This glossary of terms intends to provide the TESDA key players, partners, and stakeholders an online and updated TVET information, concepts, to bring common understanding and clarification on the use of TESDA terminologies.
| CONCEPT/TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Asynchronous E-learning |
refers to the learner-centered process which uses online learning resources to facilitate information sharing regardless of the constraints of time and place among a network of people. |
| Asynchronous eLearning |
refers to the learner-centered process which uses online learning resources to facilitate information sharing regardless of the constraints of time and place among a network of people.
Source: Shahabadi and Uplane, 2015, TESDA Circular No. 104 s. 2019
|
| Audit |
refers to the systematic, independent process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.
Source: TESDA-OP-IAS-01 Rev. 01-Compliance Audit Program Registration
|
| Audit Execution |
is initiated with an entry conference to discuss the focus, requirements and timelines of the audit and involves performing the audit techniques and procedures enumerated in the audit program to gather data and pieces of evidence, to achieve the state audit objective(s).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079 s., 2020
|
| Audit Follow-Up |
a monitoring and feedback activity to ensure the extent and adequacy of preventive/corrective actions taken by the Management/Auditee to address the inadequacies identified during the audit.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079 s., 2020
|
| Audit Plan |
refers to a written plan prepared prior to the conduct of audit which details activities such as where to go, what to do, when to do it and whom to see/interview.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 47, s. 2022; TESDA-OP-IAS-02 Rev. 02 - Compliance Audit for PTCACS; TESDA-OP-IAS-01 Rev. 01 - For Program Registration
refers to a written plan directing internal quality audit teams on the processes to be audited and timeframe to do the audit
Source: TESDA-QP-03 Rev. 03
|
| Audit Program |
is the guideline for action during the execution phase of the audit and sets out the detailed audit procedures for the cost-effective collection of evidence.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079, s. 2020
|
| Audit Report |
refers to a report that contains observations and findings during the Audit that are meant to assist the Auditee to improve systems.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 47, s. 2022
|
| Audit Team |
refers to a group of people qualified and designated/authorized to conduct an audit. It is composed of a Lead Auditor and team members.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 47, s. 2022; TESDA-OP-IAS-02 Rev. 02 - Compliance Audit for PTCACS; TESDA-OP-IAS-01 Rev. 01 - For Program Registration
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| Auditee |
refers to the area(s) or person(s) to be audited |
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