Glossary of Terms

refers to unannounced conduct of inspection on TVI relative to the implementation of training programs.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 105 s. 2019

known as credential stacking in other countries depending on nomenclature, is a system wherein learners accumulate knowledge over time, in the form of credentials and competencies that build up a person’s qualifications. It is an emerging tool that allows students to obtain credentials/competencies in the short term, which they then build up continuously in the hopes of eventually obtaining higher-level education or qualification that industries recognize.
Source: Williamson and Petinsky, 2016; Leibert, 2017 as cited in TVET Brief No. 4, s. 2021

process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training opportunities in the workplace, through outside organizations, or through watching others perform the job.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 53 s. 2018 these are HRD programs which are corporate investments designed to develop the capability of Agency personnel/employees for the purpose of optimizing their performance in a particular field of discipline with the end-in-view of improving corporate productivity.
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020; TESDA-OP-AS-01

is the process of gathering information and advice from the various TVET players that results in a relationship of mutual benefit that enables the identification of trends and emerging challenges that are currently or will in the future impact on the business/sector.
Source: www.b2.international.com

can serve as independent units of certification, allowing learners and workers to gain specific skills and knowledge without committing to a full qualification. This approach is beneficial for individuals seeking to upskill or re-skill in particular areas without extensive time commitments.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 077, s. 2024

refers to the STAR Award based on points earned by a TVI in relation to the range of scores provided under the guidelines.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 99 s. 2019 refers to the STAR Award conferred based on accumulated scores from evaluation results.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 139 s. 2020

programs with recognized accomplishments, innovations, and improvements that TVIs have instituted beyond the minimum requirements set in the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 99 s. 2019

a system recognizing TVET programs beyond the program registration minimum requirements. The system shall be evidence-based criteria, which are translated into numerical points that will correspond to the STAR Level Award of the program.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 18 s. 2016

are tools and equipment related to their training that a beneficiary can utilize for self-employment or entrepreneurial activities.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 004, s. 2024 refers to a set of training equipment and materials in the form of hand tools, power tools, and/or portable and/or small equipment that would help learners create business opportunities
Source: IRR of RA 10931, UAQTEA of 2017

the organized body tasked for policy guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluation of new and existing programs and the promulgation of the rules and regulations governing GASTPE.
Source: (RA 8545/GASTPE Law)