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 |
|---|---|
| Timeliness |
refers to the development/formulation of policy issuance that occurs at the appropriate/favorable time.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 41 s. 2018 |
| Tool |
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 |
| Tools and Equipment Inventory |
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 |
| Trade |
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 |
| Trainee’S Allowance |
refers to the DTS-accredited establishment's contribution to the training allowance of the trainee and is paid to the trainee through the TVI. It shall, in no way, be less than seventy-five percent 975%) of the applicable minimum daily wage for every eight (8) hours actually spent by the trainee in the establishment for the in-plant training. The trainee's allowance shall be computed based on eight (8) hours per day.
Source: Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations of the DTS Act of 1994 (RA 7686), TESDA Circular No. 054 s. 2019 |
| Trainee’S Record Book (TRB) |
a record of all accomplishments/ tasks/ activities of the trainees while undergoing training in the industry
Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017 |
| Trainees |
persons who are participants in vocational, administrative, or technical training programs for the purpose of acquiring and developing job-related skills.
Source: RA No. 7796, TESDA Law |
| Trainers Development Program |
a continuing training to trainers, administrators, supervisors, and non-teaching personnel to improve and upgrade the delivery of technology-based instruction within the TVET sector.
Source: - |
| Trainers Methodology (TM) Level I |
consists of competencies a TVET trainer performing functions of trainer and assessor must achieve.
Source: Training Regulation for TM I |
| Trainers Methodology (TM) Level II |
consists of competencies a TVET trainer or technical trainer performing functions as a training designer/developer must achieve.
Source: Training Regulation for TM II |
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