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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Philippine TVET Qualification and Certification System (PTQCS) defines a national comprehensive and flexible certification system for Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The PTCACS is anchored on the competency requirements, as defined in the Training Regulations.
It is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments on whether competency has been achieved. It focuses in assessing an individual's skills, knowledge, attitude and work values relative to a unit or cluster of units of competency.
TESDA implements assessment and certification for all qualifications with promulgated Training Regulations. The Training Regulation defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes/values required for competent performance in the workplace. The competency requirements, as defined in the relevant Training Regulations shall be the take-off point of all corresponding qualifications, assessment and certification in all industry sectors. The list of promulgated Training Regulations may be accessed at the TESDA Website: http://www.tesda.gov.ph
Assessment is conducted through any of the following evidence gathering methods: demonstration/observation with oral questioning, written test, interview, third party report, portfolio and submission of work projects.
Students, workers or any individuals who wants to determine his/her qualification level.
An individual may apply for assessment in any of the following:
a. Private TESDA-accredited assessment centers. The list of accredited assessment centers is uploaded in the TESDA website: www.tesda.gov.ph
b. TESDA Regional and Provincial Offices
c. TESDA TVET Institutions-Assessment Centers
a. Duly-accomplished Application Form
b. Three (3) Passport size picture with name written at the back of each picture
c. Duly-Accomplished Self Assessment Guide
Assessment shall be conducted by TESDA Accredited Competency Assessors
The assessment fee is based on the list of fees promulgated by the TESDA Board and endorsed by the National Economic Development Authority. See the List here
Yes, the private TESDA-accredited assessment centers may collect assessment fee based on the TESDA Board promulgated assessment fee.
Mandatory assessment is given to graduating students of WTR-registered programs. Assessment may be conducted in the facilities of the private TVIs designated as assessment venues. However, assessment must be facilitated by the TESDA Regional/Provincial Office or the TTI-TACs immediately after training.
National Certificate is issued when a candidate has demonstrated competence in all units of competency that comprised a Qualification.
Certificate of Competency is issued to individuals who have satisfactorily demonstrated competence on a particular or cluster of units of competency.
The NC or COC is valid for five (5) years.
In areas where new Training Regulations have been promulgated, holders of NC/COC shall upon expiration undergo competency assessment based on the new competency standards and assessment tools in the absence of a new promulgated Training Regulations, holders of NC or COC shall upon expiration be renewed upon request of holder and after verification in the RWAC.
An individual may apply for renewal and/or replacement of NC or COC in the TESDA District or Provincial Office where the original NC or COC was issued.
TESDA maintains the Online Registry of Certified Workers containing vital information on the pool of certified workers nationwide. Access can be made by name, certificate number or by qualification. The registry is easily accessible thru the TESDA website: http://www.tesda.gov.ph
General Requirements and Procedures in Applying for Assessment and Certification (National Certificate (NC) / Certificate of Competency (COC))
1. New Applicant
2. Renewal
3. Lost/Damaged Certificate
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