Glossary of Terms

refers preliminary activities in preparation for the actual TR review. This process will also determine if the TR is worth proceeding to partial or full review.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 046 s. 2021

refers to industry work experience acquired whether permanent or contractual status, including industry experience gained during an in-plant phase of the On-the-Job-Training (OJT), DTS, and apprenticeship programs prior to employment as TVET trainer.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017

refer to determined actions of the organization to eliminate the causes of potential non-compliance in order to avoid their occurrence.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 079 s., 2020

is that portion of the overall maintenance program that provides the periodic inspection, adjustment, minor repair, lubrication, reporting, and data recording necessary to minimize building equipment and utility system breakdown and maximize system and equipment efficiency.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

it includes equipment tag information, procedures, replacement parts, special tools, lubrication requirements, service providers, warranty information, etc.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017

refers to the poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups who cannot access, or are not accessible to formal learning. Constituents of 4th, 5th and 6th class municipalities along with special clients, including but not limited to, Out of School Youths (OSY) Former Rebels (FRs), Indigenous People (IPs), displaced workers, victims of violent extremisms, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), beneficiaries of Wounded-In-Action/ Killed-In-Action (WIA/KIA) personnel and priority Barangays identified under EO 70 are also part of the primary beneficiaries.
Source: TESDA Circular 018 s. 2021

awareness, knowledge skills and attitude competencies acquired from the previous study, work or life experiences. 

Source: Wahba 2013

the knowledge or skills acquired in earlier study and work or through experience.

Source: International Labour Organization, 2018

serves as a basis in determining the appropriate program to be developed for the identified skills priorities.  The four prioritization criteria which are identified by the TESDA Board includes:  1)  nationwide application; 2) employment generation; 3) industry requirements; and 4) standardization and certification
Source: TESDSA Circular No. 001, s. 2023

refers to skills identified as priority by the industries and concerned stakeholders in the area, which serve as basis in the development of curriculum or competency standards that can be offered by the TVET providers in the area
Source: Section 6.2, TESDA Circular No. 001, s. 2021

the program that will afford education grants to deserving students in private post-secondary non-degree TVET coursed in line with the skills requirements of the priority sectors identified in the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan; a financial assistance program for incoming freshmen enrolled in private schools in priority courses deemed necessary for national development.
Source: RA No. 8545

is one form of assistance to students in private education under R.A. No. 8545, otherwise known as the “Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act". The program seeks to extend financial assistance to marginalized but deserving students in post-secondary, non-degree courses, promote TVET, contribute to the development of a competent skilled workforce, and assist private institutions in their development efforts by assuring a steady supply of enrollees to their training programs.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 004, s. 2024