Glossary of Terms

is an organization of independent business units in the same branch of industry, which conducts activities cooperatively aimed at improving the welfare of the group, which does not deprive is members of the power to make essential managerial decisions. They are formed by businesses which are engaged in the same or similar trade. They are organized on a non-profit basis and formed for the protection and promotion business interests of its members.
Source: content for Management Studies, Accountlearning.com, as referenced in TESDA Circular No. 038, s. 2023

an independent body established in priority industries to provide direct participation of employers and workers in the design and implementation of skills development schemes, trade skills standardization and certification and such other functions in the fulfillment of the Authority's objectives.
Source: Section 26, TESDA Law as cited in TESDA Circular No. 17, s. 2021

conducted to establish and strengthen industry collaboration and linkages and provide a forum for identifying specific skills requirements needed by the industry and other TVET-related needs and concerns
Source: TESDA Circular No. 001, s. 2021

is a TVET employee who works in tandem with the Training Coordinator of the Establishment who is mainly responsible for such functions a: (1)promotion and marketing to establishments of DTS programs; (2) placement od trainees in the Establishments; (3) coordination of workplace training; and (4) monitoring and evaluation of trainees' learning performance.
Source: Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations of the DTS Act of 1994 (RA 7686, TESDA Circular No. 054, s. 2019 refers to an employee of a TVI, preferably with exposure in conducting skills training, who ensures that the institution has sufficient partnerships with enterprises/establishments to provide venue(s) for SIL.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 018, s. 2023

an assembly of persons/group from private and/or public sectors elected or appointed for consultation, deliberation, advice or to make decisions for a particular industry.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 038 s. 2023

refers to any industry associations/boards/industry councils founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry and including those recognized by TESDA in the national, regional, and provincial levels according to set guidelines.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 038 s. 2023

the process of deploying TVET trainers to industries/companies to enhance their skills, knowledge, and attitudes in their area of specialization to be applied to their training centers for quality TVET training.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017

this may be an individual private establishment/firm/ company that adheres to good practices in the promotion and enhancement of TVET.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 007 s. 2021 refers to an organization which provides tools, materials, methods, training and consulting with practitioners in the fields of maintenance and reliability to help the practitioner maintain and improve the performance of their company's asset.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 032 s. 2021

it details a sector’s current situation and outlines the various interventions it needs to be globally competitive. The roadmaps are crafted by the local industries themselves with the guidance of BOI and other government agencies. It serves as the basis for effecting policies and implementing programs that support the development and growth of industries including government funding to support its key initiatives. (Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments)
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refers to the division of industry used in the Training Regulations, e.g. Automotive/Land Transport, Metals and Engineering, Construction, etc. As a criterion, it is the minimum number of industry sectors that cover all the registered program offerings of the TVI.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2018