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TESDA Circular No. 018 2023 - New SIL Guidelines
TESDA Circular No. 018 2023 - New SIL Guidelines
In line with the objectives of the Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) and to promote
the program to TVIs and partner enterprises, these guidelines shall be adopted and
supersedes TESDA Circular No. 089 series 2019 and special provisions on SIL of
TESDA Circular No. 107, Series of 2021:
After more than one (1) year of implementation, there is a need to address
operational issues and concerns raised by private and public TVIs, and
comments and recommendations from the participating enterprises. This
motivated the review of the existing SIL and pertinent guidelines and
alignment with the Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF) level descriptors
towards endorsement of flexible SIL guidelines.
These guidelines shall only apply to WTR programs with NC levels III and IV
and PQF Level 5 (Diploma) program. It also include exemption of identified
NC levels III and IV programs from the implementation of SIL due to their
hazardous and risky working environments.
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SUBJECT: Pilot Implementation of the Omnibus Guidelines
for Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
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III. OBJECTIVES
V. GENERAL GUIDELINES
To address the objectives of this Circular, the following guidelines for SIL are
hereby provided:
1. SIL shall not be mandatory in the delivery of all WTR programs with NC
levels I and II;
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2. The Training Regulations for WTR programs under NC levels III and IV
shall include and indicate the duration of SIL;
3. The Competency-Based Curriculum for NC levels III and IV and PQF Level
5 (Diploma) programs developed by the institution shall indicate the
duration and schedule of implementation;
4. The implementation of SIL for PQF Level 5 (Diploma) programs shall be
scheduled during mid-year term of the academic year;
5. Trainees/learners shall be at least fifteen (15) years of age at the start of
SIL. Implementation of these programs, however, shall remain to be in
accordance with the Labor Code of the Philippines and other existing
applicable rules and regulations;
6. The conduct of SIL shall be carried out in accordance with a documented
agreement (i.e., MOA, see Annex B) between a TVET provider and a
partner enterprise;
7. All learners in a batch shall be deployed either in groups or individually to
partner enterprises or in an environment where actual workplace/business
experiences transpire upon completion of the Institution-based learning;
8. All TVET providers are required to establish a sufficient number of partner
enterprises per registered TVET program for the effective implementation
of the SIL;
9. A Training Plan (Annex E), collaboratively designed and implemented by
the TVI Trainer and/or Industry Coordinator of the TVI and industry trainer/
supervisor, shall be required as part of the MOA between the TVI and
partner enterprise;
10. Any provisions of incentives such as daily allowance, food,
accommodation, transportation, and insurance, among others, to be
provided by the partner enterprise/company for the learners shall be
indicated in the MOA between the TVI and the said partner
enterprise/company;
11. As a matter of policy, the TVI and the Partner Enterprise MUST ensure
that no other expense shall be collected from the Learners during the
conduct of the SIL;
12. SIL shall not affect the absorptive capacity of the TVIs. The classrooms/
workshop areas may be used for a new batch of training while SIL is
ongoing;
13. For bundled programs, the learner shall undergo SIL for at least one (1)
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SUBJECT: Pilot Implementation of the Omnibus Guidelines
for Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
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qualification;
14. The following NC levels III and IV programs shall be EXEMPTED from SIL
implementation:
14.1 TRAINING PROGRAMS
14.1.1 Selected training programs related to health and wellness,
transport services, and hazardous and risky working
environments (Annex A, List of Programs exempted from
SIL); and
14.1.2 Training programs classified under DTS, In-Company
training, and Apprenticeship.
14.2 TRAINEES/ LEARNERS
14.2.1 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) who are still serving their
sentences even after completing the training program;
14.2.2 Learners of NC levels III and IV programs who completed
the Institution-based learning component with ready-
employment and approved employment contract (both local
and overseas);
14.2.3 Enrolled Workers/ entrepreneurs/ returning OFWs with work
experience relevant to the upskilling program for NC levels
III and IV, subject to submission of proof of employment);
14.2.4 Those who are physically and mentally incapable of
completing the SIL due to medical reasons, subject to
submission of a Medical Certificate;
15. The TVI shall assess, determine, and document learners who are qualified
for the exemptions based on the provisions of these guidelines;
16. The TVI shall implement Job Shadowing or a one-time industry/work site
visit for learners enrolled in the TVET programs with NC levels I and II for
their exposure in the actual work setting;
17. TVI shall award a Certificate of Appreciation/ Recognition to their Partner
Enterprise/Company during institutional events in recognition of the latter
for their active participation in SIL; and
18. The TVI shall issue the Certificate of Training to the learner after
completing the SIL with the enterprise.
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SUBJECT: Pilot Implementation of the Omnibus Guidelines
for Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
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A. TVI Trainer
B. Industry Coordinator
C. Industry Trainer
D. Learner
1. The TVET provider shall implement the duration of the SIL indicated in
the Training Regulations;
2. SIL shall be implemented for TVET programs with an unspecified SIL
duration in the TRs and NTRs following the duration matrix below:
The SIL Induction program shall be conducted by the Industry Trainer at the
actual workplace with the following details:
A. Company profile:
a. Company policies
b. Nature of business
c. Workstations in the workplace
d. Employment opportunities
e. Management styles
f. Organizational structure
B. Expected behavior
a. Safety in the workplace
b. Work ethics
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SUBJECT: Pilot Implementation of the Omnibus Guidelines
for Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
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TVIs should give preference to partner enterprises within the province/ region
when deploying Learners for SIL. In case of lacking or unavailable enterprises
within the province/ region, the enterprise/s located in the most proximate
province/region should be preferred.
