The Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) Programs:
Technological University of the Philippines Visayas’
Response to Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
May F. Olorga, Adviser, The Philippine Artisan, Official School Paper
and
Erlinda M. Moises , Officer-in-Charge, Student Affairs & Guidance & Counseling
Office
of the
Technological University of the Philippines Visayas, City of Talisay,
Negros Occidental, Philippines
The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas, established in
1977 as Visayas Technician Institute, is one of the four campuses
comprising the TUP system. Its 3-year Engineering Technology program
leads to a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and the
5- year Bachelor of Science in Electronics Communication Engineering
and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degrees. It also
offers Bachelor of Technology major in Mechatronics Technology.
Ever since its inception as a prototype state school, the school allows and
makes arrangements for on-the-job training of its students in private
business establishments, shops, factories, warehouses and other facilities
based on a joint program developed by the school and participating private
entities.
An industrial component phase is built in the curriculum of TUP Visayas.
The 6-weeks Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) I for First Year students
who satisfactorily complied their academic requirements; the 6-weeks SIT
2 for second year students who satisfactorily complied with all the second
year academic requirements; and the 20-weeks SIT 3 for third year students
who satisfactorily complied with all the 3rd year requirements and the first
two stages of the SIT phase.
Such on-the-job training programs allow the students to have a hands-on
practice, besides real experiential exposure for the students to the real
world of work. Moreover, not only the necessary skills are nurtured and
developed by the program but also the holistic development of the
knowledge, skills, and attitude of the students. The SIT Program also helps
the students land a job in the world of industry, even before graduation.
This presentation will discuss the Supervised Industrial Training programs
of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas and relate such
with the thrusts of Outcomes-Based Education.
Specifically, this paper will :
A. discuss the curricular offerings of TUPVisayas;
B. explain the requisites of the Supervised Industrial Training (SIT);
C. present a sample list of the various companies which give the students
their Supervised Industrial Training experience ;
D. describe the average rating of the student in their Supervised Industrial
Training;
E. point out similarities of the Supervise Industrial
Training with the principles of Outcome Based
Education.
Scope and limitation of the study
Data were culled from the following offices of the Technological
University of the Philippines Visayas: Registrar, Academic Affairs, and the
Industrial Relations and Job Placement.
Sources of said information are all considered public documents (grades,
Student Handbook, SIT Booklet, SIT Directory, etc.)
Thus, having such public documents, validity of data is not an issue .
Related readings concerning Outcome Based Education were taken from
the internet.
Backgrounder
Issuance of the Presidential Letter of Instruction No. 654 in January 1978
formally established the Visayas and Manila Technician Institutes as
prototype state schools.
Said LOI also specified that the schools should allow and make
arrangements for on-the-job training of their students in private business
establishments, shops, factories, warehouses and other facilities based on a
joint program developed by the school and participating private concerns.
Letter of Instruction (LOI) No. 79 issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos
on December 28, 1978 authorizing TUP to administer the operation of
THEN Visayas Technician Institute.
In 1985, pursuant to TUP Implementing Order No. 85-15, the Visayas
Technician Institute was renamed the TUP Visayas campus.
TUP Visayas is situated in Talisay City, Negros Occidental with a branch
located in Sagay City. The academic offerings of TUP Visayas campus are
in the 3-year Technology courses, Bachelor degrees, and Master
degrees in Management and Technology.
MISSION. The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas ,as the
center of excellence in technological education and training, is committed to
be a vibrant catalyst of change for the industrial development of the country
by exploring more demand –driven, relevant and sustainable pioneering
programs. It will continue to nurture its students to develop proper
knowledge, skills and attitudes required in the global economic environment.
It will ensure its lead role at the cutting edge of technological education
through vigorous pursuits in research and extension programs.
VISION The Technological University of the Philippines will be the center of
excellence in technological education and training. It will be managed by
highly trained, dynamic, productive personnel to produce globally
competitive and values-oriented graduates.
Provide higher and advanced technological education and training which
will set the leadership in the technical ,industrial , technological and related
professional fields.
Provide a stream of trained manpower , highly qualified and competent in
technical skills , as an approach to matching manpower needs in the region
and the nation.
Pursue research and development programs dovetailed to national
priorities.
Complement efforts in the transfer of technology to the countryside
through extension services to balance access to education and training
opportunities.
TUPVISAYAS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
TUPVisayas offers four degree programs, three of which are technician
based, namely the 5- year Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
(BSSECE), 5-yearBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and the
4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Now on its 3rd year is
the newly –offered Bachelor of Technology major in Mechatronics
Technology.
The 3-year non –degree Engineering Technology Programs which lead to the
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology are: Automotive, Chemical,
Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning,
Electro-Mechanical and Computer, all Engineering Technologies which
follow the ladderized curriculum.
TUPV@ Sagay City also offers Automotive and Electronics Engineering
programs which lead to BSET.
A school year in TUPV is divided into 3 terms plus summer sessions
involving the industrial component phase.
SUPERVISED INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (SIT)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) is intended to provide industrial
experiences to students so that they will be able to gain the necessary
knowledge , skills and work attitudes consistent with the requirements of
the industry , thereby becoming more effective, efficient and productive
citizens of the country.
