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INTRODUCTION
changes come with growing pains. However, with time, we frequently realize that the
effort put into altering is worthwhile. A prime illustration of this is the development of
Technical drawings used to be produced "on the board" using pencil or pen and ink on
paper, mylar, or vellum. By the time things started to change, many of us had been
making drawings in this fashion for a decade or more, doing line work, annotations,
Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) had become widely used in bigger
businesses by the middle of the 1980s. For the majority of drafters, the adjustment was
not simple. There was no internet, no IT department, and not much training offered.
computer technicians. The prevalence of this software and the technicians and
engineers who use it have given rise to a brand-new field of study called quality control.
CADD has enabled a whole new level of quality control by speeding up and being more
accurate, and it has fast become essential to a project's success. Quality control is
increasingly helping keep our projects on schedule, with low construction costs and
the chance to continuously improve their abilities from the perspective of lifelong
learning, allowing them to adjust to the quickly changing demands and conditions of the
labor market. The configuration of education and training systems, employment policies,
and investment decisions are made by the labor market and training policymakers.
There is a larger pool of tertiary graduates; still, numerous do not have the
applicable chops demanded for successful integration into the labor request. These
numerous countries with limited coffers have larger pupil bodies without compromising
accelerated rate in the Philippines, yet the strength of scholars' registration and
graduate affair of institutions of advanced literacy is proliferating. This has been a big
problem concerning our society. Therefore, the reform in the advanced education
system must inescapably give professed graduates suitable value additions to meet the
verbally, or online). Various people can be the subjects of tracer research. According to
European Quality Assurance (2017), cited by Del Mar et al., "Common topics include
questions on study progress, the transition to work, work entrance, job career, use of
(2018).
Tracer studies are increasingly becoming a well-known method everywhere in
the world. Tracer studies involve identifying and following up with graduates from higher
graduates view their experiences throughout their degree study and transition to the job
market. If universities want to improve their teaching and graduate training, they should
Harald Schomburg and his colleagues at the Centre for Higher Education and
Work at the University of Kassel, Germany, have conducted tracer studies that supply
and maintain the relevance of the curriculum for professional growth. They have
researched and carried out tracer surveys, created efficient tracer study questionnaires,
students are expected to return to their respective provinces after graduation seeking
This study, therefore, attempts to survey and trace the graduates of the Bachelor of
status of the said program graduates. Also, teacher employment is highly competitive,
opportunities within their location. (NEDA 2010) as cited by Del Mar et al. (2017).
The drafting curriculum has changed significantly with the advent of computer-
aided drawing (CAD), but it still plays the same fundamental function at the collegiate
all share at least one fundamental subject based on drafting. The significance of this
Engineers, architects, and other industrial technology designers will collaborate closely
with the drafters who graduate from community and technical institutions (Bureau of
Labor Statistics, 2010). This implies that drafting graphics and blueprint reading courses
comprehend drawings utilized in the workplace. Additionally, it makes it possible for the
engineer to collaborate with the drafter and convey what is required of the drafter.
Usually, designers, Engineers and architects, for example, will communicate a design
with the drafter and then approve the drafter's finished drawing.
Tracer Study is one of the most beneficial ways to find out the current status of the
graduates after graduation from college and is used in most organizations, especially in
schools to keep track of graduates' addresses, workplaces, and positions held. The
results of this study will enable institutions to assess the quality of education provided to
their graduates by understanding where they fit and how they contribute to society in
general and their workplaces in particular. After graduation or the program's conclusion,
transition to the workplace, entry into the workforce, employment career, application of
acquired competencies, and present occupations are the subjects of a tracer study
empirical study that can successfully provide helpful information for evaluating the
effects of the education and training provided by a particular higher education institution.
It can collect vital information about graduates' undergraduate experiences, first and
experiences, first and ongoing employment and the applicability of their educational
backgrounds and skill sets to each position. Data on the degree of job satisfaction
beneficial and ineffective elements in training and employment programs. Tracer study
outcomes might be quantifiable, making it simple to examine data. Data from former
studies.
Educational institutions have been carrying out tracer studies for many years,
such as the work done by Harald Schomburg and his colleagues at the Centre for
Higher Education and Work, University of Kassel, Germany, where extensive research
was carried out. Another one was the CHEERS (Career after Higher Education- a
European Research Study) which investigated the links between higher education and
In addition to Schomburg's report from 2016, several other nations are seeing a
rise in tracer study demand due to accreditation and quality management standards.
institutions, and donor agencies need quantifiable proof of the sponsor's education and
training value.
