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) and ANSWERS ON THE TESDA ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
a. General Requirements and Procedures in Applying for Assessment and Certification (National Certificate (NC) / Certificate of Competency (COC))
1. REGULAR QUALIFICATIONS
1. NEW APPLICANT
STEP 1: Go to TESDA District/Provincial Office near your location and apply for assessment.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly accomplished Application Form;
2. Properly and completely filled-out Self -Assessment Guide of your chosen qualification;
3. Two (2) pieces of colored and passport size picture, white background, with collar and with nametag;
4. Certificate of Employment (for industry workers); Certificate of Training (for those who underwent formal and informal training)
5. Pay the processing fee upon application to the PO Cashier and get Official Receipt.
STEP 3: Pay the Assessment Fee of your chosen qualification at the Assessment Center Cashier and get Official Receipt and Admission Slip.
STEP 4: Be present at the scheduled date and assigned venue of assessment indicated in the Admission Slip.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR ADMISSION SLIP ON YOUR ASSESSMENT DATE.
STEP 5: Get the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS) at the Assessment Center.
STEP 6: Assessment passers will receive their National Certificate (NC) /Certificate of Competency (COC) within the day after the assessment through their email.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be emailed directly to the applicant’s personal email address.
2. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
2. RENEWAL/REVALIDATION
STEP 1: Go to TESDA District or Provincial Issuing Office of your present certificate (NC/COC) and apply for renewal.
NOTE: In areas where Training Regulations (TR) has been promulgated, holders of NC/COC shall upon expiration undergo competency assessment based on the new TR.
In the absence of a new promulgated Training Regulations (TR), holders of NC or COC shall upon expiration be renewed upon request of holder and after verification in the RWAC.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly Accomplished Application Form
2. Original NC/COC
3. One (1) piece of colored and passport size picture, white background, with collar and nametag; and
4. Certificate of work and/or teaching experience for at least 12 months during the validity period of the NC/COC in the relevant qualification and duly signed by the employer and/or school administrator. (For self-employed : signed by an official of any appropriate government agency)
STEP 3: Pay the Renewal Fee at the TESDA District/Provincial Office Cashier and get the Official Receipt.
STEP 4: TESDA PO will capture picture and signature of the renewing candidate.
STEP 5: You must receive your NC/COC to your personal email address.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be emailed directly to the applicant.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
b. Lists
1. List of TESDA Accredited Assessment Centers
c. Online Verification Registries
1. Registry of Certified Workers 2016 Issuances and Earlier
2. Registry of Certified Workers 2017 Issuances and Up
3. Registry of TESDA Accredited Trainers with NTTC
4. Registry of TESDA Accredited Assessors