Glossary of Terms

the process of determining the best-qualified candidate form among the list of qualified applicants to a declared vacancy.

a listing of qualified and competent applicants for consideration to a vacancy which includes, but not limited to, the comparative information of their education, experience, training, civil service eligibility, performance rating, (if applicable), relevant work accomplishments, physical characteristics, psychosocial attributes and personality traits, and potential.

a pre-assessment tool to help the candidate and the assessor determine what evidence is available, where gaps exist, including readiness for assessment. This document can a) identify the candidate’s skills and knowledge; b) highlight gaps in the candidate’s skills and knowledge; c) provide critical guidance to the assessor and the evidence that needs to be presented; d) provide guidance to the candidate on the evidence that needs to be presented; and e) assist the candidate to identify key areas in which practice is needed or additional information or skills should be gained prior to the assessment.

refers to individuals who create their own earnings and opportunities in the form of business, contract work, or freelance activities

cover work through operation of own businesses or trades that do not employ paid workers in the conduct of economic activities.

refers to the checklist, which the applicant-TVI shall accomplish to determine their relative scores against the indicators provided. The required evidence is also provided. This will help the applicant-TVIs determine if the program being applied for the STAR Program will meet the required points for the STAR Level.

refers to five (5) months period of continuous learning.

a system that divides the academic year into two (2) terms, often called the first and second semesters. Each term is approximately 18 weeks long, with a semestral break after each term

or elderly refers to any resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty (60) years old.

personal information about an individual’s race, ethnic origin,  marital status,  age,  color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliation, individual’s health, education, the genetic or sexual life of a person, or to any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such individual,  the disposal of such proceedings or the sentence of any court in such proceedings, issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which includes,  but is not limited to,  social security numbers,  previous or current health records, licenses or its denials,   suspension or revocation, and tax returns, and specifications established by executive order or an act of Congress to be kept classified.

the replenishment of consumables needed to keep an item in operating condition.