FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

PRACTICUM FINAL REPORT

Far Eastern University - Manila

Nicanor Reyes Sampaloc, Manila

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

Architecture Department

FILIPINAS DRAVO CORPORATION

Submitted by:
Bautista, Allyra Raineah E.
Sec 6

Submitted to:
Ar. Cardenal, Joeffrey
OJT Faculty-in-Charge

July 26, 2019

Summer Term, A.Y. 2018-2019

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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

Table of Contents Page no.

Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………i
Acknowledgements……………………………………………….……………………….……………..…ii
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………..iii

I. Company Profile
A. Background of the Company/Profile…………………………………………………………...…2
B. Inclusive dates of training…………………………………………………………………..….…3
C. Name(s) of Personnel involved in the training program……..………………………………...…4

II. Brief Description of the Training Program

A. Specific Objectives………………………….……………………………………………...……..6
B. Schedule/Timetable…………………...……………………………………..………………..…..6
C. Field of Training ….………………………………………….…………………...……………....7
D. Reference Materials used during the training…… ............................................................. ……..8

III. Compiled Weekly Practicum Journal Reports

1. Week 1
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report………………………………...…………………12
b. Photo documents………………………………………………… …………………13
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………22
2. Week 2
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report………………………………...…………………23
b. Photo documents………………………………………………… …………………24
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………30
3. Week 3
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report………………………………..…………………31
b. Photo documents ………………………………………… ......... …………………32
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………41
4. Week 4
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report………………………………...…………………42
b. Photo documents………………………………………………… …………………43
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………52
5. Week 5
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report………………………………...…………………53
b. Photo documents………………………………………………… …………………54
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………66
6. Week 6
a. Weekly Accomplishment
Report………………………………………………………………………………67
b. Photo documents………………………………………………… …………………68
c. Rubrics………………………………………………… ............. …………………80
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

IV. Personal Evaluation of the Training Program and Industry Partner

Reaction paper by the trainee to include comments on the following areas:
1. Professional Learning and Development Achieved .......................................... …………110
2. Techniques, Skills and Technology aspects learned………… .............. …………………..111
3. Experiences with the Company Personnel Involved in the Training... ……….…………....114
4. Industry’s Best Practices Applied…………………….….……………………………...…115
5. Strong Points…………………………………………………… ………………………….117
6. Weak Points and Suggested Solutions…………………… ... ……………………………..118

V. Recommendations
A. Potential of the Company as a Training Ground……………… . ……………………………..117
1. Availability and Appropriateness of Facilities and Equipment …… ...................... ……...117
2. Company Personnel Cooperation………………………………………… .. …………….117
B. Duration of Training .................................................. ……………………………………….117
C. Suggestions for the Improvement of the Training Program…………………… .... …………..117
D. Advise to Future On-the-Job Trainees……………………………………… . ……………….119

VI. Appendices
A. OJT Endorsement Letter……………………………………… ..................... ……………….121
B. Curriculum Vitae……………………………………… ................................ ……………….127
C. Practicum Waiver………………………………………................................ ……………….130
D. Memorandum of Agreement…… ..................................................................................... ….134
E. Acceptance Letter……………………………………… ............................... ……………….137
F. Schedule Form……………………………………… .................................... ……………….139
G. Summary Log Sheet……………………………………… ............................ ……………….141
H. Student Performance Rating……………………………………… ................ ……………….143
I. On-the-Job Trainee Success Story and Testimonial…………………………………………..147
J. Copy of On-the-Job Training Evaluation………………………………………….…...……...147
K. Daily Time Record / Time Sheet……………………………………… ......... ……………….151
L. Soft copy of actual OJT and Final written report in CD……………… .......... ……………….153
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

I. COMPANY DATA

A. Brief History/Background of the Company/Company Profile

Figure 1. Company logo

FILIPINAS DRAVO CORPORATION (FDC) is a leading Architectural and Engineering Consultancy

firm in the Philippines. It is a full-service consulting organization offering a wide range of services for
clients in government and the private sector. From project conceptualization to the preparation of
feasibility studies, engineering planning and detailing and construction management and operations, FDC
responds timely and creatively to our client's needs and the attainment of their objectives. This is done
through our Total Work Approach where the systems, experience, technology and people complement to
successfully manage and complete our services.

FDC has acquired expertise in transport systems, particularly roads and bridges and railways; water and
environmental facilities such as water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewerage collection and
treatment system, flood control and irrigation systems; hospitals, industrial plants; land development and
surveys. We have highly skilled, trained professionals supported by a select group of local and foreign
technical consultants.

