OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT

“TVET TOWARDS A NEW NORMAL”

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SITUATION 2

II. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES 3

III. EXECUTION 4-21

A. PHASE I (SURVIVAL) 4

B. PHASE II (TRANSITIONAL) 9

C. PHASE III (STRUCTURAL) 16

IV. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS 22

V. IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING MECHANISMS 22

VI. REFERENCES/ANNEXES 22

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 OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT
“TVET Towards A New Normal”

I. SITUATION

Coronavirus Disease (2019) COVID-19 now poses a more serious downside

risk to the global economy. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the
COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11 to signify its severity and global
coverage and urged countries to take ‗urgent and aggressive action.‘ As of 4:00 pm
of 21 April 2020, the Philippines has 6,599 total confirmed cases (140 new cases),
437 deaths (9 new deaths), and 654 recoveries (41 new recoveries).

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte initially imposed an Enhanced Community

Quarantine (ECQ) and Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the entire Luzon,
including the National Capital Region (NCR) effective 12:00 am of 17 March 2020
until 11:59 pm of 12 April 2020. It was then extended until 30 April 2020. Several
provinces followed suit in a bid to contain the virus.

With the extended ECQ, most of the agency‘s programs/activities/projects

(PAPs) were put on hold. Suspension of classes in all TVIs and conduct of
competency assessment affected our EGAC accomplishments, not to mention that a
total of P2.103B, from the existing 2020 scholarship funds, were given to the Office
of the President for the Social Amelioration Program.

In a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 7 April 2020, it

stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified and expanded in terms of its
global reach. Full or partial lockdown measures, travel restrictions and business
disruptions are now affecting almost 2.7 billion workers, representing around 81% of
the world‘s workforce. Its huge impacts on public health and unprecedented shocks
to economies and labour markets makes it the worst global crisis since the Second
World War. This could throw a lot of developing countries, and even some
developed economies back into poverty situation last seen three decades ago,
where almost half a billion people in the world will slide towards deep poverty and
economic miseries.

While economic projections have already been made and the alarm bells were
already sounded on the impact of the lockdowns, the fear and apprehensions of the
country‘s economic managers are more intense on the ground with the Filipinos‘
uncertainty as to when they could go back to work and live a normal life. Right now,
there are three main concerns that are bothering the Filipinos particularly from the
middle class down to the poor brackets—food, health and job security.

Food security has always been the problem since Day One of the lockdown.
This concern aggravates daily due to the challenges in providing food and other
basic needs of the Filipinos who were forced to stay at their homes. Further fueling
the restlessness of those severely affected are daily news reports and social media
posts of netizens attesting and complaining that they are not regularly receiving food
and other cash assistance from both local and national governments.

The food security problem is a like ticking time bomb just waiting to explode.
Lest we forget that the main reason behind the looting in Tacloban City after the
Yolanda onslaught are the rumors that there would be no food supply coming. As
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such, social unrest is a worse-case scenario that should be anticipated especially if
Local Government Units start raising the issue of depleting funds.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has proposed a

three-phase approach to mitigate the social and economic impact of the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the Philippines. Phase 1 (Survival) focuses primarily
on health efforts to curb the effects of the virus; Phase 2 (Transitional) focuses on
rebuilding consumer and business confidence; and Phase 3 (Structural) will involve
the resumption of a "new normal" state of economic activity which is better prepared
for another possible pandemic. (see Annex J)

Based on one of the references provided by the Inter-Agency Task Force on

Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), the following will be the possible
Philippine Quarantine Restriction Phases, foreseeing October 1 as the start of the
―New Normal‖:

There is no imminent vaccine to be developed and deployed in the foreseeable

future, TESDA and its workforce will be living, working and operating with the
COVID-19 environment.

This is the current and emerging situation in the country that would merit
consideration in the crafting of this Operation Plan.

II. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

MISSION

For the agency to contribute to the nation‘s food, health and job security, and
be able to adapt to a ―new normal‖ state in carrying out its mandate of providing skills
to Filipinos and a job and livelihood after.

OBJECTIVES

With the need to adapt to the ―new normal‖ where the practice of physical/social
distancing is essential, the agency needs to come up with relevant policies and
programs to help society adjust to the new normal.

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 These policies should be agile and flexible as we are now living in a VUCA
world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).

The following considerations shall guide the implementation of ―OPLAN

COVID‖:

▪ Provide support in ensuring food security, availability and affordability by

capacitating communities to become food production sites;
▪ Provide support to communities to build their capacities in preventing and
suppressing further transmission of COVID-19 virus, and in responding to
other health concerns;
▪ Address the needs of the disadvantaged, vulnerable sectors by providing the
necessary sectoral basic services, in which the actions of the government
are sector sensitive as to their sectoral needs;
▪ Maintain the economic stability in each region by capacitating MSMEs;
▪ Assure industries with ready quality workforce by producing competent and
work-ready individuals;
▪ Devise innovative means of implementing TVET programs and services and
consider the value-chain approach in such;
▪ Ensure that all TESDA personnel are trained to work and adapt in this
COVID-19 environment; and
▪ Assure continuity of the agency's mandate and achievement of targets by
the end of the year.

The OPLAN objectives shall be aligned with TESDA‘s major mandate in as

follows:

▪ Ensure more relevant and responsive TESD Plans and Policies under the
―new normal‖;
▪ Develop innovative and flexible TESDA Regulatory Programs that are
adapted to the new environment and changing needs of the TVET sector;
▪ Design and implement innovative and accessible TESD Programs that meet
the needs and requirements of target clientele and partners; and
▪ Strengthen institutional capacity of TESDA as an agency to be responsive
and adaptable to all forms of crisis.

III. EXECUTION

To ensure that the agency will achieve the mission and objectives of this
OPLAN and be able to adapt to the new normal, courses of action by all operating
units are detailed below. Implementation Plans (IMPLAN) per phase (see Annex M)
shall be prepared by each OPR identified to provide further details on how the
OPLAN will be operationalized.

A. PHASE I (SURVIVAL)

Phase I provides the immediate response of the TESDA during the pandemic,
in reference with the directives of the President. Policies and guidelines were issued
as adopted from the national government‘s measures on the management of
COVID-19, in which inputs were regularly submitted to the Cabinet Secretary.
Planning guidelines for the priorities, targets and training costs shall be amended
accordingly.

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 Flexible and dynamic approaches shall be adopted in the TESD regulatory
programs, utilizing ICT or online modes in the processing of applications, inspection,
validation, authentication, verification and issuance of certifications and compliance
audit.

Multi-dimensional/cross sectoral program packages in agriculture shall be

developed which can be delivered in the communities using the family farms or
barangay lots as laboratories. Aside from agricultural production, families can go
into other businesses in livestock while waiting for harvest season. Program
registration for barangay level laboratories or ―family-enterprise approach‖ shall also
be developed.

TESDA programs shall focus on strengthening collaborations with concerned

government agencies, LGUs, and other stakeholders. Partnerships in support of the
Bayanihan Act shall be pursued along with the development of Enterprise-Based
Training Guidelines compliant to COVID-19 precautionary measures. TESDA
through training-cum-production was able to produce, and will continue to produce,
PPEs (e.g. face masks, face shields, protective body suits, goggles, hand sanitizer
and surface disinfectants) and baked products/snacks (eg. cupcakes, muffins,
cookies) and other agri farm produce (eg. eggs, and vegetables) for the frontliners
LGUs, hospitals and other government agencies in support of the bayanihan
initiatives.

The ICT-based methodology and innovative programs in the conduct of training

were strengthened. The use of TESDA Online Program (TOP) was promoted
through the TESDA website and social media platforms, as an alternative learning
system during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period. COVID-19
related E-Learning materials, such as instructional videos on how to make washable
face masks, were developed. Language skills training programs through online
conferencing and communication tools, such as webinars, shall also be
implemented.

Prototypes of medical gadgets shall also be developed by TTIs as part of their

technology research. For the Skills Competition, TESDA shall utilize ICT-based
interactive coaching materials and monitoring system on skills and knowledge
components of the identified trade areas for the competition as it was suspended
temporarily.

Conduct of training for learning facilitators in online / blended training mode,

―learning by experience‖, shall be implemented. An inventory of TTIs that can
implement training programs on health-related qualifications shall also be facilitated.

Internally, TESDA implemented alternative work arrangements, followed DOH

prescribed precautionary measures such as disinfecting TESDA buildings and
common areas on a daily basis and distribution of facemasks to TESDA skeletal
workforce and front liners. Crisis Management Team shall be created as well as the
development of an Employee Welfare Plan.

TESDA Budget shall also be realigned in which special funds for COVID-19
response were allocated in support of the Bayahinan to Heal as One Act. A total of
2.103B unused scholarship program funds were earmarked for the Office of the
President in support of the Social Amelioration Program. internally, TESDA is looking
at upgrading ICT capacity and operations on online programs by acquiring

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technology tools for video conferencing, better telecom systems which cover
COROPOTI, and other collaborative and monitoring systems.

PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: MARCH TO JUNE 2020

PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
TESD POLICY PROGRAM
Provide TVET related inputs to National
Central
and International policies related to
Office
COVID-19
Formulate TVET related policies and
Policy Issuances researches, including technology COROPOTI
Formulated researches, in response to COVID-19
Issue Revised Planning Guidelines for Planning
Priorities and Targets Office
Issue Policy on the inclusion of PPEs in
ROMO
the Training Cost
TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM
National Government's
Measures on the
Suspend classes and conduct of
Management of
competency assessment on selected COROPOTI
Coronavirus Disease
areas
2019 (COVID-19)
adopted
Adopt online modes for the processing of
applications, inspection, validation,
COROPOTI
authentication, verification and issuance
of certifications.
Utilize mobile training vans and mobile
trainers under the TTIs in the conduct of COROPOTI
trainings in the communities/ barangays
Develop multi-dimensional/cross sectoral
Flexible and Dynamic
program packages in agriculture which
Training Delivery
can be delivered in the communities
developed
using the family farms or barangay lots
as laboratories. COROPOTI
(e.g. organic vegetables +
carpentry/welding for livestock house or
solar for irrigation – EIM for electricity for
hydroponics)
Implement vigorously the Portfolio Certification
Assessment. Office
Develop program registration guidelines
for barangay farm laboratories or ―family-
Flexible and Dynamic
enterprise approach‖ wherein later Certification
Registration of Program
registration will be required upon Office
developed
compliance of requirement for farm
school registration
New approach in the
Develop new approach in the conduct of
conduct of Compliance IAS
Compliance Audit
Audit developed

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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
TESD PROGRAM
Strengthen collaboration and
partnerships with concerned government
agencies, the LGUs, and the private
sector through the whole-of-nation
Percentage of TVET approach
PLO
programs with tie-ups to Establish partnerships in support of the
ROPOTI
TVET Stakeholders Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
Partner with the LGUs and the private
sector/ industry for the raw materials for
the production of the health and
protective-related products
EBT Guidelines
compliant to COVID-19 Develop EBT Guidelines in compliance to
PLO
precautionary measures COVID-19 precautionary measures
developed
Produce baked products/snacks (eg.
cupcakes, muffins, cookies) and other
agri farm produce (eg. eggs, and COROPOTI
vegetables) for the frontliners through
training-cum-production;
Expand agriculture-related programs and
Number of TTI enrollees establish and maintain mini-organic
and graduates under farms to produce agriculture products COROPOTI
the training-cum- that can be distributed to target
production scheme beneficiaries
Produce PPEs (e.g. face masks, face
shields, protective body suits, goggles,
hand sanitizer and surface disinfectants)
COROPOTI
for the frontliners, hospitals and other
government agencies through training-
cum-production;
Use TESDA Online Program (TOP) as an
Number of TOP users alternative learning system for interested e-TESDA
and completers persons during the Enhanced Community NITESD
Quarantine (ECQ) period
Develop/Update E-Learning materials to e-TESDA
help prevent the spread of COVID-19 NITESD
Develop ICT-based interactive
WSC Unit
ICT-based methodology coaching/mentoring materials and
ROPO
in the conduct of monitoring system for Skills Competition
training programs used Implement/Conduct Language Skills
Training Programs through online
NLSI
conferencing and communication tools
such as webinars.
Conduct training for trainers in online / NITESD
Number of Trainers
blended training mode NTTA
Trained
Conduct training for learning facilitators ROPOTI
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
through ―learning by experience‖
Conduct multiplier training for prospective
trainers in the following:
 Trainers in Agriculture, in partnership
with DA, private sector, IP community
leaders
 Trainers in Barangay Health Services
in partnership with DILG
 Trainers in Security Services in
partnership with PNP
TTIs Innovative
NITESD
Programs related to Develop prototype medical gadgets
ROPOTI
COVID-19 developed
Number of TTIs that can
implement training Conduct inventory of TTIs that can
programs on health and implement training programs on health COROPOTI
wellness related and wellness related qualifications
qualifications
SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
Communication Develop and publish advocacy materials
Plan/Program on TESDA Online Program, and other PID
developed and TESDA programs, in tri-media, TESDA COROPOTI
implemented website and other social media platforms
Acquire technology tools for video
conferencing, agency-wide use of digital
signature for Directors, other
ROMO
collaborative and monitoring system,
ICT Systems (Hardware
better telecom system which covers
and Software)
COROPOTI
developed/updated
Upgrade ICT capacity and operations on eTESDA
online programs NITESD
Expedite negotiation agreement for
TESDO
911TESDA
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Management Create Crisis Management Team
Plan Developed Formulate Crisis Management Plan
Employee Welfare and
Development Plan Develop Employee Welfare Plan AS-HRMD
Developed
HR Policy on WFH Formulate HR Policy on WFH
Arrangement formulated Arrangement
Implement Alternative Work
Arrangements such as:
● Skeletal Workforce
● Work From Home
Human Resource
● Use of video conferencing, virtual work
Development COROPOTI
communication between staff and
Intervention/Programs
Directors so as not to hamper action of
documents.
● Use of digital signatures for signing
documents in PDF format.
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Develop programs for employees related
to COVID-19 precautionary measures
● Disinfect TESDA buildings and
common areas in the complex on a
daily basis,
● Distribute facemasks to TESDA
skeletal workforce and front-liners
(security guards and janitors),
● Provide hand sanitizers in all
entrances of the TESDA Buildings,
● Disinfect ATM machine used by COROPOTI
TESDA Personnel and outsiders,
● Procure and use of ―no contact‖
Thermal Scanners for temperature
monitoring,
● Policy of wearing of masks
● Put up of COVID-19 reminders on
common areas for information
● Prepare and train TESDA personnel
on how to work and adapt in this
COVID-19 environment
Re-allocate Funds to support programs
Special Funds for COROPOTI
for Social Amelioration
COVID-19 Response
Review and Realign TESDA Budget to
allocated COROPOTI
address COVID-19 challenges
Issue guidelines on the re-arrangement
Office Infrastructure of work facilities in compliance to social
AS
Arrangements distancing requirement and implement
COROPOTI
formulated adherence monitoring to the issued
guidelines

