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Creation of PTC Tarlac

Provincial Training Center – Tarlac was established through the Countryside Development Fund of Honorable Senator Ernesto F. Herrera and Honorable Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay, Jr. in affirmation of the commitment to develop and upgrade the skills standard of the middle level manpower of the Province of Tarlac.

For more than a decade in operation as provider of technical vocational education and training, PTC TARLAC has achieved remarkable increase in its Trainees enrolment and employment; strengthened partnership with industries to establish more relevant dual training programs, registered programs with TESDA UTPRAS; accredited as a competency and assessment center; continuously pursued on the development of its human resources for an improved instructional delivery system.

Constructed on a 2,500 square meter site donated by the Provincial Government of Tarlac thru Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution no. 159-97, “Granting authority to the Provincial Governor to enter, for and in behalf of the province of Tarlac into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the establishment of a Training Center in the Province of Tarlac and Deed of Usufruct executed on July 14, 2015 for 25 years.

In addition, Pursuant to Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 012-2021, the Provincial Government of Tarlac has allocated a portion of parcel of land containing an aggregate area of two thousand (2,000) square meters to be occupied by the Usufructuary. The requested additional two thousand (2,000) square meters of lot purposively for the establishment of agriculture and construction-related training facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

Effective labelling is about telling a story that will influence stakeholders. Establishing TESDA PTC-Tarlac’s logo functions as the pillar for the entire description on which the rest of PTC-Tarlac story is made.

PTC-Tarlac’s logo considers all the elements in determining all the important factors namely colors, fonts, tones which set the stage for the story. These elements will successively cascade to labelling materials of PTC-Tarlac namely; letterheads, business cards, landing pages, tarpaulins- creating a concrete and marketable brand identity.

One of elements considered is symbolism, where it clarifies and identifies the meanings behind the icons chosen to unite into the design, the necessary details, the history, cultural relevance and the relationship of the entirety of the logo to the market and the agency’s supreme goal and objective.

Relationship comes next, the concept relates to the PTC-Tarlac and TESDA’s goals, vision, values and objectives.

A single convex green leaf represents GREEN TVET which stretches out to be united with technical skills, Buildings, bridges and solar panels narrate a story on how green TVET and Technical innovations should unite under 4IR and 21st century skills timeline.

Wreath of Laurel leaves symbolize knowledge and learning which reflect PTC-Tarlac’s goal of producing globally competitive TVET Graduates.

Half Gear Border touches both ends of the edge of the laurel leaves sum up the end goal that technical skills- to produce globally competent skilled workers equipped with 21st Century skills.

Artificial Intelligence Vectors represents competencies in both human and technological dimensions of artificial intelligence at a level appropriate for an individual.

Man in Hard hat with wrench illustrates skilled, confident and hardworking personnel of PTC-Tarlac and its graduates.

Sans Serif Font traditional and widely used in formal settings as font in logo shows a well-established and trustworthy brand.

Blue Color signifies wisdom, trust, loyalty, strength and professionalism and it is the flagship color of TESDA as an agency.

 

Executive Summary

The Institutional Development Plan focuses on the effectiveness of Provincial Training Center -Tarlac improvements not only in its facilities but also the quality of its training and assessment delivery of qualifications to keep in paced with the fast-changing technology, coordinating the participation of the industries in the program implementation that will enhance greater focus in the attainment of its quality training delivery, well-articulated assessment and certification.

Provincial Training Center – Tarlac was established through the Countryside Development Fund of Honorable Senator Ernesto F. Herrera and Honorable Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay, Jr. in affirmation of the commitment to develop and upgrade the skills standard of the middle level manpower of the Province of Tarlac. By then, the center offered various qualifications to its clientele and currently has sixteen (16) qualifications registered under the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS) of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority(TESDA) and  two (2) under Mobile Training Program such as; Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I, NC II and NC III; Electrical Installation and  Maintenance NC II and NC III; Driving NC II; Computer Systems Servicing NC II; Barangay Health Services NC II; Automotive Servicing NC I; Visual Graphics Design NC III; Automotive Wiring Harness Assembly NC II; Trainers Methodology I; Community-Based Trainers Methodology Course; and, Facilitate eLearning Sessions. It is manned by twenty-two (22) personnel, headed by its Center Administrator with eight (8) organic personnel, and fourteen (14) contract of service personnel.

