Glossary of Terms

a document containing detailed information pertaining to a particular trade which can be used for training purposes. It analyzes curriculum concepts of technology, science, math, communication, environmental issues, and STEM with integration of 21st Century Skills
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do not have an implicit or explicit contract for employment, or do not have an employer-employee relationship. These workers are also called independent contractors, freelancers, or self-employed workers.
Source: Baruch College of the City University of New York

is the process in which different craftsmen and adults take part to acquire and / or learn new awareness, knowledge, skills or attitude competencies throughout life via all organized, systematic education, training, work and general life experiences in order to improve their opportunities for advancement and promotion. Continuing Learning or Lifelong Learning programs are educational programs usually offered to adults as part-time or short courses in professional fields, personal, academic or occupational subject areas to update and improve occupational skills.
Source: Wahba 2013

refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-or multi-disciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research, and/or lifelong learning.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 010, s. 2020

refers to the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal, or non-formal learning settings, wherein credits can be accumulated to pre-determined levels for the award of the qualification.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 010, s. 2020

refers to international or local organizations, nongovernment organizations, civil society organizations, people’s organizations, government-owned or controlled corporations which provide funds or contributions to TESDA in the promotion and enhancement of TVET.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 007 s. 2021

a measure that is modifying the risk; include any process, policy, practices, or other actions that modify risk.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 133 s. 2019

refers to the act of integrating and collaborating related programs and services of government agencies, business, and labor groups, and civil society to effectively assist and support a community enterprise.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 035 s. 2018, DOLE Department Order No. 17 s. 2017

refers to an autonomous association of persons duly registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), with a common bond of interest, whose members have voluntarily joined together to achieve their social, economic, and cultural needs and aspirations by making equitable contributions to the capital required, patronizing their products and services, and accepting a fair share of the risks and benefits of the undertaking in accordance with universally-accepted cooperative principles.
Source: Article 3 of R.A. No. 9520, an Act Amending the Cooperative Code of the Philippines

refers to the right granted by a statute to the proprietor of a literary, artistic, or scientific work to its exclusive use and enjoyment to the extent specified in the statute.
Source: Memorandum Circular No. 2020-025, Revised Rules on Copyright Registration, IPO