Quality of Graduates
Graduate traits, also called graduate qualities, have been discussed across the
higher education spectrum. Graduate attributes are frequently the traits or skills that
graduates will integrate once they have received their degree. These traits or skills are
not typically discipline-specific. (Frawley, 2017). The qualities, skills, and information the
university community feels students should acquire while enrolled there are graduate
discipline expertise that has traditionally been the cornerstone of most university
courses. They are qualities that enable graduates to act as social change agents in an
designed with the premise that students are preparing for a mainly unknowable future.
developing the generalized expertise that graduates can transfer to whatever working
environment they find themselves in after graduation." (p.151). In other words, students
LET Performance
licensing exam. In particular, Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) have worked hard to
make sure that their graduates will succeed in the Licensure Examination for Teachers
requirement for teacher education graduates, stipulated in Republic Act No. 7835, the
practice the teaching profession without obtaining a teaching license from the PRC.
Laganao (2015).
In her study, Banez (2002) discovered that the CTE LET takers generally
received "Below Passing Mark" ratings for their LET performance in their major,
professional, and general education topics. This is because the aggregate average of all
LET passers has been lowered by those who failed and received poor scores. This
further implied that students with better senior high school averages, UNP CAT scores,
and average grades in general education, professional, and essential topics and
students who participated in more LET review sessions were the ones who achieved
The percentage of graduates who pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers
is one of the urgent issues of the College of Education at Rizal Technological University,
according to Alaga and Pacheco (2014). (LET). Results showed a moderate association
between general education and LET performance when compared to the three
which learners have access; of learning activities that learners experience; and of
learning outcomes which achieve, all within the immediate context of an individual
educational system. Every time there are global changes or developments, the curricula
in schools are impacted. To meet the needs of society, they must be updated. Alvior
(2014).
Jadhav M. and Patankar P. (2013) acknowledged that a curriculum gives
teachers suggestions and methods for gauging the advancement of their students. To
advance to the next level, a student must fulfill particular academic requirements.
Without the direction of a curriculum, teachers cannot be certain that they have given
students the skills or opportunities essential for success at the following level, whether
Teachers must take part in the development process for curriculum in order for it
just a broad summary of what is expected. It must be a useful tool to aid teachers in
creating the unique tactics, methods, and resources required for them to succeed
Alsubaie (2016).
Competencies Learned
learning. As they progress, students can work with a mentor to master each
certificate, diploma, or increasingly a full degree, learners can either develop just the
competencies for the abilities they require (for which they may increasingly obtain a
"badge" or some other kind of validated recognition), or they can integrate an entire set
related to the nature of the classroom, are necessary for teachers to instruct in
educational institutions. The literature on the skills that various researchers have
determined necessary for effective teaching is provided in the following section. Baker
et al. (2002)
centered setting to acquire the skills, competencies, and points of view professionals
require. Together, teachers and students build a community of practice where members
can share knowledge and skills while working on projects or doing other tasks,
connecting with their environment, and utilizing tools representative of the group's work.
Over time, active participation in the community of practice improves subject learning
Employability
qualities, and knowledge, that raise a person's chances of locating and landing their
ideal job, which is good for them, the labor force, their community, and the economy.
simple yet complex (Hartshorn & Sear, 2005), with little agreement on its genuine
meaning.
The ability to perform work-related duties and the competencies to complete the
assigned tasks in their study subjects are two further definitions of employability. An
strategies, as well as the environment (such as their circumstances and the state of the
Many people require various support to overcome the physical and mental
obstacles to learning and personal growth since employability is a two-sided issue. (i.e.
updating their assets). It involves more than simply academic and occupational abilities.
People require accurate and useful information about the labour market to make wise
On the other hand, Bowden et al. (2000) stressed that employability should focus
abilities, skills, and attributes that qualify graduates for careers in higher-level functional
literacy.
"alumni survey" to gather data and serve as a foundation for future planning activities.
Menteri Pengajian Tinggi (2006) had a similar view and noted that Graduate Tracer
Study has successfully obtained precise and timely inputs for guaranteeing that the
human capital produced by higher education institutions is always relevant and able to
seen as self-actualized but practical life searchers given the traits that companies look
for in employees. People work because they need to earn money to cover expenses like
housing, clothing, and other essentials. Additionally, they strive to meet their
requirements for esteem, self-realization, and social interaction. (Kimbrell & Vineyard,
1999). These people are school graduates whose records could be properly tracked
down.
The literature frequently noted the significance of prior job experience for the
success of new graduates when describing graduates with experiences, abilities, and
training. (Rateau and Kaufman, 2009). Employers stress the value of prior work
experience for students to develop and get the life experience that can only come from
more balanced and prepared graduates for the workforce. (Coll and Zegwaard, 2006.
p.30). Harvey (2005) found that students believed that working in industries while
In agreement with the assertion as mentioned above, Fallows and Weller (2000)
immediately to the firm's success. Graduates with prior work experience reported a
greater awareness of corporate cultures and were more adept at adjusting to their first
last twenty years has been the democratization of insecurity of work where redundancy
healthy for workers to be highly motivated to work harder to be recognized and paid
accordingly.
