The courses in the Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) strand comply closely with TESDA regulations, guaranteeing that learners are prepared for working life. Each TVL strand helps learners in gaining employable skills. With the support of TESDA certifications, including National Certifications (NC) and Certificates of Competency (COC), the TVL not only guarantees employment but also competitive skills.
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For those who are interested in starting work as soon as they graduate from senior high school, there is a TVL strand course designed for them. Learners who enroll in these vocational courses get the expertise and skills required to earn the certifications required by their respective industries. If you plan to work as a skilled worker overseas, the TVL strand courses are perfect for you.
Advantages of the TVL Strand Courses
The objective of TVL strand courses is to help learners gain the skills necessary for professional endeavors and earning a living. It offers courses that match the competency-based assessment of TESDA which consists of a mix of Core Courses and specialized hands-on courses.
The TVL strand courses equip learners with:
- Acquire professional skills when entering college
- Certificate of Competency (COC)
- Easier integration into their chosen field of work
- Effective training to guarantee future success
- Excellent career preparation
- Improving the expertise and skills
- National Certifications (NC)
- Preparing prospective OFWs for their future overseas employment
- Recognized pre-requisites
- Relevant skills to find employment
List Of TVL Strand Courses
The available TVL strand courses are listed below:
Agri-Fishery Arts
Senior high school learners who wish to concentrate on agriculture and aquaculture can enroll in Agri-Fishery Arts. Taking some of the Agri-fishery courses on your TVL strand could help you enhance your understanding and skills in the areas of forestry, field production, crops, and fisheries.
Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Majoring in Animal Science
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Career Opportunities
- Academician
- Animal quarantine officer
- Butcher
- Farm consultant
- Farm manager
- Farmer
- Food processing owner
- Fruit picker
- Livestock entrepreneur
- Livestock manager
- Meat inspector
- Meat processing assistant
- Poultry worker
- Science research specialist
Home Economics
The creation and growth of livelihoods are the main focus of home economics. It is for learners who like to develop their expertise in food service, wellness, hospitality management, travel, clothing, and fabrics.
Courses
- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Merchandising
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in Culinary Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Career Opportunities
- Business owner
- Fashion aspirant/staff
- Fitness and wellness staff
- Hotel and restaurant staff
- Leisure coordinator
- Travel coordinator
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Industrial Arts
Senior high school learners interested in improving their technical skills related to the industry sector should take Industrial Arts. Those looking for “skilled jobs” overseas will find the training and specializations offered by this strand particularly beneficial. There are many in-demand careers in the industrial arts both domestically and overseas.
Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Career Opportunities
- Carpenter
- Construction worker
- Design engineer
- Driver
- Foreman
- Licensed engineer
- Lineman
- Machine operator
- Mason
- Operations research analyst
- Painter
- Planning engineer
- Plumber
- Productivity consultant
- Quality engineer
- System analyst
- Upholsterer
- Welder
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
ICT is for learners who have a strong interest in information technology and computer science. Your tech skills will be enhanced by the ICT vocational courses, which will teach you about web creation, computer programming, animation, and contemporary telecom systems. Of all the industries, the ICT sector offers the greatest salaries for employment.
Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Career Opportunities
- Call center agent
- Computer programmer
- Data analyst
- Game developer
- Graphic designer
- IT sales representative
- Network administrator
- Quality assurance specialist
- Software engineer
- Systems software developer
- Virtual assistant
- Web designer
Maritime
Learners interested in marine transportation and navigation technology should major in maritime. If you want to work as a cruise ship officer, marine expert, or seaman in the future, consider some maritime technical-vocational livelihood courses in your education.
Courses
- Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Career Opportunities
- Cruise director
- Cruise ship captain
- Cruise ship service chief engineer
- Cruise ship service crew
- Deck first officer
- Deck watchkeeper
- Engine utility
- Food attendant
- Housekeeping staff
- Motorman
- Navigation first officer
- Oiler
- Plumber
- Staff captain
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Learners who desire to learn useful skills for daily life can have an amazing hands-on experience with the TVL strand courses in the senior high school program offered by DepEd. The skills and knowledge you will acquire in TVL will give you a competitive advantage in the real world.
Watch the video below to learn some important facts about the TVL strand in senior high school, as explained by teacher vlogger Marky Ermac.