Republic of tho Philippines Pate NG TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TOV 180 9001: 2016 Certified om MEMORANDUM No. (2. Series of 2020 To : The Deputy Directors General The Executive/Regional/Provincial/District Directors: The Director IV, AS The Directors-in-Charge, FMS, IAS, IIAS, NTTA, ROMO, SMD The Board Secretary VI The Operating Unit Heads FROM : _The Director General This Authority DATE 21 April 2020 SUBJECT = OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT: TVET TOWARDS A NEW NORMAL ee In line with the agency's efforts to continue to perform its mandate and serve the people amidst the ongoing COVID-18 pandemic, the OPLAN TESDA Abot Lahat: TVET Towards a New Normal is hereby disseminated, which shall serve as the primary reference of all TESDA Offices and operating units in carrying out its programs/activities/projects and targets for the year and until 2022. All operating units identified in the OPLAN shall come up with their respective Implementation Plans (IMPLAN). The Provincial Offices and TTls, upon approval of the regional IMPLAN, shall prepare their Action Plans, to ensure ‘the operationalization and attainment of the objectives of the operational pian. Although the IMPLAN shall be executed in phases, it is expected that plans for all phases are readily available for immediate implementation given that the projected timeline are only assumptions for the time being. The IMPLAN is expected to be detailed, PAPs and timelines are synchronized, and can be amended depending on the current situation of the area. In this regard, all concemed operating units are hereby directed to submit their respective implementation plans to the undersigned on or before 30 April 2020. Also, as discussed during the Special National Directorate Conference held on 20 April 2020, the Regional Directors shall present their respective IMPLANs in the upcoming National Directorate on 29 April 2020. For your reference, enclosed in the OPLAN, under Annex M, is the IMPLAN template and guide. ‘SEC. ison S. LAPENA, PhD., CSEE Director General ‘Eaet Service Road, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Fort Boni Taguig Gly 630 Land Line (-832)6888-5841 to 46 CP Numbor: (+63 917-4704370 (txt oly) Telefax No, (+832)8893-2454) ‘aw oe. gov ph, contacicente@lesda gop For your guidance and strict compliance.OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT 8 “TVET TOWARDS A NEW NORMAL”vi TABLE OF CONTENTS SITUATION MISSION AND OBJECTIVES EXECUTION A. PHASE I (SURVIVAL) B. PHASE Il (TRANSITIONAL) C. PHASE Ill (STRUCTURAL) . ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING MECHANISMS REFERENCES/ANNEXES 4-22 16 22 22 22 Page 1 of 23OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT “TVET Towards A New Normal” 1. SITUATION Coronavirus Disease (2019) COVID-19 now poses a more serious downside risk to the global economy. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID- 19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11 to signify its severity and global coverage and urged countries to take ‘urgent and aggressive action.’ As of 4:00 pm of 21 April 2020, the Philippines has 6,599 total confirmed cases (140 new cases), 437 deaths (9 new deaths), and 654 recoveries (41 new recoveries). President Rodrigo Roa Duterte initially imposed an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the entire Luzon, including the National Capital Region (NCR) effective 12:00 am of 17 March 2020 until 11:59 pm of 12 April 2020. It was then extended until 30 April 2020. Several provinces followed suit in a bid to contain the virus. With the extended ECQ, most of the agency's programs/activities/projects (PAPs) were put on hold. Suspension of classes in all TVIs and conduct of competency assessment affected our EGAC accomplishments, not to mention that a total of P2.103B, from the existing 2020 scholarship funds, were given to the Office of the President for the Social Amelioration Program. Ina report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 7 April 2020, it stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified and expanded in terms of its global reach. Full or partial lockdown measures, travel restrictions and business disruptions are now affecting almost 2.7 billion workers, representing around 81% of the world’s workforce. Its huge impacts on public health and unprecedented shocks to economies and labour markets makes it the worst global crisis since the Second World War. This could throw a lot of developing countries, and even some developed economies back into poverty situation last seen three decades ago, where almost half a billion people in the world will slide towards deep poverty and economic miseries. While economic projections have already been made and the alarm bells were already sounded on the impact of the lockdowns, the fear and apprehensions of the country’s economic managers are more intense on the ground with the Filipinos’ uncertainty as to when they could go back to work and live a normal life. Right now, there are three main concems that are bothering the Filipinos particularly from the middle class down to the poor brackets—food, health and job security Food security has always been the problem since Day One of the lockdown. This concern aggravates daily due to the challenges in providing food and other basic needs of the Filipinos who were forced to stay at their homes. Further fueling the restlessness of those severely affected are daily news reports and social media posts of netizens attesting and complaining that they are not regularly receiving food and other cash assistance from both local and national governments. The food security problem is a like ticking time bomb just waiting to explode. Lest we forget that the main reason behind the looting in Tacloban City after the Yolanda onslaught are the rumors that there would be no food supply coming. As such, social Page 2 of 23unrest is a worse-case scenario that should be anticipated especially if Local Government Units start raising the issue of depleting funds. