Glossary of Terms

it encompasses the various deprivations experienced by poor people in their daily lives – such as poor health, lack of education, inadequate living standards, disempowerment, poor quality of work, the threat of violence, and living in areas that are environmentally hazardous, among others. 

is availing of two or more scholarship programs by a beneficiary. 

experts who developed the Training Regulations (TR) and the Competency Assessment Tools (CATs), “and shall undertake the task of assessing prospective regional assessors.” 

it ensures that the established documented procedures are maintained/ reviewed and/or may be revised whenever necessary. 

is a program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components. Its various components are especially designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare.

refers to new and emerging trades or crafts in the industry without TESDA-promulgated Training Regulations (TRs) as determined and recommended by local and international industry bodies/associations resulting from local and international researches/studies, authenticated labor market information/publications, among others that have current or forecasted employment opportunities. These include local in-demand trades of crafts in the local industry that are not identified as key employment generators but have existing employment opportunities evidenced by job orders or authenticated job vacancies or assurance of employment from the industries.

refers to the programs registered under UTPRAS not covered by any Training Regulations. 

• is any organized, systematic education activity carried outside the framework of the formal system to provide selected types of learning to a segment of the population. This shall also cover learning outcomes derived from professional development in the practice of profession which leads to qualifications.  (IRR of RA No. 10968)
• refers to a structured program of learning but does not lead to a PQF qualification. (TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2021)

occupations in which certain groups are under-represented; usually applies to so-called male or female occupations.  

• the type of work a person does to earn his/her living.  (PSA)
• refers to a kind of work performed within a job. A set of jobs whose main tasks and duties are characterized by a high degree of similarity. (ILO)