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1. Research Title MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES OF ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY: A TRACER STUDY
2. Proponent/Institution:
Name/Designation: ORLEY G. FADRIQUELAsst. Professor II
Agency & Address: Romblon State University Odiongan, Romblon
Email address orleygfadriquel@yahoo.com
Cellular Phone Number: +639198686764
Telephone Number (042) 567 5580 (CET Office)
Head of the Institution DR. JETER S. SESPENE
3. Implementing Agency Romblon State UniversityCollege of Engineering and Technology
4. Project Duration January – November 2010
5. Total Budget P 20,000.00
6. Funding Agency Romblon State University
7. Collaborating Agency None
Mechanical Engineering Graduates Of Romblon State University: A Tracer Study
ABSTRACT
Out of the total 153 populations it showed that seven (7) have graduated
for the 1st batch, twenty (20) for the 2nd batch, twenty one (21) for the 3rd batch,
fourteen (14) for the 4th batch, eighteen (18) for the 5th batch, twenty one (21) for
the 6th batch, seventeen (17) for the batch seven, twenty five (25) graduates in
the 8th batch and ten (10) in batch nine. Graduates in school year 2007-2008 has
the highest number of graduates representing 16.34% and batch 2000-2001 has
the least number of graduates representing 4.58%.
Eighty one respondents representing 52.94% out of 153 graduates were
traced out. Graduates from 2000-2001 has the highest percentage of being
traced out with 85.72% while graduates from 2005-2006 has the least having
28.57% only. Forty four of the respondents are still single, 36 are married and 1
is a widower. It was also shown that Mechanical Engineering is not an attractive
course for female since 80 of the respondents are male and only 1 is female.
Forty one of the respondents are at the age of 26 – 30 years of age, 21 are at the
age ranging from 21 – 25 years old, while 16 are in the age 31 – 36 years old
with only 3 with age above 35 years of age.
It was also shown that prospect for immediate employment ranked 1 as
the reason for choosing the BSME course. Rank 2 is shared by influence of
parents and strong passion for the profession.
It was also shown that Registered Mechanical Engineers topped the rank
of eligibility of the respondents. In rank 2 are respondents that have no eligibility
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at all. Ranked third are respondents both TESDA certified and RME, followed by
respondents with TESDA eligibility only. In fifth place are respondents that are
both CS eligible and TESDA certified. In sixth place are respondents with CS
Sub-professional only, in seventh place are respondents with both PRC and CS
eligible, and none of the respondents have CS eligibility only.
The employment status of employed respondents showed that 43.21
percent of the respondents are permanent employees, 35.8 percent are
contractual and 7.41 percent are casual. The unemployed indicates 13.58
percent. The self-employed and no response have zero indications.
The reasons of unemployment from 11 unemployed respondents stated
that 3 or 27.27 percent reasoned out that there has no job opportunity, 5 or
45.45 percent says that lack of work experience are there reason for
unemployment, while the remaining 3 did not respond.
The distribution of respondents according to their present occupation also
showed that of the 70 respondents, 30 are technicians, 29 are engineers while
20 are supervisors. Six respondents are estimators while 5 are in office work and
5 also are in managerial position. Three are designer and 3 marketing or in sales.
One instructor and 1 policeman are included in the list. Employed respondents
are distributed according to the type of employment company/organization. It
shows that 35 or 50% are engaged in private company, 30 or 42.86% are in
manufacturing firm. Two are in LGU and 2 are in CHED/ HEI’s while 1 is in
government agency.
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The period of time before the landing a job, most of the respondents or
42.85% landed a job between 7 to 12 months. This was followed by 24.29%
indicating that they landed a job more that a year after graduation. Only 17.14
percent indicated that they land a job below one month and 8.57% states that
they landed the job between 1 to 6 months. The remaining 7.14% did not
respond. The length of employment service of the presently employed
respondents was shown as 38 of the respondents stayed in their first job for 1-3
years, while 16 stayed for 3- 5 years. Eleven stayed only for less than 6 months
and 5 stayed in more than 6 months but less than 1 year. In their second job, 17
stayed for 6 months but not more than 1 year, while 5 stayed for 1-5 years. In
their present job, 38 are staying for 1-3 years and 16 are in the company for
more than 3 years now.
The study also showed that 28.4% of the respondents attended trainings
in different areas. Most of the trainings were sponsored by the company they are
working. The remaining 71.6 percent have not attended any advance training. No
one from the respondents indicated further studies and reasoned out that their
current job indicating 64.29 percent hinders them for further studies. Funding is
the next reason indicating 28.57 percent and 7.14% indicated that previous
academic performance hinders them to pursue further study
The rate given by the respondents to the usefulness of the overall BSME
curriculum of RSU for professional work was rated Very Useful except for the
undergraduate thesis/ special problems that is rated as Useful.
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As to the perception of respondents to the prospect of RSU graduates in
the job market, accorrdingly 40 respondents or 50% say it is medium, to the 29 or
35.7% says High and the remaining 12 or 14.3% says Low.