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has proposed a three-phase approach to mitigate the social and economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the Philippines. Phase 1 (Survival) focuses primarily on health efforts to curb the effects of the virus; Phase 2 (Transitional) focuses on rebuilding consumer and business confidence; and Phase 3 (Structural) will involve the resumption of a “new normal” state of economic activity which is better prepared for another possible pandemic. (see Annex J) Based on one of the references provided by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), the following will be the possible Philippine Quarantine Restriction Phases, foreseeing October 1 as the start of the "New Normal’ cd ot eg oct 1 Serene There is no imminent vaccine to be developed and deployed in the foreseeable future, TESDA and its workforce will be living, working and operating with the COVID- 19 environment. This is the current and emerging situation in the country that would merit consideration in the crafting of this Operation Plan. Il MISSION AND OBJECTIVES MISSION For the agency to contribute to the nation’s food, health and job security, and be to adapt to a “new normal’ state in carrying out its mandate of providing skills to inos and a job and livelinood after. OBJECTIVES With the need to adapt to the “new normal" where the practice of physical/social distancing is essential, the agency needs to come up with relevant policies and programs to help society adjust to the new normal. Page 3 of 23,These policies should be agile and flexible as we are now living in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous). The following considerations shall guide the implementation of “OPLAN COVID": » Provide support in ensuring food security, availability and affordability by capacitating communities to become food production sites; + Provide support to communities to build their capacities in preventing and suppressing further transmission of COVID-19 virus, and in responding to other health concerns; = Address the needs of the disadvantaged, vulnerable sectors by providing the necessary sectoral basic services, in which the actions of the government are sector sensitive as to their sectoral needs; + Maintain the economic stability in each region by capacitating MSMEs; « Assure industries with ready quality workforce by producing competent and work-ready individuals; * Devise innovative means of implementing TVET programs and services and consider the value-chain approach in such; + Ensure that all TESDA personnel are trained to work and adapt in this COVID- 19 environment; and = Assure continuity of the agency's mandate and achievement of targets by the end of the year. The OPLAN objectives shall be aligned with TESDA’s major mandate in as follows: «Ensure more relevant and responsive TESD Plans and Policies under the “new normal"; * Develop innovative and flexible TESDA Regulatory Programs that are adapted to the new environment and changing needs of the TVET sector; * Design and implement innovative and accessible TESD Programs that meet the needs and requirements of target clientele and partners; and * Strengthen institutional capacity of TESDA as an agency to be responsive and adaptable to all forms of crisis. EXECUTION To ensure that the agency will achieve the mission and objectives of this OPLAN and be able to adapt to the new normal, courses of action by all operating units are detailed below. Implementation Plans (IMPLAN) per phase (see Annex M) shall be prepared by each OPR identified to provide further details on how the OPLAN will be operationalized. A. PHASE I (SURVIVAL) Phase | provides the immediate response of the TESDA during the pandemic, in reference with the directives of the President. Policies and guidelines were issued as adopted from the national government's measures on the management of COVID-19, in which inputs were regularly submitted to the Cabinet Secretary. Planning guidelines for the priorities, targets and training costs shall be amended accordingly. Page 4 of 23Flexible and dynamic approaches shall be adopted in the TESD regulatory programs, utilizing ICT or online modes in the processing of applications, inspection, validation, authentication, verification and issuance of certifications and compliance audit, Multi-dimensional/cross sectoral program packages in agriculture shall be developed which can be delivered in the communities using the family farms or barangay lots as laboratories. Aside from agricultural production, families can go into other businesses in livestock while waiting for harvest season. Program registration for barangay level laboratories or “family-enterprise approach” shall also be developed. TESDA programs shall focus on strengthening collaborations with concerned government agencies, LGUs, and other stakeholders. Partnerships in support of the Bayanihan Act shall be pursued along with the development of Enterprise Based Training Guidelines compliant to COVID-19 precautionary measures. TESDA through training-cum-production was able to produce, and will continue to produce, PPES (e.g. face masks, face shields, protective body suits, goggles, hand sanitizer and surface disinfectants) and baked producis/snacks (eg. cupcakes, muffins, cookies) and other agri farm produce (eg. eggs, and vegetables) for the frontliners LGUs, hospitals and other government agencies in support of the bayanihan initiatives. The ICT-based methodology and innovative programs in the conduct of training were strengthened. The use of TESDA Online Program (TOP) was promoted through the TESDA website and social media platforms, as_an altemative learning system during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period. COVID-19 related E-Learning materials, such as instructional videos on how to make washable face masks, were developed. Language skills training programs through online conferencing and communication tools, such as webinars, shall also be implemented. Prototypes of medical gadgets shall also be developed by TTIs as part of their technology research. For the Skills Competition, TESDA shall utilize ICT-based interactive coaching materials and monitoring system on skills and knowledge components of the identified trade areas for the competition as it was suspended temporarily. Conduct of training for learning facilitators in online / blended training mode, “leaning by experience”, shall be implemented. An inventory of TTls that can implement training programs on health-related qualifications shall also be facilitated Internally, TESDA implemented alternative work arrangements, followed DOH prescribed precautionary measures such as disinfecting TESDA buildings and common areas on a daily basis and distribution of facermasks to TESDA skeletal workforce and front liners. Crisis Management Team shall be created as well as the development of an Employee Welfare Plan. TESDA Budget shall also be realigned in which special funds for COVID-19 response were allocated in support of the Bayahinan to Heal as One Act. A total of 2.103B unused scholarship program funds were earmarked for the Office of the President in support of the Social Amelioration Program. intemally, TESDA is looking at upgrading ICT capacity and operations on online programs by acquiring Page 6 of 28technology tools for video conferencing, better telecom systems which cover COROPOTI, and other collaborative and monitoring