Feasibility Study for the Offering of a Short Term Driving Course in Guimaras State College
Abstract
Guimaras State College is the only higher education institution in Guimaras Island which offers varied courses of training from general to technology-based education. One of these is the Auto-Diesel Technology, which covers several areas of skills development programs. The most inviting and profitable is the driving course, which is one of the in-demand skilled professions. Most people, men or women, indulge in driving and dream to own a car and to drive a car. In today's life, people are busy moving from one place to another. They love to travel. Car is the means of transportation for everyone from all walks of life. Cars are not anymore considered as a luxury but a commodity and necessity.
An important milestone in the life of an individual who wants to drive is to secure a driver’s license. It must be remembered that driving is a privilege, not a right, that requires one to operate a vehicle in a safe, responsible, and lawful manner. He should follow provisions of law provided by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
The Basic Driving Course is an answer to the problem existing in our highways. The program is a ten (10) hours skills training per applicant to be conducted at the GSC Main Campus every Saturday and during summer or by appointments after school during the school year. These are participated in by the out-of-school youth, unemployed adults, or any other individuals 18 years old and above who have an aptitude for this kind of trade.
The first requirement is the theoretical aspect. A trainee should attend 3 meetings to meet the course requirement.
The second phase of the behind-the-wheel part of driver education consists of a minimum (7) seven periods of driving and observing. The trainees are taught in specially equipped manual or automatic transmission vehicles. Areas covered in this part include maneuvers, parking, and off-road recovery. Upon completion of the course, a trainee will be given a certificate of completion — “Certificate of Driving Proficiency.”