1. The TVI implementing SIL shall submit the list of TVET programs with SIL
programs and partner enterprises/companies to their respective Provincial
and Regional Offices;
2. The RO/PO/DO shall monitor and submit a list of TVIs implementing SIL
with partner enterprises/companies to ROMO;
3. NITESD shall prepare an evaluation report after the pilot implementation
period of these guidelines; and
4. The training program (WTR/NTR) conducted by the Institution shall be
reported as an Institution-Based Training Program.
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SUBJECT: Pilot Implementation of the Omnibus Guidelines
for Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
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The Omnibus Guidelines for SIL shall pilot-run for one (1) year upon approval.
XVI. EFFECTIVITY
This Circular shall take effect as indicated and supersede previous issuances
or part/s thereof inconsistently.
DANILO P. CRUZ
Director General i;
List of Annexes
Chemicals/ Plastics/
1 Chemical Process Operations NC III
Petrochemicals
Construction 1 Construction Painting NC III
2 HEO (Crawler Crane) NC III
3 HEO (Rough Terrain Crane) NC III
4 HEO (Tower Crane) NC III
5 HEO (Truck Mounted Crane) NC III
6 HEO (Overhead and Gantry Crane) NC III
Heating, Ventilation, 1 Ice Plant Refrigeration Servicing NC Ill
Airconditioning and 2 Ice Plant Refrigeration Servicing NC III
3 Commercial Refrigeration Installation and Servicing
Refrigeration Commercial Air-Conditioning Installation and
4
Servicing NC III
Commercial Air-Conditioning Installation and
5
Servicing NC III
Human Health / 1 Emergency Medical Services NC III
Health Care 2 Pharmacy Services NC III
3 Dental Technology NC IV
Utilities 1 Diesel Power Plant Maintenance NC III
Diesel Power Plant Operation and
2
Maintenance NC III
Transmission Line Installation and
3
Maintenance NC III
Transmission Line Installation and
4
Maintenance NC IV
Electric Power Distribution Operation and
5
Maintenance NC IV
6 Sanitary Landfill Operations NC III
Annex B. Sample Memorandum of Agreement
Memorandum of Agreement
This Memorandum of Agreement made and executed between: (Name of TVI), a Technical
Vocational Institution, duly organized and existing under Philippine Laws with office/business
address at represented herein by
(Position), hereinafter referred to as the TVI.
and
Witnesseth:
The parties hereby bind themselves to undertake a Memorandum of Agreement for the purpose
of supporting the TVI Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) for Learners under the following terms
and conditions:
TVI:
1. The TVI shall be responsible for briefing the Learners as part of the TVI's TIP and Job Induction
Program;
2. The TVI shall provide the learner undergoing the SIL with the basic orientation on work values,
behavior, and discipline to ensure smooth cooperation with the PARTNER ENTERPRISE;
3. The TVI shall issue an official endorsement vouching for the well-being of the Learner which
shall be used by the PARTNER ENTERPRISE for processing the learner's application for SIL;
4. The TVI shall voluntarily withdraw a Learner who is found to misbehave and/or act in defiance
to existing standards, rules, and regulations of the PARTNER ENTERPRISE and impose
necessary TVI sanctions to the said learner;
5. The TVI through its Industry Coordinator shall make onsite visit/follow ups to the PARTNER
ENTERPRISE during the training period and evaluate the Learner's progress based on the
training plan and discuss training problems;
6. The TVI has the discretion to pull out the Learner if there is an apparent risk and/ or exploitation
on the rights of the Learner;
7. The TVI shall ensure that the Learner has an on-and off the campus insurance coverage within
the duration of the training as part of their training fee.
7. The TVI shall ensure Learner shall be personally responsible for any and all liabilities arising
from negligence in the performance of his/her duties and functions while under SIL;
9. The duration of the program shall be equivalent to working hours unless otherwise
agreed upon by the PARTNER ENTERPRISE and the TVI;
10. Any violation of the foregoing covenants will warrant the cancellation of the Memorandum of
Agreement by the PARTNER ENTERPRISE within thirty (30) days upon notice to the TVI.
PARTNER ENTERPRISE:
11. The PARTNER ENTERPRISE may grant allowance to Learner in accordance with the PARTNER
ENTERPRISE'S existing rules and regulations;
12. The PARTNER ENTERPRISE is not allowed to employ Learner within the SIL period in order for
the Learner to graduate from the program he/she is enrolled in.
This Memorandum of Agreement shall become effective upon signature of both parties and
implementation will begin immediately and shall continue to be valid hereafter until written
notice is given by either party thirty (30) days prior to the date of intended termination. In
witness whereof the parties have signed this Memorandum of Agreement at
this day of , 20_.
Industry Coordinator
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Annex D. Trainees Record Book
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Learner No.
Trainer Name:
Qualification:
CTPR No:
Duration:
Partner Enterprise:
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Instructions:
It is a must that the TRB is available to the learner all the time
during the SIL period. Avoid any corrections or erasures and maintain
the cleanliness of this record.
TRB p.3
Unit of Competency:
LO1
LO2
L03
L04
TRB p. 5
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Taguig City
www.tesda.gov.ph
TRB p. 6
Annex E. Sample Training Plan Template
TRAINING PLAN
Common Competencies _.
Core Competencies
Total
Name and Signature of TVI Trainer Name and Signature of Partner Enterprise Trainer
Date: Date:
COMPANY NAME
Company Address
awards this
MARIVIC G. REYES •
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for having successfully completed the requirements of the
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at the name of company, address of the company/site
Region
Regional Director