Authors : Jerwin M. Bagnes

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May299

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Abstract : Effective instructional delivery relied on the teaching approach. The Competency-Based Training (CBT) Approach, aligned with industry requirements, was considered the best approach in vocational education. With the Department of Education (DepEd) requiring teachers in Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) tracks to hold a Trainer’s Methodology (TM) Certificate, this study assessed the level of utilization of Computer Systems Servicing (CSS) teachers' use of the CBT approach in public high schools in Batangas Province, examined patterns of association between teachers' demographic profiles and their level of utilization, and determined the challenges they encountered in utilizing the CBT approach. The study employed a descriptive design, and data were gathered from 46 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) and TVL teachers through a structured questionnaire. Results showed that most teachers held only a bachelor’s degree, had varied teaching experience, attended fewer than five CSS-related seminars, and lacked TM certification. Despite this, CSS teachers moderately to highly utilized CBT principles. The null hypothesis was accepted, which implied that effective utilization of CBT depended more on systematic support and institutional resources than on teachers' profiles. However, persistent challenges, such as misalignment between the curriculum and industry needs, limited resources, and a lack of standardized assessment tools, hindered the utilization of CBT principles. As a result, the study proposed an instructional enhancement package. Recommendations included establishing stronger industry relationships, improving access to updated instructional materials and assessment tools, supporting TM certification and professional development, and adopting innovative strategies to enhance competency-based instruction.

Keywords : Competency-Based Training, Computer System Servicing, Technical-Vocational Education, Instructional Delivery, Industry Alignment.

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