Glossary of Terms

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

A form of self-determined learning with practices and principles rooted in andragogy.  In a heutagogical approach to teaching and learning, learners are highly autonomous and self-determined and emphasis is placed on development of learner capacity and capability with the goal of producing learners who are well-prepared for the complexities of today’s workplace.

Source: Blaschke, L. M. (2012). Heutagogy and lifelong learning: A review of heutagogical practice and self-determined learning. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v13i1.1076

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: Philippine Qualifications Framework Act (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

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