The foregoing literature and studies shed light on the current research
undertaking for they cited instances where graduate tracers were utilized and served as
The employability of the Graduates can be connected with the following factors
Job, Competencies Learned in College, and Relevance of the Curriculum to the first job.
These are important variables to consider as most of the new graduates have
aimed to be employed and successful in the real world after college as often measured
in terms of one's current position or employment. In a similar light, the following are
merely personal characteristics of the graduates, but which have been identified by
previous literature as factors that would influence the attractiveness of the graduates as
teachers.
Objectives of the Study
This study aimed to determine the employability of the graduates of the Bachelor
which combined factual and subjective data from graduates, can provide highly valuable
information on the matching of talents. In addition to helping to optimize the study plan,
tracer studies allow for measuring aspects of horizontal matching (the relevance of the
study field to the tasks carried out on the job) and vertical matching (a suitable position
department.
The results of the study would benefit the following group or individuals:
To the Student. The results of the study will guide the students taking the Bachelor of
To the Teachers. The findings of this study will lead to the factors in maintaining
the improvement of the curriculum as to what courses are to be included and excluded
To the Administrators. The results of this study may guide school administrators on how
to improve the employability of their graduates through the recommendations from the
alumni.
To the Future Researchers. This study may help future researchers as a reference for
further studies.
Definition of Terms
To facilitate a better understanding of this study, the researchers tried to give the
definitions of some terms used herein. For further classification and convenience of the
Competencies. These are certain traits that hiring managers at a corporation have
determined are desirable in candidates. (Dictionary.com 2017). This study refers to the
(Dictionary.com, 2017). As employed in this survey refers to the courses that the college
provides respondents.
Employability. The capacity of an individual to get their first job, keep it, and find new
employment compatible with their profession and employment status is the term utilized
in this study.
Employment Status. The length of the employment agreement or the job type
underemployed, or employed—.
LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers). In order to create a solid framework within
allow for ongoing learning and improvement, it is a test of their general knowledge and
competence.
Occupation. Refers to the work the employed person performs during the time-
reference period (or the work performed in the past if the employed person is jobless).
Regardless of the industry or status in which the person should be categorized.
(OECD.com 2001)
Performance. How the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended
Skills. The expertise or talent needed to do a job or task. Job skills allow you to do a
particular job and life skills help you through everyday tasks. (Dictionary.com, 2017)
college that can be a tool to be employed in their respective target or working place.
Tracer Study. Refers to studies where a sample of people are examined at one point in
time, then tracked down and examined once more at one or more subsequent points in
their life. The essential feature of such studies is that characteristics of the same
subjects are observed at two or more points in time. (Sciencedirect.com). This study
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The methodologies and techniques utilized in the study are covered in this
chapter, including the research design, the tools used to collect the data, the
Research Design
In this study, descriptive survey research was utilized to track and ascertain the
employment status and work history of the graduates from the Department of
surveys were utilized in this investigation. The description gives a thorough history,
describes an event or events, and describes people's reactions to those events.
Insightful and pertinent, descriptive qualitative research also has a place in knowledge
Research Locale/Environment
The study was conducted in the Philippines. The respondents were interviewed
virtually via video call using Google Meet or/and Messenger platforms. The researchers
also contacted and gathered respondents who were residing outside the country during
the time of this study. These respondents were interviewed via video chat. The
researchers chose this research locale and the mode of conducting the study because it
gave favorable leverage to gather the necessary data about the impacts of the Drafting
Technology Curriculum.
Research Respondents/Participants
The respondents of the study are twenty-three (23) individuals who graduated in
the academic year 2017-2018 under the Bachelor of Secondary Teacher Education
provided the official list of BSTTE-DT graduates of 2018 which is essential data for
Sampling Procedure
In this study, non-probability sampling was employed. Researchers and faculty
members used this strategy to select people who were easily accessible and could be
reached online and offline. The department's alumni database made it possible to get in
Research Instruments
Education graduates tracer study questionnaire, which is slightly modified for the study.
The items on the questionnaire were modified into an online survey using Google meet
The first part of the questionnaire is about the Profile of the graduates, the
second part is about the Professional License of the graduates, the third part is about
the Employability of the graduates, the fourth part is about the Relevance of the
Curriculum to the First Job of the graduates, the fifth part is the Graduates
Competencies Learned in college, and the sixth part is the Suggestion/Comments for
Research Procedure
conducted to trace and determine the employability of the graduates from the
observations, in-depth interviews (in person or online), and focus groups are just a few
research plan. Although there are many different qualitative approaches, they also
share many characteristics. Snowball sampling, one of the most popular sampling
Usually, the researchers start with a small number of initial contacts (seeds) who are
asked to join the study and meet the prerequisites. The next phase is to ask the
potential volunteers to recommend further contacts who fit the research criteria and
could be willing to participate, who then propose even more potential volunteers, and so
on. (Parker, C., Scott, S., & Geddes, A. 2019). The Researchers contacted the
respondents by searching their names on social media platforms, in which the College
Dean provided the list of names together with their current addresses. After the
respondents verified their response to our message, they were asked politely to
participate in our study. They were later told to ask to suggest and invite other qualified
After the consent of the thesis adviser, a letter was hand-carried to the college
dean asking for a list of names and addresses of respondents, then noted by the thesis
After the approval, the respondents were contacted via Facebook and were done
around Iligan City. Data gathered were tallied, analyzed, and interpreted.
section first considers how story analysis undermines the conventional status of
qualitative data. This section examines the traditional status accorded qualitative data
before considering how narrative analysis challenges this. It then explores what
narrative analysis means and discusses why social researchers might choose this
In order to avoid extrapolating meaning from one interview to the next, the
researcher finished all the interviews and transcriptions before evaluating the data.
(Seidman, 2006). To put participants in perspective, the researcher started the data
analysis process by generating a profile for each participant. (Seidman, 2006). The
participants' stories, which included 6,381 words of transcribed interviews, provided the
source material for the analysis. The researcher's reflective journals and notes provided
further data.
Additionally, the current approach permits the inductive emergence of new ideas.
The researcher employed iterative techniques, such as re-reading the transcripts, re-
listening to the audio, and re-examining the researchers' notes and notebooks, to
identify prospective themes after the transcripts were examined for the presence or
Ethical Considerations
The researchers addressed the study's ethical issues in the following order. The
informed consent form, which recognized that the participants' involvement was utterly
voluntary, was read and signed by the participants after the researchers made sure they
did so. The researchers also ensured that nobody or any organization was hurt while
specific responses that could lead to the identity of the respondents, they also avoided
specifying specific responses that could have done so. Finally, throughout the trial,
especially during data collection, the researchers honored the respondents' right to
withdraw their consent even if they had already signed the informed consent form.
This chapter will use the significant themes and present the conclusions from the
interview process and subsequent data analysis. The first thing that is offered is a brief
profile of each participant. This study aimed to determine the employability of the
Technology year 2018. This is to determine the profile of the respondents, their
the relevance of their undergraduate degree with regards to their work, the usefulness
of the competencies they learned from college up to their present job, and
gathered their information through google forms, and 11 participants from their families
As a result, most of the participants took the Licensure Examination for Teachers
(LET); and Technical Education and Skills Development (TESDA) for Technical
Drafting. They were employed and self-employed in their current work. Some of the
participants were employed by drafting technology, and some were not. Some
participants proceed in the teaching profession, and some participants work in the
industry. They stayed because of the salary or because they needed to be employed to
2.1 Results
TESDA 3 13%
CSE 0 0%
No taken exams 0 0%
Total 2 100%
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There were 23 respondents who took the exams in total; 20 (87%) of them took
the PRC and TESDA simultaneously, while 3 (13%) did the TESDA only.
Employed 20 87%
Self-Employed 3 13%
Not employed 0 0%
Total 23 100%
employed. 87% were employed and 13% were self-employed with a total of 100%.
Private 12 53%
Public 9 39%
NGO 1 4%
Non-Profit 1 4%
Total 23 100%
There are a total of 23 respondents in this kind of organization. 12 were in the
private sector, 9 in the public sector, one in an NGO, and one in a non-profit. A total of
organizations.
Permanent 1 53%
2
Temporary 0 0%
Apprentice 0 0%
Other 1 4%
Total 2 100%
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10 (43%) are casual/contractual/job hires, 12 (53%) are permanent, and the remaining
4% are.
Somewhat 5 22%
Related
Total 23 100%
In the nature of work, there are 23 (100%) total respondents. 11 (48%) are
related, 5 (22%) are somewhat related, and 7 (30%) are not related.
