What is the PTQF?

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The Philippine TVET Qualification Framework (PTQF) is a quality-assured structure used as platform for giving recognition to the attainment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values along the middle-level skilled occupations This is a nationally promulgated framework (BR# 2003-05) of competency classification and recognition for middle level skilled workers.

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Antecedents to the PTQF

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Occupational standards before, categorized occupations into one, two (Class A and B) or three (3rd, 2nd and 1st class) categories National Competency Framework issued by the DECS-BTVE prescribed three levels - operator, craftsman and technician TESDA OCCUPATION, QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (TOQCS) introduced as part of TVET reforms in 1998 provided for 4 levels - National Certificate I (NC I), NC II, NC III and National License
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Principles of Philippine TVET Qualifications Framework (PTQF) This serves to rationalize all TVET or middlelevel skills into a single, nationally recognized qualification

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Phil. TVET Qualification Framework

Formal Informal Non-Formal Industry

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Middle Level Workers

QUALIFICATION NC I NC II NC III NC IV

What is a qualification?

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Recognition of achievement of a group of units of competency that meet: industry requirements for useful work the PTQF descriptor for National Certificate I, II, III, or IV

QUALIFIED KA BA?
Learning is lifelong. You can achieve competencies as you lead your life, whether at work, at home, or In a formal learning institution.

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Have your competencies recognized and certified.

A Qualification is a set of the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired and applied by an individual in the performance of the job according to nationally promulgated standards.
Example:

The Food and Beverage Service Attendant

Participates in workplace communication Works in a team environment Performs workplace and safety practices Provides effective customer service Observes workplace hygiene procedures Provides link between kitchen and service area Provides food and beverage services Plans and monitor food and beverage services Cleans and tidy bar areas Prepares and serve non-alcoholic beverage

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How is a qualification built?

CORE UNITS Vehicle servicing

ELECTIVE UNITS

BASIC
UNITS

COMMON UNITS

CORE UNITS

Motor body repair

CORE UNITS
Engine reconditioning

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What are BASIC units of competency?

Skills and knowledge that everyone needs for work Four key areas of competency Communication Teamwork Problem solving Planning

What are common units of competency?

Skills and knowledge needed by all people working in a particular industry

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Example of common units of competency

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What are the skills and knowledge required by all people in the Construction industry?
Perform work safely

Contribute to quality system Use hand tools Interpret drawings Perform industry calculations

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What are core units of competency?

The CORE units of competency are units that are specific to a stream of a given sector

What are elective units of competency?

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Additional skills and knowledge required by the individual or enterprise for work For example: a supervisor may require additional skills in training workers a plumber may require additional skills in repairing valves that control the outlet temperature of water a driver may require additional skills in basic vehicle repairs

How are units grouped into qualifications?

TESDA

Units of competency are aligned with PTQF levels Alignment takes into account: the breadth and depth of skill and knowledge the level of autonomy and responsibility in work Industry specialists advise TESDA on alignment of units of competency and the PTQF

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Philippine TVET Qualifications Framework (PTQF)

This framework is underpinned by a quality

assurance system of Competency

Standardization, Assessment and Certification &

TVET programs and courses Registration.

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PTQF FRAMEWORK
National Certificate Level
Complex and wide range Some complexity Some decisionmaking Routine Tasks
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IV
Group/ combination of competencies

III

II
I

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Alignment to the PTQF

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NC - IV
SPECIALIZED UNITS Vehicle servicing COMMON UNITS ELECTIVE UNITS BASIC UNITS SPECIALIZED UNITS Motor body repair

NC - III NC - II NC - I

SPECIALIZED UNITS

Engine reconditioning

Supermarket of Competencies TOURISM Sector

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Issue Airline Tickets and Multipurpose Documents Guide and accompany Tourist in a Locality

Prepare Cold Meals

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bake Bread and Other Bakery Products

Clean Premises and Equipment

Use Medical Prepare Terminology Room for to Carry Out Taskaa Guest

Provide Link between Kitchen and Service Area

Clean and Tidy Bar Areas

Plan and Monitor Bar Operations

Prepare Hot Meals

Prepare and Portion Meat

Carry Out front Office Operations

Operate Bar Plan and Monitor Housekeeping Services Provide Food and Beverage Services

Facilitate the Issuance of Travel Documents

Sell a Complete Travel Services from Travel Documentation, Tickets, Package Tours and Auxiliary Services

Accompany and Manage Group of Travelers at National Level

Bake Pastry and Cakes

Plan and Monitor Kitchen Operations

Provide Porter/ Bell Services

Manage and Control Room Reservation

Prepare and Mix Cocktails and Non Alcoholic Drinks

Plan and Monitor Food and Beverage Service

Arrange and Make Reservations for Travel Related Services

Coordinates Tour Programs/ Itineraries

COMMON COMPETENCIES

Perform Workplace safety Practices

Provide effective Customer service

Observe Workplace Hygiene Procedures

Develop and Update Industry Knowledge

Perform Computer Operations

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Receive and Respond to workplace communication

Work with Others

Participate in Workplace Communication

Work in a
Team

Environment

Lead Workplace Communication

Lead Small Team

Solve Workplace Problems Related to work Activities

Apply Problem
Utilize Specialist Solving Communication Techniques in skills Develop Team and Individual

the Workplace

Apply Problem Solving Technique in the Workplace

Plan and Organize Work

Qualification: Baking NC II TESDA

Prepare Cold Meals Bake Bread and Other Bakery Products Clean Premises and Equipment Prepare Use Medical Room Terminology for Guest to Carry Out Taskaa Provide Link between Kitchen and Service Area Clean and Tidy Bar Areas Plan and Monitor Bar Operations Issue Airline Tickets and Multipurpose Documents Guide and accompany Tourist in a Locality

COMPETENCIES

Prepare Hot Meals

Prepare and Portion Meat

Carry Out front Office Operations

Operate Bar Plan and Monitor Housekeeping Services Provide Food and Beverage Services

Facilitate the Issuance of Travel Documents

Sell a Complete Travel Services from Travel Documentation, Tickets, Package Tours and Auxiliary Services

Accompany and Manage Group of Travelers at National Level

Bake Pastry and Cakes

Plan and Monitor Kitchen Operations

Provide Porter/ Bell Services

Manage and Control Room Reservation

Prepare and Mix Cocktails and Non Alcoholic Drinks

Plan and Monitor Food and Beverage Service

Arrange and Make Reservations for Travel Related Services

Coordinates Tour Programs/ Itineraries

COMMON COMPETENCIES

Perform Workplace safety Practices

Provide effective Customer service

Observe Workplace Hygiene Procedures

Develop and Update Industry Knowledge

Perform Computer Operations

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Receive and Respond to workplace communication

Work with Others

Participate in Workplace Communication

Work in a
Team

Environment

Lead Workplace Communication

Lead Small Team

Solve Workplace Problems Related to work Activities

Apply Problem
Utilize Specialist Solving Communication Techniques in skills Develop Team and Individual

the Workplace

Apply Problem Solving Technique in the Workplace

Plan and Organize Work

Various Qualifications

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