COMPETENCY – BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: Driving

Nominal Duration: 118 HOURS
Qualification Level: NC II
Course Description:

The DRIVING NC II Qualification consists of competencies that

person must achieve to operate light motor vehicles classified under
LTO Restriction code 1 and 2; transport passengers and loads over
specified routes to local or district location and collect fare duly
authorized by the relevant government agency; comply with local traffic
rules and regulations and perform minor vehicle repairs and other
minor servicing.

Trainee Entry Requirements:

This section specifies the qualifications of trainees and

educational experience. Other requirements like health and physical
requirements are also stated. Passing entry written examinations may
also be indicated if necessary.

 With good moral character;

 Able to communicate both orally and in writing
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public
Health Officer
Course Structure:

CORE COMPETENCY
(80 HOURS)

Units of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Carry out Carrying out LO 1. Clean vehicle unit 24
minor vehicle minor vehicle
maintenance maintenance LO 2. Maintain and service
and servicing and servicing the vehicle system
2. Drive light Driving light LO 1. Perform light vehicle 44
vehicle vehicle pre-starting and warm-up

LO 2. Drive light vehicles

LO 3. Monitor and
maintain vehicle
performance
3. Observe Observing traffic LO 1. Observe traffic signs 8
traffic rules rules and and road markers
and regulations
regulations LO 2. Obey traffic rules
and regulations

LO 3. Respect traffic
enforcers and other traffic
management unit
4. Implement Implementing LO 1. Respond to 4
and and coordinate emergencies
coordinate accident/emerg
accident/em ency procedures LO 2. Arrange follow-up
ergency support and assistance
procedures

Assessment Methods:
Interview
Direct observation
Demonstration of practical skills
Portfolio
Written Exam

Course Delivery:
Demonstration
Modular/self-paced learning

B. Modules of Instruction

CORE Competency

Unit of Competency:
Carry Out Minor Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing

Module Title:
Carrying Out Minor Vehicle Maintenance and
Servicing

Module Descriptor:

This unit involves the skills and knowledge and attitudes required
to carry out basic servicing and maintenance of a light vehicle such as
cleaning the vehicle. It also includes the action to implement the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications for routine checks and maintenance and
that the vehicle is operational to the requirements of both the workplace
and the relevant road and traffic authority.

Nominal Duration: __24__hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

. LO 1. Clean vehicle unit

LO 2. Maintain and service the vehicle system.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Clean vehicle unit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo Assessment

Criteria -logies Methods
 Vehicle is  Cleaning The following Demonst Competency
cleaned as per materials/suppl resources ration must be
prescribed ies must be assessed
procedures - Soap provided: Modular/ through:
using - Shampoo self-
appropriate - Rags  Light paced Observation
cleaning - Oil vehicle learning or
supplies, - Air freshener Demonstratio
tools/ - Polish  Supplies n of skills
equipment - Water and
and according materials Written or
to  Care and use relevant to Oral test
occupational of cleaning the task
health and tools/equipment Portfolio
safety (OHS). - Vacuum  Workplace
cleaner for
- Steam conducting
cleaner routine
- Mop and servicing and
basket maintenance
- Pail
- Polisher A small
- Broom room for
- Hose written
- Pressure examination
Washer

 Use of personal
protective
equipment such
as:
- Gloves
- Gas mask
- Apron
- Eye goggles

 Wastes are  Relevant OHS

disposed of as and proper
per relevant disposal of
ordinance, wastes
rules or law.

LO 2. Maintain and service the vehicle system.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo Assessment

Criteria -logies Methods
 Minor  Minor routine The following Demonst Competency
routine repairs include resources ration must be
checks are the following but must be assessed
undertaken not limited to the provided: Modular/ through:
based on replacement of : self-
manufacturer - blown bulbs  Light paced Observation
's manual. in vehicle vehicle learning or
lights Demonstratio
- broken fan  Supplies n of skills
belt and
- blown fuse materials Written or
- broken side relevant to Oral test
mirrors the task
- rear tail-light Portfolio
lens  Workplace
- tires for
- broken conducting
coolant hose routine
- worn out servicing and
wheel caps maintenance
- brake
shoe/pad A small
room for
 Minor routine written
servicing may examination
include the
following but not
limited to:
- Topping up
of
water/coolant
levels and
brake fluid
- Change/top
ping of engine
oils
- Air pressure
set of tires
- Addition of
gear oil
 - Repacking/g
reasing of
bearing ball
joints, tie rod
end
- Tire rotation
- Cleaning of
battery
terminal

 Minor  Carried out

routine repair routine servicing
and servicing and
are maintenance of
undertaken in vehicle system.
accordance
with  Procedure for
occupational checking and
health and routine service
safety and
procedures maintenance of
and a vehicle.
manufacturer
's manual.

 Complex  Identified
repair and complex
service servicing and
requirements maintenance
are identified problems.
and referred
following  Diagnosed
workplace basic vehicle
procedures. faults and
undertake
adjustment/rep
airs.

