of
Based Case Analysis management. Prepare action their interests.
Projects/DRRM Field Visit plan based on
d. NSRC Overview Get the overview the identified
Community
e. Managing of NSRC as needs such as:
Immersion
Community/School- instruments in 1. DRRM
Based NSRC Unit managing school- project
based community 2. Environment
projects. Protection
Action Point
3. Drug
Education
Prevention and
Control
Advocacy Plan
4. Peace and
Security School
Advocacy
Involvement
Manage
community
projects
assigned to
them as
planned
Considering that higher educational institutions (HEIs) are given the option to extend the
training hours for NSTP 1 to a maximum of 90 hours, the set of optional modules can be
delivered for a total of 36 training hours. These optional modules for CWTS and LTS based on
the prescribed minimum standards earlier prescribed alongside the promulgation of the
revised IRR of 2009 will provide avenues for additional training of the students in preparing
them to become active members of the NSRC. Students are expected to gain added
knowledge, skills and attitude that are relevant in the performance of their duties citizens and
as NSRC reservists.
Objectives:
1. Exemplify leadership and community services among the young in pursuit of the aims of
NSTP and NSRC;
2. Transform the students into community leaders and nation builders for efficient and
effective community-based programs/projects in recognition of their citizenship roles; and
3. Create awareness among community partners and stakeholders in promoting civic
consciousness, nationalism and ethics of service.
Topics Scope of Instruction Methodologies Knowledge Skills Attitude
1. Leadership a. Concept of Exercises Upgrade knowledge Build in them the Recognize that
Training Leadership Lecture/ on the concepts, ability to motivate, positive attitude and
b. Human Behavior Discussions behaviour, styles, inspire, guide, lead teamwork are the
c. Leading, Demonstration/ communication and and gain support key to good
Direction, Simulation leadership among members in leadership and to
Communication Case Analysis management the group/ ensure efficiency and
d. Motivation Brainstorming process and organization effectiveness in
e. Leadership Style Role Playing decision making of meeting goals and
f. Teamwork being a leader developing the ethics
g. Time of service for the
Management sake of others.
h. Decision Making
2. Community a. Nature of Exercises Realize the Apply community Value the importance
Exposure Community Work Lecture importance of development of having community
Agency b. Development of Demonstration/ understanding the approaches in development projects
Visits Community Work Simulation dynamics of a conducting project in as a way of practicing
c. Approaches in Case Analysis community and partnership with standard operating
Community Work Field Visit community community people. procedures and
d. Community Community exposure as a way establish protocols
Development Immersion of meeting the governing community
Project objectives of NSTP. immersion
e. Community
Practice and
Community
Building
3. Community Community services Exercises Gain knowledge on Conduct community Instil in them the
Service of any or combination Lecture the processes of based service value of extending
of the following: Demonstration/ conducting various projects in the help in the
Drug Education Simulation community service various dimensions community with the
Health e.g. Case Analysis projects based on of development as true spirit of
Medical Dental need. needed in the volunteerism.
Community
Education locality.
Immersion
Environmental
Education
Entrepreneurs
Culture
B. NSTP 2 (54-90hrs)
This phase will provide students relevant trainings as they move towards the NSRC,
consistent with the provision of the IRR which envisions the graduates of the NSTP to be part
of NSRC whom the state may tap as needed especially during the time of calamities.
The HEIs have the option to stick on the 54 minimum training hours or to maximize the 90
training hours.
For the last two session of the program, there will be an evaluation to determine if the
training objectives are being achieved as stipulated in the Section 8. Monitoring and
Evaluation of the IRR.
1. Apprise the students of their roles as community citizens and members of the National
Service Reserve Corps (NSRC.
2. Capacitate the students in the assumption of their citizenship roles and performance of their
functions as NSRC reservists particularly in organizing school/community –based NSRC
units in their respective institutions/communities as partner in sustaining the need of a ready
group to be mobilized in case of calamity/emergency
3. Evaluate the competence of the students they acquired.
With the new development and directive of the administration, the CHED sees the need
of reviewing and revising the minimum standards for the modules to effectively enhance
the implementation of the program and make it a responsive one. The Revised Minimum
Standards for the Common and Specific Modules is issued to be adopted by all higher
education institutions (HEIs), framed consistently with the requirements and envisions of
the law and its implementing rules and regulations. In the case of NSTP students
enrolled in schools under TESDA and ROTC students, shall be subjected to the policies,
regulations and programs of TESDA and DND respectively.
The NSTP Module Framework below, illustrates the different components of the NSTP,
the topics to be taught to students.
draft
NSTP 2
108hours-180hours
Skilled and prepared for literacy Skilled and prepared for civic Trained and prepared for
activities welfare activities military defense activities
LTS CWTS
literacy and numeracy skills general welfare
ROTC
military training
Optional Modules (36hours)
54hours-90hours
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National Service Training Program (NSTP)
enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth, by developing
the ethics of service and patriotism
Each component shall be taken for to two (2) semesters with fifty-four (54) to ninety (90)
training hours per semester, a total of minimum 108 training hours to maximum 180
training hours for an academic year.
