Glossary of Terms

refer to the units of competency required of workers in a particular sector.  These are sector-specific but not as specialized or highly technical in nature as the core competencies. 

Source: Training Regulations Framework per TESDA Board Resolution No. 2014-04

the continual process that an organization conducts to provide, share, or obtain information and to engage in dialogue with stakeholders regarding the management of risk.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 017 s. 2018

refers to the agency's communication objectives, programs and projects, and logistical requirements.
Source: Memorandum No. 234, s. 2020

a group of people in a certain locality such as indigenous people, farmers, former rebels, and other groups, who are the targets of TESDA's community-based training programs.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 088 s. 2020

refers to identified regular Local Government Unit (LGU) personnel who is the focal person trained by TESDA to plan, organize, manage, and monitor community-based training and enterprise development (CBTED) programs at the LGU using the CBTED methodology.
Source: Memorandum Circular No. 2003-174 - DILG

refers to a person recognized by TESDA to handle a Community-Based Training program. He/she is issued with a Certificate of Recognition based on the provisions of TESDA Circular No. 088 series of 2020. In addition, an individual with a Trainers Methodology Certificate and National Certificate in accordance with TESDA Board Resolution No. 2017-31 are qualified as a Community-Based Trainer.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 052, s. 2023

refers to a specialized methodology training in delivering Community-Based Training programs
Source: TESDA Circular No. 052, s. 2023

refer to TVET programs conducted by Nongovernment Organizations (NGOs), LGUs, training centers, and other NET providers which are intended to address the specific needs of a community which may be delivered in an informal and formal setting in the community. This includes the Mobile Training Program and extension programs of public and private TVIs. These are programs implemented with TESDA assistance
Source: TESDA Circular No. 18, s. 2021

refers to a legal entity representing an association of people, whether natural, legal, or a mixture of both, with a specific objective.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 032 s. 2021

contains the result of assessment of the candidate/s based on the assessment criteria computed in percentage in terms of performance, experience, education, training, management competence, (for executive, managerial and supervisory positions only) demonstrated competence and commitment to work, potential interview, and written examination.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119 s. 2019