INTRODUCTION
In June 1996, four programs were offered under the Institute of
Engineering and Technology of the then Romblon State College. Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Bachelor of Information
Technology were included in the sole agricultural engineering program of the
College. Curricula were formulated for the different programs adhering to the
minimum requirements issued by the Commission on Higher Education
incorporating other courses as suggested by the Professional Regulations
Commission, different Engineering Boards, and accredited Professional
Organizations.
In March 2001, the College were able to produce graduates from the
mentioned new engineering programs where seven pioneering graduates came
from the mechanical engineering. From then on, roosters of graduates of the ME
program continued.
The appointment of Dr. Jeter S. Sespeñe as the 4th College and 1st
University President paved the way in the accreditation of the five programs
offered in the College of Engineering and Technology. In 2008, the five programs
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were accredited to level one. One of the suggestions in Area III which is the
Curriculum in the mechanical program is to conduct tracer study to assess the
competitiveness of the ME curriculum and the status of graduates, hence this
study.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This study was conducted to trace out the status of Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering graduates of Romblon State University, the former
Romblon State College.
Specifically, it sought to determine the status of ME graduates in four
areas:
1. Personal information which includes the socio-demographic profile of
the respondents.
2. Studies at RSCU in the College of Engineering and Technology.
a. Year of graduation
b. Reasons for taking the course
c. Scholarships received
3. Eligibility
a. Civil Service Eligibility
b. ME Board Examination performance
c. TESDA
d. Other Eligibilities
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4. Professional Career
a. Employment
b. Status of employment
c. Relevance of curriculum
d. Competencies
e. Usefulness of curriculum in present work
f. Prospect of RSC graduates in the job market
g. Further studies and advance training
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
According to the study of Fazna Mohamed in June 2003, the tracer study
he conducted in Meldives College of Higher Education Faculty of Management
and Computing indicates that the steady increase in the number of College
graduates, employment opportunities for students have become very
competitive. In line with the mission of the Maldives College of Higher Education
(MCHE) to educate responsible and committed citizens, the College evaluates
how its graduates have fared in their employment scene after their training.
Routine Alumni Tracer Studies were conducted for this purpose. The graduates
covered in the preliminary survey are only for the year 2002 from the Faculty vof
Management and Computing (FMC).
In his study, it was revealed that the total number of graduates were 43
students. Of this group, 33 students were traced and confirmed with updated
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contact addresses. Of the total target group of 43 students, 16 students
responded and submitted the questionnaire, which is 37% of the total target
group. However, considering the group of 33 students who were actually traced
produces a response rate of 48%. The group of respondents comprises 31%
females and 69% males. This gender division corresponds with the gender ratio
of the total target group, where 60% are female and 40% male. The graduates of
FMC who have a job at present are employed full time. Of the 5 graduates who
are presently employed 58% of graduates characterise their employment as
related to sea, air and land transport, storage and communication sector and
other community, social and personal service activities, including legal services
sector. Table 3 shows the areas of employment by sector, of FMC graduates.
The organisations, companies or institutions, which the graduates are attached,
can be characterised selfemployed business, family business, government
organisations (GO) or a private organisation. Those 16 FMC graduates who had
graduated were asked to estimate the number of jobs they have had as well as
how the first major employment was offered since their graduation. It is worth
noting that 40% of FMC graduates who are currently employed have directly
applied to their employers for their jobs.
Servanez J.V., et. al. (2010) stated in their tracer study that the common
reasons of the BSEE graduates of the Romblon State University in taking the
course is because of the opportunity for employment abroad. Sixty five percent of
the BSEE graduates were found employed and 35% unemployed. The common
reason of unemployment is the lack of job opportunities with the BSEE
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graduates. The leading occupation among the RSU-BSEE are technician and
electrician and most of the employed graduates are working in privates
companies in Metro Manila. Employed graduates considered their present job as
their job after graduation in college and their primary reasons are salaries,
benefits and career challenge and insisted that it has relation to the course they
took up in college. As perceived by the RSU BSEE graduates, the college
curriculum has relevance, but not much to their first job and the competencies
learned in college were found to be useful. The perception of the respondents tpo
the prospect of RSU graduates in the job market and for further studies is rated
medium. One percent of the respondents did not undergo advance training and
99% did not undergo further studies after completing the baccalaureate degree in
RSU and what constrained them from pursuing higher studies includes funding
and the current job constrain.
Rufon J.F.(2008), in his study Eligibility and Employability of RSC Civil
Engineering Graduates states that there were 210 graduates from school year
2001 to 2007. Out of the 210 CE graduates, 147 representing 70% were traced.
Of the 147 traced graduates, 90 or 61.2% had no civil service eligibility, 30% are
CE board passers and 6.8% had Civil Service eligibility and 2% graduates had
both civil service eligibility and passed CE Board Examination. Of the 147
graduates, 83.6% are employed and the remaining 16.4 % are unemployed. Of
the presently employed, 50.3% are in private companies whose job is in line with
their specialization, 12.9% are in private companies but not in line with their
specialization. The remaining 30 graduates are in government agencies with
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11.6% are in line with their specialization and 8.8% are not in line with their
specialization.
