Glossary of Terms

refers to a mode of training delivery of a registered program that is transportable bringing with it all the necessary tools, equipment, consumables including qualified trainer
Source: TESDA Circular No. 013, s. 2023

refers to the Technical Vocational Institution with registered institution-based programs for registration of Mobile Training Program(s)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 013, s. 2023

refers to the immediate payment provided to State-run TVIs from the funds appropriated for free TVET provisions to ensure the immediate and unhampered implementation of the said provisions.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 60 s. 2018

a process which enables assessors in discussing and reaching agreement about assessment processes and outcomes in a particular industry or industry sector. This enables assessors to develop a shared understanding of the requirements of specific training packages, including the relevant competency standards and assessment guidelines, the nature of evidence, how evidence is collected and the basis on which assessment decisions are made.
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refers to a component of the competency-based curriculum stating the specific learning outcomes, appropriate learning materials and method, and assessment criteria. It serves as a basis for training an individual to gain a unit or units of competencies towards achieving qualification for a job or occupation.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2021

refers to a self-contained instruction material that includes one or more units of competency with learning outcomes, appropriate learning materials and methods, and associated criterion-referenced measures with valid institutional assessment and method.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017

skills training programs that have TVET component conducted by other National Government Agencies and other skills training which have to be reported to TESDA.
Source: Memorandum No. 345, s. 2020

a continual checking or determining the status of action or activity.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 017 s. 2018

a report on the summary of monthly administrative and operational activities of the ROPOTI such as scholarship programs implemented, compliance to the directives of the President, special projects implemented, advocacy efforts, financial accomplishments of the region (disbursement and obligation rate), partnership and linkages effort, scholarship implemented by the TVIs, and the like. This report shall be submitted every 2nd day of the month with the corresponding assessment and analysis. The Process Owners must likewise submit a monthly report to TESDO-ROMO every 2nd day of the month.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 053 s. 2019

as used in TESDA, this term refers to a suspension in the processing of new program registration applications for a given Qualification due to oversubscription or no employment opportunities for the graduates as revealed in the Labor Market Intelligence Reports or any other similar issuances, or due to the undergoing review status of its Training Regulations.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 7 s. 2016