Glossary of Terms

the mechanism that provides user-friendly assistance for individuals having technical problems in accessing the digital content and utilizing the web application. Usually, this can be in the form of a support hotline, chat support, and frequently asked questions.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 062 s. 2020

refers to the training of specific vocational skills that are needed to perform certain job tasks or to design, develop, implement, maintain, support or operate a particular technology or related application, product or service
Source: TESDA Circular No. 107, s. 2021

refers to the education or training process which involves, in addition to general education, the study of technologies and related sciences and the acquisition of practical skills relating to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 107, s. 2021

refers to the education involving the study of technology-related sciences, in addition to general education, as well as the acquisition of practical skills relating to occupations in various sectors of economic life and social life, and which comprises formal (organized programs as part of the school system) and non-formal (organized classes outside the school system) approaches

Source: Philippine Qualifications Framework Act (RA 10968)

refers to an institution whether public or private offering TVET program(s).  This shall include TESDA Technology Institutions, Public and Private Technical Vocational Institutes, and Higher Education Institutions, State Universities and Colleges, Local Colleges and Universities, Training Centers and enterprises offering TVET programs.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 107, s. 2021

an institution whether public or private offering TVET registered program(s). This shall include TESDA Technology Institutions, Private Technical Vocational Institutes, Higher Education Institution (HEls), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs), Training Centers, and enterprises that have submitted a program application to be subjected under the STAR Program accreditation.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 139 s. 2020

refer to post-secondary certificate and diploma courses officially recognized as non-degree programs aimed at preparing technicians, para-professionals and other categories of middle-level workers by providing them with with a broad range of general education, theoretical, scientific and technological studies, and related job skills training

Source: IRR of Open Distance Learning Act (RA 10650)

a person whose work involves knowledge and skills that are theoretical and/or abstract with significant depth, contributing to the technical solution of non-routine issues or contingency nature which are addressed on interpretations and adaptation and guidelines or procedure. The work mainly involves analysis of current practices and the development of new criteria and procedures
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technological infrastructure and maintenance system of the course. It also includes the description of eLearning delivery modes, learning resources, and activities, assessment and grading system, student support. More importantly, it describes how learning resources and technology are utilized to support the learners as they undergo eLearning.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 104 s. 2019

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and methods of organizations, in order to solve a problem or improve a pre-existing solution.
Source: Wikipedia