Faminial, M. R. B., et. al. (2009), states the total population in their study
was 219 and out of this population, 52.3% were tracked. Most of the traced
graduates were female, single and usually between 24 to 27 years of age. Most
fo the graduates were from SY 2003 -2004. Prospect career advancement was
the main reason why they tool the program. Inspired by a roe model, strong
passion for the profession, availability of course offering in the chosen institution
were tha main reasons why some of the respondents pursued post graduate
studies. Very few graduates took advance studies and training, but most who
attended trainings were relevant to their degree and work., for the reason of
professional development. Only few of the graduates passed Civil Service
examination. The employment rate of the BSBA graduates was 76.65 percent.
Most of the graduates were regularly or permanently employed in the private
companies within the Philippines, receiving monthly earnings ranging from
P5,000.00 – P 10,000.00. Most found their job as walk-in applicants after 1 to 6
months of waiting period and stayed for a minimum of one month and a
maximum of six months. For those who accepted and changed or quitted in their
first job, their main reason was salaries and benefits. The curriculum of th BSBA
was reveald relevant to the industry and employability of the graduates.
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BSME CURRICULUM
EMPLOYABILITY OF THE GRADUTES
ELIGIBILITY OF THE GRADUTES
Mechanical Engineering Graduates Of Romblon State University: A Tracer Study
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Fig. 1. The Conceptual Framework
The study was based on the concept that BSME curriculum affects both
eligibility and employability and eligibility affects the employability of the
graduates.
SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
Results of this study would benefit the Romblon State University- College
of Engineering and Technology faculty, curriculum planners, BSME students and
future researchers on the status of employability and professional eligibility of
BSME graduates of Romblon State University.
The University Administration would be provided with the basic information
of what factors should be strengthened that will contribute to the improvement of
the school curricula in order to ensure better employment opportunities for
graduates and higher passing percentage in board examination.
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The faculty of the College of Engineering and Technology, especially the
mechanical engineering department would be provided with information on the
status of graduates, thus, they may improve their teaching strategies.
The curriculum planners, the result of this study will serve as scientific
bases in identifying appropriate curriculum that will fit in the demands of the local
and global market.
Result of this study will guide the BSME graduate with the proper
information regarding the employment status that would provide them better
insight when they are already at workplace.
For future researchers, this study may serve as the basis in undertaking
further similar research.
METHODOLOGY
The descriptive method was used in this study because this study
describes the socio-demographic profiles of graduates and the status in terms of
professional eligibility and status of employment.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents to this study were the BS Mechanical Engineering
graduates of Romblon State University from year 2001-2009. Eighty one (81)
graduates out of the one hundred fifty three (153) were the respondents of the
study.
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Research Instrument
The Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) that the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) introduced was used in this study.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers asked the help of the Office of the Registrar and the
Office of the College of Engineering and Technology to provide the list of
graduates and their home addresses. Much to the desire of the proponent to
trace all the ME graduates but to reach out them was the biggest problem. With
this the proponent used cellular phones and internet to trace out the
respondents. Research instruments were uploaded in the internet and sent to the
respondents. Some respondents who were contacted through cellular phones
visited RSU and filled up the instrument. Other instruments were sent through
RSU students residing near the vicinity of the respondents.
Method of Data Analysis
The data were tallied, tabulated and statistically analyzed. Tables were
used to illustrate the data gathering.
Percentage. This was employed to determine the socio-demographic
profile and the employment status and professional eligibility of the respondents.
The formula for percentage is as follows;
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p= NT
x 100
Where:
P = percentage T = total number of respondents
N = number of respondents 100 = constant
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Table 1 presents the list of graduates of BS Mechanical Engineering of
Romblon State University in school years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003,
2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
respectively. It shows that seven (7) have graduated for the 1st batch, twenty (20)
for the 2nd batch, twenty one (21) for the 3rd batch, fourteen (14) for the 4th batch,
eighteen (18) for the 5th batch, twenty one (21) for the 6th batch, seventeen (17)
for the batch seven, twenty five (25) graduates in the 8th batch and teen (10) in
batch nine.