systems. PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: MARCH TO JUNE 2020 PROGRAMSIACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS, Audit developed Compliance Audit | OPCR INDICATOR (PAP) OPR TESD POLICY PROGRAM Provide TVET related inputs to National | Central | and Intemational policies related to Office COVID-19 Formulate TVET ‘elated policies and Policy Issuances | researches, including _technology | COROPOT! Formulated researches, in response to COVID-19 _ | Issue Revised Planning Guidelines for| Planning | | Priorities and Targets Office | Issue Policy on the inclusion of PPEs in the Training Cost ROMO) TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM National Government's Measures on the Suspend classes and conduct of Management °t| competency assessment in selected | COROPOTI Coronavirus Disease areas 2019 (COVID-19) adopted ‘Adopt online modes for the processing of applications, inspection, _validation, authentication, verification’ and issuance | COROPOT! of certifications. Utilize mobile training vans and mobile | | eaming facilitators under the TTIs in the lconduct. of trainings in the| COROPOTI communities/barangays Flexible and Dynamic | Develop multi-dimensiona/cross sectoral Training Delivery | program packages in agriculture which developed can be delivered in the communities using the family farms or barangay lots as laboratories. COROPOTI (e.g. organic vegetables + carpentry/welding for livestock house or solar for irrigation — EIM for electricity for hydroponics) _ Implement vigorously the _ Portfolio | Certification Assessment. | “office Develop program registration guidelines __ | for barangay farm laboratories or “family- icciveaatee Posun enterprise approach” wherein later| Certification seeaped registration will be required upon| — Office compliance of requirement for farm school registration ae ust of Compliance Develop new approach in the conduct of AS Page 6 of 23OPCR INDICATOR PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS (PAP) OPR TESD PROGRAM Percentage of TVET programs with tie-ups to TVET Stakeholders ‘Strengthen collaboration and partnerships with concerned government agencies, the LGUs, and the private sector through the whole-of-nation approach Establish partnerships in support of the Bayanihan to Heal as One A 4 Partner with the LGUs and the private sector/ industry for the raw materials for the production of the health and protective-related products PLO ROPOTI EBT Guidelines compliant to COVID-19 precautionary measures developed Develop EBT Guidelines in compliance to COVID-19 precautionary measures PLO Number of TTI enrollees and graduates under the training-cum-production scheme Produce baked products/snacks (eg. cupcakes, muffins, cookies) and other agri | farm produce (eg. eggs, and vegetables) |for the frontliners through training-cum- production; COROPOTI Expand agriculture-related programs and establish and maintain mini-organic farms to produce agriculture products that can be distributed to target beneficiaries Produce PPEs (eg. face masks, face shields, protective body suits, goggles, hand sanitizer and surface disinfectants) for the frontliners, hospitals and other government agencies through training- cum-production; COROPOTI COROPOT! Number of TOP users and completers Use TESDA Online Program (TOP) as an alternative learning system for interested persons during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period e-TESDA NITESD. | ICT-based methodology in the conduct of training programs used ‘Adopt e-Learning materials, developed by relevant organizations (eg. WHO, DOH) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 e-TESDA NITESD Develop more “self-help” e-Learning materials to help users be more roductive during ECQ period Develop _ICT-based jeractive coaching/mentoring materials: and | monitoring system for Skills Competition e-TESDA NITESD WSC Unit ROPO Implement/Conduct Language Skills | Training Programs through online conferencing and communication tools such as webinars. NLSI Number of Learning Facilitators Trained Conduct training for learning facilitators in | online / blended training mode Conduct training for learning facilitators through “learning by experience” NITESD NTTA ROPOTI Page 7 of 23PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS OPCR INDICATOR (PAP) OPR Conduct multiplier training for prospective learning facilitators in the following: © Agriculture, in partnership with DA, private sector, IP community leaders * Barangay Health Services in partnership with DILG * Security Services in partnership with PNP © Priority programs for special clients and IP communities in coordination with the DND and other concerned agencies ‘Tis Innovative | Programs elated to | Develop prototype medical gadgets COVID-19 developed NITESD. ROPOTI Number of Tis that can implement training | Conduct inventory of TTIs that can programs on health and | implement training programs on health wellness related | and wellness related qualifications qualifications COROPOTI SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS ‘Communication Develop and publish advocacy materials Plan/Program on TESDA Online Program, and other developed and | TESDA programs, in tri-media, TESDA implemented website and other social media platforms PID COROPOTI ‘Acquire technology tools for video conferencing, agency-wide use of digital signature for Directors, other collaborative ICT Systems (Hardware | and monitoring system, better telecom and Software) | system which covers COROPOTI ROMO. developed/updated Upgrade ICT capacity and operations on online programs eTESDA NITESD Expedite negotiation agreement for 911TESDA TESDO GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. Crisis Management Plan | Create Crisis Management Team Developed Formulate Crisis Management Plan Employee Welfare and | Development Plan | Develop Employee Welfare Plan Developed (HR Policy on WFH Formulate HR Policy on WFH Arrangement formulated _ Arrangement | | Implement Alternative Work | Arrangements such as: @ Skeletal Workforce Work From Home © Use of video conferencing, virtual work | communication between staff and Directors so as not to hamper action of documents. Human Resource Development Intervention/Programs AS-HRMD COROPOTI Page 8 of 23PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS OPCR INDICATOR (PAP) OPR © Use digital signatures for signing documents in PDF format. Develop programs for employees related to COVID-19 precautionary measures © Disinfect TESDA buildings and common areas in the complex on a daily basis, © Distribute facemasks to TESDA skeletal workforce and front-liners (security guards and janitors), © Provide hand sanitizers in all entrances of the TESDA Buildings, e Disinfect