CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate) emphasizes new approaches in engineering education, and provides students better learning experiences which will prepare them into the real-world of engineering works. This CDIO approach has been adopted by several universities around the world. In the Philippines, this approach has been introduced to several universities and colleges more specifically to engineering programs. Engineering programs at Camarines Sur Polytechnic has been in its third-year since its introduction of CDIO in 2017. This study was developed to evaluate the current state of the engineering programs on how well it lines up with the 12 CDIO standards using the CDIO’s 6-level self-evaluation rubric. Results showed that there are improvements on the ratings in 2020 as compared in 2017 where CDIO framework was first introduced in engineering programs. Standards 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11 were rated 4 which confirmed that the engineering program complies with the standards. Standards 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 12 were rated 3 which confirmed that further development and improvement in these standards are sought. Compliance and alignment of CDIO standards to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standards and quality assurance systems including Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) and Philippine Technological Council (PTC) has been presented and found that CDIO standards conforms with the various quality assurance systems. Plans of action were developed for continuous improvement processes.

Objectives: The Philippine Technological Council – Washington Accord (PTC WA) provides internationally accepted standards for engineering education with an emphasis on outcomes-based learning and ensuring graduates are globally competent. This study investigated the perceived compliance of the Civil Engineering program at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges with the nine PTC accreditation criteria. Methods: This study employed a survey method that gathers information on the level of compliance of the engineering programs along PTC accreditation standards. Likewise, documentary analysis was used to analyze the program profile and support the data gathered. Faculty members of civil engineering served as the study's respondents. They were requested to respond to the survey questions explicitly crafted to determine the level of compliance of the programs to PTC accreditation standards. Findings: The results show that the institution understands the significance of accreditation, but there are areas that need to be addressed. These are characterized by low scores obtained in the evaluation, which include the areas of student performance monitoring, faculty development, academic exchange, facilities, extension, industry linkages, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Findings also emphasized the importance of encouraging faculty members to pursue advanced studies and enhance the passing percentage in the licensure examinations of graduates. Based on these findings, the study formulated plans of action that will serve as a roadmap for the program's quest for PTC accreditation. Novelty: The developed plans of action aim to enhance the quality of the program, generate international recognition, and make graduates more competitive within the global engineering community. Keywords: PTC, Accreditation, Civil engineering, Compliance, Washington Accord