As a dynamic organization, we believe in relevance. FDC acquired the latest in computer technology and
state-of-the-art engineering equipment to render to our clients full technological advantage while adhering
to time-tested engineering and architecture principles. FDC was founded in 1979 by the Dravo
Corporation USA and the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC). Today, we are an
independent corporation with professional membership in several local and foreign associations. A pool
of experienced and highly competent Filipino professionals provide the foundation for the capabilities and
expertise of FDC.

These professionals have received comprehensive hands-on training as recipients of technology transfer
under the parent companies’ staff exchange program. To balance the technical expertise of its staff, FDC
has full-time financial managers with extensive experience in construction, finance, project feasibility
studies and turn-key project packaging. The organization has been structured for suitability to consultancy
services by the synergy of a select group of technical consultants both local & foreign and a complement
of full time professional architects and engineers, managers, computer programmers and administrative
personnel. With FDC’s experience, capabilities and resources, its service boundaries have expanded to as
far as Yemen, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, Japan, Guam and California, USA.

VISION

Endeavors to be a leading Architectural and Engineering Consulting Company in the Philippines,

delivering excellent professional services for the improvement of the quality of life in the country and in
the world.
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Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

MISSION

Develop its management and staff to collectively and individually become the best in their respective
fields; Provide the highest level of professional excellence, competence, quality, honesty, and integrity in
all of its business transactions, thereby making it a responsible and God-fearing corporate organization in
the Philippines; Dedicate its God-given professional expertise to glorify God and to serve our Lord Jesus
Christ!

B. Inclusive dates of training

Training under Filipinas Dravo Corporation started June 11, 2019 until July 26, 2019. The training
was for 240 hours of work schedule including trainings, meetings and client visits. The student attends
the classes within the university premises every Mondays for reporting and submissions.

Table 1. Inclusive dates of training

Month Date Time-in Time out Duration

JUNE 2019 JUNE 11, 7:30 am 5:25 pm 9.40 hours
2019
JUNE 13, 7:30 am 5:30 pm 9.45 hours
2019
JUNE 14, 7:46 am 5:32 pm 9.31 hours
2019
JUNE 17, 7:57 am 5:00 pm 8.48 hours
2019
JUNE 18, 7:56 am 5:00 pm 8.49 hours
2019
JUNE 19, 8:08 am 5:00 pm 8.37 hours
2019
JUNE 20, 7:40 am 5:00 pm 9.05 hours
2019
JUNE 21, 8:00 am 5:10 pm 8.55 hours
2019
JUNE 26, 7:40 am 5:05 pm 9.10 hours
2019
JUNE 27, 8:05 am 5:05 pm 8.45 hours
2019
JUNE 28, 7:40 am 5:05 pm 9.10 hours
2019
JULY 2019 JULY 2, 8:30 am 5:30 pm 8.45 hours
2019
JULY 3, 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.45 hours
2019
JULY 4, 8:15 am 5:10 pm 8.40 hours
2019
JULY 5, 11:50 am 5:25 pm 5.20 hours
2019
JULY 8, 8:25 am 5:25 pm 8.45 hours
2019
JULY 9, 7:55 am 5:05 pm 8.55 hours
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

JULY 10, 7:55 am 5:05 pm 8.55 hours

2019
JULY 11, 7:45 am 5:10 pm 9.05 hours
2019
JULY 12, 8:15 am 5:00 pm 8.30 hours
2019
JULY 15, 8:45 am 5:00 pm 8 hours
2019
JULY 16, 8:50 am 5:00 pm 8 hours
2019
JULY 17, 8:00 am 5:05 pm 8.50 hours
2019
JULY 19, 8:05 am 5:30 pm 9.10 hours
2019
JULY 22, 8:11 am 5:30 pm 9.04 hours
2019
JULY 23, 8:23 am 5:00 pm 8.22 hours
2019
JULY 24, 8:20 am
2019
JULY 25,
2019
JULY 26,
2019

C. Organizational Set-up and description of the level of position, qualifications; and responsibilities.

Name(s) of Personnel (supervisor, training officers/instructors, job captain etc.) involved in the
training program with their respective designations.

1. Mr. Rogelio G. Chan (Sr. Vice President – Treasury and Admin)

2. Ms. Janice L. Villegas (HR Manager)
3. Mr.Arnel L. Custodio (Officer-in-Charge)
4. Ar. Jane Michaelle D. Duma (Supervising Architect)
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Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

II. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

A. Specific Objectives

 To develop skills and training needed for future field of work.

 To put into actual practice in the work place the theories and concepts learned in school.
 To be able to apply the knowledge into contribution of services to the company.
 To be able to comply with the number of hours required in the practicum curriculum.