ATM machine used by | COROPOTI TESDA Personnel and outsiders, Procure and use of “no contact” Thermal Scanners for temperature monitoring, © Issue policy on wearing of masks © Put up COVID-19 reminders on ‘common areas for information Prepare and train TESDA personnel on how to work and adapt in this COVID- 19 environment Train TESDA personnel on communication and online collaboration | AS-HRMD applications Re-allocate funds to support programs for Capacity-building of Personnel conducted le a pore | Social Amelioration SoRoPoT! allocated Review and realign TESDA Budget to COROPOTI [= address COVID-19 challenges LS | Issue guidelines on the re-arrangement of Office Infrastructure work facilities in compliance to social BS Arrangements distancing requirement and implement | GopGpor] formulated adherence monitoring to the issued guidelines B. PHASE Il (TRANSITIONAL) Phase I, or the transition period, provides for the TESDA's action plans, programs and activities during the modified community quarantine. TESDA policies shall be realigned accordingly to COVID-19 related issuances and shall continue to develop and formulate TVET ICT-enabled leaming policies and procedures/guidelines (synchronous, asynchronous, online, blended, mobile). Regulation-wise, TESDA shall continue to develop and update Training Regulations or Competency Standards in the areas of agrifisheries, agri- mechanization, agri-business, agro-industrial, emergency medical services, paramedical courses/programs and other health-related programs. New approaches in the delivery of assessment methodology shall also be developed/adopted. Guidelines in the conduct of compliance audits using new approaches shall continue to be developed. Page 9 of 23Moratorium on the collection of fees for program registration, accreditation, renewal of certificates, certification, authentication and verification shall be considered New modes of Online Program Registration shall be implemented through the adoption of online program registration in the conduct of orientation, submission of requirements by TVIs; conduct of inspection using online conferencing and other communication tools. eSignatures on PDF documents shall be allowed and eCopy of the CTPR shall be sent through email of the TVI, from the official email of the TESDA Regional Office. Online conduct of validation by the External Validators for the STAR Program shall also be implemented. The conduct of assessment shall be suspended until such time that technology-based conduct of assessment has been developed or adopted/adapted. During the transition period Portfolio Assessment shall be adopted along with Industry-based certification and technology-based assessment tools. E-copy of NC/COC for new and renewal requests shall be issued by the Provincial Offices directly to the certified persons using their official tesda.gov.ph addresses, No cettificates shall be issued to the Assessment Centers. The P50.00 fee for the issuance of the NC / CoC is waived, and shall be charged upon claiming the original copy only at the Provincial Office. TESD programs shall focus on community development or capacitating communities, especially IP communities and conflict-affected areas. Establishment of mini organic farms as family enterprise shall be given due importance for food sustainability and additional source of income. Enterprise- based Training (EBT) Models shalll also be developed and implemented along with project proposals for programs with no promulgated training regulations, for just- in-time intervention The implementation of EO 70 and skills training program for Special Clients shall continue with the implementation of the plan and programs re-assessed and restructured accordingly. The training programs shall also be designed to be sector sensitive in consideration of sectoral needs, culture and rights, with psycho- social elements to be incorporated as part of the ‘new normal’. The implementation of the TESDA Mobile Training Laboratory (MTL) shall be expanded to serve far-flung areas. The CTECs shall also be strengthened as a ‘TVET infrastructure at the municipal and provincial level. Basic competency on occupational health and safety shall incorporate more health-related modules. Scholarship training programs on Bio Safety, and Bio Hazard Handling and Disposal in partnership with competent agencies or institutions such as DOH-RITM, UP NIH and DENR shall also be developed Ladderized Education for Health Workers shall also be implemented through the development of the ladderized curriculum for health workers and operationalization of the credit transfer system. Training Programs for Health workers shall be implemented and expanded in partnership with DILG on the conduct of training for barangay healthcare workers. The scholarship funds and its program implementation shall be re-aligned and re-positioned to address the more pressing training interventions needed by the communities to jump-start and activate the industry sectors and workers heavily affected by the COVID crisis. Page 10 of 23,A stimulus training package will be prioritized with funding coming from the existing scholarship funds. The program intends to assist the heavily affected micro to small enterprises which shall be implemented through Enterprise-Based Training. The target industries shall be from the hardest hit sectors by the COVID- 19 pandemic which include agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, wholesale; retail, and automotive; and transport sectors. The program also targets the adversely affected workers in the informal sector- independent, self-employed small-scale producers and distributors of goods and services in the Philippines. Aside from the free training, national competency assessment and training support fund, a post training assistance can be provided including the tool kits or equipment if necessary. Tool kits can be purchased whatever is available in the community to also help the retailing business in the community. Proper selection of beneficiaries is critical for the success of the program. It has to be jointly implemented with DTI, DOLE, DSWD, LGUs and other concerned agencies to identify shops and informal sector/workers mostly in need and ready for participation in the program to create more impact. On the other hand, more than 30,000 on-board scholars which have started their training before the ECQ have to be given other options for more flexible training arrangements. The new normal protocols require that alternative and more flexible training delivery be adopted and advocated. The best alternative is the digital and online training courses which are available in TESDA Online Program (TOP). Other open source learning systems can also be used so that these on-board