TESDA CIRCULAR

Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of Page 1 of 7 pages

Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I Number I , series of 2014
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

In line with continuous improvement and to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of
the Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET Trainers under the Philippine TVET Trainers
Qualification Framework (PTTQF), TESDA Circular No. 13 and 13-A, series of 2011 are hereby
amended. There will be a separate guidelines for TM Level I (Trainer/Assessor) and TM Level II
(Training Designer/Developer).
The amended guidelines for the implementation of assessment and certification for TM Level I
are hereby issued:
General Principles
1.1. The TVET Trainer is one of the most critical components in ensuring quality-assured
delivery of TVET programs.
1.2. The PTTQF provides for the recognition of the competence of TVET Trainers at different
roles and qualification levels.
1.3. The Assessment and Certification of TVET Trainers is anchored on the Philippine TVET
Trainer Qualification Framework (PTTQF) and is part of the National Assessment and
Certification Program.
1.4. To attain the appropriate National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) Level , the following
are required:
1.4.1. NC Level of the qualification appropriate to the training program being handled but
not lower than NC II;
1.4.2. Trainers Methodology Certificate (TMC) I; and
1.4.3. Industry work experience as may be provided in Section 3 of the respective TR
In summary:
LEVEL DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS
NTTC Level I Trainer/Assessor At least NC II* + TMC I
* Appropriate to the training
program
1.5. The validity of the NTTC shall be based on the expiration of the NC.
1.6. All TVET Trainers of WTR-registered programs must be holders of at least NTTC Level I,
while TVET Trainers of NTR-registered programs must be holders of at least Training
Certificate for TM Level I.
Objective
These Guidelines are to assure that TVET Trainers are certified in areas of technology and
methodology to ensure quality training delivery.
 TESDA CIRCULAR
Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
Page 2 of 7 pages
Number 021) , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

Coverage
These Guidelines shall apply to all Trainers of TVET programs.

Definition of Terms
Certificate of Competency (COC) — is the Certificate issued to Trainers who were
assessed as competent in a single unit or cluster of related units of competency leading to
a qualification level under the PTTQF.

COC 1 (Deliver Training Session) - is a cluster of units under Trainer Methodology I

composed of five (5) out of the six (6) Units of Competency. Cluster one includes the
following : Plan Training Session; Facilitate Training Session: Utilize Electronic Media in
Facilitating Training; Maintain Training Facilities; and Supervise Work-Based Learning.

COC 2 (Conduct Competency Assessment) - is one unit out of the six (6) Units of
Competency under Trainer Methodology I.

Competency Assessment Tools (CATs) — are materials containing both the instructions
and instrument for gathering and interpreting evidence.

Evidence — information and documents gathered and matched against a unit of

competency to provide proof of competence.

Expert Panel — a team of three (3) qualified trainers / TM Level I assessors who are
authorized by the TESDA Director General to assess competencies of TVET Trainers for
national certification.
National Certificate (NC) - is the Certificate issued to individuals who have achieved all the
required Units of Competency of a National Qualification as defined in the promulgated
Training Regulations.

National Lead Expert Panel — is a team of three (3) Technical Experts who participated in
the development of Competency Standards and Competency Assessment Tools for TM
Level I. Each member is authorized by the TESDA Director General to train and assess
Regional and Provincial Expert Panel Members.

National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) — is the Certificate issued to the Trainer who
has complied with the requirements of the PTTQF described in Section 1.4 of this
Circular.

Portfolio Assessment - is an evidence gathering method wherein competence is

determined based on accumulated pieces of evidence demonstrating work outputs that
have been collected by an individual over a period of time and may come from different
sources.

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Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
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Number .10 , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

Qualification - is a defined set or group of Units of Competency identified by industry

experts, which meets workplace requirements and standards.

Trainer-candidate — is a TVET Trainer candidate/applicant who shall undergo competency

assessment for TM Level I.

Trainers Methodology Certificate I (TMC I) - is the Certificate issued to trainers who have
achieved all the required units of competency identified in Level I (Trainer/Assessor) under
the PTTQF.

