Alternative Education National Skills Standards And Certification Program By Tesda Philippines

1. Which of the following 1. Which of the following offices develop and establish offices develop and establish a national system of skills a national system of skills standardization, testing and standardization, testing and

certification in the country certification in the country ?a. Civic Service Commissiona. Civic Service Commissionb. Skills Certification and b. Skills Certification and Equivalency ProgramEquivalency Programc. Skills Standards and c. Skills Standards and Certification OfficeCertification Officed. Philippine TVET d. Philippine TVET Qualification and Qualification and Certification SystemCertification System

2. What agency handles the National Skills Standards and Certification

Program ? a. Commission on Higher Educationb. Department of Educationc. Department of Labor and Employmentd. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

3. Which tells the purpose of 3. Which tells the purpose of assessment in Skills certification assessment in Skills certification

? a. To accelerate the client from a. To accelerate the client from one standard to the next higher one standard to the next higher standardstandardb. To determine if the client has b. To determine if the client has knowledge and ability to perform knowledge and ability to perform the task based on the standardsthe task based on the standardsc. To qualify the client to join the c. To qualify the client to join the Skills Standards and Certification Skills Standards and Certification OfficeOfficed. None of the aboved. None of the above

44. What can you infer if a person . What can you infer if a person has a certification issued by has a certification issued by Skills Standards and Skills Standards and

Certification office of TESDA Certification office of TESDA ?

a. That person/worker has a. That person/worker has completed a Bachelor’s degree.completed a Bachelor’s degree.b. That person/worker is b. That person/worker is qualified to work in any kind of qualified to work in any kind of job/occupation.job/occupation.c. That person/worker is assure c. That person/worker is assure to perform a specific task/work to perform a specific task/work of jobof job

d. None of the aboved. None of the above

5. Which of the following 5. Which of the following instrument is employed to instrument is employed to measure the person’s knowledge measure the person’s knowledge and skills based on the and skills based on the

occupational skills standard occupational skills standard ?

a. Board Examinationa. Board Examinationb. Career Readiness Testb. Career Readiness Testc. Competency Assessmentc. Competency Assessmentd. Intelligence Testd. Intelligence Test

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Life is getting difficult as each day goes by, so as Life is getting difficult as each day goes by, so as Higher Education becomes affordable only to those few Higher Education becomes affordable only to those few who still have money to avail degree courses or even who still have money to avail degree courses or even Technical and Vocational Education. Thus, many high Technical and Vocational Education. Thus, many high school graduates today work after finishing Secondary school graduates today work after finishing Secondary Education without necessary competencies in the field of Education without necessary competencies in the field of works they get into. This scenario result to incompetent works they get into. This scenario result to incompetent workers where demands of Industry sectors aren’t meet workers where demands of Industry sectors aren’t meet that marks threat of crises in Philippine Industry and that marks threat of crises in Philippine Industry and Economy. Despite these realities that surround the Economy. Despite these realities that surround the Philippine Education System, here is government agency Philippine Education System, here is government agency called Technical Education and Skills Development called Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, which provides a certain program called Authority, which provides a certain program called National Skills Standards and Certification to answer this. National Skills Standards and Certification to answer this. Assessment and certification is continuously done in Assessment and certification is continuously done in pursuit of professionalizing skilled workers through the pursuit of professionalizing skilled workers through the supervision of system of standards. This lesson will supervision of system of standards. This lesson will discuss and further elaborate the nature of National discuss and further elaborate the nature of National Skills Standards and Certification proposed by TESDA.Skills Standards and Certification proposed by TESDA.

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGIESSTRATEGIES/METHODOLOGIES

1. Identify the authority in 1. Identify the authority in charged of charged of

implementing the program.implementing the program.

The Students will do the Activity The Students will do the Activity no. 5. Here, they will list the no. 5. Here, they will list the functions of authority in functions of authority in charged of implementing the charged of implementing the National Skills Standards and National Skills Standards and Certification. Certification.

2. Describe the Purpose of 2. Describe the Purpose of Philippine Philippine

TVET and Qualification TVET and Qualification Framework.Framework.

The Students will do the Activity The Students will do the Activity no.3 no.3

Here, they describe the basic Here, they describe the basic features of PTQF.features of PTQF.

3. Enumerate the National 3. Enumerate the National Training Training

Regulation of the program.Regulation of the program.