scholars can continue their training and learning at home while most of the communities will still be in ECQ and classes not yet resumed. The participating institutions (those with approved QMs) should be able to facilitate this new learning scheme by allowing their learning facilitators to do coaching and mentoring via online or telecommunication. The change in how training and learning will be delivered under the new protocols would require other support system - recognition of prior learning through submission of work and training portfolio, online assessment, learning facilitators capability to use multi-media and other interactive and online solutions in its training delivery, other ICT-related investments for the training providers and institutions including good internet connections, computer laboratory with webinar and other interactive tools. In support to operations, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure both hardware and software shall be enhanced and further developed. This includes development of TOP-Learning Management System to easily track learner progress and performance. Courses from other institutions offering online/blended programs shall also be developed and encouraged for registration. Procurement of online courses/learning materials to add more courses in the TESDA Online Program shall also be considered The Crisis Management Plan shall be deployed and precautionary measures on further spread of COVID-19 shall be implemented, in which safety measures on the “new normal” work environment shall be issued and monitored. Page 11 of 23PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: JULY TO DECEMBER 2020 PROGRAMSI/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS | OPC INDICATOR: (PAP) OPR _TESD POLICY PROGRAM Formulate TVET related policies and researches, including technology | COROPOTI TVET Related Policy issuances Formulated researches, in response to COVID-19 Provide TVET related inputs to National and International policies related to COVID-19 Central Office Develop and formulate TVET ICT- * Online conduct of orientation; enabled leaming policies. and)‘ NITESD procedures/guidelines (synchronous, eTESDA | asynchronous, online, blended, mobile) _| [Conduct assessmentreview of oP | piannin NTESD Plan updated priority sectors based on the ‘new) "orang ee ice | normal" conditions. © TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM Develop and update Training Regulations/Competency Standards in the area of agrifisheries, agr-| QSO | mechanization, agribusiness, agro- industrial Develop and update ‘Training Regulations/Competency Standards in Number of TRsICS/|the area of health and wellness to CATs developed and| incorporate occupational health and deployed safety as basic competency * Update TR on Emergency Medical Services aso © Develop TRSICS in Paramedical and other health related program ® Develop TRs/CSs on BioSafety, and BioHazard Handling and Disposal in partnership with competent agencies or institutions such as DOH-RITM, UP NIH and DENR. Number of consultations, orientations and workshops for | Conduct online Consultations for the| geo development of | development TRICS competency standards/training | regulations conducted Online External ——— ot Cron wi |General Cent Program Conducted orem ioe Moratonumon Presa Issue moratorium on the collection of | Certification Megietation leseea | 268 for program registration Office ‘Adopt Online Program Registration COROPO Page 12 of 23,PROGRAMSIACTIVITIES/PROJECTS | __OPCR INDICATOR (PAP) OPR I © Online submission of requirements by | Tis; © Online conduct of inspection using | online conferencing and other | ‘communication tools; | © eSignatures on PDF documents shall New modes of Program| be allowed; and Registration © eCopy of the CTPR shall be sent Implemented through email of the TVI, from the official email of the TESDA Regional Office. include additional requirements on new applications for program registration. © Options for altemative modes of| COROPO training delivery in anticipation of future crisis. Register Programs in| Pursue registration of more programs in| popot Agriculture Agriculture Industry-based certification and sticali Adopt industry-based certification ‘Seehnology-based rit technology-based assessment tools | COROPOT! assessment tools adopted ‘Adopt Portfolio Assessment for the | Certification transition period Office [Issue NC/COC (new and renewal) E- copy © Provincial Offices shall send the e- New Modes on | copy directly to the certified persons | Assessment and) from their official tesda.gov.ph | Certification Adopted addresses. No Cettificates shall be| COROPO | | issued to the Assessment Centers. | © NC / CoC fee of P50.00 shall be | | waived, and shall be charged upon | claiming of the original copy at the Provincial Office. New approach in the | delivery of assessment Develop/Adopt new approach in the| gg methodology delivery of assessment methodology developed/adopted New approach in the - mame: & amon | Develop new approach in the conduct of as: audit developed [TESD PROGRAM Strengthen collaboration —and | Percentage of TVET partnerships with concerned government programs with tie-ups to | agencies, the LGUs, and the private | COROPOTI TVET Stakeholders Lo approach | sector through the whole-of-nation Page 13 of 23PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS: OPCR INDICATOR PAP) | _OPR Enterprine tases Develop and implement EBT training and | Training (EBT) Models wouole that are sulted to Philppine |, FL° Developed and | meres ROPOTI Implemented i Develop and implement project-based Community skills Z programs (project proposals) for | oo inedels programs without promulgated TRs, as ROPOU just-in-time intervention Advocate and encourage families in each community, in cooperation with the ‘ty, LGUs and other organizations, to Number of Communi | establish mini organic farms as family] ROPOT! based programs for | enterprise for food sustainability and marginalized Sectors OF | ditional source of income poupe-condice! ‘Capacitate communities, especially IP communities and conflictaffected areas, | | ROPOTI to become food production sites Identify priority barangays set by the NTF70 that are not highly affected by the | CLGUS pandemic and localized community} | ROPOTI EO 70 Related | quarantines. Programs Implemented | Reassess plan on the Priority Barangays of the NTF70 for the development of| CLGUS MSM Farming (Micro, Small and Medium | | ROPOTI Scale Farming) Implement scholarship programs for alas inp beat promty barangays under EO 70. cious Modalities to prionty Conduct training using Blended | ROMO barangays under EO-70,|Modaltes to pronty barangays under | | ROPOT! Number of enrolled and [graduates for the | identified