LEVY ALVAREZ-EBID

MAMPA
 TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
(TVET)
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (TVET)
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines
Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the education or training process
which involves, in addition to general education, the study of technologies and related
sciences and acquisition of practical skills relating to occupations in various sectors of
economic life and social life that comprises formal (organized programs as part of the
school system) and non-formal (organized classes outside the school system)

• TESDA is mandated to provide Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the
Philippines. VET provides education and training opportunities for students and clients in
preparation for employment. It is also offered to those part of the labor market looking to
improve or develop new competencies to enhance employability in their chosen fields
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (TVET)
• The Formal Training system 
The formal system is a post-secondary technical education of six months to
three years which entitles a student or trainee to a certificate in a specialized
field. Programs under the formal system are delivered by both private and public
vocational-technical schools. 
• The non-formal system
consists of a variety of short-term programs usually up to six months
targeting a special group of clientele. This includes those seeking
employment in the government, special-interest organizations, services
and salesmanship, farming, and forestry and fishing.
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (TVET)

• Clientele
TVET clientele is primarily composed of high school graduates,
secondary school dropouts, and college graduates and
undergraduates looking to gain the necessary skills in various
sectors. TVET also considers part of their targeted clientele those
who are unemployed but actively looking for work, Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines permanently to work,
and those currently employed wanting to enhance or acquire new
skills.
The following are the four training modalities.

• School-based: Formal delivery by the schools of TVET programs of varying

duration of at least a year but not exceeding three years.
• Centre-based: Provision of short duration non-formal training undertaken in
TESDA Regional and Provincial Training Centers.
• Community-based: Training programs specifically designed to answer the
needs for skills training in the community to facilitate self-employment.
• Enterprise-based: Training programs like apprenticeship, learnership, and
dual training which are carried out within the firms or industries.
 There are more than 4,500 TVET providers in the country, around 62%
(2,786) of which are private and 38% (1,714) public.

 The Public TVET institutions include 126 Technology Institutes nationwide. Other
public TVET providers include state-owned universities and colleges and local colleges
offering non-degree programs; Department of Education-supervised schools; and local
government units and other government agencies providing skills training programs.

 TVET funding would depend on the type of provider. In private TVET institutions, students or
trainees pay fees. Public TVET institutions, on the other hand, are subsidized by the
government so the trainees pay only a minimal or no amount for the training
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (TVET)
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

TESDA pursues the assessment and certification of the competencies of the middle-level skilled
workers through Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS).
The assessment process seeks to determine whether the graduate or worker can perform to the
standards expected in the workplace based on the defined competency standards. Certification is
provided to those who meets the competency standards. This ensures the productivity, quality
and global competitiveness of the middle-level workers.
TESDA has a Registry of Certified Workers which provides information on the pool of certified
workers for certain occupations nationwide.

TESDA also has accredited assessment centers as well as the competency assessors who
conduct competency assessment process for persons applying for certification.
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (TVET)
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

The Skills Certificate Equivalency Program (SCEP) is a collaborative partnership between TESDA and the
Civil Service Commission, which aims to give government skilled workers eligibility for public service. This
requires awarding TESDA Competency Certificates (NC or COC) to those who are expected to demonstrate
expertise in particular skills with success. Such certificates shall be provided equivalent eligibility by the CSC.

SCEP shall grant civil service eligibility to competent and skilled government employees and those seeking
entrance into the service for Category I positions.
Category I positions refers to positions in government with qualification standard (QS) requiring eligibility thru
an appropriate TESDA-issued National Certificate (NC) or Certificate of Competency (COC).
The National Certificate is a certificate in higher education in a field of technology offered by higher
institutions globally.
National Certificates have the same function, which corresponds to a job or work you are applicable or
qualified to apply. The higher the level of national certificate means you have more experience, and would
give you better credentials and eligibility to a higher position or title at civil service.
Scholarship programs

These are programs created to give help and financial assistance to deserving TVET enrollees
and trainees in the country.

Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)

The program offers educational scholarships and benefactions to college who are not only
qualified but also deserving of financial assistance. In publicizing and also promoting TVET, it
also guides the enrollees/ beneficiaries on what choice of career they plan on pursuing and the
skills needed to be successful in these jobs which are a hot pick in the economy. Established
through Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8545, the PESFA also gives assistance to institutions and
establishments that gave a respectable amount of effort in the program by supplying a fair
amount of enrollees to their respective courses.
Training for Work Scholarship (TWSP)

Launched in May 2006 by the Office of the President, the Training for Work Scholarship (TWSP) aims to give out
solutions to the where the lack in skills in sectors that relate with one another such as metals and engineering,
along with construction, tourism many more. Beginning in 2008 as a part of the regular budget, this program
also looks to give out more opportunities for employees through incentives and proper training programs that
link both jobs internationally and domestically. Also, its goal is to reinforce TVET institutions in making the
quality of their delivery programs better in order to meet the requirements of a certain job.

Special Training for Employment Program (STEP)

The Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) plans to focus on the specific skills needed by the
communities in order to promote employment. This tackles self-employment and service-oriented activities to be
more specific. In this program, the objective is to provide skills and training opportunities to not only enhance the
enrolees in the barangay area but to also make the enrollees more adept and keen of their skills needed to be
ready for the job. Those who are a part of this program receive free training, competency assessments, tool kits
and training allowance worth sixty pesos per day during the training period.
 TESDA Online Program (TOP)

• TESDA Online Program (TOP) is a web-based platform that offers free

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for the technical education and skills
development of the Filipino workers.
• Through the use of information and communication technologies, the TOP
provides an effective and efficient way to deliver technical-vocational education
and training at the learner’s own space and time.
• Developed the online courses to be accessible to as many Filipinos as
possible. You will get a Certificate of Completion once you finish the course
and if you think you are ready, then you may take the face-to-face assessment
for National Certification at any TESDA accredited assessment center or
venue.
Thank You!