Western Visayas College of Science and Technology – Department of Industrial Technology, reopens the Evening Vocational Course (EVC) with improved skills training or what is called Version 2013 which started in June of this year.

The Evening Course has been offered long before but because the College wanted to address the volume of students that come they created this competency based courses that should be completed within 240 hours in one semester. In addition, a short term course on entrepreneurial skills or what is known as ETC is also offered which only runs for 80 hours and the schedule of classes can be arranged with their instructors. This program usually caters professionals, working students and the under privileged who cannot take a four year HRT Course. Moreover, at the end of the course, the student can also take the TESDA Assessment Examination Test if he desires.

The courses offered in the EVC in the first semester has a follow up course in the second semester. If a student completes the one year course, automatically he becomes a candidate for graduation. On the other hand, if a student doesn’t want to continue or didn’t finish the one year course, he is still entitled to get a certificate but won’t be allowed to graduate. Students accepted in the Evening Vocational Course should be at least high school graduates. A police clearance must also be secured.

The following are the courses offered in the Evening Vocational Course.

Scheme of Implementation
To efficiently and effectively implement the program, one-year courses will be offered:
 1. Architectural Drafting
    First Semester
               a. Fundamentals of Drawing – 80 hrs
               b. Manual House Planning – 160 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Presentation Drawings -80 hrs
               b. Computer Aided House Planning — 160 hrs.
2. Automotive Mechanics
    First Semester
               a. Engine Tune-up Maintenance and Troubleshooting — 120 hrs.
               b. Automotive Power Train and Under Chassis with Basic Welding — 120 hrs. Second Semester
    Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                                            a. Automotive Electrical System – 120 hrs
               b. Engine Repair and Overhauling — 120 hrs.
3. Machine Shop Technology
    First Semester
               a. Lathe Machine Operation – 240 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Milling Machine Operation – 240 hrs.
4. Welding and Fabrication
    First Semester
               a. Plate Welding and Fabrication – 240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Pipe Welding and Fabrication – 240 hrs.
5. Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
    First Semester
               a. Domestic Refrigeration – 120 hrs.
               b. Domestic Air-Conditioning – 120 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Commercial Refrigeration – 120 hrs.
               b. Commercial Air-Conditioning — 120 hrs.
6. Apparel Technology
    First Semester
               a. Fundamentals of Apparel Construction — 240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Designing and Construction of Defined Apparel — 240 hrs
7. Culinary Arts
    First Semester
               a. Preparation and Production of Hot or Cooked Foods — 240 hrs. Second Semester
     Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                           a. Preparation and Production of Cold Foods — 120 hrs.
               b. Bakeshop or Pastry Production — 120 hrs.
8. Plumbing
    First Semester
               a. Residential Plumbing Installation -240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Commercial Plumbing lnstallation-240 hrs
9. Furniture and Cabinet Making
    First Semester
               a. Joinery and Finishing -240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Upholstery -120 hrs
               b. Wood Carving -120 hrs

10. Appliance Servicing
       First Semester
               a. Basic Electronics – 90 hrs
               b. Fundamentals of Electronics
                Troubleshooting – 60 hrs
               c. Audio Fundamentals – 90 hrs
       Second Semester
               a. Television and Monitor -240 hrs
                Servicing
11. PC Hardware Servicing
      First Semester
              a. Basic Electronics – 90 hrs
              b. PC Troubleshooting –l50 hrs
       Second Semester
              a. Advance Microcomputer -240 hrs
                Hardware Troubleshooting
12. Industrial Electricity
      First Semester
              a. Residential Building Wiring- 120 hours
              b. Commercial and Industrial Wiring-120-hours Second Semester
      Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                                                       a. Electric Motor Rewinding120 hours
              b. Industrial Motor Controls with Basic PLC-120 hours
13. Cosmetology
      First Semester
              a. Hair Care — 240 hrs.
       Second Semester
              a. Beauty Care/Body Care -240 hrs.

The College designed the EVC as a response to the program of President Aquino on poverty alleviation.

Classes for the Evening Vocational Course will start today, November 18, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.