Glossary of Terms

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.).

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

a web-based system developed/designed to facilitate the organized collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of all Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) data

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

to compare the response of an item with a suitable or defined application of a stress, energy, or measurement against a standard.

refers to the development/formulation of policy issuance that occurs at the appropriate/favorable time.

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.

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.

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

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.

a record of all accomplishments/ tasks/ activities of the trainees while undergoing training in the industry