Background/History

E.B TESTING CENTER, was registered with the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) on 23 April 1997 and was accredited Private Testing Laboratory by the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

In 9th day of July 2007 E.B Testing Center becomes E.B Testing Center, Inc. a
corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and
accredited Private Testing Laboratory by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Pursuant to Republic Act 9184, the firm is registered with Philgeps to be able to
participate in the bidding of government contracts.

Behind the steady success of the company is Engr. Elnardo P. Bolivar, a registered
Civil Engineer and accredited Materials Engineer of Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH).

From a humble beginning, E.B TESTING CENTER, INC. steadily rose to its leadership
in Materials Testing and Quality Control services involving Soils, Geotechnical
Investigation, Aggregates, Bituminous Materials, Asphaltic Materials, Concrete, Cement,
Steel Bars, Galvanized Iron and Steel, Paints, Water, Signage, and all other related
requirements in the construction needs. It is equipped complete range state of the art
laboratory apparatus with the most advance configuration of hardware and software to
carry out investigation for the entire spectrum in the infrastructure sector.
 Mission

To enhance and develop quality control procedure, requirements and process to

local and private sectors in their various projects.

Vision

To be recognized as one of the quality assured materials testing laboratory.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
 At this very moment, the trainee would like to take this opportunity to express her
sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped made their OJT a possible one.
A special thanks to the ever energetic Dean of The College of Engineering, Dr.
Rossinni B. Romero, for her exemplary guidance, monitoring and constant
encouragement that inspires them to persevere more and accomplish this task. Her
willingness to motivate contributed tremendously to this report.
To our parents and guardian, our deepest gratitude and appreciation for being with
us all through the way from the very beginning and for showing your unconditional love
and unending support financially, emotionally and spiritually.
To our Instructors, Engr. Carmel Sigrid Docallos and Engr. Gemma Gelizon, for
helping us and giving us a chance to explore the real world of Civil Engineering. We
have learned a lot from both of you maam. This time, you really made this OJT a
challenging one to all of us.
To the NSU External Affairs Director, Dr. Robert T. Cuevas and the all the
Supervisors and Training Officers for helping us to find a company for our OJT. Your
guidance will help us achieve our aspirations as we go along with our journey in life.
To the EB Testing Center Tacloban family, thank you for your warm welcome
and for giving us this one of a kind experience in having our OJT in your company. For
the chance that you have given us to be with your team and for giving us more
knowledge in this fast and furious world of Civil Engineering. And most especially for
helping us to hone our knowledge as we continue to strive in our ambitions in life.
And lastly, to our Lord God Almighty and His only Son Jesus Christ, who are
always giving blessings, inspirations, and wisdom of encouragements. For giving us
strength everyday, for the guidance and good health that help us to perform our task as
part of our OJT.

Career Plan
 For the past four years Ive been focusing on finishing the course I took up, BS
Civil Engineering. The idea of embarking the world of Civil Engineering wasnt really
my very choice. The truth is, I havent decided what I wanted to be then. Influence from
my family and friends push me to deal with this course. Honestly, it was a challenge for
me. How I could meet their expectation and even to exceed it.
Now looking ahead at what is coming in the next month makes reality sink in. It
feels like I just started college a couple of months ago and looking for a career is years
away. Though admittedly I never envision myself to be an Engineer at first, the past
months of being a trainee in my OJT experience helped me embraced and enjoy the field
Im about to spend for most of my life. I have been able to do a lot of thinking of where I
want to start out my career and where I want it to end up down the road.
Well first, I would love to be a licensed Civil Engineer. After graduating college I
planned on having a full blown review in Cebu City as a preparation for taking up the
board exam. But regardless if a pass or fail, I have decided on staying in my hometown
and working for the government. I dont aim for any high paying jobs. I just want to have
a comfortable place to reside and a stable life.
Working with others isnt an issue on my side. Having company is something I
enjoy doing. I enjoy talking and solving problems in group settings. In general, I like to
know what is going to happen each day, but I also enjoy excitement. A little bit of both
would be the ideal job for me. I like working, I mean doing actual things and not just
sitting in the desk and typing some reports or anything particular. So I guess, working in
field or doing some actual testing of materials would be suitable for me. When it comes
to supervision, I prefer an atmosphere where there is not a lot of control and supervision.
I am the type of person who likes to get the instructions and then be left by myself or with
a group to do the assignment or task. Someday down the road if the situation arises I
wouldn't mind taking on the job of supervisor or executive.
Traveling has always been my weakness. I just cant seem to control my dizziness
when Im in the road. But if circumstances arises in which I need to travel a mile or two,
I think I can manage to overcome my fear. My leadership and language skills could be
one of my assets. I have been active in journalism and public speaking as well as being a
leader of an organization. I wouldnt mind using my experience as an advantage for any
job I would love to apply someday.
In the end, the only main goal I have in mind for now is to use all the knowledge
and skills I learned from my years of studying to help mold and improve the future.