 Records of  Writing and

routine documenting
servicing, simple report.
maintenance
and repairs
are kept and
updated in
accordance
with
workplace
procedures
Unit of Competency: Drive Light Vehicle

Module Title: Driving Light Vehicle

Module Descriptor:

This unit involves the skills and knowledge and attitudes required to
drive a light vehicle safely including handling of passengers, systematic and
efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road
conditions, management of vehicle condition, and performance and effective
management of hazardous situations.

Nominal Duration: __44__hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Perform light vehicle pre-starting and warm-up.

LO 2. Drive light vehicles.
LO 3. Monitor and maintain vehicle performance.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Perform light vehicle pre-starting and warm-up.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo Assessment

Criteria -logies Methods
 Vehicle  Parts of light The Demonst Competency
inspection is vehicle and its resources ration must be
performed as functions. must be assessed
per provided: Modular/ through:
manufacturer’ - Lights (head self-
s specification light, park  Light paced Direct
light, signal vehicle with learning observation/
lights, hazard, appropriate
etc.) tools/instru Demonstratio
- Mirrors (rear ments for n of practical
view, side actual skills
view, performance
windshields, of works. Written/Oral
etc.) Exam
- Under hood
- Underchassis Portfolio
- Passenger
seats

 Safety
 Safety harness/device
harness/devic - Seat belt
es and tools - Early
are checked Warning
according to Device
LTO/LTFRB
requirements  Handtools
(Wrench, pliers,
screwdriver,
early warning
device, jack,
spare tires)
 Flashlights or
emergency
lighting device
 Consumable
materials and
spare parts such
as
- Rags
- Fan belt
- Wheel cap
- Fuse
- Electrical
tapes
- Brake fluid
- Motor oil

 Warm up of  Pre-
light vehicle is operational and
performed as warm up
per procedure.
manufacturer
's manual

LO2: Drive light vehicles

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo Assessment

Criteria -logies Methods
 Light vehicle  Drive light Trainees Demonst Competency
is driven in vehicle. must be ration must be
accordance provided: assessed
with traffic  Procedure on Modular/ through:
rules and how to drive the Ample space self-
regulations light vehicle. for driving paced Direct
and including learning observation/
manufacturer’  Maintaining traffic signs
s instruction. proper distance and symbols Demonstratio
and speed. for driving n of practical
and skills
 Driving  Driving maneuvering
hazards are hazards the light Written/Oral
identified - Stalled vehicle, Exam
and/or vehicles and assistance of
anticipated other road other Portfolio
and avoided obstruction persons to
or controlled - Excavation act as
through and road passengers
defensive repairs and traffic
driving as per - Flood enforcer.
standard - Heavy traffic
operating volume
procedures. - Accidents
- Heavy rains
and typhoons
- Fog/smog
- Uncentered
force of gravity
or inertia
- Slippery
roads
- Winding and
zigzag road
- Blind corners
- Humps
- Unattended
children along
streets
- Stray
animals
- Open
manhole
- Reckless and
uncooperative
drivers
- Loose stones
- Mental and
physical
fatigue

 Reading/Inter
preting traffic
signs and
symbols and
road advisory.

 Principle of
stress
management
 when driving a
vehicle.

 Traffic rules
and regulations
 Driving is
performed - Registration,
according to driving license
the restriction and other
and condition relevant
stated in the permits
official receipt - Use of seat
license and belt
within the - Availability of
occupational EWD
health and - Observance
safety of franchise
standards route
(OHS). - Use of
uniform
- Compliance
with vehicle
emission
standards

 Relevant OHS
and
environmental
procedures and
regulations.
- Safety in
handling
vehicle and
passengers
while driving.
- Safety on
road and
traffic
management
including
management
of
pedestrians.
- Use of
personal
protective
equipment
and devices
such as
 uniform, gas
mask, gloves,
sunglasses,
shoes, cap.
- Use of seat
belt and early
warning
devices.

LO3: Monitor and maintain vehicle performance.

Assessment Contents Conditions MethodoAssessment

Criteria -logiesMethods
 Defective or  Engine power The Demonst
Competency
irregular management resources rationmust be
performance and safe driving must be assessed
or strategies. provided: Modular/ through:
malfunctions self-
are monitored Driver's paced Direct
and reported  Monitor and Manual learning observation/
to the maintain vehicle
appropriate performance. Demonstratio
person/autho n of practical
rity. skills

 Minor  Vehicle records Written/Oral

vehicle are Exam
maintenance maintained/upd
is performed ated in Portfolio
in accordance accordance with
with workplace
manufacturer' procedures
s instruction.

Unit of Competency: Obey and Observe Traffic Rules and Regulations

Module Title: Obeying and Observe Traffic Rules and Regulations

Module Descriptor:

This unit involves the skills and knowledge and attitudes required in
obeying and observing traffic rules and regulations while driving light
vehicle.

Nominal Duration: __8__hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Observe traffic signs and road markers.

LO 2. Obey traffic rules and regulations.
LO 3. Practice courtesy.
LO 4. Respect traffic enforcers and other traffic management unit.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Observe traffic signs and road markers..

