Glossary of Terms

is a system of recognizing TVET programs that have exceeded the minimum requirements of program registration set by TESDA.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 99 s. 2019

a discrete, assignable unit of work that has an identifiable beginning and end, containing two or more steps which when performed, leads to a product, service or decision. This is normally performed within a specified period of time.
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the process of analyzing each task to determine the steps involved, performance standards, tools, and equipment needed, related knowledge, safety, attitudes, and decisions expected of workers performing it.
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a host of tax benefits given to participating schools and companies in the Dual Training System. These are tax deductions from taxable income for dual training expenses, donations and contributions granted to participating establishments and tax-free importation of equipment, apparatus, and materials to participating schools/training centers.
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the practical exhibition and explanation of how a skill or competency is performed to assess the communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage and generate interest to show an applicant’s knowledge on the subject matter and ability to teach.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019

refers to the personnel of the TVI either permanent or job orders that serve as the learning facilitators for all its registered program offerings. As a criterion, it is the minimum number of teaching personnel per CTPR.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

coordinated teaching by a team of trainers working together in the delivery of learning/training
Source: TESDA Circular 107, s. 2021

non-financial assistance provided by local or international specialists. It can take the form of sharing information and expertise, instruction, skills training, the transmission of working knowledge, and consulting services and may also involve the transfer of technical data. The aim of technical assistance is to maximize the quality of project implementation and impact by supporting administration, management, policy development, capacity building, etc.
Source: www.unesco.org

a service provided by TVET trainer in a particular area for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017

refers to the education process designed at post-secondary and lower tertiary levels, officially recognized as non-degree programs aimed at preparing technicians, paraprofessionals and other categories of middle-level workers by providing them with a broad range of general education, theoretical, scientific, artistic and technological studies, social services and related job skills training.
Source: RA No. 7796 , TESDA Law