RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Historically, the Rizal Technological Institute (RTU) has been in existence since July 11, 1969, as
the College of Rizal. The institution became the Rizal Technological University (RTU) on October 11,
1997, by the virtue of Republic Act 8365.
Throughout its existence, RTU is determined to achieve its mission by setting out a direction that
will prepare its students for the creation of their own future in a knowledge-driven and culturally diverse
society.
RTU plans to adhere to the highest standards of excellence, academic freedom and commitment
to service as it extends its contribution of knowledge to its students and the communities it intends to
touch. It thus, lays its programs and projects in accordance to the national higher education goals .
RTU also recognizes the five key results areas of the Social Contract of current President Benigno
Simeon C. Aquino III with the Filipino people. These key result areas are (1) Transparent, accountable,
and preparatory governance; (2) Poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable; (3)
Rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth; (4) Just and lasting peace and the rule of law; and (5)
Integrity of the environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation. With these, as an academic
institution that gears towards the demands of the society, RTU will make a significant contribution in a
each of the aforementioned areas and make noteworthy emphasis on KRA 2 of the President.
The University’s strategic thrusts to contribute significantly to the vision of the President is through
its Department of Extension Services (DES) that has been conceived to include not only those under the
supervision of the DES but also sustained outreach services extended to numerous clienteles, approved
by the University / Colleges / Departments. Linkages in the extension are forged to join other agencies
and organizations in partnership with extension services of RTU.
RTU continuously creating teaching-learning situations where students, faculty and staff and the
community learn from each other, render outreach services to the larger community; and promote
livelihood projects to uplift the quality of life of those it serves. It aims to respond to the call for social
transformation by serving the less privilege, the deprived, and the oppressed. The University shall strive
to ensure that outreach activities contribute to the development of the community and promote
positive impressions of the University.
RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICES VISION, MISSION AND GOALS
VISION
To improve the marginalized sector of the community by extending technical assistance and livelihood
skills.
MISSION
To serve as the University’s arm for the development and sharing of expertise with the communities and
organizations.
GOALS
1. Provide educational services to the community especially to those unable to tack advantage
of the formal education system, to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and
values for responsible participation in personal community and national development.
2. Provision of leadership in the generation, verification and maximization of technology
transfer through involvement of workable extension approaches and strategies as a support
system for effective and efficient implementation of extension programs;
3. Institutionalization of a meaningful interplay among instruction, research and extension
functions through coordination of extension activities of the various colleges, department
and units of the University.
A.1. NON-FORMAL EDUCATION: SHORT COURSES OFFERED
1. BASIC COMPUTER
Description: this course is designed to help out-of-youths and professional adults who have
minimal or no background in computers to learn fundamental skills and knowledge, develop
keyboarding skills, and acquire hands-on computer applications within the period of three
months.
2. ADVANCED COMPUTER
Description: this course presents follow-up study of the basic theories and skills learned in
Basic Computer, especially in word processing and electronic spreadsheet. The basic
concepts are reviewed and advanced skills are applied and developed. It also provides an
introduction and presentation software where its implementation and operation of reports
are emphasized.
3. BASIC ELECTRONICS
Description: this course is designed to train out-of-school youth to become skilled service
technicians that can assemble and repair radio components using the electronic instruments
and devices and can be the source of their income.
4. ADVANCED ELECTRONICS
Description: this course is designed to train out-of-school youth to become skilled television
and video cassette recorder service technicians using electronic instruments. It includes
topics like television principles and video cassette recorder information.
5. BASIC ELECTRICITY
Description: this course focuses on the development of competencies on electrical trade
area in terms of skills, knowledge, understanding and work attitude, appreciation and such
desirable instructional outcome in an electrician. It includes topics like electrical working
practices, electrical measuring tools, electrical fundamentals, electrical wiring installation,
and wiring equipment installation.
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6. ADVANCED ELECTRICITY
Description: this course is primarily designed to train out-of-school youth on the basic use of
tools and equipment, electrical wiring of alarm, lights and power outlets, drawing of
electrical plan, operation of different types of control used in industrial control with actual
simulation of wiring connection to enforce the learning process. It also deals wi th repairing
of different household appliances
7. BEAUTY CARE AND ADVANCED BEAUTY CARE
Description: this course is primarily designed to train out-of school youth on scientific study
and practice of beautifying and improving complexion and hair of an individual. It is
designed to prepare students for salon standard services and encourage them to become
entrepreneurs and self reliant along beauty care. It includes topics like hair perming, hair
straightening / rebonding, make up application, hair styling, hair cutting, foot spa, manicure
and pedicure and facial treatment.
8. BASIC DRESSMAKING
Description: this course provides basic knowledge and skills in dressmaking such as the
proper use of sewing tools and equipment, the proper use of the sewing machine, taking
body measurements, simple sewing operations, drafting foundation patterns, laying out
patterns on the cloth, and cutting the garment. It also includes operation of different kinds
of industrial sewing machines.
9. ADVANCED DRESSMAKING
Description: this course is designed to train students on the sophisticated usage of tools and
equipment, provide knowledge in operating single needle lock stitches, edging machines
and the creation of more advanced garment pieces. After learning all the basic skills in Basic
Dressmaking, they are also required to assemble simple garments.
10. BASIC FOOD TRADES
Description: this course is primarily designed to provide the students adequate knowledge
of preparation and presentation of food. It gives students and the concept and mechanics of
planning different menus as well as purchasing food ingredients in a systematic and
practical manner. Topics in food costing are also included for proper pricing.