The Students will do the Activity The Students will do the Activity no.3.Here, they fill the no.3.Here, they fill the organizational chart with its organizational chart with its correct contents by reading correct contents by reading each descriptor given.each descriptor given.

4. Identify the clients of this 4. Identify the clients of this program.program.

The Students will do the Activity The Students will do the Activity no. 1no. 1

Here, they will answer questions, Here, they will answer questions, and write their answer in a and write their answer in a crossword puzzle.crossword puzzle.

5. Cite the benefits of this 5. Cite the benefits of this program.program.

The Students will do the Activity The Students will do the Activity no. 2. Here, they will list the no. 2. Here, they will list the benefits of the program in the benefits of the program in the category of consumer, workers category of consumer, workers and government and and government and employers.employers.

1.1. TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)AUTHORITY (TESDA)

2.2. TECHNICAL OCCUPATION TECHNICAL OCCUPATION QUALIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (TOQCS)CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (TOQCS)

33. NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL . NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARDSSKILLS STANDARDS

is a quality-assured national system for is a quality-assured national system for giving recognition to the attainment of giving recognition to the attainment of

knowledge, skills, attitudes and values along knowledge, skills, attitudes and values along the middle level skilled occupations.the middle level skilled occupations.

Serve as comprehensive nationally consistent Serve as comprehensive nationally consistent yet flexible framework for all qualifications in yet flexible framework for all qualifications in

post-secondary tech-voc education and post-secondary tech-voc education and training. training.

Recognition of prior learning- whether acquired in a Recognition of prior learning- whether acquired in a learning institution or in enterprise-based work learning institution or in enterprise-based work experiencesexperiences

Modular structure- the qualification at each level Modular structure- the qualification at each level consists of a set of competencies required for obtaining consists of a set of competencies required for obtaining a qualification to jobs industry. The system allows a qualification to jobs industry. The system allows individuals to start and stop from learning depending on individuals to start and stop from learning depending on individual’s circumstances and allow them to complete individual’s circumstances and allow them to complete the qualification without being constrained by the pre-the qualification without being constrained by the pre-set time framework.set time framework.

Competency-based learning- learning that are based on Competency-based learning- learning that are based on industry defined competency standards.industry defined competency standards.

Accumulation of certificate of competencies towards an Accumulation of certificate of competencies towards an occupational license/ National certificateoccupational license/ National certificate

Self-pacing – attainment of certificate or license is not Self-pacing – attainment of certificate or license is not time-bound. The system gives emphasis on the skills and time-bound. The system gives emphasis on the skills and knowledge required to gain qualification rather than the knowledge required to gain qualification rather than the type of length of the training programs.type of length of the training programs.

WHO ARE THE WHO ARE THE CLIENTS?CLIENTS?

Upon the enunciated policy in RA 7796, the Upon the enunciated policy in RA 7796, the program aims the development of Filipino program aims the development of Filipino

middle-level skilled workers.middle-level skilled workers.

Middle-level skilled workers refer to those:

1.who have acquired practical skills and knowledge through formal or non-formal education; and education and training with a corresponding degree or diploma; or

2.Skilled workers who have become highly competent in their trade or craft as attested by industry.

Graduates of technical-vocational schools

Participants of TESDA training programs

Ordinary Skilled laborers

Job seekers

Small shop workers

Who is middle-level manpower?

HOW DOES HOW DOES THE THE PROGRAM WORK?PROGRAM WORK?

TESDA Board promulgated the TESDA Board promulgated the National Training Regulations National Training Regulations

(TR). (TR).

These are comprisedThese are comprised of the of the following:following:

The competency The competency standardsstandards

► Are in the forms of units of competencies* Are in the forms of units of competencies* containing descriptions of acceptablecontaining descriptions of acceptable

► work performancework performance► Provide bases for all qualifications and Provide bases for all qualifications and

certification activities.certification activities.► Follows the Regional Model For Follows the Regional Model For

Competency standards (RMCS) Competency standards (RMCS) formulated by the International Labour formulated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)Organization (ILO)

*are small units of course or work within a *are small units of course or work within a specific level of qualificationspecific level of qualification

QualificationsQualifications

Are requirements Are requirements (competencies) which are (competencies) which are based on the competency based on the competency standards.standards.

Are correspondents to Are correspondents to critical jobs and occupations critical jobs and occupations in the priority Industry in the priority Industry sectors.sectors.

