CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Civil Engineering Apprenticeship is more than what it means. It is the set of

training, learning and the most important of all, experience. It is also a way by which

students applied all theories and computations they have learned from their school.

Moreover, Civil Engineering Apprenticeship is a key element in the completion of course

written in the curriculum of tertiary level of education.

First and foremost, Civil Engineering Apprenticeship gives students the chance to

immerse themselves in their chosen sector: experience and learn the skills necessary to

the industry they are interested in. Working with experienced staff, they will get the

chance to observe how the job is done, before trying it for themselves and being

subjected to constructive criticism to encourage them to develop their skills. In effect, the

work place becomes a development venue for a student trainee to learn more about the

chosen field of expertise.

Accommodating Civil Engineering Apprenticeship can truly be beneficial not

only to the trainees but also to the companies or institutions that provide

opportunities for this type of learning. There is wisdom in the front lines. Such

training can be an investment that will be valuable to the company later on. And

also, an effective Civil Engineering Apprenticeship can bring the companies fresh ideas

into the organization and providing additional manpower for a lesser labor cost than a

regular employee.

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 Given the opportunity to speak their minds freely, they may be able to contribute

significantly in brainstorming sessions or research and eventually help improve the

organizations productivity.

A. Objectives of the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship generally intend to heighten the knowledge and skills

acquired from school by means of performing in a real work setting or condition and to
have an additional apprehension about the concept and principles applied in engineering.

Specifically, the apprentices’ objectives are the following:

1. To experience and acquire the real applications of related engineering

principles encountered from theories acquired in school

2. To discuss new knowledge obtained from the actual experiences and

observations at the construction sites

3. To get involved in the on-going construction projects of the construction firm

4. To determine problems encountered in pursuing this apprenticeship

5. To familiarize the actual tools and equipment used in construction

B. Significance of the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship program of the civil engineering students of Central

Luzon State University serves as the ground for achieving an excellence civil engineering
field practice before graduation. Hence it is important to undergo this program for the
following reasons.

1. It exposes the civil engineering students to the actual field work and allows
them to experience work after graduation.

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 2. It provides new experiences that can be beneficial during the transition of their
student days to the professional world.

C. Location and Duration of the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The apprentices were assigned in the field under the company of PBT
Construction and Traiding in the project entitled Garden Cafe located at Science City of
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija near at Muñoz National High School. They were under the
guidance and Supervision of the project engineer, Engr. Kate Abasta.

The Apprentices conducted observation and some application on what they learn
during the 100 hours training period allocated. The apprentices started their on-the- job
training on last week of January 2019 and finished on May 2019. They cover an 8 hours
per week of training to finish the allocated time for their on-the-job training.

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 CHAPTER II

COMPANY PROFILE

PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART

Project: Garden Cafeteria

ENGR. PAULINO B. TOMAS

Project Manager

ENGR. KATE ABASTA

Project Engineer

Engr. Judy Ann Camus Martin Engr. Reema Paringit

January 21,Engineer
Office 2019 Tomagtang
Office Engineer

ROLAND RAVELA
Construction Foreman

Heavy Equipment Operators,

Masons, Skilled Laborers,
Drivers, Mechanics

LABORERS LABORERS

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 CHAPTER III

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is a profession in which involves design, planning, construction,

and maintenance of various structures such as roads, buildings, bridges, railways, power
plants and other infrastructure. But in reality it is not limited to such. The said profession
not only involves earthworks but also some water works, managing and civilization and
its process. Civil engineering considering it is the second oldest profession in the world is
the broadest of the other entire Engineering fields. It is also considered as an umbrella
term compromising other related specialties.

Civil Engineer

A civil engineer is a person who practices civil engineering – the application of

science in designing, planning, construction, and maintenance of various structures also
as a Civil Engineer they must learn to manage and take command to the people who is
under them. They are also concern to the enhancement of human welfare, health and well
being of the public and the environment.

Foreman

A foreman is a construction worker with many years of experience in a particular

trade who is charged with organizing the overall construction of a particular project for a
particular contractor. Typically the foreman is a person with specialist knowledge of a
given trade who has moved into the position and is now focused on an overall
management of his trade on the job site. He is responsible for providing proper
documentation to his workers so they can proceed with tasks. A good foreman is said by
many engineers to be the keystone of their projects.

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Laborer

A Laborer is a tradesman (by tradition considered an unskilled tradesman), or

professional employed in the physical construction of the built environment and its
infrastructure. Construction workers often work under a construction foreman. While
most construction workers learn on the job as an informal apprentice to an experienced
tradesman, formal apprenticeship programs are common, particularly in developed
countries with trade unions.

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 CHAPTER IV

NARRATIVE EXPERIENCES

WEEK 1 January 21 – January 23, 2019

Day 1, January 21, 2019

The assigned activities for this day were excavation, depth for column and also the actual
layouting of the column. We saw and experience on how they do the excavation as well
as the installation of the column. (See Figure 1 and Figure 2)

Figure 1: Installation of Column Figure 2: Excavation

Day 2, January 22, 2019

For this day, continuation was excavation, depth for column and also the actual
layouting of the column. In addition, the installation of rebars in footing, column and the
cement pouring into the footing. as shown in the Figure 3 and Figure 4.

