Glossary of Terms

is a comprehensive approach to learning which aims to develop multiple facets or abilities of a human brain. Holistic growth aims at the development of physical capabilities, intellectual abilities, cognitive or mental abilities, emotional abilities, and social skills.
Source: https:/lidreamcareer.com/bldg/holistic-development, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 053, s. 2023

an approach that seeks to fully activate all aspects of the learner's personality (intellect, emotions, imagination, body) for more effective and comprehensive learning.
Source: International Bureau of Education, UNESCO, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 053, s. 2023

refers to the budget allocated to pay the services rendered by a contractual TVET trainer.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 60 s. 2018

refers to the descriptors of the TVET typology’s main classification which are either Regular, Specialized or Polytechnic. It is also refers to the number of program offerings and the number of industry sector/s that cover all the registered program/s being offered by a TVI.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

refers to the descriptors of the TVET typology’s main classification which are either Regular, Specialized, or Polytechnic. It is also referred to the number of program offerings and the number of industry sector/s that cover all the registered program/s being offered by a TVI.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

are those qualifications, either belonging to a similar sector or another sector, which are complementary and interrelated with similar national certification levels (e.g. Automotive Servicing NC II, Driving NC II)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 061, s. 2022

a national public service hotline, officially known as Citizens Complaint hotline that allows the public to report poor government frontline service delivery and corrupt practices in all government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and other instrumentalities of the government of the Philippines.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020

any actions denoting the movement or progress of personnel in the civil service such as original appointment, promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reemployment, detail, reassignment, secondment, and demotion.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019

refers to the body authorized to adopt a formal screening procedure and to formulate criteria for the evaluation of an applicant for appointment. The board composition is determined in accordance with the approved TESDA Merit Selection Plan by the Civil Service Commission.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019

the following shall be considered as the OFW’s immediate family members: If single — parents, brothers, and sisters; If married — spouse and children.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018