Teaching 11 48%
Clerical 3 13%
Drafting Supervisor 0 0%
Graphic Designer 1 4%
Mechanical 0 0%
Draftsman
Product Designer 0 0%
Others 2 9%
Total 23 100%
In their current work, there were 23 respondents. 11 (48%) were teaching, 3
(13%) were clerical, 6 (26%) were CAD operators, 1 (4%) was a graphic designer, and
Iligan 15 66%
Non-Iligan 7 30%
Abroad 1 4%
Total 23 100%
In the location of work, 15 (66%) were located in Iligan, 7 (30%) were non-Iligan,
P6,000-P10,000 5 22%
P11,000- 1 4%
P15,000
P16,000- 2 9%
P20,000
P21,000- 0 0%
P25,000
P26,000- 6 26%
P30,000
P31,000- 0 0%
P35,000
P36,000- 0 0%
P40,000
P41,000- 0 0%
P50,000
Other 2 9%
Total 23 100%
had an income of P6,000 to P10,000, 1 (4%) had P11,000 to P15,000 income, 2 (9%)
As walk-in applicant 2 9%
Other 2 9%
Total 23 100%
In finding their jobs, they have different ways in which 4 (17%) respondents
from information from friends, 2 (9%) as a walk-in applicants, and 2 (9%) was not
Findings
2.2 Introduction
gather information for this study, and they are now evaluating the data to determine the
nature of the research challenge. The researchers conducted interviews with Drafting
Technology graduates through video calls, google forms, from their families and friends,
to give their information. 12 participants were interviewed. 8 participants were
interviewed through video call and 4 participants were using google forms.
2.2.1 Participants
Dumaguete City. After graduation, he took the LET board exam without taking
any review because of expenses, and luckily, he passed the exam. Then, despite
Participant two has an online job. After he graduated, he had a hard time looking
for a job. So he took commissions because he was an artist. That is what he did
for a living while he was struggling to find a job. He had many clients around the
graduated, she took the LET board exam, and after that, she got a job in the city,
at Tita Fannies for two years after graduation before returning home to volunteer.
in the NGCP for 3 years and then applied to the teaching profession at MSU-IIT.
Participant six is a junior high school teacher handling grades 7–10 teaching ICT
subjects in Zamboanga. She applied for the ranking in DepEd after she
graduated. But unfortunately, she never got in. So she stayed at home for almost
a year.
Participant seven is a draftsman at NGCP Right of Way and negotiates with the
plot or house owners. After he graduated, he took the LET board exam, but
unfortunately, he failed. So, he applied at City Hall for nine months before he got
another job.
graduated, she reviewed for the LET board exam. She passed. She even
renewed her license, but she never teaches. She preferred the drafting side.
Participant nine is a virtual assistant. After she graduated, she was hired as a
municipality. After graduation, she did not find a job. She started her job after her
teacher I application in DepEd for the second time around as a substitute teacher
family/friends/relatives.
"Honestly speaking, it's the money. During 2020 kay pandemic man na siya, gamay
kaayo ug kwarta akong parents ana but thankfully, naa pa koy naipon sa akoang sub
nga job. Due to that, kailangan nako mucontinue ani kay atleast dako kog sweldo para
(Participant 1)
One participant described how he managed to pay the bills from his earnings
even though his profession does not in line with the Drafting Technology Curriculum.
"I needed the money. I need to help pay the bills like the internet. Now is commission-
things. So now, layo jud siya sa akong profession. When you stay here, need ang
money jud. So karon, nagtry napud ko ug another 5 jobs, plenty of online jobs pang
daytime ug nighttime."
(Participant 2)
Two participants described that they need to gain experience in order to apply in the
Department of Education.
"Money and experience also because I am planning to apply in the DepED. So, need
man nila ug experience. Kinahanglan nako magkaexperience atleast 4 years after ana,
okay na."
(Participant 6)
People work to make money. They need money to buy food, rent, to pay bills,
and to sustain the needs of the family. People can live normally without job satisfaction,
2.2.3 Difficulties
"In my job, it's very difficult because kung TLE ka, ilabay ka bisag asa. Kung TLE ka, dili
pasabot kung unsa imong course or bahalag as a teacher in general. Dili ka pasabot
TLE. Currently, I am teaching ESP about values. Gatudlo ko ana, gatudlo kog
Carpentry which is wala koy background sa ICT kay Draftsman. Karon kay gatudlo ko
ug Gardening sa Grade 8 ug front office services kay general man gud ang Grade 8 ug
7. So, mao ranay difficulties nako especially since wala nakay nako napractice akoang
Drafting Technology. Focus nako sa TLE. Akoang jud problem kay ang ICT which is
needed jud kaayo siyag technology since my school is not that dako jud siya nga school
but dili man siya dato wala man kaayo computers na pwede nako maaccess sa mga
bata nako dili kay nako makuan ug one by one ug mga cp, mga system units but
thankfully magbuhat rakog simulation na mao ray substitute sa ilang lesson. Mao rapud
(Participant 1)
"Akong current mga difficulties in terms of skills kay maningkamot jud ka.. Ang akong
Katong animation kay naa man to sa atong drafting. Mutouch ta gamay sa animation.