V. Assessment and Certification Arrangements

To attain the National Qualification of NTTC I, the candidate must demonstrate

competence in all the Units of Competency identified in the promulgated Training
Regulations.

TMC I may be achieved through accumulation of Certificates of Competency as

identified in the Training Regulations.

V.3. The candidate shall be assessed using a combination of the evidence gathering
methods.

Evidence Documents to be submitted for

Unit of Competency Gathering the Portfolio
Methods
COC 1 — Deliver Training
Session
Plan Training Session Written Report Sample of Session Plan
Portfolio prepared by the candidate
Relevant Training and/or
experience Certificate/s
c. Other Documents based on TR
and CATs Requirements
Facilitate Training Demonstration
Session Written Report
Supervise Work-based Written Report Sample of Training Plan
Learning Portfolio prepared by the candidate
Third Party Report Form signed
by the Company Training
Manager
Relevant Training and /or
experience Certificate/s
Other Documents based on TR
and CATs Requirements
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Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
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Number 40 , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

Maintain Training Written Report Sample of Shop/Training Room

Facilities Portfolio Layout prepared by the
candidate
Sample Maintenance Schedule
(by candidate or responsible
unit in the TVI or company)
Inspection Checklist
Relevant Training and / or
experience Certificate's
e. Other Documents based on TR
and CATs Requirements
Utilize Electronic Media Demonstration a. Third Party Report Form signed
in facilitating Training Interview by the School Administrator or
Head of Instruction
Relevant Training and / or
experience Certificate's
Other Documents based on TR
and CATs Requirements
COC 2 - Conduct Demonstration
Competency Assessment Written report

An individual who has gained relevant competencies through formal/informal training,

previous work or life experience may apply for certification subject to compliance with
assessment requirements.

Accreditation of Assessment Center/Designation of Assessment Venue

V.5.1. The Provincial Office shall accredit assessment centers for the conduct of TM I
assessment
V.5.2. Assessment shall be scheduled by the PO and conducted at accredited
Assessment Centers for TM I or a venue duly designated by the accredited
Assessment Center.

V.5.3. The Certification Office (CO) shall organize Assessment and/or Assessment
Calibration in pursuit of continuous improvement and quality assurance or
when there is amendment in the TR, in designated venues, for which a TESDA
Order shall be issued accordingly.

V.6. Organization of TM I Expert Panel Members

V.6.1. The selection of Expert Panel Members for TM I assessment shall be based
on the following criteria:

- Minimum of two (2) years- experience in conducting training and national

assessment;
- Holder of NTTC Level I; and
- Endorsement by the Regional Director; or the RTESDC; or by a
TVET/industry association.
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Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
Page 5 of 7 pages
Number 40 , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

V.6.2. Training of Regional Lead Expert Panel Members shall be done by the
Certification Office. They shall be trained and assessed by the National
Lead Expert Panel.

V.6.3. The Regional Lead Expert Panel Members trained by the Certification Office
shall be assigned by the Regional Director to conduct training to prospective
Expert Panel Members in their areas.

V.7. Appointment of TM I Expert Panel Members

V.7.1. The Members of the Expert Panel for TM I shall be appointed by the Director
General for a period of one (1) year, or as specified in the Appointment.

V.7.2. Appointment of Expert Panel Members shall be renewed upon expiry, subject to
submission of the following:

Updated Profile;
Certification signed by the Regional Director stating the dates the Panel
Member conducted TM I assessment;
Performance Evaluation Report (Annex 1 hereof); and
Photocopy of Certificate of Attendance in Assessment Calibration

V.7.3. Renewal of Appointment is NOT automatic. It shall be based on the results of the
periodic performance evaluation to be conducted by the RO and regular
participation of the Panel Members in the conduct of TM I assessment.

V.B. Conduct of Assessment

V.8.1. Assessment for TM I shall be done by a Panel composed of three (3) Members to be
designated by the Provincial Director. Each Panel Member shall rate the candidate
individually. The Competency Assessment Results Summary (CARS) shall be
signed by all Members of the Expert Panel.

V.8.2. During the TMI assessment, the PO must ensure that there is simulation of
training/assessment delivery as required in the Competency Assessment Tools
(CATs), where there is a Learner/Candidate being trained/assessed by the Trainer-
Candidate.

