Glossary of Terms

a detailed classification of all educational levels in the Philippine educational system. It aims to integrate the different classification schemes being used by the various agencies, for the purpose of standardizing and facilitating the compilation of education statistics as a basis for educational planning, manpower training, labor market studies, and other related activities.
Source: PSA

statistical classification of the different occupational groups of the working population, including the military workforce in the country. It is primarily used as a basis for manpower and educational planning, program formulation, policy decision-making and serves as a useful guide for statistical operations and activities, such as censuses and surveys.
Source: PSA

a detailed classification of industries prevailing in the country according to the kind of productive activities undertaken by establishments.  It serves as a guide in the classification of establishments according to their economic activity useful for economic analysis.
Source: PSA

defines a national, comprehensive, and flexible certification system for Technical – Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 15, s. 2015

a quality-assured system in recognition of the attainment of competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values) as referred to the competency standards set for middle-level occupation. It is a process of determining the qualification level of a person and a tool in identifying the training needs of a person with competency gaps.
Source: RA No. 11230; TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

defines a national, comprehensive and flexible certification system for Technical - Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 15, s. 2015 a system that provides competency standards for TVET trainers and assessors involved in the training delivery, competency assessment, training design/development, and training supervision. The framework also defines the competencies of TVET trainers at different roles and levels of technical training.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 a system that provides for the recognition of the competence of TVET trainers at different roles and qualification levels.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

refers to the place/facility where the staff of the MTP provider renders administrative assistance relative to the implementation of the program.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 73 s. 2018

a process of assigning a specific position wherein the qualifications of the selected employee matches with the required qualifications of the position.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019

maintenance organized and carried out with forethought, control, and the use of records to a predetermined plan.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

a group established by the enterprise which may be composed of representatives from labor, management, and government responsible for monitoring program implementation and recommending measures for effective program implementation.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 120 s. 2020