Glossary of Terms

is a grade below the passing mark but may be made up for by successful repetition of the course or by passing a reexamination
Source: TESDA Circular No. 021, s. 2023

refers to any information not publicly available that has socio-economic value and which the creator or inventor has taken reasonable efforts to keep confidential. It includes but is not limited to: Invention description(s), technical and business information relating to proprietary ideas, inventions, trade secrets, drawings and/or illustrations, patent searches, existing and/or contemplated products and services, research and development, production, non-public financial projections, customers, marketing, and current or future TESDA plans and models, regardless of whether such information is designated as "Confidential Information" at the time of its disclosure.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 023 s. 2021

any freely given, specific, informed indication of will, whereby the data subject agrees to the collection and processing of his or her personal, sensitive personal, or privileged information. The consent shall be evidenced by written, electronic, or recorded means. It may also be given on behalf of a data subject by a lawful representative or an agent specifically authorized by the data subject to do so.
Source: TESDA Data Privacy Manual version 1.0 s. 2020

an outcome of an event affecting objectives (e.g. per GAA and OPCR) and compliance to legal requirements and set standards (e.g. per Citizen Charter).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 133 s. 2019

refer to the supplies and materials needed by the learners to practice the skills required of a training activity.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 60, s. 2018

it is created by the Civil Service Commission. It is a feedback mechanism designated as the government's main helpdesk where citizens can request information and assistance on government frontline service procedures and report commendations, appreciations, complaints, and feedback.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020

refers to the limitation to implement scholarship programs within the specified region based on the approved QM.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 024 s. 2021

relates to the cognitive demands inferred from the language of content standards. In essence, it considers factors such as prior knowledge, processing of concepts and skills, sophistication, number of parts, and application of content structure required to meet an expectation or to attain an outcome
Source: www.cpalms, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2021

refers to the set of processes and technologies that supports the collection, managing, and publishing of information in any form or medium.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 019 s. 2021

the internal and external issues to be taken into account when managing risk.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 133 s. 2019