V.8.3. A qualified TESDA Representative trained by the RO should be present in all TM I

Assessment. The TESDA Representative is assigned by the PD.

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Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
Page 6 of 7 pages
Number 20 , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

Assessment Fee
V.9.1. The Assessment Fee for TM I shall be in the amount of P700.00 per Certificate
of Competency. The breakdown is as follows:

Assessors' Fee Supplies/ Materials and Certification

(Panel of 3 Members) Other Incidental Fee
Expenses
P300.00 (P100 per Panel P350.00 P50.00
Member)

V.9.2. Change in Assessment Fee shall be subject to the approval of the Director General
and the Committee on the Review of Training, Assessment and other Fees.

Issuance of Certificate

V.10.1. The PO shall issue the TMC and COC, while the RO shall issue the NTTC.
Attached herewith are copies of COC, TMC and NTTC (Annexes 2,3 and 4
hereof). The Certification Office shall facilitate the printing and availability of
the Certificates which shall include security features same as provided in the
National Certificates.

V.11. Validity of the Certificates

V.11.1. The COC and the TMC shall be valid for a period of five (5) years. However,
if a new Training Regulations for TM Level I is promulgated, the holder shall
undergo assessment based on the new TR.

V.11.2. The NTTC shall be valid only until the expiry date of the NC. Upon expiration
or three (3) months prior to expiration, the holder shall file for renewal for both
the NC and the NTTC.

V.11.3. The name of the TVET Trainer shall be automatically delisted from the
Registry upon expiration of the NTTC.

VI. Sanctions and Penalties

VI.1. The NTTC issued to erring TVET Trainers shall be cancelled on the following
grounds:

VI.1.1. Falsification of requisite documents and/or false statement in connection

with the application for Trainer Certification;
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Subject: Amended Guidelines on the Implementation of
Competency Assessment and Certification of TVET
Trainers for TM Level I
Date Issued: 19 December 2014 Effectivity: As indicated
Page 7 of 7 pages
Number 4/0 , series of 2014
Supersedes: TESDA Circular Nos.
13 and 13-A, series of 2011

VI.1.2. Tampering of NTTC;

VI.1.3. Violation of any defined procedure in the conduct of Training and

Assessment; and

VI.1.4. Any act resulting to serious injury of a person committed by the NTTC
holder in the practice of his/her job as a Trainer or Assessor.

Program Monitoring and Reporting

The Regional and Provincial Offices shall be responsible for monitoring, reporting
and conduct of compliance audit. The Certification Office shall maintain the .Registry of
NTTC trainers, which shall be uploaded in the TESDA website on a monthly basis. The
Certification Office may conduct Field Monitoring and Technical Assistance and / or
compliance audit, as may be necessary.

Effectivity

This Circular shall take effect thirty (30) working days upon issuance of this
Circular and shall supersede TESDA Circular Nos. 13 and 13-A, series of 2011.

SEC. EMMANUE OEL J. VILLANUEVA

Diref or Generalir

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 Annex 1
TESDA-SOP-CO-06-F19

