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1. Research Title MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES OF ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY: A TRACER STUDY 2. Proponent/Institution: Name/Designation: ORLEY G. FADRIQUEL Asst. Professor II Agency & Address: Romblon State University Odiongan, Romblon Email address [email protected] Cellular Phone Number: +639198686764 Telephone Number (042) 567 5580 (CET Office) Head of the Institution DR. JETER S. SESPENE 3. Implementing Agency Romblon State University College 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

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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 [email protected]

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

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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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