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 Pre-Immersion
Quarter 1
Module 1
RECAP

You are now in G-12 and therefore you are expected to be equipped with all the skills you gained from your
different subjects. Let’s recall the 3 classifications of subjects in Senior High School. Yes, they are: Core
subjects; Applied subjects; and Specialized subjects. Work Immersion is one (1) of the nine (9)
specialized subjects and it is also allotted 80 hours just like other subjects.

LESSON 1 Orientation

Are you excited for your Work Immersion? Today you will read and learn the content of some sections
of DepEd Order No. 30, s. 2017, DepEd No. 39, s. 2018 and the latest Guidelines for Work Immersion
Implementation during crisis situation found in Memorandum DM-CI-2020-00085 from the Office of the
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction.

What does Work Immersion mean?

According to 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.”
The Department of Education issued DepEd Order no. 30 s. 2017 entitled Guidelines for Work
Immersion which is the basis for the implementation of Work Immersion in all Senior High Schools (SHSs).
So let us get oriented with the selected sections of DepEd Order no. 30 s. 2017. Read it thoroughly.

Section 1: Rationale

One of the goals of the K to 12 Education Program is to develop in learners the competencies, work
ethics, and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work. To achieve greater
congruence with the basic education and the nation’s development targets, Work Immersion, a required
subject, has been integrated in the curriculum. This subject will provide learners with the following
opportunities:
1. to become familiar with the work place
2. for employment simulation
3. to apply their competencies in areas of specialization/applied subject’s in authentic work environments
 To achieve those objectives, Work Immersion is therefore a requirement for graduation from
secondary education. Learners are immersed on actual work environments such as workshops, offices
and laboratories in which their prior training is relevant. But this is given clarification on DepEd Order
No. 39, s. 2018.
Though the intention of Work Immersion is to provide SHS learners with opportunities to become
familiar with the workplace, simulate employment, and to apply their competencies in areas of
specialization/applied subjects in actual work environments, DepEd recognizes other options that may
equally prepare learners for all curriculum exits.
A. For all tracks, schools may opt to devise unique delivery model with a minimum of 80 and
a maximum of 320 hours following the Curriculum Guide.
B. All TVL learners shall have completed the required learning competencies of a particular
specialization before Work Immersion.
C. The nominal duration of specialization for TVL shall be considered in crafting the delivery
model of the school.
For other tracks:
 Accounting, Business and Management (ABM) learners may have Business Enterprise Simulation
 Humanities and Social Science Strand (HUMSS) learners may take Culminating Activity
 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learners may take Research/Capstone
Project
 General Academic Strand (GAS) learners may take Research/Capstone Project or Culminating Activity
 For Sports Track, learners may take Apprenticeship (off – campus)
 For Arts and Design Track, learners may take Performing Arts for Production or Exhibit for Arts
Production

However, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the learners’ physical attendance in school is
prohibited. Consequently, the implementation of Work Immersion given above is greatly affected.
Hence, the Office of Undersecretary set another guideline stipulated in Memorandum DM-CI-2020-
00085 specifically for this school year 2020-2021. Varying suggested activities for all tracks guided by
Most Essential Competencies (MELCs) are provided.
The activities in all tracks can be performed in different schemes which include in-school, home-based,
community-based, and school industry partnership.
Whatever scheme is used, all lessons and activities of Work Immersion or its equivalent shall be delivered
using different modalities applicable to the specific track, strand, learners and schools.

Activity 1: Leverage

Actions to be
Taken

Work
Immersion
Obstacles

1. In your answer sheet, list down 3 to 5 potential obstacles you may encounter on Work Immersion.
2. What actions can you do to overcome the obstacles? You may use an appropriate graphic organizer
to show your listed obstacles with the corresponding actions to overcome them.
3. If you would be given the chance to experience an actual work in a work immersion venue in your
barangay suited for your track and strand, what could it be and why do you think you should be
deployed there? Briefly explain your answer in one (1) paragraph with three sentences.

POSTTEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter on your yellow paper.
1. Which does not belong to the rationale of Work Immersion?
A. for employment simulation
B. to become familiar with the work place
C. to be given opportunity to stay in offices
D. to apply their competencies in areas of specialization/applied subjects in authentic work
 environments.

2. How many schemes are given for this year’s Work Immersion?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

3. Which is not true for Work immersion?

A. Work Immersion requires parental consent.
B. 80 hours is the minimum hours for the Work Immersion.
C. All Immersion learners shall be given allowances by the work immersion venue.
D. Partner Institutions and Work Immersion Venues shall be selected only after thorough study,
screening and preparation to ensure that each venue is a safe, secure, and suitable place for learning.

4. Which of the DepEd Orders/memorandum stipulates the clarification of Work Immersion?

A. Dep Ed Order No. 40, s. 2015 B. Dep Ed Order No. 40, s. 2015
C. Dep Ed Order No. 39, s. 2018 D. Memorandum DM-CI-2020-00085

5. Imagine, one day you were left alone by your Work Immersion supervisor; but you accidentally and
secretly break any equipment you are using. How would you solve this problem?
A. I will try to fix if secretly.
B. I will just keep it to myself.
C. I will only inform my best friend or classmate about it.
D. I will honestly inform my Immersion Supervisor and tell him I will replace or pay for it.

