Glossary of Terms

refers to any qualified individual who has availed of the TESDA Scholarship Programs
Source: TESDA Circular No. 018, s. 2022

is a body represented by government, industry and academe, responsible for providing policy advice, guidance and build networks of the TESDA Administered Schools and Regional Training Centers.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 049 s. 2019

refer to schools/institutions, regional and provincial training centers that are under the management of TESDA.  This include TESDA Regional Training Centers, TESDA Provincial Training Centers, TESDA Administered Schools (TAS) and TESDA Specialized Centers (e.g., TESDA Women's Center, Language Skills Center, National Language Skills Center (LSC) etc.).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 018, s. 2022

a web-enabled platform to facilitate an organized collection, storage, processing, analysis and reporting on any TVET data analytics related to training, assessment and certification, and employment of graduates
Source: TESDA Circular No. 018, s. 2022 a web-based system developed/designed to facilitate the organized collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of all Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) data
Source: TESDA Circular No. 134, s. 2019

this is a 3-year plan prepared on the basis of the identified training needs of employees. It covers the listing of training programs to be implemented, its objectives, target participants, costs of allocation of programs, and schedule of implementation
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020, TESDA-OP-AS-01

to compare the response of an item with a suitable or defined application of a stress, energy, or measurement against a standard.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

refers to the development/formulation of policy issuance that occurs at the appropriate/favorable time.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 41 s. 2018

refers to a handheld device or implement that helps in performing a particular task or function. This includes mechanical tools such as saw, hammer, knife, pliers, molder trowel, glue gun, rake, shovel, ax, and wheelbarrow.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 035 s. 2018, DOLE Department Order No. 17 s. 2017

a detailed, itemized list, report, or record of tools and equipment in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

any group of interrelated jobs or any occupation which is traditionally or officially recognized as craft or artisan in nature requiring specific qualifications that can be acquired through work experience and/or training
Source: RA No. 7796, TESDA Law