Introduction to

Curriculum
Development
(TESDA)
Avila, Mia

Bagtas, Ara

Cruz, Gladys

Olidan, Charles Ryan

Venturina, Princess

Villaruz, John Elmer

Dr. Nora Q. Rillon

TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)

 TESDA - is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Labor and Employment and
the Office of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for managing and supervising technical education and skills
development in the Philippines.

Vision

TESDA is the leading partner in the development of the Filipino workforce with world-class competence and
positive work values.

Mission

Provides direction, policies, programs and standards towards quality technical education and skill
development.

Objectives:

1) To attain international competitiveness in terms of quality of technical and vocational programs

2) Provide alternative job opportunities

3) Encourage critical and creative thinking by disseminating the scientific and technical knowledge base of middle-
level manpower development programs.

4) Inculcate desirable values through the developmental of moral character with emphasis on work ethic, self-
discipline, self-reliance and nationalism.

5) To produce a pool of qualified and globally competent workforce who are JOB READY.

Brief history of TESDA.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) was established through the enactment
of Republic Act No. 7796 otherwise known as the "Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994",
which was signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos on August 25, 1994. This Act aims to encourage the full
participation of and mobilize the industry, labor, local government units and technical-vocational institutions in the
skills development of the country's human resources.

The merging of the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) and the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE), The Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE) of the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports (DECS), and The Apprenticeship Program of the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) of the
DOLE gave birth to TESDA.

It was meant to reduce overlapping in skills development activities initiated by various public and private
sector agencies, and to provide national directions for the country's technical-vocational education and training
(TVET) system.

Features of TESDA

TESDA formulates manpower and skills plans, sets appropriate skills standards and tests, coordinates and
monitors manpower policies and programs, and provides policy directions and guidelines for resource allocation for
the TVET institutions in both the private and public sectors.
 There are 200 + courses offered by TESDA in the Philippines. The hours per course, tuition fee and the
schedule to be taken depends on the institution that offers it. You should first check if the course is available in the
institution and if you are qualified from their requirements.

National Certificate (NC) is issued when a candidate has demonstrated competence in all units of
competency that comprised a Qualification. You can get NCI, NCII, NCIII or NCIV after you finished the course.

The NC or COC is valid for five (5) years. 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.

Basic Requirements

At least 15 years of age

Copy of NSO birth certificate
Certificate of good moral character from last school attended
Undergone a pre-training assessment
Can communicate both orally and in written form.

Some of the courses offered by TESDA

1. Automotive Services NC2 (524 hours)

2. Barista (320 hours)
3. Cosmetology (160 hours)
4. Culinary (320- hours)
5. Computer Course (320 hours)
6. Tailoring (320 hours)
7. Foreign Language (100 hours)
- English; Mandarin; Arabic; Spanish; Korean 100 hrs. Nippongo 150 hrs.
8. House Keeping - (160 hours)
9. Baking (160 hours)

Effects:

1. Sustainable Inclusive Growth

2. Poverty Reduction
3. Decent Employment
4. Productive and World-Class Skilled Workforce
5. For Global Competitiveness
6. For Social Equity