Assessment arrangementsAssessment arrangements

► The process that determines The process that determines whether the graduate or whether the graduate or worker applying to the worker applying to the program perform base on program perform base on the competency standards the competency standards expected in the workplace.expected in the workplace.

TrainingTraining► Is the direct training Is the direct training

provision that are done in provision that are done in TESDA’s infrastructure in TESDA’s infrastructure in placeplace

Certification- Certification- a national a national written testimonial provided to written testimonial provided to those who meets the those who meets the competency standards. This competency standards. This ensures the productivity, quality ensures the productivity, quality and global competitiveness of and global competitiveness of the middle-level skilled the middle-level skilled workers.workers.

Two ways of achieving the certificate:

1.Institution-based learning2.Work-based learning

It is implemented with the main development objective of improving the quality of life of Filipino workers by way of recognizing their level of competence and enhancing their employability of productivity within their area of expertise.

BENEFACTOR BENEFITS

1. Consumer Better servicesBetter products

2. Middle-level workers Recognition of skillsSense of pride in self and works

3. Government and Employers

Bases of Hiring and PromotionBases of salary scale determinationBases of incentives and other benefits

What to do?What to do?

► Answer the following Answer the following questions. Write your questions. Write your answer on the box that answer on the box that corresponds to the question corresponds to the question number. number.

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Competency Standards

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Training

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Qualifications

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TESDA

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Small shop workers

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Job Seekers

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Assessment

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Certificate

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PTQF

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Modularized

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TOQCS

DOWN:1. These are in the form of units of

competencies and the corresponding descriptions of acceptable work performance.

2. A series of drill so to practice and enhance skills in each competencies of participant in this program.

3. Requirements which are based on the need of priority industry sectors and competency standards.

4. An implementing body enunciated by the RA 7794 that performs function towards the implantation of National Skills Standards and Certification System.

5. A middle-level skilled worker who is client of the program.

6. Another middle-level skilled worker who is client of the program. SEE NEXT PAGE…

CROSS:

• A process that determines whether the client performs based on the competency standards that are expected in the workplace.

• Is given to a candidate who successfully undertakes assessment and is proven to meet the competency standards expected on their qualification.

• Framework which provides qualification in post-secondary and technical-vocational education and training, characterized by its national comprehensiveness, consistency and flexibility.

• The instructional method of TESDA’s program which allows learner to start and stop from learning.

• This office pursues assessment and certification of middle-level skilled workers’ competencies base on the qualification.

Assessment is a vital part of any educational programs. It measures how much the students learn; diagnoses the weak part of the lesson where learning is not effective or well-defined; and provides information on which lesson needs remediation. In TESDA’s program, assessment is being employed also. In this lesson, you will find out the purpose of assessment, process in implementing, and methods of assessing the candidates.

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGIES

1. Give the operational definitions of assessment.

The students will do the activity1, 2, and 3. Here they will be engaged to identication item test, modified true or false, and make a chain activities.

2.Describe the assessment process.

The students will do the activity1, 2, and 3. Here they will be engaged to identication test, modified true or false, and make a chain activities.

3.Enumerate the evidence-gathering methods

The students will do the activity1, 2, and 3. Here they will be engaged to identication test, modified true or false, and make a chain activities.

ASSESSMENTFunctional definition:

Is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs.

Operational definitions:Is the process of determining the graduate or worker’s competency. It means to certify whether they can manifest performance according to the expected skills, knowledge and work values in the workplace, otherwise known as, defined competency standards.

Refers to identifying the qualification level of candidates.The process takes place by gathering or accumulating evidences and information that proves possession of competencies.

Is an instrument that contains written and practical tests. It measures the person’s knowledge and skills. It corresponds on Occupational standards

ASSESEMENT POINTERS:

Institution-based learning and work-based learning are assessing in different evaluation system, but both are required to take competency assessment.

The assessment has two parts- knowledge and skillsKnowledge assessment is taken first.The examine can take skills assessment without prior

consideration if he/she pass/fail knowledge assessmentIn case the examinee fails in knowledge assessment he/she can

take the actual exam but will be required to take it after one month.

A person can directly apply for assessment of competency/competencies; or

After completion of program/s of training he/she belongs to.The competency assessment is conducted in accredited

assessment and conducted by competency assessors.