LESSON 2 Work Ethics

Imagine you are an employer of a company. There are two applicants left after previous screenings. But
you need only one to fill in the vacant position. Whom are you going to choose? Is it the applicant with very
good credentials besides being an honor graduate, but during the interview, he appears to be arrogant as seen
on his ways or actions; or is it the other applicant who is just an ordinary graduate but seems to be humble and
sincere as what is projected in the interview?
Most of the time many choose the second applicant. He may not be as academically good as the other
applicant but the way he answers during the interview revealed his character; the interviewer considers much
the attitude. That’s why, your attitude towards work is very important which is about our lesson for today, Work
Ethics.
Work Ethics is a group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding
proper conduct in the workplace. (Webster Dictionary)
Some of you after graduation, you might prefer to work right away or others after college they will go on
work. During this Work Immersion, you will be deployed in a certain institution or company. It is necessary to
know if your actions conform to the work ethics. You can ask yourself: Do I show respect to everyone in the
workplace? Am I becoming rude to others? or Did I tell the truth about the problem?
There are many instances or stories you heard about employees being fired from a job or work. What
could be the reasons? These are some of them:
1. Noncompliance with the rules and 4. Utterance of offensive language
regulations 5. Negligence of the responsibility
2. Harassment to fellow employees 6. Troublemakers or frequent cause of conflict
3. Theft or stealing 7. Grievous offenses
https://www.youtubecom/watch?v=DxWDtTIWdkE
 What are the common Work Ethics that you as an employee should remember?

A. ATTENDANCE
a. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the time.
ATTENDANCE b. Don’t abuse leave time.
Matters c. Avoid absences without valid and important reasons.

B. CHARACTER
1. Honesty. An honest employee fosters good reputation to an organization. So be honest by telling the
truth at all times and never attempt stealing nor theft, just like a tricycle driver who returned the lost money
and gadget to the owner.
2. Punctuality. You need to submit your work early or on time. Always come to your work 15 minutes
before the time.
3. Integrity and Loyalty
Never disclose nor reveal nor share confidential matters. You must be trustworthy so that people will rely and
trust you.
4. Teamwork. Be a good team player with your colleagues in a workplace.
Always help one another to achieve more.
5. Productivity. You have to accomplish more within the stipulated
or specified time. Never use your time for doing nonsense things like
chatting, gossiping, texting, etc.
6. Reliability. It is a quality of being able to be trusted or believed
because of working or behaving well. Your employer trusts you that you can do your own work without so
much supervision. You can also be asked for help at times your employer and your co-worker
7. Commitment to Excellence. You do not only work just for compliance but you work hard to produce the
best output or best quality.
8. Professionalism. It is more than just how you look but it’s a way of speaking, behaving and even thinking
that helps a person to be successful in the workplace. You must know how to follow all workplace rules. You
also know how to admit if you made a mistake and learn from it. Ask for help if you’re not sure how to
9. Attitude. Many always look for an employee with
right attitude. To be a better employee, you must listen to
suggestions. Be positive on different challenges. You also
accept responsibility entrusted to you and admit your own
mistakes if ever you commit one. Respect everyone in the
workplace. Respect begets respect.

10. Cooperation. So how do you demonstrate your cooperation in a workplace?

You’re right...You know how to follow rules and regulations of the workplace. You also know how to get
along with others. Besides, you also show appreciation of the privileges and never abuse them.

Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace

In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere with professional
appearance and grooming for the workplace. You need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good
grooming in the workplace:
1. Wear business suits in basic colors.
2. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and even your shoes.
3. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins or keys and bulges.
4. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you are inside the office.
5. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important documents with you instead of compiling
these documents in folders and carrying these between your armpits.
6. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these will just make you look untidy
and unprofessional.
7. Wear light perfume/cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries.
https://futureofworking.com/professional-appearance-and-grooming-for-the-workplace/
 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Work Ethics On the Go! (Do this in your yellow paper)

I. Directions: Answer the following questions after each situation. Answers should be in 3
sentences only

If you start your Work Immersion or even Culminating Activity, you will be told your exact schedule and
time you are in the workplace and time when you are to be out. How will you keep good record of attendance
considering that attendance matters?

II. Directions: Among the different work ethics we have studied, which among them do you often
practice at home, in school, or anywhere? In four sentences, write instances you practiced it.

1.
2.
3.
4.

POSTTEST
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter on your yellow paper.
1. One time you are instructed to clean one of the rooms in your Work Immersion Venue.
You have noticed a crumpled P1,000 on the floor. Which of the Work Ethics do you need to apply?
A. Honesty B. Integrity C. Loyalty D. Reliability

2. Which of the following situations shows productivity?

A. You are taking pride of your work. B. You know how to admit mistakes.
C. You learn to appreciate privileges. D. You give respect to anyone in the workplace.
3. When a trainee or an employee knows how to get along with others, abide with the prescribed
attire and follow rules and regulations, what Work Ethics does he practice?
A. Appearance B. Cooperation C. Integrity D. Honesty

4. You left your cubicle or room in your workplace. Along the way to the wash room, you have
bumped and noticed a slippery floor due to a wet floor but the janitor is not around. What do you think is the
right thing to do to show your responsibility?
A. I will just walk slowly as I pass there.
B. I will just ignore it anyway that could be dried after an hour.
C. I will remind others whom I see to be careful of the wet floor.
D. I will inform the maintenance about it or if he’s not around, I will get the signage being used for
reminders of caution.

5. Considering that you are at work and you represent the company, dressing - up appropriately,
using the appropriate language, and asking for help if you know you can hardly solve a problem or situation are
good practices. What work ethics do they represent?
A. Integrity and Loyalty C. Professionalism
B. Commitment & Excellence D. Teamwork

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