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 |
|---|---|
| Duration of Training |
eight (8) hours training in one (1) day.
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020; TESDA-OP-AS-01 refers to the learning period for Apprenticeship, General EBET or Upskilling Program set forth by the Act (RA 12063) under its rules and stipulated under the EBET Agreement. Source: IRR of Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, RA No. 12063 |
| Long Duration |
programs with a duration of six (6) months and above.
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. 2020, TESDA-OP-AS-01 |
| Nominal Duration |
refers to the estimated learning hours, which indicate the time for an average person to achieve the learning outcomes of the units of competency, inclusive of classroom contact time, laboratory/fieldwork/practicum, and other methods of study/assignments as defined in the Training Regulations (TR). It is an indicative duration per qualification based on experts' consensus or advice that will also serve as a guide to the TVET providers in the delivery of the qualification depending on specific guidelines to be issued by the TESDA Director General
Source: TESDA Circular 107, s. 2021 |
| Short Duration |
programs with a duration of less than six (6) months.
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020, TESDA-OP-AS-01 |
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