So, matudlo ra nako gamay pero sa katong sa uban is wala to. So dapat magexplore ka
sa imong self like you need to watch youtube tutorials before iklase nimo sa imong
studyante. Magtuon lang jud ka. Interms sa pagdeliver sa imong lessons, we are in a
private school pero kulang ug computers and wala pajud mi internet because dugay
ang installation. Usahay mawal-an ka ug gana sa imong pagteach because ang imong
gusto murag dili nimo mahatag because of the lack of equipments. Mangita nalang ug
way unsaon pagcatch up. Mangita ug strategies para madeliver gihapon nimo pero dili
(Participant 6)
The participants are struggling with how they are going to cope with the subjects
that were not taught in their undergraduate subjects in drafting technology. It not only
focuses on drafting technology but also covers the general subject of TLE. They also
encounter the lack of technologies and how they are going to demonstrate the topic,
Other participants encountered such problems in their work and how they are
The participants also described how they cope with the knowledge and skills required
"Yes. There were skills like especially in my Grade 8 since general man siya. Akong
nabal-an is naay technical drafting sa Fourth Quarter nila which is better. Naapply jud
nako siya. Sauna, naa man nay drafting technology ang school namo but natangtang
na siya kay gamay ra gusto musulod like 2 students dayon mawala ra dayon siya. But,
some skills maapply jud nako siya especially naa man gud magbuhat ug mga rooms for
example, front office services namo by January, akong topic is Alphabet of Lines which
is part na siya sa Drafting. Atleast, naa najud koy expertise ana mga front view, side
view, top view mga inana nga lesson atleast mateach nako na siya. Naa gihapon koy
maapply-apply gamay."
(Participant 1)
"I graduated in the Old Curriculum of the BSTTE Drafting Technology. What I've learned
in my undergrad is applied both sa teaching and industry. Sa industry, like I said earlier
that maapply nako siya for my CAD operation and cost estimation. And also, here.. I am
(Participant 5)
"Yes. Nakaapply siya sa akoa. Dako jud siya nga application kay syempre gasukod mi
sa mga balay. Gamit kaayo ang CAD. Gamit pud ang sa measurements sa balay, sa
pag estimate labi na kanang naa man siguro ta.. Nakaagi man siguro ta sa Estimation.
(Participant 7)
"Oo kay sa Drafting, natun-an tanan basics and not-so-basics nga mga intermediate
level. Kung wala, magyoutube tutorial ra pero mas nindot na kanang inyong giklasehan.
Naa pay teacher mga inana. So, nakahelp jud siya sa akoa kay nisulod man ko sa
industry na kabalo nako magCAD, SketchUp, ang pagrender, Photoshop, mga inana
(Participant 8)
One participant also applied his skills in his previous job. It became easy for him
AutoCAD and most of the task, I can take it easily without a struggle. They introduced
(Participant 2)
Some participants' current jobs do not require them to draft technology curriculum.
2.2.5 Improvements
technology is not only the focus, but also the entire topic in the teaching profession.
Some of the participants need to find a strategy for how they engage with the students.
"I did improve because at least I gained experience. So, from a teacher's perspective,
I've gained enough strategies on how to teach my students. I gained different methods
on how to make them be more eager to learn. Nangita jud ko ug way na *inaudible*
especially ang mga bata karon kay dali ra mabored. So, nangita ko ug technique like
games, mga activities na ma-enganyo sila kay sa una, during pajud sa college days, sa
akoa rajud huna'huna kay paper-pencil task. Karon kay nachallenge najud ko na
maghuna'huna nako ug mga activities everyday para lang maenganyo kay dili jud lalim
(Participant 1)
"In terms of my professional development, makaingon jud kog I grow because
they said that teaching is non-stop. Once you are particularly taking your as step,
always teaching. Never stop jud na siya. You always keeps on learning. So by then,
however, although nateacher nako but then, there are some experiences na wala pa
pud ko kabalo because of some of the students is much better sila nga kabalo.. For
example, updated application, updated na mga technology which is wala nakoy time
muexplore. Ilang introduce nila sa akoa at the same time, makalearn pud ko inana nga
unsaon paggamit."
(Participant 5)
In the industry, participants deal with different fields that improve their skills and
knowledge about drafting technology. How they applied in their current job which is
"Nakaimprove siya kay syempre different houses man among gimeasure. So, makakita
ka ug lain-lain design then maapply to nimo sa imohang kuan if naa kay sideline.