priority | Conduct training for identified priority | barangays set by the | barangays for small scale CBT induction) Roper) NTF70 that are not] focusing on agri-related technology and highly affected by the | skills. pandemic and localized community quarantines. Expand the implementation of TESDA Mobile Training Laboratory (MTL) to Implementation of | serve far-flung areas, and equip with thea ug Mobile Training | following: ures Laboratory (MTL) to @ Computers and internet connectivityto | Roper serve far-flung areas| introduce TESDA Online Programs; expanded and/or ® Television set, video player and instructional videos Number of enrolled and | Develop plan forthe | Romo graduates under the | priortization/utiization of scholarship | “OME scholarship programs funds allocation Page 14 of 23OPCR INDICATOR PROGRAMSIACTIVITIESIPROJECTS (PAP) OPR Implement approved _ scholarship programs with more flexible training delivery arrangements Prepare stimulus package for affected sectors - MSMEs, vulnerable and disadvantaged communities e.g. IPs Review and develop more responsive scholarship guidelines to make TVET programs more accessible and provide more assistance to target beneficiaries. ROMO Expand support to project-based skills training programs Issue guidelines on the use of cash card through Landbank, or mobile wallets (eg. Pay Maya), for the distribution of Training Support Fund for TESDA scholars. ROMO ROPOTI Pursue farm mechanization for increased productivity ROPOTI Provide training programs for the following qualifications. through scholarship funds Barangay Health Services, Health Care Services, Biomedical Equipment Servicing Security Services NC Il in the barangays with learning facilitators coming from the PNP to multiply Peace Officers in the community COROPOTI Training Programs for Health workers implemented/ conducted Expand partnership with DILG on the conduct of training for barangay healthcare workers. COROPOTI ‘Support mechanisms for CTECs as a TVET infrastructure at the local level developed Develop support mechanisms for CTECs at the municipal and provincial level COROPO Elearning! ICT-based Materials Developed ‘Adopt more e-Leaming materials, developed by relevant organizations (eg. WHO, DOH) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 NITESD Develop ICT-based interactive coaching/mentoring materials. and monitoring system for Skills Competition WSC Unit ROPO. Implement Language Skills Programs through available online conferencing and communication tools. NLSI Number of Learning Facilitators Trained Increase number of learning facilitators trained in online / blended training mode Increase number of learning facilitators | trained through “learning by experience”. Increase number of leaming facilitators trained in the following: NITESD. NTTA ROPOTI Page 15 of 23,f T OPGH INGICATOR FROGRAMSIAGTITIESPROVEGTS oR ~@ Agriculture, in partnership with DA, private sector, IP community leaders Barangay Health Services in partnership with DILG « Security Services in partnership with PNP ‘Priority programs for special clients and IP communities in coordination with the DND and other concemed agencies SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS ‘Communication Develop and publish advocacy materials Plan/Program and press releases on TESDA programs PID developed and | in trimedia, TESDA website and other] ROPOTI implemented social media platforms Information Technology | Improve IT infrastructure (both hardware | Roo. MITD (iT) infrastructure | and software) for the TESDA Online| “OTEK. enhancedimaintained | Program courses Develop and/or procure courses from other institutions offering online Information Systems | BOGFaMS, to add more courses in the | ono. q4ITD designed and developed | TESDA Online Program eTESDA a Ped | Develop the TOP-Learning Management System to easily track leaner progress and performance_ GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES | Crisis Management Plan | Deploy and implement — Crisis | implemented Management Plan ‘BS-RIBMD i Se bug Upgrade capacity of TESDA personnel Capacity building fon communication and online| AS-HRMD " collaboration applications Issue Safely Measures on the “New Precautionary Measures | Normal” work environment a On Further Spread Of [Monitor implementation, adherence | GoRopoTi Covid-19 implemented | the issued guidelines on precautionary measures - ©, PHASE Ill (STRUCTURAL) Phase Ill covering the period 2021 to 2022 provides for the regular implementation of all programs under the “new normal” condition where alternative modalities in the delivery and implementation of programs and projects will be adopted. Plans and programs, particularly the National TESD Plan and the TESDA Corporate Plan, will have to be aligned with the over-all plan of the government considering the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other possible crisis. Additional programs may be developed and implemented in line with the new circumstances. Policy issuances, researches, including technology researches, aligned with the “new normal” condition such as strengthened SNA model (Workforce Skills Survey and new forms of data collection/analysis for research (data mining, Page 16 of 23scraping). TVET related inputs under “new normal” condition shall continue to be provided in the national and international policies. TVET ICT-enabled learning policies and procedures/guidelines shall continue to be developed as well as development of policies on private sector accreditation/certification. Policies on sustainable financing for TVET, funding for Lifelong Learning via levy, employment insurance fund are also included. In line with the “new normal’ condition, the NTESDP, R/PTESDC plans and other sector-specific Action Plans shall be reviewed and updated. All other policy programs such as TVET and Industry Fora TESDC Committees Regional/Provincial Skills Priorities and all other International Cooperation shall continue to be conducted under the “new normal” conditions. The President should be given special powers to expedite Build, Build, Build projects. Rewving infrastructure projects is always an important aspect of the Build Build Build program as this will be a major bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19, Regulatory Programs shall continue under the new normal conditions and the whole-of-nation approach to focus on the TRs/CS development along with 4IR curticulum/programs for both learning facilitators and learners (including cross- sector curricula). The Construction sector should also be given priority as the Build, Build, Build program is projected to bring the country with positive returns and will be a major bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19. Further, health