In addition to serving as a TVET provider, PTC-Tarlac aims to expand its portfolio of accredited qualifications as an assessment center within the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS) administered by TESDA. Presently, the assessment center holds accreditation for Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I, NC II and NC III, Electrical Installation & Maintenance NC II and NC III, Driving NC II, Barangay Health Services NC II, Automotive Servicing NC I, Automotive Servicing (Electrical Repair) NC II, Automotive Wiring Harness Assembly NC II, Bookkeeping NC III, Commercial Air-conditioning Installation and Servicing NC III, Computer Systems Servicing NC II, PV System Installation NC II and NC III, RAC Servicing (DOMRAC) NC II, Visual Graphics Design NC III, Trainers Methodology Level I, and Domestic Work NC II.

As a training institution, Provincial Training Center-Tarlac must address the needs of labor market requirements because education and training may become more competitive not only in our country but also globally. Our vision is to be the leading organization for training and assessment that builds a workforce capable of marking the fourth industrial revolution advance as the Polytechnic TVET Center. The mission is to deliver outstanding services that foster lifelong learning to the general public. As a result, educational efficacy is frequently examined in terms of qualitatively judged processes within educational institutions, as well as outcomes or outputs, some of which can be quantified. To get from where you are now to where you want to be, you’ll need to devise a strategy. This will entail looking at how to connect the three dimensions of people/skills, ideas, and tasks to the levels of the group, the organization, and possibly the outside world. Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts towards building an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for people and the planet. Governments, the commercial sector, civil society, and other stakeholders will be inspired to act by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to eradicate poverty and create a more sustainable world for all people during the next 15 years.

Vision, Mission and Goals of PTC –Tarlac 

  • Vision
    • To be the top Regional Polytechnic TVET center capable of spearheading technological advancement.
  • Mission

    • To provide quality TVET and lifelong learning that promotes innovation to address labor market demands.

  • Objectives
    • To establish a ready pool of skilled workers to match the manpower needs of the industry;
    • To enhance employment opportunities and productivity of every Tarlaqueno by providing them basic skills training and enhancement programs on character development with emphasis on work ethics, descriptive, resourcefulness and nationalism.
    • To encourage private industrial films to take more active participation in manpower planning and development and in the promotion and implementation of industry-based programs like on-the-job training, the dual training system, apprenticeship and learnership programs.
  • Core Values
    • P-rofessionalism
    • T-echnical Competence
    • C-ommitment
    • T-eamwork
    • A-ttitude
    • R-elevance
    • L-eadership
    • A-daptability
    • C-ontinuous Improvement
  • POLICY STATEMENT
    • Quality technical education and training is the thrust of Tarlac Provincial Training Center and it shall be the policy of the center to ensure the delivery of qualified, efficient and knowledgeable graduates who are globally competitive, thus:
    • All activities shall be geared towards Competency-Based Curriculum courses to meet the performance standards of jobs in the industry.
    • There is a documented hierarchy of function which clearly defined function and line of responsibility and accountability to ensure quality of graduates.
    • All heads are responsible to ensure that all employees are qualified and knowledgeable of their respective area.
    • It is important that all employees understood and maintained Tarlac Provincial Training Center Quality Assurance System.
  • RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    • Is a process whereby people’s prior learning can be formally recognized in terms of registered qualifications, regardless of where and how the learning was attained.

 

TRAINEE’S ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Can communicate both orally and in writing
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • With good moral character
  • At least 18 years’ old
  • At least High School graduate

 

  1. TRAINEE’S CODE OF ETHICS
  • Trainees at the Center should:
    • Exhibit proper conduct and attitude whenever they are;
    • Follow standard operating procedure;
    • Develop a spirit of camaraderie and belongingness;
    • Observe safety rules while performing their duties and responsibilities; and
    • Develop trust and confidence.