Naapply nako and then nakamold sa akoang skills labi na sa pagCAD kay CAD man
gud usually among ginagamit kay sayon man gud ang magCAD when it comes sa
design, mas mawiden ang imohang knowledge kay different houses and different
designs pud sailang balay na makita nimo sa ilaha na unsa ilang mga materials na ilang
gipanggamit."
(Participant 7)
"Nag-Master's ko sa Civil, sa USTP. Then as of now, naa mi ginaprepare na about
schooling japon para atleast continue japon akong professional or career development."
(Participant 8)
On the other hand, some participants described how dealing with other people
with the skills necessary to get employed and the difficulties that they encountered
impact on their teaching profession. It does not only focus on the drafting skills but also
it shoulders all the fields of TLE or the Technology and Livelihood Education. Currently,
"But sadly to say, ang Drafting Technology dili kay siya as in common sa mga public
schools diri sa amoa compared sa lain like Carpentry, Masonry, etc. But sa ngalan nga
"My degree which is Drafting Technology, dili kay siya kuan sa teaching. More on sa
engineering ni siya or architect. But, pwede man siya makuan through sa specific
schools ra siya ba dili jud siya as in general na needed jud siya sa tanan schools but
some schools offered technical drafting mao ni nakaapan sa akoang course which is
TLE because although daghan siya dili tanan schools muoccupy ug that type or that
particular TLE mostly ICT, carpentry, masonry, but seldom ra kaayo ang mga drafting
technology na students which mao jud ni makakuan nila nakareason ug pangita jud ug
(Participant 1)
"Yes. Ang giteach sa Drafting Technology kay very essential jud kaayo kay kung
whatever field that you tried to pursue either if like sa industry ka or sa teaching pero
like focus ra kaayo sa drafting. Nagtackle unta ug more side sa TLE karon like dili
kaayo magstruggle when it comes to applying for the TLE job sa DepEd. But in
industry, so far everything you need to learn, you need to learn is ginaprovide na sa
(Participant 2)
"I believe kanang slight'slight kay kinahanglan man jud ka makagraduate. Kanang kuan
sa drafting, ICT teacher man ko involve man ang pag-use sa computer. So, sa drafting
diba mag-use man ta ug computer pero dili man kaayo align sa imong gitudlo ron nga
(Participant 6)
"If didto ka mag-apply sa Senior High like TLE subject mga drafting-drafting na mga
schools, easy siya. But if sa DepEd dili ka makabuot pud, murag easy but lisod pud."
(Participant 3)
One participant described how the Drafting Technology Curriculum alone is not
taking up the teaching profession, one should be flexible in every field, specifically when
teaching TLE.
"Basta naa man gud ka sa DepEd, dili necessary na ang katong gigraduate-tan, mao
gyud na ang gitudlo. Dapat kung teacher ka, flexible jud ka ana. Dayon, ang drafting
man gud kay kung mutake ka ug board exam, dili drafting imong take-kan kundi TLE.
Dayon, ang kanang uban subject sa TLE, wala ninyo natun-an sa inyong drafting."
(Participant 4)
One participant also described herself as not interested in AutoCAD. Instead, the
"First, dili ko interested sa AutoCAD. Second, nianhi ko diri to work but ang ilang
natrabaho so ako nalang gipadayon and then, nagtake pud kog mga courses
connected sa English than sa drafting kay mas magamit man nako karon."
(Participant 3)
The participants described where their current job is in line with the Drafting
Technology Curriculum, how they equipped their skills, and whether it is easy to find a
Technology student very demanding. In demand jud kaayo siya nga program which is
(Participant 5)
"Kung muingon kag easy, dili jud siya easy kay syempre kay mostly sa gipangita sa
mga employers, naa kay experience. Naa kay mapakita sa ilaha nga mga diploma or
higher nga mga kuan labi na sa mga NCII. So, ganahan pud sila ug mga actual nga
nakabuhat jud ka ana. So, lisod jud siya magpangita. Maningkamot sah jud ka didto sa..
(Participant 7)
"One of my first job, CAD operator japon. Nakahelp jud siya kay pagsulod nako, kabalo
naman ko. So, dili na kayko kailangan nila tudloan or somehow akong confidence level
kay dili kaayo low. Makawork rapud ko ug tarong tungod kana. Naequip jud ko sa
Drafting course."
"Sa akoa, oo. Even if kung sa teacher, okay rapud kay ang Drafting under raman pud
siya sa TLE and kung magteacher kay.. Either teacher or drafting, okay raman kay para
sa employment nimo."
(Participant 8)
Discussion
Introduction
The primary goals of this research study were to assess how the Drafting
section, the results will be interpreted, and it will be shown why they are pertinent to the
study and how they relate to related research that has been done. The conclusions of
this study are based on the interpretation and analysis of information gathered through
semi-structured interviews with eight participants who have completed the Drafting
Technology Curriculum.