Table 1. List of BSME Graduates of RSU School Years 2000-2009
A. First BatchSchool Year 2000-2001 Name Address
Baradas, Raymund B.Dalisay, Virne B.Dela Rosa, Roel F.Fallarcuna, LeonilonFetalvero, Jeffrey T.Haincadto, Methusalem Martinez, Rollie
Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonMayha, Odiongan, RomblonCanduyong, Odiongan, RomblonCorcuera, RomblonDapawan, Odiongan, RomblonBatiano, Odiongan, RomblonSan Agustin, Romblon
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B. Second BatchSchool Year 2001-2002
Name AddressArgarin, Jessie G. Danao, Cajidiocan, RomblonBaladjay, Randy Quezon CityCandolita, Ramon Jr. b Alcantara, RomblonCapalad, Romer S. Capaclan, Romblon, RomblonDe Jesus, Marlon A. Looc, RomblonFajilan, Jacklord F. Corcuera, RomblonFamilara, Ruiz M. Prog. Este, Odiongan, RomblonFetalver, Rex F. Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonFontamillas, Benjie S. Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonGacilo, Glenn Ferrol, RomblonGamol, Ronnieboy Prog. Este, Odiongan, RomblonMagallon, Jimyr M. Romblon, RomblonMaming, Johnny A. Mayha, Odiongan, RomblonManzo, Roselito F. Calatrava, RomblonMontesa, Cesar Z. Sta. Fe, RomblonMordido, William M. San Agustin, RomblonOrtega, Arnold Bangon, Odiongan, RomblonPioquinto, Joyme G. Looc, RomblonValentin, Eric C. Sta. Fe, RomblonMarceño, Ruth F. Romblon, Romblon
A. Third BatchSchool Year 2002-2003 Name AddressAscano, George I Calatrava, RomblonAungon, Pete G. Mari-sur San Andres, RomblonBaniago, Fenuel T. Odiongan, RomblonCezar, Francisco C. Malag-alag, Sta. Maria, RomblonConanan, Jonathan R. Balatucan, Looc, RomblonFabiala. Lawrence Caesar F. Dapawan, Odiongan, RomblonFabila, Ariel G. Manhac, Looc, RomblonFadera, Christopher E. Tumingad, Odiongan, RomblonFalcunitin, EricF. Odiongan, RomblonFamatiga, Noli Jr. F. Tabobo-an, Odiongan, RomblonFamilara, Jonalyn S. Looc, RomblonFetalvero, Dave F. Sta. Fe, RomblonFiedacan, Erwin F. Calatrava, RomblonForjes, Vincent G. San Andres, RomblonFormento, Leizel F. Tabobo-an, Odiongan, RomblonFortu, Eliezer M. Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonGalacan, Mylene F. San Andres, RomblonRafael, Nicasio Jr. P. Poctoy, Odiongan, RomblonRubion, Ruperto F. Rizal, Odiongan, RomblonSolis,Sande A. Alcantara, RomblonTaytay, Dianito R. Looc, Romblon
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B. Fourth Batch
School Year 2003-2004 Name Address De Juan, Gene C. Looc, RomblonFaa, Emmanuel G. Libertad, Odiongan, RomblonFodulla, Dwight F. Bangon, Odiongan, RomblonGalan, Jay M. Paliparan, Dasmarinas, CaviteGalicha, Wilfredo A. Looc, RomblonGalicia, Jonah F. Anahao, Odiongan, RomblonLignes, Elvis F. Dapawan, Odiongan, RomblonMabunga, Mateo M. Romblon, RomblonMangao, Cris M. San Agustin, RomblonMangao, Elmer P. San Agustin, RomblonMariano, Honesto III M. Romblon, RomblonMojado, Gerome M. Romblon, RomblonMorada, Juan R. San Agustin, RomblonSim, Eugene S. San Andres, Romblon
C. Fifth Batch
School Year 2004-2005 Name AddressAlcantara , Christopher John P. Sta. Fe, RomblonBonsol, Proceso Jr. F. Odiongan, RomblonCresencio, Dio S. Looc, RomblonForio, Rodel M. Gabawan, Odiongan, RomblonFortu, Jarred F. Tulay, Odiongan, RomblonGaan, Ronald F. Sta. Maria, RomblonGalicia, Arvin P. San Andres, RomblonLucidos, Ritchie G. Alcantara, RomblonMaglana, Erl Patrick B. San Andres, RomblonMagsipoc, Louren B. Sta. Fe, RomblonMontoya, Randy F. Rizal, Odiongan, RomblonReyes, Anthony G. Rizal, Odiongan, RomblonRobiso, Ghamaliel F. Libertad, Odiongan, RomblonSaturnino, Dennis G. Looc, RomblonSarabia, Jokie N. Looc, RomblonVenancio, Ernie E. Sta. Fe, RomblonFaderogao, Jeanette A. Bangon, Odiongan, RomblonSoledad, Geraldine F. Prog. Weste, Odiongan, Romblon
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D. Sixth Batch
School Year 2005-2006
Name AddressAlvaran, Paul Vincent Looc, RomblonArcasitas, Rogelio Jr. Anahao, Odiongan, RomblonAsinas, Alvin Looc, RomblonCano, Cesar Looc, RomblonCangson, George S. Mayha, Odiongan, RomblonFajarillo, John Harold S. Bagong Tanyag, Taguig CityFaner, Al Corcuera, RomblonFamero, Richard Gabawan, Odiongan, RomblonFiedacan, Ericson Calarava, RomblonFondevilla, Baby Luz Corcuera, RomblonForio, Rodel Gabawan, Odiongan, RomblonGado, Glorilyn Bagong Tanyag, Taguig CityGonzales, Rogin Odiongan, RomblonGregorio, Cary Looc, RomblonIguiron, Cesar San Jose, Romblonovindino, Carlo Tabobo-an, Odiongan, RomblonMontesa, Virr Christian San Agustin, RomblonRosales, Michael Alcantara, RomblonSioco, Jojie San Jose, RomblonTirol, Carlson Looc, RomblonZuela, Ian Looc, Romblon
E. Seventh Batch