Personal Development Brought During

Practicum
 They say nothing beats experience, as my professor would say, as the perfect
learning tool. For some students, on-the-job training gives them a taste of the real world
a glimpse of what lies ahead after they graduate. During the process of my practicum, I
have been able to realize how serious life could be. Technically Ive been serious about
almost everything in my life but some things are way more serious than you could have
imagine. This realization brought me to full fill some self-improvement ideas as general
guide for my well-being.
Become disciplined. Well though I can say that Im not a happy-go-lucky person
still it isnt enough to prove that Im never lazy. Being disciplined is important to become
a high achiever person in life. Most if not all successful person are well disciplined one.
During my trainee time Ive encountered some busy days and hectic schedule and I
learned that putting things aside for a while would affect the next possible things that
may happen.
Set goals. All my life Ive been trying to meet all expectations everyone want from
me. At first I thought it was a good enough reason to continue life as it is but after having
to experience a taste of reality, I came to my senses that I never really had a goal for
myself instead Ive been trying to fulfil someones goal for me. Setting ones goal help one
to be motivated and inspired to work hard. My OJT experience have lifted my spirit in
finding what I really meant to be.
Think positive. Being surrounded by sea of people and being pressured by
everyones expectation makes me sometimes a little too unsure of myself. I often, double
think about things and sometimes it is being reflected by the result of my actions. Erasing
the negative thoughts would sooth my mind and eventually it would lead to a more
productive outcome.
Control my thinking. This may somehow be related to positive thinking. Well
controlling ones thinking means organizing your ideas. Being able to prioritize what and
who. Allowing negative thoughts in your head could cause chaos. Cleansing my mind
and letting positive thoughts and empowering ideas inside will help me reach my goals.
Do not compete. Though the world is like a wide arena where everyone compete
to survive, in the past months I have enjoyed the company of people whom I just met and
that experience proved me that I should just enjoy life and tried to reach my goal without
stepping over other people. I believe that by creating I can stop competing and being
with ease will make people appreciate what youve done.
Finish what youve started. Do not leave one thing halfway done. Always finish
everything you started. Thats the principle I have come to adapt. Despite how difficult
or how frustrated you feel at the middle of something, the right thing to do is never give
up and finish the race, win or lose. In the end the sense of accomplishment will give you
confidence and inspiration.

INTRODUCTION
 OJT typically means training that occurs in the workplace rather than off the job.
It is usually unplanned. Employees learn from experienced co-workers or supervisors
while they work. Such learning occurs through observation and imitation of others,
feedback about how work is done, and (less frequently) through procedures manuals and
other job-reference material. The employee can then transition into completing tasks on
her own while under supervision.
On-the-job training is vital for the development of an individual as they say
nothing beats experience. The experience of being a trainee is one thing that adds on to
the knowledge that cannot be taught but must be acted on. Its importance are often
neglected but if one could only look a little closer hell see that its worth all the efforts.
For instance, its one thing to read a job description and hear a verbal overview of
job responsibilities; its another to actually watch others or do the tasks yourself as youre
learning. On-the-job training provides new employees with real-life experience in the
field, which can make you, as an employee, more confident. Youll have a mentor close
by to help you trouble-shoot, figure out problems and explain to you why some actions
and approaches are better than others.
Sometimes a job that looks great on paper isnt what you expected it would be in
reality. You may decide you dont care for the line of work or that you dont have the
ability to effectively perform the job functions. In this case, on-the-job training can help
you determine quickly that a position is not for you. Its good for you and for your
employer to find this out sooner rather than later.
On-the-job training is often conducted by managers or experienced employees.
Getting to know these individuals while being trained can give you an insiders look at
how the company runs, and how youll fit in. Youll learn different personality types and
figure out who to talk to about work problems and how to best interact with superiors.
You can also learn tips and techniques only experienced workers know, like how to un-
jam the copy machine, who to call to get your computer fixed or whats the best thing to
eat from the sandwich cart.
A lot of things can be learned during an on-the job training. This only prove that
some things are not meant to be taught but are needed to be demonstrated. In the end of
the line the choice is still up to the trainee and the organization itself. For an
organizations that deliver a clear message and use good processes and tools can break
down the wall between what employees learn in training and what they do every day.
When learning and work then come together, the goals of training and the goals of the
organization become the same. While in the other hand, the trainee must be able to
perform well and be willing enough to learn by making himself one with the company
hes working on.