  2. GENERAL DISCIPLINE
    • Everyone at the Center should conduct himself properly.
  • SELF-DISCIPLINE 
  1. Training Attendance
    • Trainees are expected to follow strictly the training schedule of the Center. They must come for training on time. Trainees who come 15 minutes late from the start of classes shall be considered absent.  Tardiness, if done three times shall be treated as one unexcused absent regardless of cause.
  2. Absenteeism
    • In the course of training, absence cannot be entirely avoided. However, absenteeism must be kept to a minimum during the entire training period (maximum of three (3) absences).
    • Absences are classified as follows:
      • Excused Absence:
      • Illness of trainees or immediate member of the family
      • Disastrous storm and death of a relative
    • Unexcused Absence:
    • Cutting of classes
    • Malingering
    • Three times tardiness
  3. Penalties
    • Deliberate cutting of classes must be avoided
  • 1st Offense – reprimand
  • 2nd Offense – warning for dismissal
  • 3rd Offense – dismissed from training
  • UNIFORM
    • No trainee shall be allowed to work in the shop without the prescribed uniforms. Borrowing of uniforms is not permissible.  Mutilating, dyeing or perforating the uniform is prohibited.
    • The identification card should be displayed at all times.
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE
    • Male trainees must have a decent haircut (barber’s cut)
    • No wearing of earrings inside the center premises.
  • LOITERING
    • Trainees should not loiter during training hours or waste study time.
  • CLEANLINESS
    • It is the duty of trainees to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the room, workshop area, and in all service units like the clinic, comfort room, etc.
    • Spitting or blowing one’s nose on the floor is unsanitary and therefore prohibited.
    • Trainees are required to do the cleaning and housekeeping in order to keep the shops and rooms tidy and orderly at all times.
  • COLLECTION
    • No monetary collections of any kind is allowed unless authorize by duly constituted authority.
  • SAFETY
    • Safety is everybody’s responsibility.
    • Safety gadgets such as machine, goggles, etc., are provided in the shops.
    • Learn the necessary precautionary measures from your instructors.
    • Don’t take chances. Report immediately any accident, however, minor it may be, to the instructors.
    • Trainees should not wear slippers in the shops
    • Smoking prohibited in the shops
  • FIRE PREVENTION
    • Fire extinguishers are provided in strategic places in the Center.
    • When fire is noticed, rush to the nearest extinguisher and try to put the fire under control.
    • Report any sign or possible cause of fire like faulty wiring.
    • Open flame should never be brought near combustible materials such as waste, cotton, gasoline, oil, etc.
  • SEARCH
    • Trainees may be searched. If necessary, you may be detained for a thorough search of belongingness and frisked bodily. You should not object to this nor feel offended. This is a part of security measures established in any institutions or firm where you may likely find employment in the future.
  • PROPERTY OF THE CENTER
    • The properties of the Center should not be misused or taken out of the premises without prior authorization;
    • A gate pass is required of all outgoing properties from the Center;
    • Damage to or lose of tools/equipment due to negligence, improper use, and vandalism should be replaced in kind and of the same brand by the concerned party.
  • PERSONAL BELONGINGS
    • Normally, trainees are not allowed to bring their own tools which may have similarities with those find in the shops. However, if training requires them to bring their own articles, they should be registered for clearance when being taken out from the Center.
    • If trainee loses any of his property within the Center premises, he should make it a point to report to his instructor and the security officer. Conversely, if he finds another property, return the same promptly. The Center appreciates such prompt honest action.
  • FLAG CEREMONY
    • Trainees should attend flag raising ceremony every Monday.
  • RULES AND REGULATION
    • Workshop shall be opened and ready at 7:30 every morning and closed at 5:30 every afternoon, daily except on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
    • No trainee is allowed to enter the Center premises wearing slippers, sandals and shorts.
    • Alcoholic beverage, prohibited drugs and deadly weapons is strictly prohibited inside the Training Center.
    • Wearing of ID is a must at all times.
    • Vandalism is strictly prohibited.
    • Workshops must be cleaned and maintained always.
    • Flammable materials should be stored properly.
    • Doors and windows must be closed and properly locked after office hours.
    • Bringing and drinking any intoxicating liquors is strictly prohibited inside the Training Center.
    • No smoking in the workshop and classroom.
    • Stay in the Training Center during training hours. Avoid loitering.
    • During lunch break (12:00-1:00pm), trainee is not allowed to stay in the work shop area.
    • Use the Center’s property such as tools, machines, equipment, chairs, tables, etc. properly and avoid defacing or mutilating them.

 

  1. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
    • Clean workshop right after signing on the logbook.
    • Turn of lights when not in used.
    • Maintain water supply system
    • Maintain tools equipment
    • Observe safety at all times
    • Observe cleanliness at all times
    • Submit yourself for inspection (Security matters)
    • SOP for trainer’s & staff
    • Garbage disposal