This glossary of terms intends to provide the TESDA key players, partners, and stakeholders an online and updated TVET information, concepts, to bring common understanding and clarification on the use of TESDA terminologies.
| CONCEPT/TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Philippine Standard of Industry Classification (PSIC) |
a detailed classification of industries prevailing in the country according to the kind of productive activities undertaken by establishments. It serves as a guide in the classification of establishments according to their economic activity useful for economic analysis.
Source: PSA |
| Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS) |
defines a national, comprehensive, and flexible certification system for Technical – Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 15, s. 2015 |
| Philippine TVET Qualification and Certification System (PTQS) |
a quality-assured system in recognition of the attainment of competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values) as referred to the competency standards set for middle-level occupation. It is a process of determining the qualification level of a person and a tool in identifying the training needs of a person with competency gaps.
Source: RA No. 11230; TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 |
| Philippine TVET Trainers Qualifications Framework (PPTQF) |
defines a national, comprehensive and flexible certification system for Technical - Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Source: TESDA Circular No. 15, s. 2015 a system that provides competency standards for TVET trainers and assessors involved in the training delivery, competency assessment, training design/development, and training supervision. The framework also defines the competencies of TVET trainers at different roles and levels of technical training. Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 a system that provides for the recognition of the competence of TVET trainers at different roles and qualification levels. Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 |
| Physical Office |
refers to the place/facility where the staff of the MTP provider renders administrative assistance relative to the implementation of the program.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 73 s. 2018 |
| Placement |
a process of assigning a specific position wherein the qualifications of the selected employee matches with the required qualifications of the position.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019 |
| Planned Maintenance |
maintenance organized and carried out with forethought, control, and the use of records to a predetermined plan.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017 |
| Plant Learnership Committee |
a group established by the enterprise which may be composed of representatives from labor, management, and government responsible for monitoring program implementation and recommending measures for effective program implementation.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 120 s. 2020 |
| Policy Issues |
refer to issues/concerns which are inconsistent or non-compliant to the related training and assessment guidelines/instructions and require clarifications/authorization from the Process Owner.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 056 s. 2021 |
| Polytechnic |
a TVI offering full and short-term programs/courses, especially technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs/courses in at least three industry sectors. Also, it defines the breadth of the TVET program offerings and industry sectors.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018 a school specializing in the teaching of industrial arts and applied sciences. Source: American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition, 2016 |
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