and education investments should be given utmost priority. The diploma-level programs under POF shall be developed using blended- modality. In line with Phase Il, program registration, accreditation, assessment and certification and Compliance Audit shall continue to develop and expand ICT mechanisms and online platforms. TESD Programs shall develop and deploy new online programs with the TTIs institutionalizing blended learning platform. CBT shall be re-designed for multi- stakeholder partnerships and establish value chain principle. As the country is recovering from the pandemic and more areas or communities are cleared from the COVID-19 infection, E.O. 70 implementation will be expanded to reach the target communities as provided by the NTF-ELCAC. Utilization of combined training modality will be used and the provision of ICT will be capitalized. Agri- based training shall be prioritized to attain food security and to develop sustainable and resilient communities. Rewving infrastructure projects shall be part of the TESD programs as this will be a major bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19. A Lifelong Leaming (LLUSkills PH) Card System for all scholars shall be developed for funding support arrangements In support of job security, 911TESDA platform content, scope, and capabilities (e.g. job postings, TVI online/offline course offerings, news) shall be expanded for job facilitation. Learning facilitators’ development shall continue to be part of the new normal conditions. In support to operations, Quality Management System on tracking and monitoring of TVET delivery shall continue to be enhanced. Personnel shall also be capacitated in online communication and collaboration applications: Management Information Systems (MIS), Information systems (Executive Decision Systems (ESS), Decision Support Systems (DSS), Transaction Page 17 of 23,Processing Systems (TPS), Online collaboration, knowledge management information and Knowledge Management and CRM platform shall continue to be enhanced, developed, and deployed for partners, clients relations management under the Information and Knowledge Management. The drafted 3-year Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) under the Medium-Term Information and Communications Technology Harmonization Initiative (MITHI) project shall also be reviewed, re-aligned and upgraded given the “new normal” business requirements of the agency. Other general administration and support services such es implementation of the Crisis Management Plan, organizational development through the conduct of organizational diagnosis as well as training on Remote Working System for health- risk vulnerable employees (60+, pregnant, with chronic health concerns), shall be implemented under Phase Il PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2022 OPCR INDICATOR PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS: OPR (PAP) TESD POLICY PROGRAM Formulate TVET related policies, researches, including technology researches, aligned with the “new normal” COROPOT! | condition Provide TVET related inputs to National and International policies aligned with the | Central Office “new normal” condition Develop and formulate TVET ICT-enabled learning policies and} NITESD. TVET Related Policy Hesuenese procedures/guidelines (synchronous,|_ eTESDA asynchronous, online, blended, mobile) Formulate policy on private sector} QSO accreditation/certification co. Formulate policy on sustainable financing for TVET, funding for Lifelong Learning via | ROMO-SMD levy, employment insurance fund Formulate / update policy on “agile” training regulation/competency standards aso | Conduct midterm assessment review based on the “new normal” conditions Planning NTESD Plan updated Formulate the 5th Cycle Plan for 2023- Office 2027 | Number of National, Regional/Provincial | Update the NTESDP/ RIPTESDPs based | PSG Tes Pians | on new conditions Office formulated! updated | _ Sector-specific Action | Organize and maintain Sector TWGs COROPOTI Plans Formulated’ | Formulate and implement Sectoral Action | CoRopori Updated Plans per each priority industry sector | _ TVET and Industry | Conduct online dialogue, surveys and | Gopopori Fora conducted FGDs for Multi-stakeholder Consultation ~ | Conduct TESDC meetings considenng| Planning cee pens ommiters new normal conditions Office Monitor and process TESDG nominations | __ ROPO. Page 18 of 23OPCRIRDIGATOR PROGRAMSIAG TH TIESRROIEGTS a implemented and ’ Formulate relevant TESDC resolutions monitored Ee i 7 Cond sonsuifaions on the updating of Plana ceed | regionalprovincial skills priorities Roro_| [Develop relevant LMIRs Conduct TVET researches based on urgent and emerging policy issues _| Develop strengthened SNA modal) Planning Sect ent nt | Workforce Skils Survey Office eae Develop and implement new forms of data collection/analysis for research (data mining, scraping - Conduct Technology Research in support) NITESD __| of community needs Tis Pursue and strengthen international cooperation aligned to the “new normal” Intemational [condition | Cooperation pursued | Implement ASEAN TVET Council Central Office and strengthened | Develop projects with development partners aligned with the ‘new normal” condition Employment Rate | Conduct Study on Employment of TVET | Planning monitored Graduates Office TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM Update CS/TRs in terms of the numiber of students, area required and provide mechanisms on the conduct of OJT. Include use of simulators in competency | assessment tools | Develop and update Training | No. of TRs/Cs/ in| RegulationsiCompetency Standards on| — QSO | consideration of | agri-mechanization and construction | disruptions enhanced | Develop 4IR-related competency | and updated standards | Develop sectoral competency maps Develop packaging rules for qualifications | based on industry requirements Develop 4IR curriculum/programs for both | tee learning facilitators and leamers (including | “WE cross-sector curricula) : Develop Diploma-level programs using blended-modality : MITESO | Facilitate POF Technical Working Group Philippine activities Qualifications | Conduct POF to AQRF Referencing Framework Conduct International Benchmarking aso Implemented Develop Manual on and conduct of | oNITESD | evaluation of POF Level 5/Diploma Conduct capability build-up for developers and Level 5 | Page 19 of 23PROGRAMSIACTIVITIES/PROJECTS: blended learning f OPGR INDICATOR EAP) OPR TVET Curriculum | Develop/update TVET Curricula in fine with | rte gp Developed/ Updated _| new technologies _ Provide online support for the application and submission of documents. . Program Registration | Promote registration of TVET programs on) Ceriication Implemented