It is a system used by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to assess and certify the competencies of middle-level skilled workers. This system ensures that individuals meet workplace standards and receive recognition for their skills and knowledge.
Key aspects of PTCACS:
- Competency Assessment is the process of collecting evidence to determine the acquired knowledge, skills and attitude of an individual in accordance with the standard performance expected at the workplace. Source: TESDA Circular No. 107, s. 2021
- Certification: Those who meet the competency standards receive a National Certificate or Certificate of Competency.
- Purpose: PTCACS aims to enhance the quality, productivity, and global competitiveness of the middle-level workforce.
- Benefits: For individuals, PTCACS provides recognition and certification of their skills, leading to better employment opportunities and career advancement. For employers, it provides a way to verify the skills of their workforce and ensure they meet industry standards.
- Registry: TESDA maintains a Registry of Certified Workers to provide information on the pool of certified workers in different occupations.
- Assessment Centers: an establishment officially authorized by TESDA to manage the assessment of candidates for national certification.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 134, s. 2019