Glossary of Terms

the technical and analytical competencies and know-how that allow the worker to perform the mechanical aspects of a job.
Source: OECD, KRIVET 2012, South Korea

job vacancies where the company is having difficulty filling because job applicants are not qualified or there is no supply of job applicants as qualified applicants either prefer to work abroad, seek higher pay or have problems with work schedule or location.
Source: DOLE

is a waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

refers to an authorized venue for an apprenticeship which relatively exposes the apprentice to dangerous environmental elements, contaminants or in other highly vulnerable working conditions such as construction manufacturing or handling of explosives, or that which requires engagement with too-heavy or power-driven equipment, tools or machinery A workplace is considered hazardous if: a. The nature of the work exposes workers to dangerous environmental elements, contaminants or work conditions, including ionizing radiation, chemicals, fire, flammable substances, noxious components, and the like; b. The workers are engaged in construction work, logging, fire-fighting, mining, quarrying, blasting, stevedoring, dock work, deep-sea fishing and mechanized farming; c. The workers use or are exposed to heavy or power-driven machinery or explosive powder-actuated equipment; d. The workers are engaged in the manufacture or handling of explosives and other pyrotechnic products; e. The workers use or are exposed to biological agents such as bacteria, viruses and other parasites.
Source: Guidelines in the Implementation of Reformed Apprenticeship Program

the highest official in the Internal Audit Service of a Department or agency concerned. He has overall responsibility for auditing the organization, managing the entire audit cycle and a team of internal auditors, and ensuring the quality of audit products by the team.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079 s., 2020

equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of health hazards which may include, but not limited to, hand gloves, face mask, hand shields, etc.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 078 s., 2020

post-secondary education offered by a university or other recognized higher education institution, or through Open Learning, leading to the award of a degree or higher level qualification.
Source: Wahba 2013 refers to post-secondary education offered usually by universities, colleges, academies, or professional/technical institutions with programs leading to academic degrees at the baccalaureate level and academic degrees, diplomas or certificates at the post-baccalaureate levels.
Source: IRR of RA No. 10968

refers to an institution of higher learning primarily offering bachelor and advanced degree programs.
Source: UNIFAST Implementing Rules and Regulations an education institution, private or public. undertaking operations of higher education programs with an organized group of students pursuing defined studies in higher education, receiving instructions from teachers, usually located in a building or group of buildings in a particular site specifically intended for educational purposes.
Source: DOLE-DepEd-CHED-TESDA Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, s. 2020 refers to an educational institution authorized and recognized by the CHED to offer bachelor’s degrees or graduate courses
Source: IRR of RA No. 10931, UAQTEA of 2017

a course of study leading to an initial or higher bachelor’s degree, as well as formal graduate studies leading to master’s, doctoral or similar degree.
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refer to skills that are introduced to advocate critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving to augment and enhance learning outcomes in TVET. They have also become a common feature of standards-based education reforms.
Source: TVET in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities