Glossary of Terms

refers to the document issued by TESDA to individuals after being subjected to a National Competency Assessment and proven competent in all the required units of competency of a national qualification defined under the promulgated Training Regulations. 

a qualification that is defined by nationally promulgated Training Regulations and is created by combining units of competency into groups that correspond to meaningful job roles in the workplace and aligning these with a national qualification framework.

refers to a process of collecting evidence and making judgments to confirm if an individual can perform according to the standards expected at the workplace, as expressed in the Training Regulations. 

refers to the promulgated fee as a charge to the candidate for a particular qualification regulated by TESDA in accordance with AO31.

is the body that identifies and adopts strategies and initiatives to address operational challenges in realizing goals and targets. It also assesses the accomplishments and performance of all TESDA operating offices and units. 

refer to government agencies at the national level which provides support and cooperation in the promotion and enhancement of TESD.

serves as a guide to the heads of departments and agencies in designing, installing, implementing and monitoring a strong and responsive internal control system. 

responsible for the review/evaluation of programs, plans, and budget within the committee's coverage for approval of the Director General. 

• is a body organized to monitor/validate the implementation of various scholarship programs to ensure that these are in  accordance with the guidelines set forth by TESDA. (TESDA Circular No. 001, s. 2019)
• it is created by virtue of TESDA Order No. 30 Series of 2017 to further strengthen and ensure continuous improvement in the implementation of all scholarship programs in all institutions implementing TVET programs. (TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020)

a qualification that is defined by nationally promulgated Training Regulations and is created by combining units of competency into groups that correspond to meaningful job roles in the workplace and aligning these with a national qualification framework.