Kto12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

HOME ECONOMICS – HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
(Exploratory)
Course Description:

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Household Services National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers three
common competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess, namely: 1) using and maintaining tools,
equipment and paraphernalia; 2) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and; 3) maintaining tools, equipment and paraphernalia.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts relative
to the course and; 3) exploration on career opportunities.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Introduction
Basic concepts in Household
Services
Relevance of the course
Career opportunities
The learner demonstrates
understanding of basic concepts, and
underlying theories in household
services.
The learner independently
demonstrates common competencies
in household services as prescribed
in the TESDA Training Regulation.
Explain basic concepts in
household services
Discuss the relevance of the
course
Explore on opportunities for
commercial cooking as a career

LESSON 1:USE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Types and uses of cleaning
Tools, equipment, supplies
and materials
The learner demonstrates
understanding in using and
maintaining cleaning tools and
equipment in household services.
The learner independently uses and
maintains cleaning tools and
equipment in household services
according to standard procedures.
*LO 1. Use appropriate cleaning
tools, equipment, supplies and
materials
Use appropriate cleaning tools
and equipment properly
Prepare appropriate supplies
and materials for cleaning
different areas
Follow instructions in handling
different cleaning tools,
equipment, supplies
Observe safety
measures/precautions in
cleaning tools

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Maintenance of cleaning *LO 2. Maintain cleaning

equipment equipment
Vacuum cleaner
Floor polisher

LESSON 2: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Philippine Occupational
Health and Safety (OHS)
standards
Safety measures in doing
household tasks
The learner demonstrates
understanding in practicing
occupational health and safety
procedures in household services.
The learner independently practices
occupational health and safety
procedures in household services in
accordance with OHS standards.
*LO 1. Evaluate hazards and risks
Identify hazards
Determine the effects of
hazards
Identify OHS issues and
concerns in accordance with
workplace requirements and
OHS legislation
Observe safety
measures/precautions

Safety Regulations *LO 2. Control hazards and risks

Clean Air Act Follow OHS procedure for
Waste Management controlling hazards and risks
Disaster Preparedness and Provide appropriate assistance
Management during workplace emergencies
Contingency Measures and with established organizational
Procedures protocol
Evacuation Use PPE in accordance with
Isolation the organization’s OHS
Decontamination procedures and practices
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)

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Operational Health and Safety
Procedure, Practices and
Regulation
Emergency-related Drills and
Training
Fire Safety/Fire Drill
Earthquake Drill
First Aid
LESSON 3: MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
Professional code of
conduct/ethics of a household
Worker
Uniform and protective
paraphernalia of a household
worker
Personal hygiene and good
grooming
Duties and responsibilities of
a household worker
Desirable traits of a
household worker
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CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates
understanding in maintaining an
effective relationship with
clients/customers in household
services.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner satisfactorily maintains
an effective relationship with
clients/customers in household
services.
*LO – Learning Outcome
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
*LO 3. Maintain occupational
health and safety awareness
Follow established
organization guidelines and
procedures in emergency-
related drill
Fill up OHS personal records in
accordance with workplace
requirements
*LO 1. Maintain a professional
image
Maintain uniform, protective
paraphernalia and personal
hygiene according to Code of
Conduct/Ethics of a household
worker
Wear prescribed uniform and
protective paraphernalia in
accordance with
employer/agency standards
*LO 2. Build credibility to meet
customers/clients requirements
Explain the duties and
responsibilities
Define priority assignments
according to job description
Determine the satisfactory
performance of a household
worker
Disseminate relevant
household matters to clients
according to agreed reporting
procedures
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