School Year 2006-2007 Name AddressArroyo, Gerald San Agustin, RomblonDelos Reyes, Ariel G. Tan-agan, San Andres, RomblonFabito, Anthony M. Alcantara, RomblonFactor, Arturo Jr. F. Tumingad, Odiongan, RomblonFederico, Archie M. Tumingad, Odiongan, RomblonFestin, Aris M. Romblon, RomblonFiedalino, John Eric A. Tabin-Dagat, Odiongan, Romblon Fornal, Anabel F. Pato-o, Odiongan, RomblonGarcia, Bliven U. Poctoy, Odiongan, RomblonManao, Joseph M. Romblon, RomblonMerida, John Fatric Calatrava, RomblonMunoz, Francis C. SingaporePanoy, Adrian L. Batiano, Odiongan, RomblonRiano, Jumar I. Romblon, RomblonSantos, Romel Makati CityVirtudazo, Bryan John Pasong Camachile, Gen. Trias, CaviteLucidos, Ritchie G. Alcantara, Romblon
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F. Eighth Batch
School Year 2007-2008 Name AddressAguillera, Carry G. San Andres, RomblonAlfaro, Jonar G. Ferrol, RomblonBantang, Jackie R. Odiongan, RomblonBeleno, Julius F. Poctoy, Odiongan, RomblonDemura, Abraham B. Odiongan, RomblonFainsan, Lodgie Jr. S. Mayha, Odiongan, RomblonFababeir, Jose leo F. Banton, RomblonFamadico, Ramel F. Banton, RomblonFontejon, Melquiades F. Odiongan, RomblonFontamillas, Reniel P. Odiongan, RomblonFortu, Nino Fritch M. Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonGadon, Francis John San Andres, RomblonMachon, Joel V. Odiongan, RomblonMachon, Jomel V. Odiongan, RomblonMagcalayo, Menard Z. Sta. Fe, RomblonMagdaraog, Renz Julius F. Tumingad, Odiongan, RomblonMoreno, Jules M. San Agustin, RomblonMontoya, Boyet F. Mayha, Odiongan, RomblonResma, Paul John G. Alcantara, RomblonSediaco, Romel B. Odiongan, RomblonTaladtad, Arthur G. San Andres, RomblonTamayo, Jayson F Odiongan, RomblonZacarias, Edmar A. San Jose, RomblonColindres, Yoradyl L. Ferrol, RomblonGuyo, Christian P. Ferrol, Romblon
G. Ninth Batch
School Year 2008-2009 Name AddressAsturias, JerryM. Liwayway, Odiongan,RomblonDela Rosa, Ronel F Canduyong, Odiongan, RomblonFamadulan, Sherwin F Malilico, Odiongan, RomblonFeudo, Rolyn F. Tungonan, Banton, RomblonGalit, Joven G. Camili, Alcantara, RomblonIbabao, Denmark M. Pili, Looc, RomblonMarcelino, Nilo G. Poblacion, San Andres, RomblonMenorca, Jerwell M. Agnipa, Romblon, RomblonSediaco, Bobbekins F. Torrel-Dapawan, Odiongan, RomblonSelodio, Joel S. Bangon, Odiongan, Romblon
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Table 2Number of Graduates Total
School Year Percentage (%)
2000-2001 7 4.582001-2002 20 13.072002-2003 21 13.732003-2004 14 9.152004-2005 18 11.762005-2006 21 13.732006-2007 17 11.112007-2008 25 16.342008-2009 10 6.54 Total 153 100
Table 2 shows that graduates in school year 2007-2008 has the highest
number of graduates representing 16.34% and batch 2000-2001 has the least
number of graduates representing 4.58%.
Table 3
School YearPopulation Sample
Percentage(%)
Total Population Traced Out
2000-2001 7 6 85.722001-2002 20 8 40.002002-2003 21 12 57.142003-2004 14 7 50.002004-2005 18 11 61.112005-2006 21 6 28.572006-2007 17 10 58.822007-2008 25 13 52.002008-2009 10 8 80.00Total 153 81 52.94
Table 3 shows that only 81 respondents representing 52.94% out of 153
graduates were traced out. Graduates from 2000-2001 has the highest
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percentage of being traced out with 85.72% while graduates from 2005-2006 has
the least having 28.57% only.
TABLE 3.1. REASONS FOR TAKING THE COURSE
Reasons Frequency Rank
1. Good grades in high school subjects related to the
course
12
2. Influence of parents and relatives 35 2
3. Peer influence 12 4
4. Scholarship offer 12 4
5. Inspired by a role model 6 5
6. Strong passion for the profession 35 2
7. Prospect for immediate employment 41 1
8. Status or prestige of the profession 12 4
9. Availability of course offering in the chosen institution 23 3
10.Prospect of career advancement 12 4
11.Affordable for the family 23 3
12.Prospect of attractive compensation 23 3
13.Opportunity for employment abroad 23 3
14.No particular choice or no idea 6 5
15.Others, 0 6
Table 3.1 shows that prospect for immediate employment ranked 1 as the reason
for choosing the BSME course. Rank 2 is shared by influence of parents and
strong passion for the profession.
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Table 4. Demographic Profile of the Respondent
Profile Frequency Percentage
(%)
Rank
A. Civil Status
Single 44 54.32 1
Married 36 44.44 2
Widow/Widower 1 1.23 3
Separated 0 0 4
Total 81 100
B. Gender
Male 80 98.77 1
Female 1 1.23 2
Total 81 100
C. Age
Below 21 years old 0 0 5
21 to 25 years old 21 25.93 2
26 to 30 years old 41 50.62 1
31 to 36 years old 16 19.75 3
Above 35 years old 3 3.70 4
Total 81 100
Civil Status
Table 4 presents the demographic profile of the BSME graduates.