The findings of this research emerged as a main theme across all twenty-three
(23) interviews. All participants have their different impacts of the Drafting Technology
not just the drafting technology that can be taught in school but the whole field of TLE,
including ICT. The participants also described that the Drafting technology curriculum
can also help in industry with the help of other fields such as in CAD operations,
The aim of the research is to determine the impact of the Drafting Technology
Curriculum to the employability of the Drafting Technology graduates batch 2018. Semi-
structured interviews were used as a qualitative technique to evaluate the study issues.
The use of semi-structured interviews provided greater in-depth insight into the
interpretation of the results. An overview of the literature pertinent to the study's topic—
the effects of the Drafting Technology Curriculum—was offered. Finally, the results were
analysed, along with justifications for why they were pertinent to the study and
333,479 per year and PHP 160 per hour. A Drafting Technician can expect to make
between PHP 236,770 and PHP 403,510 on average. The greatest level of schooling
The task of creating well-built blueprints from initial sketches, concepts, and
requirements falls to technical drafters. These experts design the blueprints required to
Mechanical drafters, architects, civil drafters, and electronics drafters are a few potential
technical drafting careers. There are important facts about a career in drafting. In a
creativity, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, technical ability, numeracy, and time
The findings of this research are pertinent to the broader examination of the
person's employment. This study showed that although the Drafting Technology
Curriculum affected everyone, there were positive and negative results and noticeable
CHAPTER III
Through the perspective of the 2018 Drafting Technology Graduates Batch, this
study aimed to describe the experiences linked to the instructional design process in
developing and upkeep the study's Drafting Technology Curriculum. The researchers
be appropriate. (Strauss & Wijngaert, 2007). The primary approach for gathering data
was conducting interviews, which were thought to be the best way to convey the real-
involves the interviews through virtual meetings and google Forms, allowing the
researchers to focus on participants that will provide the most relative information to the
study.
The participants' detailed and detailed accounts of their experiences allowed the
investigator
By categorizing the units of data, the transcribed interview data was arranged. These
details made it possible to present and describe the experiences in an ordered way,
The purpose of the study was to review and assess how the curriculum for
drafting technology affected the employability of the 2018 graduating class. The finding
that program alumni could be reached using a distinctive sample gave important
information about the high-quality training they received while enrolled. The sample
consisted of graduates who had passed the Civil Service Exam (CSC), the Licensure
Exam for Teachers (LET), and the TESDA NCII. They also had to be locals of Iligan
City. Many of them are presently employed in the private and public sectors, pursuing
the teaching profession, pursuing a job that is not related to their post-graduation, and
happy workers in their company. Some of them applied their skills and knowledge to
their work which is being taught during their undergraduate. The competencies of
Drafting Technology have been applied by the graduates to their work. Their
which it can be applied in different fields such as in the teaching profession where not
only technical drafting should be focused on undergraduate subjects but also in the
fields of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). These are thus seen as traits of
graduates who are keen to tell their alma mater about their successes in their separate
The utilized special sample of the Drafting Technology Curriculum gave useful
information, but it's possible that the most important information is still missing and may
The established competencies were significant and applicable to the job through
the major, professional, core, and general education courses and through skills in
The human resources were deemed competent and sufficient, even though the
physical facilities and equipment needed to be more sufficient to allow each student to
perform activities in CAD. Thus, the University should improve the physical facilities and
teamwork, job security, and the stature of their current field. They thought it was a
privilege and an honor to have graduated from the university. By successfully preparing
graduates for the workforce and instilling a love of their profession and alma mater, the
Drafting Technology Curriculum allowed the university to meet its mission, aims, and
objectives.
The tracer study offers the first evidence that the software's advantages could be
further enhanced by upgrading it. To better accommodate the rapidly evolving work,
Recommendations
Based on the study's results and conclusions, the researchers issued the
following recommendations: First, add the findings from the current study to the
university-wide tracer study that uses a different set of demographic data. Second,
maintain the program's high level of workplace applicability and suitability. Third, the
solving, human relations, and communication skills that are needed in the business. In
particular, examine and enhance the Drafting Technology curriculum. By allowing more
time for communication, the research/problem solution may be completed on time. Last
but not least, enhance the teacher and student access to physical facilities, equipment,
This study only traces the job history of the graduating class of Drafting
Technology in 2018 and assesses the program's suitability and application, as well as
the breadth and depth of the skills acquired there. To supplement the information
provided by the results of the current tracer, the researchers expanded the tracer study
Furthermore, the curriculum has to be reviewed often to ensure that it is in line with
business standards.