Technical Vocational Livelihood Track Immersion Curriculum and Hotel Standards of Selected Hotels in Major Cities of Region XII

Abstract

Technical Vocational Livelihood education in the international scenario is the backbone of the industry. Using a quantitative research design, the study evaluated the TVL Track Immersion curriculum (TVL-TIC) and hotel standards of selected hotels in the major cities of Region XII. Data gathered were analyzed using mean, and T – test and F – test. The study found that the extent of implementation of the TVL-TIC regarding teachers’ qualifications was higher. In contrast, the facilities and resources for food and beverages, bread and pastry production, and cookery were sufficient. The extent of adoption of the TVL-TIC and core competencies in food and beverages, bread and pastry production, and cookery were of the highest level. The level of standard observed by the hotel industry in terms of personnel qualification was higher, and facilities and resources in terms of food and beverages, bread and pastry, and cookery were sufficient. The adoption of the hotel industry's core competencies in food and beverage services, bread and pastry production, and cookery was higher. There is no significant gap between the extent of implementation of the TVL-TIC and the hotel standard observed in teachers or personnel and the extent of adoption of the TVL-TIC and the level of adoption of the hotel industry standard regarding food and beverage services. There was also no significant difference between the extent of implementation of the TVL-TIC among the major cities of Region XII in terms of food and beverage services and the adoption of hotel standards among the major cities of Region XII in terms of food and beverage. Therefore, implementing the TVL-TIC of the different schools adheres to the guidelines and standards mandated by law in the qualifications and facilities, including the resources needed to provide quality education. On the other hand, the hotels comply with the standards mandated by law and the industry demands. The hotels and the schools comply with the qualification and resource standards, which signifies quality services.