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 |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Outcome Report |
this document is to be used to monitor the effectiveness of the training/developmental intervention and recommendations per employee.
Source: Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020, TESDA-OP-AS-01 |
| Training Arrangements |
refer to the sections of the Training Regulations that give information and important requirements for TVET providers to consider when designing training programs corresponding to a national qualification (see definition of qualification); this includes information on curriculum design, training delivery, trainee entry requirements, training tools and equipment, and trainer qualifications.
Source: Training Regulations Framework per TESDA Board Resolution No. 2014-04 |
| Training Capacity (Training Seats) |
refers to the absorptive capacity of the TVI based on all its registered program offerings.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 |
| Training Coordinator (TC) |
an employee of the establishment, who, aside from performing regular tasks, is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the workplace training offered to DTS trainees. Depending on some factors, i.e the resource-capability of the establishment, these training and coordinating functions may be assigned to two or more qualified staff.
Source: Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations of the DTS Act of 1994 (RA 7686), TESDA Circular No. 049 s. 2019 |
| Training Culture |
an environment in which training is seen as important and is closely linked with business strategy, particularly in creating a competitive advantage for an enterprise. Opportunities are given to all employees to participate in training to develop their skills and competencies.
Source: NCVER 2013 |
| Training Evaluation |
the systematic collection and analysis of data relevant to the development and implementation of learning activities.
Source: NCVER |
| Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) | a scholarship program that provides immediate interventions to produce the needed skilled and certified workers and fill up the job vacancies in key industry sectors in the country. The TWSP seeks to support rapid, inclusive, and sustained economic growth through course offerings in priority industries and key employment generators (KEGs). Source: TESDA Circular No. 004, s. 2024 |
| Training Institution or Professional Organization |
refers to a duly — registered organization or institution that provides education or training services for a fee. This term includes corporate and partnership training providers with proper registration from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 53 s. 2018 |
| Training Investment |
expenditure of an organization on training for benefit; improvement factors include increased productivity, reduction of waste, improved employee retention, and improved profitability.
Source: NCVER |
| Training Levy |
levy imposed on employers with a view to financing training activities.
Source: NCVER |
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