Table 4A showed that 44 of the respondents are still single, 36 are
married and 1 is a widower. This only shows that most of the respondents are
still preparing for future familyhood.
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Gender
Table 4B showed that Mechanical Engineering is not an attractive course
for female since 80 of the respondents are male and only 1 is female.
Age
Table 4C showed that 41 of the respondents are at the age of 26 – 30
years of age, 21 are at the age ranging from 21 – 25 years old, while 16 are in
the age 31 – 36 years old with only 3 with age above 35 years of age. This only
indicates that most of the respondents are young professionals.
Table 5. Eligibility of the Respondents
Eligibility Frequency Rank
1. Civil Service Professional only 0 8
2. Civil Service Sub Professional only 5 6
3. PRC Board Examination(RME) only 29 1
4. Both PRC and TESDA 15 3
5. Both PRC and CS Eligible 4 7
6. Both CS Eligible and TESDA 6 5
7. Other(TESDA Certified only) 10 4
8. None 24 2
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Table 5 showed that Registered Mechanical Engineers topped the rank of
eligibility of the respondents. In rank 2 are respondents that have no eligibility at
all. Ranked third are respondents both TESDA certified and RME, followed by
respondents with TESDA eligibility only. In fifth place are respondents that are
both CS eligible and TESDA certified. In sixth place are respondents with CS
Sub-professional only, in seventh place are respondents with both PRC and CS
eligible, and none of the respondents have CS eligibility only.
Table 5.1. Employment Status of Employed Respondents
Employment Status Frequency Percentage
(%)
Rank
1. Regular/Permanent 35 43.21 1
2. Casual 6 7.41 4
3. Contractual 29 35.80 2
4. Self Employed 0 0 5
5. Unemployed 11 13.58 3
6. No Response 0 0 5
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Total 81 100
The employment status of employed respondents are reflected in table 5.1
shows that 43.21 percent of the respondents are permanent employees, 35.8
percent are contractual and 7.41 percent are casual. The unemployed indicates
13.58 percent. The self-employed and no response have zero indications.
Table 5.2 Reasons of Unemployment
Reasons Frequency Percentage
(%)
1. Advance or further study 0 0
2. No job opportunity 3 27.27
3. Family concern, decided not to find job 0 0
4. Did not look for job 0 0
5. Health-related reasons 0 0
6. Lack of work experience 5 45.45
7. Other reasons, please specify 0 0
8. No response 3 27.27
Total respondents: 11
In table 5.2 presented the reasons of unemployment from 11 unemployed
respondents. 3 or 27.27 percent reasoned out that there has no job opportunity,
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5 or 45.45 percent says that lack of work experience are there reason for
unemployment, while the remaining 3 did not respond.
Table 5.3
Distribution of Respondents According to their Present Occupation
Present Occupation Frequency Percentage
(%)
1. Engineer 29 28.15
2. Technician 30 29.13
3. Police officer/Military 1 0.97
4. Designer 3 2.91
5. Lecturer/Instructor 1 0.97
6. Supervisor 20 19.42
7. Office Worker 5 1.94
8. Draftsman 0 0
9. Managerial Position 5 4.85
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10.Estimator 6 5.82
11.Collector/Delivery 0 0
12.Marketing/Sales 3 2.91
13.No response 0 0
The distribution of respondents according to their present occupation are
presented in table 3.3. Of the 70 respondents, 30 are technicians, 29 are
engineers while 20 are supervisors. Six respondents are estimators while 5 are in
office work and 5 also are in managerial position. Three are designer and 3
marketing or in sales. One instructor and 1 policeman are included in the list.
Table 5.4 Type of Employment Company/Organization of the Employed
Respondents
Type of Employment Company Frequency Percentage
(%)
1. Private Company 35 50
2. Manufacturing Firm 30 42.86
3. Local Government Office 2 2.86
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4. CHED/ HEI’s 2 2.86
5. Government Agency 1 1.43
6. No response 0 0
Total 70 100
In table 5.4 the employed respondents are distributed according to the type of
employment company/organization. It shows that 35 or 50% are engaged in
private company, 30 or 42.86% are in manufacturing firm. Two are in LGU and 2
are in CHED/ HEI’s while 1 is in government agency.
Table 5.5. Period of Time Before Landing a Job After Graduation in College
Period of Time Frequency Percentage
(%)
Rank
1. Below 1 month 12 17.14 3
2. 1 to 6 months 6 8.57 4
3. 7 to 12 months 30 42.85 1
4. More than 1 year 17 24.29 2
5. No response 5 7.14 5
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Total 70 100
Table 5.5 presented the period of time before the landing a job. Top most
of the respondents or 42.85% landed a job between 7 to 12 months. This was
followed by 24.29% indicating that they landed a job more that a year after
graduation. Only 17.14 percent indicated that they land a job below one month
and 8.57% states that they landed the job between 1 to 6 months. The remaining
7.14% did not respond.