new technologies (NTR: | pons, Expand and promote online programs | registration Incorporate “ability to continue implementation of the program amidst Program an crisis" in the criteria for STAR __| Certification tiaplanoaied Establish online platform for capability] Office building program and evaluation and validation of applications Identify qualifications which can be provided with online assessment Expand implementation of Portfolio Assessment Assessment @n4 'Provide online assessment mechanisms | Certification inieriowted and guidelines Office | Intensify industry _ceVlifcalion _or accreditation of | industry-recognized certification. | implementation of e-Cerlificates system Ladderized Develop Ladderized Curriculum for health Education for Health | workers coropori Workers Operationalize credit transfer system Implemented per ys New approach in the conduct of | Develop new approach in the conduct of| jag compliance audit | Compliance Auait developed -_ TESD PROGRAM Intensify and develop new partnership arrangements with industry and other ; relevant sectors at the national and local rakes tablished levels, through the whole-of-nation PLO approach Establish industry desks along the priority sectors to sustain linkage with the partners __, | Deploy new online programs | Eee Online Develop online feedback mechanism: rogram (TOP) : - implomented increase number of online programs, in partnership with external providers NITESD ;__ | Monitor number of online users registered | ¢-TESDA No. of Online | and completed | Poon ‘mo Implement and develop tracking system of P TOP graduates No. of TT! programs | i. semant and insti , plement and institutionalize blended| —NITESD that a implemented | jeamning platforms in TTIs THs Page 20 of 23PROGRAMSI/ACTIVITIESIPROJECTS knowledge management platform Develop and implement Clients Relations Management platform for partners OPCR INDICATOR (PAP) OPR | Number of Innovation ee | centers adopted and | Establish Innovation Centers ROPOTI utilized - | | Provide offline training modules for ces Community-based _ “stbution to beneficiaries Ropori Training — Program |Redesign CBT ‘for mulii-stakeholder| PLO Implemented partnerships ROPOTI Establish value chain hubs (bridge model) PLO under re-designed CBT ROPORTI | Number of enrolled and graduates in | Provide blended training modalities for| CLGUS priority barangays —_| special clients in priority barangays ROPOTI under EO 70 Number of enrolled, graduates, assessed i ‘, arg ceed |[paeen ,ues Leona MUS owe, so TESDA scholarship y | programs Number of [Conduct Training Programs on) Enrolled/Graduates/A | Construction Related Programs } ssessed/Certified on | Construction Related ROPOTI [Eas Sig Ene parni nye to the Build Build 9 Build Program | Job Facilitation | Expand 911TESDA platform content, Conducted {| scope, and capabilities (e.g. job postings, | ROMO-MITD Implemented V1 online/offline course offerings, news) ‘ 2 Develop/accredit new learning facilitators Learning Facilitators | ang new assessors who are industry] COROPOTI Developed fh practitioners ‘SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS Quality Management | Enhance system on tracking, monitoring | pag typ Implemented TVET delivery 4 Upgrade capacity of TESDA personnel on Gapacity building of communication and online collaboration | AS-HRMD applications Develop and publish advocacy materials Communication : 5 PID, on TESDA programs, in tri-media, TESDA : Program Developed | website and other social media platiorms | COROPOTI Enhance | Management __ Information ‘Systems (MIS) Develop the following Information systems: intormietion and. Executive Decision Systems (ESS) eens © Decision Support Systems (DSS) ROMOAITE Enh bee an e Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) . Strengthened Develop and deploy online collaboration, Page 24 of 23PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS oR (PAP) Complete information system on online co program registration and accreditation | poug-MiTD application and tracking Review, re-align and upgrade drafted 3- year ISSP given the “new normal” business | ROMO-MITD m requirements of the agency GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES Crisis Management Plan implemented OPCR INDICATOR MITHI Projects Implemented Implement Crisis Management Plan Organizational Enhance incentive system to encourage Development/ knowledge sharing and collaboration AS-HRMD Olganteational Conduct organizational diagnosis (with Culture Enhanced/ Bayan Academy) Conducted ya Y) Human Resource | Ramp-up Training on Remote Working Development System for health-risk vulnerable 2 Interventions employees (60+, pregnant, with chronic | HR-TOVLMID Implemented health concerns) | IV. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS All operating units, in the implementation of above-mentioned programs, shall utilize the available funds from their respective MOOE and SSP funds, following the usual government accounting rules and regulations. Vv. IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING MECHANISMS Program implementation, coordination and reporting shall follow the protocols in the TESDA Organizational Structure. VI. REFERENCES/ANNEXES A. Presidential Proclamation No. 922 s. 2020 dated 8 March 2020 declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines B. Presidential Proclamation No. 929 s. 2020 dated 16 March 2020 declaring a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines due to Corona virus 2019 and imposing an Enhanced Community Quarantine throughout Luzon C. Republic Act No. 11469 dated 24 March 2020 entitled “Bayaninan to Heal as One Act" D. Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated March 16, 2020 regarding the Community Quarantine over the Entire Luzon and Further Guidelines for the Management of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) Situation E. Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated April 7, 2020 regarding the Extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine over the Entire Luzon until 30 April 2020 F. DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin #038 issued on 21 April 2020, 4:00 pm Page 22 of 23zrA Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) discussion on the possible Philippine Quarantine Restriction Phases National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2018-2022 NTESDP 2018-2022 Action Programming Summary of Results NEDA Report dated March 19, 2020 on Addressing the Social and Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic ILO Monitor 2nd Edition: COVID-19 and the World of Work, 7 April 2020 TUV Rheinland (2020). Crisis Management Overview Webinar. Implementation Plan Template SEC. Be LAPENA, PhD, CSEE Director General Page 23 of 23,