Glossary of Terms

learning given in education and training institutions or specially designed training areas, including within enterprises in formal apprenticeship systems. Training is structured and has precise learning objectives.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 47 s. 2018

is a training typically provided by an education or training institution, structured (in terms of learning objective, learning time or learning support) and leading certification. Formal learning is intentional from the learner's perspective
Source: UNEVOC

assessment that takes place at regular intervals during a course or program, with feedback provided along the way to help improve the student's performance.
Source: NCVER 2013

process stands for efficient, effective, economical and ethical   Efficient refers to "doing things right" given the available resources/inputs and within a specified timeframe. This is about delivering a given quantity and quality of outputs with minimum inputs or maximizing outputs with a given quantity and quality of inputs   Effective refers to "doing the right things". Effective operations mean that operating units are able to deliver their major final outputs and outcomes and able to achieve the expected results and contribute to the achievement of the sectoral and societal goals.   Economical refers to the performance of functions and tasks using the least amount of resources/inputs within a specific timeframe. It implies that the resources/inputs should be acquired at the right cost, at the right time, at the right place, in the right quantity, and of the right quality. Ethical refers to conformity with the norms of conduct and ethical standards as contained in RA 6713, otherwise known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees".
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079 s. 2020

refers to a work arrangement whereby the employees’ workweek is compressed to four (4) days each week.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 056 s. 2020

characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, impacting all disciplines, economies and industries.
Source: Klaus Schwab, www.weforum.org it is a way of describing the blurring of boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It’s a fusion of advances in artificial intelligence (Al), robotics, the Internet of Things (loT), 3D printing, genetic engineering, quantum computing, and other technologies.
Source: McGinnis, D. (2018), www.salesforce.com/blog

refers to any intentional act or omission by the TVI or its authorized representatives, designed to deceive the Authority, resulting in the losses on the part of the Authority and/or achieving gains on the part of the perpetrator such as to obtain money, property, or services; to avoid payment or loss of services; or to secure personal or business advantage
Source: TESDA Circular 107, s. 2021

refers to an agreement between two or more countries to eliminate or reduce tariffs and other requirements of commerce that restrict trade between them.
Source: www.dti.gov.ph

the frequency of usage of competency element which the employee performed during the reference period (e.g. specified quarter/semester/year).
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. 2020, TESDA-OP-AS-01

refer to various vocational/career guidance activities or interventions the training institutions extend to help learners decide which career to pursue. The series of learning activities shall cover the intellectual and mental windows of the framework.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 053, s. 2023