Table 5.6 Length of Employment Service of the Presently Employed Respondents
Length of Service Frequency Percentage
(%)
A. First Job
1. Less than 6 months 11 15.38
2. More than 6 months but less than 1
year
5 7.69
3. 1 – 3 years 38 53.85
4. 3 – 5 years 16 23.08
5. More than 5 years 0 0
6. No response 0 0
Total respondents 70 100
B. Second Job
1. Less than 6 months 0 0
2. More than 6 months but less than 1
year
17 75
3. 1 – 3 years 5 25
4. 3 – 5 years 0 0
5. More than 5 years 0 0
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6. No response 0 0
Total respondents 22 100
C. Present Job
1. Less than 6 months 11 15.38
2. More than 6 months but less than 1
year
5 7.69
3. 1 – 3 years 38 53.85
4. 3 – 5 years 16 23.08
5. More than 5 years 0 0
6. No response 0 0
Total respondents 70 100
The length of employment service of the presently employed respondents was
presented in Table 5.6. As shown in the table, 38 of the respondents stayed in
their first job for 1-3 years, while 16 stayed for 3- 5 years. Eleven stayed only for
less than 6 months and 5 stayed in more than 6 months but less than 1 year. In
their second job, 17 stayed for 6 months but not more than 1 year, while 5 stayed
for 1-5 years. In their present job, 38 are staying for 1-3 years and 16 are in the
company for more than 3 years now.
Table 6. Indication of the Advance Training of the respondents
Indicators Frequency Percentage
(%)
1. Yes 23 28.4
2. No 58 71.6
Total 81 100
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Table 6 shows that 28.4% of the respondents attended trainings in different
areas. Most of the trainings were sponsored by the company they are working.
The remaining 71.6 percent have not attended any advance training.
Table 6.1. Indication of Further Studies of the Respondents and Constrains of the Respondents From Pursuing Higher Studies
Indicators Frequency Percentage
(%)
1. Yes 0 0
2. No 81 100
Total 81 100
Indicators Frequency Percentage
(%)
Rank
Previous academic performance 6 7.14 3
Funding 23 28.57 2
Current job 52 64.29 1
Other reasons, please specify 0 0 4
Table 6.1 shows that no one of the respondents indicated further studies and the
following reasons hindered them from doing so. Respondents current job
indicating 64.29 percent hinders them for further studies. Funding is the next
reason indicating 28.57 percent and 7.14% indicated that previous academic
performance hinders them to pursue further study
Table 6.2. Prospect of RSU Graduates for Further Studies as Perceived by
the respondents
Perception Frequency Percentage Rank
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(%)
1. High 46 57.14 1
2. Medium 23 28.57 2
3. Low 12 14.29 3
4. Not at all 0 0 4
Total 81 100
Table 6.2 presented the perception of the respondents towards the prospect of
RSU graduates for further studies. The 46 respondents or 57.14% perceived it
high, while the 23 perceived it medium and 12 perceived it low.
Table 7 Rate Given by the Respondents to the Usefulness of the Overall
Course Curriculum of RSU for Professional Work
Aspect (VU)
1
(U) 2 (NU
) 3
TWS WM DR
General Education 30 40 0 110 1.6 VU
Core Courses 30 35 5 115 1.6 VU
Professional Courses 45 25 0 95 1.4 VU
Elective courses 30 40 0 110 1.6 VU
Undergraduate Thesis/ Special problem 10 50 10 140 2.0 U
Seminar 50 10 10 100 1.4 VU
Total 32.5 33 4 112 1.6 VU
Legend:
Total Weighted Score = (TWS)
Weighted Mean = (WM)
Descriptive = (DR)
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Scale Weight Interpretation
1.0 – 1.6 (1) Very Useful (VS)
1.7 – 2.3 (2) Useful (U)
2.4 – 3.0(3)
Not Useful (NU)
Table 7 presented the rate given by the respondents to the usefulness of the
overall BSME curriculum of RSU for professional work. Being 1 as the highest
and 3 as the lowest, almost all aspects are Very Useful except for the
undergraduate thesis/ special problems that is rated as Useful.
Table 8 Prospect of RSU Graduates in the Job Market as Perceived by the
Respondents
Perception Frequency Percentage
(%)
Rank
1. High 29 35.7 2
2. Medium 40 50 1
3. Low 12 14.3 3
4. Not at all 0 0 4
Table 8 presented the perception of respondents to the prospect of RSU
graduates in the job market. The prospect according to the 40 respondents or
50% say it is medium, to the 29 or 35.7% says High and the remaining 12 or
14.3% says Low.
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The researcher summarizes the data in this study, formulated conclusions
based from the findings and gave relevant recommendations for the solution to
the problems found and for the development of this study
Summary of Findings
Based on the analysis of the data gathered, the researcher found the
following:
1. Out of the total 153 populations it showed that seven (7) have graduated
for the 1st batch, twenty (20) for the 2nd batch, twenty one (21) for the 3rd
batch, fourteen (14) for the 4th batch, eighteen (18) for the 5th batch, twenty
one (21) for the 6th batch, seventeen (17) for the batch seven, twenty five
(25) graduates in the 8th batch and ten (10) in batch nine. Graduates in
school year 2007-2008 has the highest number of graduates representing
16.34% and batch 2000-2001 has the least number of graduates
representing 4.58%.
