AREA IX

LABORATORIES
A.

Laboratories, Shops/Facilities

B.

Equipment and Supplies

C.

Maintenance

D.

Special Provisions

E.

Documents, Additional Information and Exhibits

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AREA IX: LABORATORIES

Laboratories are included in the support systems in any academic program. Broadly
defined, they cover science laboratories, speech laboratories, demonstration farms, shops, and
other facilities for practicum activities essential to the successful implementation of the
curricular programs inclusive of their use and functions.
A.

Laboratories, Shops/Facilities

In general, facilities include well equipped rooms which are well-ventilated/airconditioned, and lighted. The furniture should properly arranged. Safety devices and measures
to cope with emergency situations are available. Facilities conform with accepted standards.
B.

Equipment and Supplies

Certain courses require specific equipment and supplies. The list of these equipment
and supplies should be included under the section on special provisions for the academic
program.
C.

Maintenance

All laboratory equipment should be stored properly, cleaned, and checked regularly to
ascertain their good working condition.
D.

Special Provisions

The special provisions should include the special laboratory instruments or

requirements necessary in running a project, such as fish pond for the fishery program.
E.

Documents, Additional Information and Exhibits

Documents or printed materials which serve as data or provide information for the
Program Performance Profile, and others identified to belong to this area, should be available at
the Accreditation Center.
During the actual survey visit, additional information and exhibit may be
added/presented to clarify issues and concerns about the program, as required by the visiting
team to support the claims in the written report.

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A. Laboratories, Shops/Facilities

EXISTENCE
OF PROVISION
(Check) ()
M

General (for all laboratories)

A.1.

Laboratory
layout
conforms
to
acceptable standards and to particular
needs.
________
________
________

A.2.

The properly lighted

ventilated/air-conditioned
are conducive to learning.

and welllaboratories
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________
________

A.3.

Each laboratory room has at least two

exit doors that open outward.
________
________
________

A.4.

Furniture/equipment arrangement allows

free flow of movement and enables
students to work comfortably without
interference from others.
________
________
________

A.5.

Safety and precautionary measures are

provided and implemented/followed.
________
________
________

A.6.

Usable fire extinguishers are accessible

to staff and students.
________

NA

NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF
PROVISION
E

AE

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________
A.7.

A first-aid kit and chart for antidotes and

neutralizing solutions are always
available in each laboratory room.
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________
________

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A.8.

Laboratory Operations manuals for the

faculty and students are provided in each
laboratory.
________
________
________

A.9.

Demonstrations and training on the use

of fire extinguishers, first aid kit and other
emergency measures are periodically
given.
________
________
________

Computer Laboratory, Multimedia Center

and other General Education Laboratory.
A.10.

There is a computer laboratory with at

least 15 usable computer units.

EXISTENCE OF
PROVISION
(Check) ()
M

NA

NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF
PROVISION
E

AE

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________
________
A.11.

A students access to a computer is at

least 15 hours/semester.
________
________
________

A.12.

A well-equipped multimedia center is

maintained.
________
________
________

A.13.

Appropriate laboratories for general

education subjects are adequately
equipped and well-maintained.
________
________
________

Natural Sciences/Technology/PE/Facilities
A.14.

Gas, water and electricity are available

and utilized for class practicum activities.
________
________
________

A.15.

A demonstration table, equipped with

sink, water, electrical and gas outlets, is
available and utilized.
________
________
________

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EXISTENCE OF
PROVISION
(Check) ()
M
A.16.

Laboratory supplies and equipment are

kept in separate stock rooms.
________
________
________

A.17.

There is a laboratory for shop work for

specific technologies.
________
________
________

NA

NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF
PROVISION
E

AE

SECTION MEAN: _____________

COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
B. Equipment and Supplies
General
B.1.

Apparatuses, tools and materials

conform to the specifications stated in
the requirements list for the subjects.
________
________
________

B.2.

The equipment, instruments and

materials needed in the classrooms are
available
________
________
________

SECTION MEAN: _____________

COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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C. Maintenance

EXISTENCE OF
PROVISION
(Check) ()
M

General Laboratory
C.1.

The laboratories are neat and

orderly.
________
________
________

C.2.

There is regular replenishment of

perishable laboratory supplies.
________
________
________

C.3.

The inventory of laboratory

equipment/facilities
is
systematically and periodically
conducted.
________
________
________

C.4.

All equipment are coded, listed

and inventoried.
________

NA

NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF
PROVISION
E

AE

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________
C.5.

The laboratory instruments are in

good working condition and are
periodically calibrated.
________
________
________

C.6.

The Institution has a Maintenance

and Repair Department manned
by skilled personnel who provide
services on direct call.
________
________
________

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C.7.

M NA E
A E AE
Waste disposal is efficiently and
effectively managed on campus.
________
________
________

EXISTENCE OF
PROVISION
(Check) ()

NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF
PROVISION

C.8.

The following are properly

maintained by trained/appropriate
personnel/technicians.
________
________
________
m na e
C.8.1.

Natural science
laboratory
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C.8.2.

Shops

__ __ __

C.8.3.

Computer
laboratory

__ __ __

Multi-media
center

__ __ __

Research
facility

__ __ __

C.8.4.
C.8.5.
C.8.6.

General education
laboratory
__ __ __

SECTION MEAN: ___________

COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

EXISTENCE OF
PROVISION
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NUMERICAL
RATINGS OF

(Check) ()

PROVISION

MNA
E A E
AE
D. Special Provisions
D.1. Specific program requirements are in
accordance
with
guidelines/policies
embodied in issuances, e. g., CMOs.
________
________
________
SECTION MEAN: ___________
COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
E. Documents, Additional Information and Exhibits
1.

Approved building plans showing the location laboratory rooms/shops utilized in the
program under survey.

2.

Copies of lists of prescribed minimum requirements (CHED, PRC, etc.)

3.

Copies of procedural guidelines on the proper use of equipment and safety devices
posted in conspicuous places.

4.

List of functional locally-improvised apparatus (supported with pictures and manuals

of operation).

5.

List of laboratory equipment (apparatus and tools) available for use in the program
under survey (indicate the models and specifications).

6.

List of laboratory rooms/shops utilized in the program under survey.

7.

List of safety equipment and devices which are available within easy reach in case of
emergency.

8.

List of supplies and materials utilized in the program under survey;

9.

List of titles of experiments/projects in the course/program.

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10.

Maintenance system employed to ensure the good working condition of the

equipment at all times.

11.

Photocopies of laboratory rooms/shops (including the storeroom) showing the proper

arrangement of fixtures and equipment.

12.

Photocopies of storeroom plans for chemicals and materials showing properly

labeled containers, shelves and cabinets.

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LABORATORIES
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Numerical
Rating
A

Laboratories, Shops/Facilities

Equipment and Supplies

Maintenance

Special Provisions
Total

Descriptive
Rating

____________

Mean ____________ ______________

ACCREDITORS
___________________________________

____________________________________

___________________________________

____________________________________

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