Figure 3: Installation of Footing Figure 4: Pouring of Cement

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Day 3, January 23, 2019

For the third day of the CE apprenticeship, the activity for this day is installation
of wall footings and layouting of wall footings. Foreman and engineer taught us on how
“parilya” will made and the spacing needed. ( See Figure 5 and Figure 6)

Figure 5: Layouting of Wall Footing Figure 6: Installation of Wall Footing

WEEK 2 January 29 – January 31, 2019

Day 4, January 29, 2019

For the second week, the activity was installation of formworks for column and
CHB layering. (See Figure 7 and figure 8)

Figure 7: Formworks for Column Figure 8: CHB Layering

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Day 5, January 30, 2019

For the day five of CE apprenticeship, works such as Compaction of soil,

Installation of sanitary pipe, and Installation of beam. They used man made soil
compaction instead of machine compaction. The installation of pipes were made in a little
bit elevation and the stirrups was in there proper spacing (See Figure 9, figure 10 and
figure 11)

Figure 9: Compaction of Soil Figure 10: Installation of Sanitary Pipes

Figure 11: Installation of Beam

Day 6, January 31, 2019

Concreting of Column and Concreting of Floor Slab starts during the day 6 of the
apprenticeship. ( See Figure 12 and Figure 13)

Figure 12: Concreting of Column Figure 13: Concreting of Floor Slab

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WEEK 3 February 6 – February 8, 2019

Day 7, February 6, 2019

The Engineer in Charge teaches us on how to create a single detached house on

autocad. The proper sizes involved and on how we create a floor plan based in what the
owner wants. (See Figure 12)

Figure 14: Lay out of Floor Plan

Day 8, February 7, 2019

In layouting, we apply what we learned about in our planning and autocad

subject. Somehow, the application they use is higher than our own application.
Knowledge for us to know. (See figure 15)

Figure 15: Lay out of Perspective

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Day 9, February 8, 2019

We observed the creation of roof beam, at the same time the space after it is foe
installation of window glasses as said in the plan. (See Figure 16)

Figure 16: Lay out of Scaffoldings

WEEK 5 February 26, 27 & March 1, 2019

Day 13, February 26, 2019
We observed on how the management taught us the simple way of estimating
materials using in the project. In addition, they want us to recall our knowledge in
estimating. (See Figure 17)

Figure 17: Estimation of Proposed Construction

of Residential Building

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Day 14, February 27, 2019
We observed that the knowledge of being in the office was shared with us by the
engineer in charge in the office by continuing the unfinished work plan. (See Figure 18)

Figure 18: Electrical Plan and Plumbing Layout

of Proposed Construction of Residential
Building

Day 15, March 1, 2019

They command us to make a schedule of load for electrical and some works in
plumbing section. They want to see our capability on solving for electrical and at the
same time our skills in autocadd. (See Figure 19)

Figure 19: Complete Set of Plan of Proposed Construction

of Two Storey with Roof Deck Residential Building

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WEEK 6 March 5, March 6 & March 8, 2019

Day 16, March 5, 2019

We observed the installation of roofing sheet. Aside from using plywood they use
the other materials for preventing the heat coming inside that structure. (See Figure 20)

Figure 20: Installation of Roofing

Day 17, March 6, 2019

We observe that the installment of water line is base on the plan, there is no revision
made in actual installation. (See figure 21)

Figure 21: Installation of Water Line

Day 18, March 8, 2019

We observed that the engineer follow what the owner wants. Therefore they
install faster the continues plant pot. (See Figure 22 and figure 23)

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 Figure 22: Installation of Water Line Figure 23: Installment of Continues Plant
Pot

WEEK 7 March 13, - March 15, 2019

Day 19, March 13, 2019

In modern houses/structure, they are now using Metal Furring, C Channel, W

Clip, W Angle, Gypsum Board instead of Ceiling Joist, or Plywood & Board (See Figure
24)

Figure 24: Site Visitation Installation of Ceiling

Day 20, March 14, 2019

They put holes first because the wall is already finished so that the bricks with
stick to wall. They are install the bricks individually. (See Figure 25)

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 Figure 24: Site Visitation Installation of Brick Walls

Day 21, March 15, 2019

It is hard to revise plan while making the structure because the owner is countered
with the previous plan. We help each other in revising the plan. (See Figure 26)

Figure 24: Site Visitation Installation of Brick Walls

WEEK 8 March 19, 20 & March 22, 2019

Day 22, March 19, 2019

We observed the proper used of conveyor and the proper ratio of concrete
mixture. (See Figure 25)

Figure 25: Concreting of Second Floor Slabs

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Day 23, March 20, 2019

We observed the proper installation of Ceiling. The measurement must be accurate, and
the resources must be used properly. (See figure 26)

Figure 26: Installation of Ceiling

Day 24, March 22, 2019

We observed the proper installation of forms in kitchen sink. The measurement

must be precise. The spacing of RSB must be accurate. (See Figure 27)

Figure 27: Installation of Kitchen Sink

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 CHAPTER V

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

A. OBSERVATION

The apprentices start their apprenticeship in PBT Construction and Trading in the
last week of January 2019. Before starting their first day they need to signature into the
log book of the company and also they went to the site for familiarization. They were
introduced to the Foreman, time keeper and Engineer. Their assignment site is at Science
City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija near at Munoz National High School which they are under
the supervision of Engr. Kate Abasta.