Task skills Requires performance of the task (s) to

the required standard as described in the unit of competency and expected in the workplace. candidates can do the individual actions as well as the whole task;

Task Management Skills

captures the skills used as people plan and integrate a number of potentially different tasks to achieve a complete work outcome.

Candidates should work efficiently to meet deadlines, handle a sequence of interrelated tasks and progress smoothly between tasks;

Contingency Management Tasks The requirement to respond to

irregularities and breakdowns in routines. Candidates should deal with contingencies like: breakdowns, irregularities, imperfections, and the unknown;Job/Role Environment Skills

The requirements to deal with the responsibilities and expectations of the work environment. The capacity to work with others and adapt to different situations is central to successful performance.

Following measures are observed:• Competency standards set by industry; • Quality of assessors in terms of assessment and technical skills; • Industry assessment guidelines; • National assessment tools; • Assessment moderation.

Authenticated Birth Certificate (2 xerox copies)1 pc. 1x1 photo (colored)Employment Certification / Training Certificate -

related to occupational area applied 2 copies CAC Application Form (NMIS Form

001) -c/o TESDA District/Provincial OfficeCAC Testing Fee - may vary according to

occupational area applied (c/o TESDA District/Provincial Office

Admission Slip - required upon taking the assessment

Visit/inquire assessment schedule and requirements at our TESDA District/Provincial Office.

File CAC application form and submit requirements.

Note schedule of exam/assessment.

Make sure you have the admission slip before you take the assessment

Observation-to keep in view the candidate performing the competencies

Interview- means of oral or written questioning to check knowledge and understanding .

Third-party Report- to acquire feedback and background information from peers and supervisor the examine get into, relevant to the qualification applied to.

Portfolio- are compilations of work samples and outputs the examinee created or produces and completed

Written Test- also refer to competency assessment

Training Records- record of appearances, work performances, attitudes of candidate as she/he is on the job training or in actual work.

Specific Projects- developed/managed projects accomplished by the candidate.

Demonstration- Manifestation of skils by actual performance.

Answer the following item with an appropriate answer. Write your answer on the space provided. Choose your answer from the box below.

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Contingency Management SkillsPortfolioCan’t take the Exam InterviewAssessmentTraining certificateRecognition of level of competenceThird-party reportTask Management SkillsEmployment Certification

______________ 1. It uses evidence-gathering methods to certify whether a candidate for

certification can manifest performance according to competency standards.

______________ 2. An assessor acquires feedback of performance attitude of an examiner from his/her peer and supervisors. The assessor uses evidence-gathering method of __________.

_________________ 3. The examinee is assess by requiring him/her to compile pictures, documents, outputs, reflections, video and etc. that show his manifestation of certain competency. This is an example of ____________.____________ 4. An evidence-gathering method where there is face-to-face interaction between the examinee and assessor.

____________5. This competency is described as the ability to meet the deadlines, handle a sequence of interrelated task and progress smoothly between tasks.____________6. The competency is indicated by the ability to respond on irregularities and breakdowns in routines.

____________7. A graduate of Tec-voc schools and TESDA training programs could present this a s a requirement.

____________8. An ordinary skilled laborer could present this as an alternative to certificate/diploma.

____________9. This is the possible thing to happen if the admission slip is not available upon taking the test.____________10. The reason why assessment procedure of TESDA improves the quality of Filipino’s life.

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Assessment

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Third-party Report

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Portfolio

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Interview

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Task Management Skills

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Contingency Management Skills

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Training Certificate

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Employment Certification

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Recognition of level of competence

In formal Education, upon completing the educational plan in all levels of curriculum a successful student who accomplished it receive a diploma as to testify and prove that he/she complied with the requirements. It is also a way to recognize the attainment of education of the student. In this lesson, you will find out what does a client of this TESDA’s program will receive after successfully passing the competency assessment and complying with the requirements.

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGIES

1.Define a certificate.Do the Activity 1. Here, the

students will define the certificate base on their own understanding.

2. Discuss the guidelines in certification.

Do the Activity 2.Here, the students will provide the antecedent or the result of situation given related to the certification.

3. Enumerate the kinds of certificate issued in this program.

Do the Activity 3.Here, the students will answer the question given and hunt the location of the answer in the table.

4. Classify the four certificates level of National Certificates.

Do the Activity 4. Here, the students will describe the four levels of National Certificates.

