Glossary of Terms

are hazardous wastes that are widely produced by households and many different types of businesses. It includes televisions, computers, and other electronic devices as well as batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, and other mercury-containing equipment, among others.

refers to the status of the data correction request which cannot be immediately accomplished due to incomplete supporting documents or related to policy issues.

refers to government property that is no longer needed or has become useless for any cause, such as, it can no longer be repaired or reconditioned; maintenance cost/cost of repair is more than or outweighs the benefits and services that will be derived from its continued use; obsolete or outmoded because of change of technology or unnecessary due to change in the agency's function or mandate.

learning new skills to improve performance in one's current job or position.

refers to an EBET Program for employees of an enterprise to upgrade their skills, regardless of PQF or NC level

refers to individuals or families in urban areas with incomes below the poverty line as defined by the National Statistical Coordinating Board. They are the underprivileged or homeless sector of society - the unemployed, underemployed and the irregularly employed, or who are incapable of meeting the minimum basic needs, and who live in slums, squatter and resettlement areas, sidewalks, dumpsites, road right-of-way, cemeteries, unoccupied government or private lands or along danger zones like railroad tracks, esteros, riverbanks, high tension wires, or other places in urban areas.

a strategy that promotes strengthened linkages between educational/training institutions and industry to ensure that appropriate skills and knowledge are provided by the educational center.

at least eighty percent (80%) utilization rate in a particular qualification previously granted in the immediately preceding year and being applied for.

the confirmation process made by the Portfolio Assessor to ensure that learning outcomes or competencies acquired by the applicant have been assessed against standards set in enhanced competency assessment tools and rubrics for portfolio assessment.

The process by which TESDA and TESDA-accredited institutions confirm that individuals meet the required competencies for specific micro-credentials through appropriate assessments or recognition of prior learning (RPL), ensuring alignment with industry and educational standards. This process upholds quality assurance and allows learners and workers to optimize resources by earning credentials through flexible methods, including online courses and RPL-based assessments.

are technical experts who represent their respective sectors for the qualification being validated. The validators are not involved in the development of TRs and CATs.