Performance Evaluation Instrument

Assessor's Name
Qualification
Date
Name of Respondent Accomplished
[Pls. Tick ( 3) where applicable]
q ACAC Manager q Candidate
INSTRUCTIONS: Put a tick ( 3) mark in the appropriate column
5— Very Satisfactory 3 — Good
SCALE GUIDE 1 — Poor
4 — Satisfactory 2 — Fair
RATING
ITEM
5 4 3 2 1
Physical appearance and composure
(Pangkalahatang anyong pisikal at kung paano magdala sa .:r.- rill)
Ability to pace instruction
(Kakayahang magpaliwanag ng malumanay at mahusay kung ano
ang mga dapat gawin)
Ability to establish good rapport with candidates
(Kakayahang magpadaloy ng komunikasyon sa pagitan niya at ng
mga kandidato sa pagsusulit)
Ability to ensure that the candidate understands the instruction
(Kakayahang siguraduhing ang lahat ng instruksyon ay naiintindihan
ng mga kandidato sa pagsusulit
Ability to answer querries, comments, etc.
(Kakayahang magbigay ng karapatdapat na sagot o tugon sa mga
tanong, puna o mga paglilinaw)
Ability to establish the assessment context and purpose of
assessment
(Kakayahang magpaliwanag tungkol sa layunin ng pagsusulit)
Ability to plan and prepare the evidence gathering process
(Kakayahang paghandaan at iayos ang mga pangangailangan sa
pagsusulit )
Ability to provide allowable/reasonable adjustments in the
assessment procedure
(Kakayahang magbigay ng makabuluhang konsiderasyon sa may mga
pangangailangan sa pagsusulit)
Ability to conduct assessment in accordance with the
methodologies
(Kakayahang ipatupad ang pagsusulit ayon sa mga itinakdang
panuntunan)
Ability to collect appropriate evidence during the conduct of
assessment
 (Kakayahang mangalap at sumuri ng mga tamang ebidensya
habang nagbibigay ng pagsusulit
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback on the
assessment decision
(Kakayahang magbigay ng malinaw at tamang kaukulang opinyon
sa resulta ng pagsusulit)
Ability to provide fair, reliable and valid assessment decision
(Kakayahang magbigay ng pantay, ugma at tamang desisyon sa
resulta ng pagsusulit)
Sub - score
FINAL RATING
EVALUATOR'S REMARKS:

RECOMMENDATION:
For re-accreditation
CI
CI
YES
NO
q For further review
*Frequency
For ACAC Manager - once a year
For Candidate - at least 10 candidates per year at different assessment
schedule
 ,,veielzyvtuoc

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

This certifies that

NAME
has successfully completed the requirements under the •
Philippine TVET Trainers Qualification System (PTTQS) for

NATIONAL TVET TRAINER CERTIFICATE

LEVEL I
in

TITLE OF QUALIFICATION

Certificate No. (YEAR TMC YEAR ISSUED, REGION, PROVINCE, LEVEL, SERIES)

Issued on: (DATE ISSUED)

Valid until: (EXPIRATION DATE OF NC)

Signature of the certificate holder

SEC. EMMANUEL JOEL J. VILLANUEVA

Director General

aN-N rr c-00000 2- 16684

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Labor and Employment
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

TRAINERS ETHODOLOGY CERTIFICATE I

is awarded to

NAME

for having completed the competency requirements under the Philippine TFET Trainers
Qualification System (PTTOS) in the following units of competency

COD E BASIC COMPETENCIES CODE CORE COMPETENCIES

500311109 Lead Workplace Communication TVT232301 Plan Training Sessions

500232101 Apply Math and Science Principles in Technical Training TVT232302 Facilitate Learning Sessions
500232102 Apply Environmental Principles and Advocate Conservation TVT232303 Supervise Work-based Learning
500232103 Utilize IT Applications in Technical Training TVT232304 Conduct Competency Assessment
500311110 Lead Small Teams TVT232305 Maintain Training Facilities
500232104 Apply Work Ethics, Values and Quality Principles TVT232306 Utilize Electronic Media in Facilitating Training
500232105 Work Effectively in Vocational Education and Training
500232106 Foster and Promote a Learning Culture
500232107 Ensure Healthy and Safe Learning Environment
500232108 Maintain and Enhance Professional Practice
500232109 Develop and Promote Appreciation for Cost-benefits of
Technical Training
500232110 Develop and Promote Global Understanding of Labor Markets

Certificate No.
Issued on
Valid until kyan,,snervarcop-,,sarrys

Signature of the Holder:

EMMANUEL JOEL J. VILLANUEVA

Director General

CLN-MC-(Re g ion, Province, Series No.)

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Labor and Employment
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CERTIFICATE OF CO PETENCY

in

Con ct et . tr..%

®. t
is awarded to

NAME

in partial fulfillment of the competency requirements of Trainers Methodology I under the

Philippine TI ET Trainers Qualification System (PTTOS)

Certificate No.

Issued on:

Valid until:

Signature of the certificate holder

EMMANUEL JOEL J. VILLANUEVA

Director General

CLN-00C-(Recion, Province, Series No.)