DESCRIPTIONS:DESCRIPTIONS:is a written testimonial that recognizes the is a written testimonial that recognizes the attainment of a competencies in the attainment of a competencies in the Qualification level, and is being issue to a every Qualification level, and is being issue to a every successful examinee of competency assessment.successful examinee of competency assessment.Indicated there is the trade and the level of the Indicated there is the trade and the level of the skill possessed. Then it has a signed by the skill possessed. Then it has a signed by the TESDA Director General and a countersigned by TESDA Director General and a countersigned by the Executive Director General of SSCO of the Executive Director General of SSCO of TESDA.TESDA.It has a validity period of three yearsIt has a validity period of three yearsIssuance of certificate shall be held if the test Issuance of certificate shall be held if the test requirements of successful candidate is not requirements of successful candidate is not complete or not in order.complete or not in order.

Is issue to a candidate who completed

cluster of related units of competency.

Certify possession of required skill and knowledge by the candidate in a particular competency.

Can be accumulated several COC to complete all the competencies required to gain a National Certificates in a qualification.

is issue to a candidate who are assessed as competent and meet the competency standards in all units of competency within a Qualification

A worker at this level performs routine and predictable tasks involving little latitude for judgment;

Adherence to appropriate standards or specifications are usually involved;

Assignments are usually made by supervisors or a worker at a higher level who gives simple instructions and make clarifications or suggestions when necessary.

A worker at this level performs a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures where clearly identified choices and limited complexities apply;

Work involves some accountability for the quality of outputs;

Applications at this level may involve individual responsibility or autonomy, or working with others as part of a team or group.

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A worker at this level performs a wide range of skilled operations at a high level competence involving known routines and procedures. The work context involves some complexity in the extent and choice of options available;

Work involves understanding the work process, contributing to problem solving, and making decisions to determine the processes, equipment and materials to be used;

Applications at this level may involve individual responsibility or autonomy and/or may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including team group coordination may be involved.

A worker at this level performs a wide range of applications in a variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine;

Work involves some leadership and guidance when organizing activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. Work at this level also requires evaluation and analysis of current practices and the development of new criteria and procedures;

Applications involve responsibility for the organization and performance of others.

There are column A and column B. in Column A written are antecedents, and in column B written are the results of the antecedent in column A. if the antecedent in column A is missing fill it with the right antecedent base on the result in Column B. vice versa, if the result in Column B is missing fill it with the right result base on the antecedent in column A.

What to do?What to do?

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.Test requirements of successful candidate are incomplete

2. Completion of test requirements should be prioritized.

3.3. An authenticated An authenticated National Certificate shall National Certificate shall be issued to a candidate.be issued to a candidate.

4. A candidate for 4. A candidate for Certification has Certification has demonstrated demonstrated competence in all units competence in all units of competency within a of competency within a Qualification.Qualification.

5.5. Certificate of Competency Certificate of Competency is issued to a candidate is issued to a candidate for certification.for certification.

6. Modular structure of 6. Modular structure of system in accumulating system in accumulating Certificates.Certificates.

7. Workers can perform 7. Workers can perform routine and predictable routine and predictable tasks.tasks.

8. Workers are 8. Workers are accountable of quality accountable of quality outputs.outputs.

9. 9. Workers get a National Workers get a National Certificate Level 3.Certificate Level 3.

10. 10. Workers get a National Workers get a National Certificate level 4.Certificate level 4.

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The issuance of Certificates shall be hold

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Test requirements of successful candidate are incomplete

A candidate for certification pass the Assessment process

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A candidate receivesa National Certificate

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A candidate is certify as to possess required skill and knowledge in a particular competency

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A client can stop and start from studying depending on his availability

A candidate for certification Receive a National Certificate level 1

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A candidate for certification Receive a National Certificate level 2

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A candidate can performs a wide range of skilled operations at a high level competence involving known routines and procedures.

A candidate work involves understanding the work process, contributing to problem solving, and making decisions

A candidate Applications at this level may involve individual responsibility or autonomy

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•A candidate performs a wide range of applications in a variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine;

•A candidate Work involves some leadership and guidance when organizing activities of self and others

•A candidate Work at this level also requires evaluation and analysis of current practices and the development of new criteria and procedures;

•A candidate Applications involve responsibility for the organization and performance of others.