For SIT 1 , 2 & 33- Skills Required
FIRSTYEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Basic skills in Machining, Computer Operation, Welding, Sheet Metal &
other related Technical Works.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Repair and maintenance of transport systems (cars, van, trucks, trailers….)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Laboratory standard tests, quality assurance, waste water analysis.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Installation, repair and maintenance in electrical power generation, power
distribution and power utilization systems.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electronic machines &
industrial controls in semiconductors, electronic and communications
establishment.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Mechanical workshop operation, manufacturing, quality control,
inspection & metal fabrications.
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation
equipment’s (PLC’s, pneumatic systems…etc.), workshop & lathe operations.
and metal fabrications.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Hardware & Software troubleshooting and maintenance as well as
programming, application, & hardware interfacing.
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
( leading to BSECE )
Maintenance of electronic equipment’s in semiconductors & electronic
communication facilities.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ( leading to BSME )
Mechanical workshop operations, manufacturing, and metal fabrications
REFRIGERATION & AIRCONDITIONING ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of commercial and
Industrial refrigeration systems.
Be of 1st year or 2nd year standing status (having passed all academic
requirements).
◦ Be physically fit by passing a Medical Examination by the school
physician.
◦ Submit the following requirements: (NSO Birth Certificate, Police
Clearance,1” X 1” recent colored ID picture,2” X 2” recent colored ID
picture, Signed Parent’s Waiver, Accomplished SIT Clearance, Copy of
Medical Clearance from the University Clinic, Company requirements
as required by the company, Have enrolled for SIT 1 or SIT 2 Program
Guidelines for the 2020- Week SIT 3
Be a 3rd year full standing status (having passed all academic
requirements including SIT 1 & 2).
Be physically fit by passing a Medical Examination by the school
physician and / or designated Medical Clinic by the company.
Submit the following standard University requirements: (1 photocopy
NSO Birth certificate,1 photocopy latest Police Clearance, 1
photocopy latest NBI Clearance ,1 photocopy SSS E-1 form , 2 pcs.
recent colored 1”X 1” ID picture w/ white background,2 pcs. recent
colored 2”X 2” ID picture w/ white background, Accomplished
Parent’s Waiver, Accomplished Insurance Form ,Accomplished SIT 3
Clearance ,Has enrolled for SIT 3 Program
Sample list of companies with whichTUPV has
MOA for SIT 1, 2, &3
LOCAL
Airpac System Control-Refrigeration/ Electrical
Alpha Publishing Corporation-Publication
REGIONAL- CEBU
Cebu Mitsumi, Inc.-magnetic tape head (MH), floppy disk drive (FDD),and
multi media components
Taiyo Yuden (Philippines), Inc.-electronic components such as inductors and
compound filters
LAGUNA
Maritrans Recycler Inc. -Petro Chem Recycler
Perkinelmer Optoelectronics – Electronics Control System
MALAYSIA
Eco-ventures- mechanical
Nichicon SDN, BHD- semiconductors
Sun Precision Malaysia (SDN) - semiconductor
Yudo Wanco SDN BHD- semiconductor
Weekly rating guide used
Equivalent
9.0-10.0- excellent---------8.0- 9.9– superior ---------7.0- 7.9- - very good------6.0- 6.9– good------------5.0- 5.9- satisfactory----Below 5.0- failure--------DR.--------dropped
W----------withdrawn
95-100
90-94
85-89
80-84
75-79
70
Using the AVERAGING method, TUPV students who had their SIT 1, 2 &
3, have the average of 7 as their SIT rating.
Findings
The SIT 1, 2, & 3 have provided students with quality authentic experiences.
As long as the student qualifies ,he/ she can really enroll and experience
his/her SIT 1, 2, & 3.
With close supervision, the SIT experience for a student is really
individualized.
With weekly assessment of his/her work progress, the student gets his/her
form of feedback.
With proper instructions, the student gets to know what he/she is supposed
to do/ finish.
The student exposure in the industry and the real world of work enables him
/her to broaden his/ her knowledge, concepts & skills
As most of the SIT 3 enrollees have experienced, the chance of becoming
permanent in their assigned company affords them the edge to continue their
career –path.
Similarities of OBE & SIT
Outcome –Based Education (OBE)
Supervised Industrial Training (SIT)
1.Educational institution can provide
quality learning experiences
1. Provides industry training to
qualified students
2 Focused and organized what is essential 2. Knowledge and skills of students
for all students to be able to do
are harnessed for their future career
successfully at the end of their learning
path
experiences
3. Instruction is individualized or
personalized.
3. Close supervision of students.
4. Learning experience is guided by
feedback.
4. Supervisor makes weekly rating
of students.
5. The program is career-continuous.
5. Trainees easily find work after
SIT 3.
A. TUPVisayas offers a ladderized non-degree Engineering Technology
program which leads to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology,
and Bachelor of Science major in Electronics & Communication and
Mechanical Engineering. Bachelor of Technology major in Mechatronics
Technology had just been offered.
B. The Supervised Industrial Training (SIT)1, 2, & 3 have standard
requirements which the students should comply.
C. There are various companies all over the country which give the
students their Supervised Industrial Training experiences. Malaysia also
opened its doors for SIT 3.
D. The average rating of the student in their Supervised Industrial Training
is very good.
E. The principles of Outcome Based Education have
similarities with the goal of the Supervised Industrial Training.
For TUPV Industrial Relations and Job Placement Office (IRJPO) to
exhaust possibilities of linkage with industries in other countries for
future SIT 3 possibilities.
2. For another related study on the Supervised Industrial Training coming
from the partner industries- points of view.
1.