2. Eighty one respondents representing 52.94% out of 153 graduates were
traced out. Graduates from 2000-2001 has the highest percentage of
being traced out with 85.72% while graduates from 2005-2006 has the
least having 28.57% only. Forty four of the respondents are still single, 36
are married and 1 is a widower. It was also shown that Mechanical
Engineering is not an attractive course for female since 80 of the
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respondents are male and only 1 is female. Forty one of the respondents
are at the age of 26 – 30 years of age, 21 are at the age ranging from 21 –
25 years old, while 16 are in the age 31 – 36 years old with only 3 with
age above 35 years of age.
3. It was also shown that prospect for immediate employment ranked 1 as
the reason for choosing the BSME course. Rank 2 is shared by influence
of parents and strong passion for the profession.
4. It was also shown that Registered Mechanical Engineers topped the rank
of eligibility of the respondents. In rank 2 are respondents that have no
eligibility at all. Ranked third are respondents both TESDA certified and
RME, followed by respondents with TESDA eligibility only. In fifth place
are respondents that are both CS eligible and TESDA certified. In sixth
place are respondents with CS Sub-professional only, in seventh place
are respondents with both PRC and CS eligible, and none of the
respondents have CS eligibility only.
5. The employment status of employed respondents showed that 43.21
percent of the respondents are permanent employees, 35.8 percent are
contractual and 7.41 percent are casual. The unemployed indicates 13.58
percent. The self-employed and no response have zero indications.
6. The reasons of unemployment from 11 unemployed respondents stated
that 3 or 27.27 percent reasoned out that there has no job opportunity, 5
or 45.45 percent says that lack of work experience are there reason for
unemployment, while the remaining 3 did not respond.
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7. The distribution of respondents according to their present occupation also
showed that of the 70 respondents, 30 are technicians, 29 are engineers
while 20 are supervisors. Six respondents are estimators while 5 are in
office work and 5 also are in managerial position. Three are designer and
3 marketing or in sales. One instructor and 1 policeman are included in the
list. Employed respondents are distributed according to the type of
employment company/organization. It shows that 35 or 50% are engaged
in private company, 30 or 42.86% are in manufacturing firm. Two are in
LGU and 2 are in CHED/ HEI’s while 1 is in government agency.
8. The period of time before the landing a job, most of the respondents or
42.85% landed a job between 7 to 12 months. This was followed by
24.29% indicating that they landed a job more that a year after graduation.
Only 17.14 percent indicated that they land a job below one month and
8.57% states that they landed the job between 1 to 6 months. The
remaining 7.14% did not respond. The length of employment service of
the presently employed respondents was shown as 38 of the respondents
stayed in their first job for 1-3 years, while 16 stayed for 3- 5 years. Eleven
stayed only for less than 6 months and 5 stayed in more than 6 months
but less than 1 year. In their second job, 17 stayed for 6 months but not
more than 1 year, while 5 stayed for 1-5 years. In their present job, 38 are
staying for 1-3 years and 16 are in the company for more than 3 years
now.
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9. The study also showed that 28.4% of the respondents attended trainings
in different areas. Most of the trainings were sponsored by the company
they are working. The remaining 71.6 percent have not attended any
advance training. No one from the respondents indicated further studies
and reasoned out that their current job indicating 64.29 percent hinders
them for further studies. Funding is the next reason indicating 28.57
percent and 7.14% indicated that previous academic performance hinders
them to pursue further study
10.The rate given by the respondents to the usefulness of the overall BSME
curriculum of RSU for professional work was rated Very Useful except for
the undergraduate thesis/ special problems that is rated as Useful.
11.As to the perception of respondents to the prospect of RSU graduates in
the job market, accorrdingly 40 respondents or 50% say it is medium, to
the 29 or 35.7% says High and the remaining 12 or 14.3% says Low.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of this study the researcher had drawn the following
conclusions:
1. Majority of the BSME graduates of RSU are single, male and on the age
bracket of 26 to 30 years old. The main reason for choosing the career is the
prospect for immediate employment.
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2. Most of the respondents are eligible and top most to it is the Registered
Mechanical Engineering licensure examination. It also showed that aside from
RME eligibility, some are TESDA certified.
3. Majority of the graduates are employed and most of them are permanent with
few are contractual or casual. Most of the employed are working as
technicians, engineers and supervisors in private and manufacturing
companies. It is also noted that most of the graduates consider their present
job as their first job. Most of them landed their job between 7 months to 1
year.
4. As perceived by the graduates, the curriculum is very useful to their
professional work.
5. The perception of the respondents to the prospect of RSU graduates in the
job market is rated medium.
Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions, the following concerns are highly
recommended.
1. Since the leading reason of the graduates for choosing the course was the
prospect for immediate employment, the curriculum planner should ensure
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that updated curriculum be maintained for our graduates to be competitive
with other universities.
2. Although the performance of our graduates in board examinations are
satisfactory, the university must provide review session so that those that
can’t afford to review in the city will have the chance to review.
3. It is recommended that the University provides employment assistance to our
graduates.
4. Tracer study must be continued to determine if the curriculum is still
competitive.
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