11. ADVANCED FOOD TRADES
Description: the course is primarily designed to provide the students with the study of
advanced preparation and presentation of food.
12. REFLEXOLOGY
Description: this course deals primarily on the different do’s and don’ts in reflexology, its
historical background and the different meridians, channels, zones or body points salient to
effective healing through the use of the finger pressure / massage. The course provides
factual information and explains how to get the best effective result, the time interval and
the different stroke or finger pressure techniques being used to heal specific ailments.
13. ADVANCED REFLEXOLOGY
Description: this is a follow up study to basic reflexology. It is designed to comprehensively
give details on the different classifications of massage therapy and how to apply it
effectively to get the best result in healing and sickness prevention in the patient. This
course also equips the students with factual information to provide future clients with the
way towards healthy living based on lessons in both basic and advanced reflexology
14. ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
Description: this course is designed to provide an alternative pathway of accreditation of
learning to those Filipino 15 years and above who are unable to avail of Formal School
System, or who are dropped out of formal elementary and secondary education. It provides
a system for assessing levels of literacy and non-formal education learning achievement
against the National Literacy Standards, and offers an alternative means by which our-ofschool youths and adults may earn an educational qualification equivalent to that of the
formal elementary and secondary school system.
15. BASIC WELDING (SMAW)
Description: this course is primarily designed to train out-of-school youth on basic welding
practices particularly in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or plate fillet welding. The
trainee will be able to apply his skills in doing welding works that does not require
complicated testing such as window grills and other welding repair works.
A.2. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION
The different short courses were offered by the Rizal Technological University to the different
out-of-school youths inside and outside the City of Mandaluyong, yearly for four quarters (January –
March, March – June, June – September and September – December).
A.3. BENEFICIARIES
The numbers of the graduates to the different short courses programs offered by the Rizal
Technological University to the different out-of-school youths are listed below:
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2011 - 2012
SHORT COURSES
NUMBER OF GRADUATES / BENEFICIARIES
Welding
7
Basic Dressmaking
17
Basic Beauty Care
14
Advanced Beauty Care
17
Basic Computer
80
Advanced Computer
42
Food Trades
122
Advanced Food Trades
1
Alternative Learning System
73
Reflexology
19
Advanced Reflexology
12
Basic Electricity
26
Advanced Electricity
20
Basic Electronics
18
Advanced Electronics
20
Beauty Care
17
Advanced Beauty Care
17
TOTAL
522
RTU was able to produce 522 graduates for the period of 2011 & 2012.
B.1. COLLEGES / DEPARTMENTS PARTICIPATION TO EXTENSION SERVICES
Description: yearly all the faculty members of the Rizal Technological University are required to
conduct Extension Services to communities in terms of literacy and livelihood development. This is RTU’s
commitment in poverty alleviation through helping the community to improve their way of living
through providing different literacy and livelihood programs.
B.2. STATUS OF COLLEGES / DEPARTMENTS PARTICIPATION TO EXTENSION SERVICES
For the years 2011 to 2012 the different Colleges / Departments of the Rizal Technological
University were able to extend services to 20 different Barangays and a total of 948 beneficiaries for the
different extension services provided.
An impact assessment is also conducted after giving the different services to know the degree of
the extent of importance of the services extended to the beneficiaries.
C.1. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
The Rizal Technological University believes that through completion of education providing the
best quality of education is one of the solution that can alleviate the poverty level of the country,
however financial capacity of a family is always a hindrance to earning this kind of education thus RTU
through its Scholarship Office is continuously looking for different benefactors to support bright and
talented students who don’t have capacities to support their studies.
1. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Description: shall be free of tuition fee for one semester and may be availed by the
following students upon their admission into the University.
Beneficiaries:
a. Graduate of RTU and from institutions of recognized standing who were conferred any
degree with honors such as Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude
b. Valedictorians and Salutatorians from public and private and vocational schools
equivalent to high school; provided that said valedictorians and salutatorians come from
graduating classes with an enrolment of at least 100 graduates, this fact to be certified
by the head of the institution concerned;
2. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Description: consisting of 50% reduction in tuition fee shall be enjoyed by any
undergraduate students who obtains a GWA of 1.75 but not higher than 1.46 at the end of
the semester.
3. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Description: consisting of free tuition and other fees shall be enjoyed by any undergraduate
who obtains a GWA of 1.45 or better at the end of the semester.
Beneficiaries: a student to be eligible for scholarship must satisfy the following:
a. Must have taken during the previous semester not less than 18 units of academic load,
provided that in the case of graduate students, they must have taken at least 9 units.
b. Must be up-to-date with all the non-academic requirements, such as Physical Education
and NSTP;
c. Must have no grade below 2.50 in any academic or non academic subjects and 1.25 for
graduate students.
4. Grants-In Aid
Description: in addition to academic scholarships, RTU students may avail themselves of the
following grants, subject to University rules and regulations and to law:
a. Special scholarships sponsored by private or outside entities;
b. Financial aid grants as:
a. Editorial Staff Members
b. Drum and Lyre Corps Members
c. Athletes
d. Cultural Dance Troupe Members
e. Rondalla Members
f. Student Assistants
g. COE trainees in RTU
h. Study-now-pay-later plan
i. Cultural minority scholarship
j. Barangay scholarship
k. Other scholarships or financial grants which may be authorized from time to
time.