Mandate

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is mandated to provide quality
technical education and skills development to the people in the Autonomous Region. As such, it shall:
Promote and strengthen the quality of technical education and skills development programs to attain
local
and
global
competitiveness;
Focus technical education and skills development on meeting the changing demands for quality middle
level
manpower;
and
Encourage critical thinking by imparting scientific knowledge among middle level manpower.

Powers and Main Function

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall:
Manage and regulate the Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector in the ARMM
through accreditation and registration of all TVET program offerings, compliance audits, trainers and
assessors trainings, among others. The Authority, in the performance of this function, shall apply the
national established accreditation and registration procedures and requirements until the TESDA Board
shall
have
adopted
relevant
policies,
rules
and
regulations
on
the
matter.
Address gaps in the formal TVET sector through the conduct of skills trainings in its training centers and
in
the
communities.
Ensure TVET quality through the provision of standards and system development services relevant to
global, national and regional demands provided that regional standard shall not be less than that those
set
by
TESDA
National.
Conduct of National Competency Assessment and Certification of workers and TVET graduates.
Develop comprehensive training syllabi incorporating desirable work values through the development of
moral character with emphasis on work ethics, discipline, self-reliance and deep sense of nationalism;
and
Promote and encourage partnership with various stakeholders, LGUs and other civic organizations in
order to ensure the effective implementation of the powers and functions of the Authority.