B. Schedule/Timetable

The schedule followed by the trainee for the duration of the on-the-job training. The total number of
hours per week is 40 hours. (Refer to the company’s operational hours)

Table 2. OJT weekly schedule

DAY TIME-IN/TIME-OUT
MONDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
TUESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
FRIDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

C. Field of Training/ Office Training

 AutoCad Works
 Architectural
design/drafting
 Conceptualization
 Space Planning

D. Reference Materials (e.g., Manuals, textbooks, etc.,)

 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)

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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

III. COMPILED PRACTICUM WEEKLY JOURNAL REPORT

1. Week 1
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report
b. Photo documents
c. Rubrics
2. Week 2
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report…
b. Photo documents
c. Rubrics
3. Week 3
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report
b. Photo documents
c. Rubrics
4. Week 4
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report
b. Photo documents
c. Rubrics
5. Week 5
a. Weekly Accomplishment Report
b. Photo documents
c. Rubrics
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

IV. PERSONAL EVALUATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM AND INDUSTRY PARTNER

1. Professional Learning and Development Achieved

On-the-job training helps me to have great understanding of the responsibilities of each employee in a firm.

2. Techniques, Skills and Technology aspects learned

In the durations of my training, I learned to enhance my skills in terms of using AutoCad and developing my
knowledge when doing conceptual design for architectural projects.

3. Experiences with the Company Personnel Involved in the Training

The employees are accommodating, welcoming and they are great to work with. They trust us that we will be able
to do our best in the projects that they give us. They are very hard working and knowledgeable in their respective
jobs.

4. Industry’s Best Practices Applied

The company’s experience in the field enables it to staff the project with professionals with established
credentials who adhere to the organizational culture of excellence and exemplary standard.

5. Strong Points

The company have the ability to organize a line-up of professionals suited to the client’s project needs.

6. Weak Points and Suggested Solutions

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V. RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Potential of the Company as a Training Ground

The company have the appropriate facilities and equipment for the work to be accomplished.

Company Personnel Cooperation

The personnel are cooperative and welcoming towards the trainees.

B. Duration of Training

The 240 hours duration of training is enough for the trainees to learn and enhance their skills in the field and to
learn and observe how the working environment of a firm works.

C. Suggestions for the Improvement of the Training Program

During our on-the-job training we mainly work in the office and I hope we were given a chance to work or
observe the work on the site. For suggestions, having on site work will also help on-the-job trainees to have
knowledge on what or how the things work in the site.

D. Advise to Future On-the-Job Trainees

For the future on-the-job trainees, I advise you to learn and enjoy the working environment where you will need
to practice the knowledge and skills you have. OJT will also help you enhance the knowledge and skills you have
so don’t limit yourself when it comes to learning new things and skills that will also benefit you.
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

ON-THE-JOB TRAINEE SUCCESS STORY AND TESTIMONIAL

As an architecture student and a soon to be professional of the field, being given this opportunity to work with
Filipinas Dravo Corporation was a great experience. The entire duration of my training helped me to develop and
enhance certain skills and allowed me to know and observed how the set up of a firm works, how working with
these professionals opened my eyes on the reality of the profession I have chosen.

In my training, I was assigned to a project such as a beach front hotel, memorial park, and a duplex house. These
projects helped me to develop my way of forming and developing my conceptual designs. The architect in the
company trusted me with the projects and it made me want to do my best and not disappoint them. The company
composes of people with different expertise and they are hard working, competent and an inspiration on the field
that they are good at.

It is a scary, challenging and memorable professional experience for a student like me. Having this opportunity is
a good preparation for when I will also be a professional working for the field of Architecture.
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Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First and foremost, I would like to thank our Almighty God, for giving me strength every day for the duration of
my training, for guidance and good health, for the graces that help me perform in my best of abilities with the task
as part of my OJT.

I am very grateful to Far Eastern University and the office of the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts and to
Architect Joefrrey Cardenal for guiding us, students, through the duration of the training program and letting us
experience the responsibilities and duties that we will encounter for the company we would work for.

I also wish to express my gratitude to Filipinas Dravo Corporation for allowing me to become part of their
company as a trainee and for letting me learn and enhance my skills that will be needed in the future. To Sir Arnel
Custodio for arranging the terms of my training program in Filipinas Dravo Corporation and to Architect Jane
Dumas for being patient and supportive. I am grateful for the chance that given to me to be part of the company’s
team, for giving me more knowledge in the field of Architecture and for helping me hone my knowledge as I
continue to strive in this field.

Also to my family and friends, my deepest gratitude and appreciation for being with me through my training and
for showing support financially, emotionally and spiritually.