Common module is the phase where all enrolled in NSTP are required to undergo to
have common understanding on relevant topics. As mentioned in the Rule III. Program
Implementation. Section 4. Coverage. Par. C. all enrolled in first semester shall undergo
a common module phase for twenty-five (25) hours covering: citizenship training; drug
education; disaster, preparedness and management; environmental protection; and
other national security concerns. During this phase, the students have no specific
component yet.
Upon completion of the Common Module phase, the students must select the specific
NSTP component that he/she will pursue. The specific modules will be thought for
29hours covering the topics which are aligned to the current needs of the society and to
produce expected graduates of the program. The total allotted time for the common
modules and specific modules would satisfy the required 54 minimum training hours for
the NSTP 1. Moreover, the HEIs have the prerogative to maximize the 90 training hours
by introducing the optional modules for 36hours which are also aligned and consistent
with the requirements of the law. At this phase, students are being exposed and
prepared to the real community scenario.
In NSTP 2 phase, the students will be trained and prepared to become active members
of the NSRC and to the communities they belong. After completing the NSTP 1 and 2,
the graduates are expected to be skilled and prepared for literacy and civic welfare
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Aarecatisviotief s. Existing Minimum Standards Proposed Minimum Standards for
Concerns for NSTP Modules NSTP Modules
ModuTleasble below
sum Standards for NST2P. MSopdeucliefisc.Modules 2. Specific Modules
3. Optional Modules
4. NSTP 2 Modules
Revised
Common Minimum
1. Standards forand
Physical Organization NSTP Modules 1. Citizenship Training
Module Topics Course Orientation 2. Drug Education
2. NSTP Program (RA 9163) 3. Disaster Risk Reduction
3. Citizenship Training and Management
4. Drug Education Awareness
5. Disaster Risk Reduction 4. Environmental Protection
and Management 5. Other National Security
Awareness 6. Other National Security
6. Environmental Protection Concerns
7. Other National Security
Concerns
NSTP 1 training Only 25hours have defined Have prescribed topics for
hours topics (Common Module) minimum to maximum training
hours.
NSTP 2 training No defined topics Have prescribed topics for
hours minimum to maximum training
hours.
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A. National Service Training Program (NSTP) 1
This module focuses on the five (5) topics mentioned in the Rule III. Program
Implementation, Section 4. Coverage, Paragraph c. of the implementing Rules
and Regulations of RA 9163. Students enrolled in the first semester of the
freshman year are required to undergo a common module phase for 25hours
before pursuing specific component of their choice.
During this phase, the students are expected to gain knowledge, skills, and attitude
towards deepened understanding and heightened appreciation of their role in the
promotion of common good and the general welfare. Further, they are expected to
demonstrate learning by applying concepts and principles on practical situations in
pursuit of community development for the task of nation building.
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This module was designed for non-military components—CWTS and LTS, which shall be
taken after completing the Common Modules phase. The CWTS is the program component
or activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of
the community or the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving
health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the
citizenry and other social welfare services. While the LTS is designed to train the students to
teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth and other
segments of society in need of their services. The ROTC shall remain to be under the
policies, regulations and programs of the Department of National Defense per Rule III.
Program Implementation. Section 8. Monitoring and Evaluation, Paragraph a.4. Management
of the IRR of RA 9163.
The defined topics will help the students acknowledge their roles in the society they belong
especially in engaging themselves to activities contributory to the general welfare as what
the components are intended to.
In this phase, students are being introduced to the community-based activities as preparation
of their involvement to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which they will be part of
when they completed the NSTP. The NSRC is an organization composed of graduates of the
CWTS and LTS components tasked to provide a trained, motivated, and organized
manpower reserve that can be tapped by the State for DRRM, civic welfare, literacy, national
emergency, environment protection and other similar endeavors in the service of the nation.
The number of hours is defined according to the scope and depth of the topics. Completing
the Common and Specific Module Phases will satisfy the 54 minimum training hours for
NSTP 1.
Considering that higher educational institutions (HEIs) are given the option to extend the
training hours for NSTP 1 to a maximum of 90 hours, the set of optional modules can be
delivered for a total of 36 training hours. These optional modules for CWTS and LTS based on
the prescribed minimum standards earlier prescribed alongside the promulgation of the
revised IRR of 2009 will provide avenues for additional training of the students in preparing
them to become active members of the NSRC. Students are expected to gain added
knowledge, skills and attitude that are relevant in the performance of their duties citizens and
as NSRC reservists.
This phase will provide students relevant trainings as they move towards the NSRC,
consistent with the provision of the IRR which envisions the graduates of the NSTP to be part
of NSRC whom the state may tap as needed especially during the time of calamities.
The HEIs have the option to stick on the 54 minimum training hours or to maximize the 90
training hours.
For the last two session of the program, there will be an evaluation to determine if the
training objectives are being achieved as stipulated in the Section 8. Monitoring and
Evaluation of the IRR.
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