The technical-vocational schools adopt the Strengthened Technical Vocational Education Program (STVEP) using the competency based curriculum. It is a framework or guide for the subsequent detailed development of curriculum and associated methodologies and training and assessment resources. The CBC specifies outcomes which are consistent with the requirements of the workplace as agreed through the industry or community consultations.
Curriculum Design:
a) The First year level offering is exploratory focusing on the basic principles and practices in each of the areas of specialization in Arts and Trades, Agriculture and Fishery Arts.
b) The offering of the specialization starts in the second year level and is based on the interest of the students, needs of the community and the capability of the school to offer such specialization.
c) Fourth year students are encouraged to undergo supervised industry exposure depending on the availability of industries in the community.
d) The unit credit assigned to any TVE subject is 3 units each.
e) The ideal teacher-student ratio is 1:20 in a class subject to teachers’ availability and resources.
f) The competency based curriculum provides opportunities for students to acquire a National Certificate/Certificate of Competency.