Assessment Contents Conditions MethodoAssessment

Criteria -logiesMethods
 Traffic signs  Traffic signs The Demonst
Competency
and road include but not resources rationmust be
markers are limited to: must be assessed
identified and - No blowing of provided: Modular/ through:
followed in horns self-
accordance - Yield Driver's paced Direct
with - No Parking Manual learning observation/
concerned - One way
traffic - No U-turn Demonstratio
authorities. n of practical
 Road markers skills
include but not
limited to: Written/Oral
- Merging Exam
traffic
- No overtaking Portfolio
- Pedestrian
lane
- Total stop

LO 2. Obey traffic rules and regulations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo Assessment

Criteria -logies Methods
 Traffic rules  Traffic rules The following Demonst Competency
and and regulations resources ration must be
regulations include: MUST be assessed
are identified - Road provided: Modular/ through:
and followed obstruction  Light self-
in accordance - Illegal Vehicle paced Direct
with terminal learning observation/
concerned - Wearing of  Ample
traffic safety belts space with Demonstratio
authorities. - Observing traffic signs n of practical
the Unified and symbols skills
 Vehicle for driving
Volume and Written/Oral
Reduction maneuvering Exam
Scheme the vehicle,
- Driving persons to  Portfolio
license/regist act as
ration/franchi passengers
se/Official and traffic
receipt and enforcer.
certificate of  Well lighted
registration and
(ORCR) ventilated
- No using of room with
cellphone table and
while driving. chairs for
- Avoiding written/oral
driving under assessment
the influence
of drugs or
alcohol

 License and
registrations
are
maintained as
prescribed by
law.

 Driver  Proper attire or

outfit/attire is outfit prescribed
worn as by law include
prescribed by but not limited
law.. to:
- Blue polo for
PUJ drivers
- White polo
for taxicab
drivers
- Shoes
- Long pants

LO 3. Practice courtesy.
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo- Assessment
Criteria logies Methods
 Positive  code of ethics The Demonstrat Competency
work values of driver following ion must be
are resources assessed
demonstrated  Communicatio MUST be through:
as per code of n and provided: Modular/se
ethics of interpersonal  Light lf-paced Direct
drivers. skills Vehicle learning observation/

 Complaints  Ample Demonstratio

are responded space with n of practical
and handled traffic signs skills
with respect and
based on symbols for Written/Oral
driver's code driving and Exam
of ethics. maneuverin
g the  Portfolio
 Reminders vehicle,
are conveyed persons to
to passengers act as
politely passengers
and traffic
enforcer

 Well
lighted and
ventilated
room with
table and
chairs for
written/ora
l
assessment

LO 4. Respect traffic enforcers and other traffic management unit.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo- Assessment

Criteria logies Methods
 Traffic  Practice The Demonstrat Competency
authority courtesy and following ion must be
instructions good resources assessed
are complied communication MUST be Modular/se through:
as prescribed . provided: lf-paced
by law. learning Direct
 Light observation/
 Traffic  Respecte Vehicle
violation traffic enforcers Demonstratio
tickets/receip and other  Ample n of practical
ts issued by traffic space with skills
Traffic management traffic signs
enforcers are units. and Written/Oral
accepted and symbols for Exam
appropriate driving and
action is maneuverin  Portfolio
taken. g the
vehicle,
persons to
act as
passengers
and traffic
enforcer

 Well
lighted and
ventilated
room with
table and
chairs for
written/ora
l
assessment

Unit of Competency: Implement and Coordinate Accident-Emergency

Procedure

Module Title: Implement and Coordinate Accident-Emergency

Procedure

Module Descriptor:

This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in

responding to emergency incidents, follow-up support and assistance and
communicate to concerned individual during emergency.
Nominal Duration: __4__hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Respond to emergencies
LO 2. Arrange follow-up support and assistance

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Respond to emergencies

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodo- Assessment

Criteria logies Methods
 Emergency  Emergency The Demonstrat Competency
and potential situation and following ion must be
emergency incidents may resources assessed
situations are include the MUST be Modular/se through:
identified and following but provided: lf-paced
assessed not limited to: learning Direct
based on - Vehicle  Simulatio observation/
emergency collision n
procedure. - Crime equipment Demonstratio
incidents and n of practical
(hold-up, materials skills
kidnapping used for
and related demonstrat Written/Oral
crimes) ing Exam
- Hit and run emergency
- Fire situation Portfolio
resulted from
engine  Vehicle
overheating unit
or faulty
electric  A well -
wiring ventilated
and lighted
 Actions are  Facilitating room with
prioritized medical table and
and provided assistance chairs for
based on the written/ora
criticality of  Transporting l
the emergency of injured examinatio
situation. passenger to n.
the nearest
medical facility

 Transporting
of road crime
victim to police
station3.4Givin
g reminders to
passengers
while on board
the public
transport
vehicle

 Providing
assistance in
controlling the
site both prior
to and following
 arrival of
emergency
services

 Incident  Reporting to
reports are police authority
prepared in
accordance  Facilitate
with Insurance claim
regulatory
and workplace  Informing
procedures1.4 victim’s
Responsibiliti relatives
es are fulfilled
in accordance  Respond to
with investigation
emergency and authority
procedures inquiry
and/or
regulatory
requirements