Glossary of Terms

refers to a documented strategy of the organization in terms of its actions relating to the environment; includes the need for an approach to compliance with regulations. 

• technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes in the business, industry and the community.  (NCVER 2013, Australia)
• are decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

refers to the promulgated documents for the implementation of skills training in support of the requirements for skilled manpower of the green economy (RA 10771/ Green Jobs Act of 2016). Training Regulations refer to a package of qualifications, competency standards, training standards, assessment, and certification arrangements in a specific sector promulgated by the TESDA Board for nationwide application. They serve as bases for the development of curricula, registration, and delivery of training programs. 

measures the monetary value of final goods and services—that is, those that are bought by the final user—produced in a country in a given period of time (say a quarter or a year). It counts all of the output generated within the borders of a country. GDP is composed of goods and services produced for sale in the market and also includes some nonmarket production, such as defense or education services provided by the government. It has become widely used as a reference point for the health of national and global economies. 

personal accident insurance which provides benefits/indemnity in case of losses to the person or physical well-being of an insured individual arising out of an accident. 

the technical and analytical competencies and know-how that allow the worker to perform the mechanical aspects of a job.

job vacancies where the company is having difficulty filling because job applicants are not qualified or there is no supply of job applicants as qualified applicants either prefer to work abroad, seek higher pay or have problems with work schedule or location. 

is a waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. 

refers to an authorized venue for an apprenticeship which relatively exposes the apprentice to dangerous environmental elements, contaminants or in other highly vulnerable working conditions such as construction manufacturing or handling of explosives, or that which requires engagement with too-heavy or power-driven equipment, tools or machinery

the highest official in the Internal Audit Service of a Department or agency concerned. He has overall responsibility for auditing the organization, managing the entire audit cycle and a team of internal auditors, and ensuring the quality of audit products by the team.