Within the time of training the apprentices observe that the workers don’t used
proper personal protective equipment. Also they completed task that were assigned to
them such as daily activity and CAD work. In addition, the trainees also learn to cope up
and socialize to the Engineer and foreman but mostly to the workers. Regarding office
works, the company only requires them to make a CAD file of the office which is needed
in OJT.

Through these, the apprentices gather useful information and enable to apply the
theories they learn from the School. Although it’s just a little information were hoping
that we can used it in future references.

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B. KNOWLEDGE GAINED

The on-the-job training helps the apprentices to gain knowledge by exposing them
to actual field work. This training helps us to familiarize terms and procedures in actual
construction of houses with the help of all the workers involve in the project. The
following are some of the knowledge we gained in our on-the-job training.

1. Availability of equipment and materials must be monitored to avoid delays.

2. For cutting and bending of bars, make sure that the measurements are correct.
3. Effective housekeeping help control hazards, it must be implemented.
4. Proper procedure regarding on installation of stirrups and others.

C. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

Before Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The apprentices encountered problems before the Apprenticeship Program started.

They spend a lot of time looking for a firm/company for their on-the-job training.
Luckily, they were accepted and conducted their training on PBT Construction and
Trading.

During Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The apprentices also encountered problems during their on-the-job training. The
first few days of the training brought uncertainties to the trainee because they were
adjusting to their new environment and they were nervous and shy to communicate to
other employees.

During the actual installation, sometime apprentices have their classes so that they
didn’t saw it. Same in the installation of wirings and others.

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 The apprentices also encountered problems in the site when the owner has many
ideas he wanted to the café become. The changes of mind delay some works of the
laborers and the time of revision of the project engineer.

However, the trainees had a great experience in the site and learned a lot in just a
short period of time of working with them.

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 CHAPTER VI

CONCLUSION

Engineering apprenticeships are a great way to get into engineering without a

university degree. However, many people are apprehensive because they don’t know
what is involved in an apprenticeship. Of course, every engineering apprenticeship is
tailored to the business you’ll be working in, so no two are alike. However, there are
some commonalities between all apprenticeships. Here’s what to expect when you’re
training to be an engineer.

The advantage of engineer training on an apprenticeship is that it’s conducted on

real work being done by a real company. So you’ll spend a lot of time shadowing the
existing engineers in the firm, who will talk you through different aspects of their work,
and wherever possible you’ll gradually join in, performing some of the work yourself.

You will gradually start conducting some work on your own, and taking
responsibility for your own part in various projects. You will work closely with the other
engineers, who will give you all the instruction you need to do your work. There will
always be someone close by in case you have any questions or need feedback.

As well as practical work, engineering apprenticeships involve some desk or

classroom-based study. Depending on where you do your apprenticeship, you may do this
in-house alongside other apprentices and trainees, or you may spend one or two days
each week at a local college or university. Alternatively, you might study in blocks of one
or two weeks at a time.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll have regular meetings with a buddy or

supervisor to make sure you are up to speed on everything you need to know. Your skills
and knowledge will then be assessed, which will usually be through a combination of
coursework, written essays, written exams, and practical exams.

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 CHAPTER VII

RECOMMENDATION

The trainees/apprentices identify areas for attention in relation in the field work
and office works. The following recommendations are for next civil engineering
apprentices to consider in relation to their on-the-job training:

1. They should look for a company/contractor which is about to start a project

during the time they were taking their OJT so that they can and will learn the
important parts and phases of the construction.
2. Also the potential of the company/contractor is important; choose a company that
has the potential to develop the best in you, but that’s not only depend to the
company you must also take part as an apprentice.
3. The next apprentices should actively take notes and ask questions to their Project
Engineer or Foreman relating to the needs on how’s and why’s a certain
procedure is needed in a construction.
4. For the company who will handle them, we recommend to monitor and train them
efficiently treat them like they’re your real employees and involve them in
different activities related to the field/office work.

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 APPENDICES
A. Resume

B. Request Letter

C. Weekly Reports

D. Field Notes

E. Daily Time Records

F. Company Assessment

G. Certificate Of Completion

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 A. RESUME

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 B. REQUEST
LETTER

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 C.WEEKLY
REPORTS

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 D. FIELD
NOTEBOOK

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 E. DTR’s

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 F. COMPANY
ASSESSMENT

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 G. CERTIFICATE
OF
COMPLETION

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