Glossary of Terms

are expendable commodities that are normally consumed within a year in connection with government operations.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 018 s. 2018

internal factors that would indicate the capacity and capability of the TVET training providers to provide for the demand of the labor market and economy.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 060 s. 2020

refers to development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Source: RA 10771, Green Job Act of 2016

a set of 17 “Global Goals” with 169 targets between that call for action by all countries to end poverty with strategies that build economic growth and addresses a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
Source: www.un.org

refers to the live, real-time (and usually scheduled), facilitated instruction, and learning-oriented interaction.
Source: Shahabadi and Uplane, 2015, TESDA Circular No. 104 s. 2019

the hierarchical arrangement of positions from highest to lowest, which shall be a guide in determining which position is next-in-rank, taking into consideration the following: a.  Organizational structure; b.  Salary grade allocation; c.  Classification and functional relationship of positions; and d.  Geographical location.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 119, s. 2019

is a system of recognizing TVET programs that have exceeded the minimum requirements of program registration set by TESDA.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 99 s. 2019

a discrete, assignable unit of work that has an identifiable beginning and end, containing two or more steps which when performed, leads to a product, service or decision. This is normally performed within a specified period of time.
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the process of analyzing each task to determine the steps involved, performance standards, tools, and equipment needed, related knowledge, safety, attitudes, and decisions expected of workers performing it.
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a host of tax benefits given to participating schools and companies in the Dual Training System. These are tax deductions from taxable income for dual training expenses, donations and contributions granted to participating establishments and tax-free importation of equipment, apparatus, and materials to participating schools/training centers.
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