Industrial Technology Students Competency Level under the Ladderized Education Program (LEP)

Abstract

Every year great number of students marched for graduation under the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Ladderized Education Program (LEP). The National Competency (NC) Assessment conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is required for graduation under this program. This study aimed to evaluate the level of national competency performance of the BSIT students under the LEP for 2013-2017, specifically in automotive, electrical, electronic, food and welding technology. The national competencies taken were all on the NC II level of qualifications. The data used were the assessment results from the office of the college registrar, and instructors concerned the different areas of specialization, the testimony of the students who personally took the assessment. The data gathered were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted. Findings revealed that 623 students made the assessment, 434 or 69.66% passed and were considered competent, while 189 or 30.34% were found not yet competent. Generally, the competency level of BSIT students is high, with an average passing percentage of 69.66% within the last four years.