This glossary of terms intends to provide the TESDA key players, partners, and stakeholders an online and updated TVET information, concepts, to bring common understanding and clarification on the use of TESDA terminologies.



CONCEPT/TERM DEFINITION
Embedded Learning and Teaching teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy which is integrated with the teaching of vocational or academic skills.

Source: EU Commission AL 2010


Embedded TVET Qualification in a Ladderized Degree Program a scheme by which the TVET content in the relevant higher education or bachelor degree program are mapped or identified and the curriculum is restructured to provide TVET exit points. The units of competencies in the TVET qualification are usually clustered together to allow for early attainment of a TVET qualification.

Source: CHED Memo Order No. 43, s. 2008


Emergency Maintenance maintenance wherein it is necessary to put the item on hand immediately to avoid serious consequences.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017


Emerging Occupation a new occupation or one that consists of a new combination of existing skills and knowledge for which there is considerable existing or projected demand.

Source: NCVER 2013


Emerging Skills abilities for which demand is increasing in existing or new occupations.

Source: CEDEFOP 2014


Employability refers to the (1) degree of adaptability an individual demonstrates in finding and keeping a job, and updating occupational skills. (2) it relates to portable competencies and qualifications that enhance an individual’s capacity to make use of the education and training opportunities available in order to secure and retain decent work.

Source: UNEVOC/NCVER 2009

the skills and abilities that allow you to be employed

Source: Cambridge Dictionary


Employability Skills the skills which enable people to gain, keep and progress in employment, including skills in the clusters of work readiness and work habits, interpersonal skills and learning, thinking and adaptability skills.

Source: NCVER 2017


Employed include all persons 15 years old and over as of their last birthday and  during the basic survey reference period as reported as either: at work - those who do any work even for one hour during the reference period for pay or work without pay on the farm or business enterprise operated by a member of the same or related by blood, marriage or adoption; or with a job but not at work – those who have a job or business but are not at work be it temporary or temporary illness/injury, vacation or other reasons. Likewise, persons who expect to return or to start operation of a farm or business enterprise within two weeks from the date of the enumerator’s visit, are considered employed.

Source: ILO


Employee refers to a probationary, regular, casual, part time or full-time employee, who receives salary or compensation from TESDA based on employee-employer relationship.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 023 s. 2021


Employers any person, natural or juridical, including the principal employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, who directly or indirectly benefits from the services of the employee.

Source: DOLE DO No. 198, s. 2018



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