B. PHASE II (TRANSITIONAL)

Phase II, or the transition period, provides for the TESDA‘s action plans,
programs and activities during the modified community quarantine. TESDA policies
shall be realigned accordingly to COVID-19 related issuances and shall continue to
develop and formulate TVET ICT-enabled learning policies and
procedures/guidelines (synchronous, asynchronous, online, blended, mobile).

Regulation-wise, TESDA shall continue to develop and update Training

Regulations or Competency Standards in the areas of agri-fisheries, agri-
mechanization, agri-business, agro-industrial, emergency medical services,
paramedical courses/programs and other health-related programs. New approaches
in the delivery of assessment methodology shall also be developed/adopted.
Guidelines in the conduct of compliance audits using new approaches shall continue
to be developed.

Moratorium on the collection of fees for program registration, accreditation,

renewal of certificates, certification, authentication and verification shall be
considered.

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 New modes of Online Program Registration shall be implemented through the
adoption of online program registration in the conduct of orientation, submission of
requirements by TVIs; conduct of inspection using online conferencing and other
communication tools. eSignatures on PDF documents shall be allowed and eCopy of
the CTPR shall be sent through email of the TVI, from the official email of the
TESDA Regional Office. Online conduct of validation by the External Validators for
the STAR Program shall also be implemented.

The conduct of assessment shall be suspended until such time that

technology-based conduct of assessment has been developed or adopted/adapted.
During the transition period Portfolio Assessment shall be adopted along with
Industry-based certification and technology-based assessment tools. E-copy of
NC/COC for new and renewal requests shall be issued by the Provincial Offices
directly to the certified persons using their official tesda.gov.ph addresses. No
certificates shall be issued to the Assessment Centers. The P50.00 fee for the
issuance of the NC / CoC is waived, and shall be charged upon claiming the original
copy only at the Provincial Office.

TESD programs shall focus on community development or capacitating

communities, especially IP communities and conflict-affected areas. Establishment
of mini organic farms as family enterprise shall be given due importance for food
sustainability and additional source of income. Enterprise-based Training (EBT)
Models shall also be developed and implemented along with project proposals for
programs with no promulgated training regulations, for just-in-time intervention.

The implementation of EO 70 and skills training program for Special Clients

shall continue with the implementation of the plan and programs re-assessed and
restructured accordingly. The training programs shall also be designed to be sector
sensitive in consideration of sectoral needs, culture and rights, with psycho-social
elements to be incorporated as part of the ―new normal‖. The implementation of the
TESDA Mobile Training Laboratory (MTL) shall be expanded to serve far-flung
areas. The CTECs shall also be strengthened as a TVET infrastructure at the
municipal and provincial level.

Basic competency on occupational health and safety shall incorporate more

health-related modules. Scholarship training programs on Bio Safety, and Bio
Hazard Handling and Disposal in partnership with competent agencies or institutions
such as DOH-RITM, UP NIH and DENR shall also be developed.

Ladderized Education for Health Workers shall also be implemented through

the development of the ladderized curriculum for health workers and
operationalization of the credit transfer system. Training Programs for Health
workers shall be implemented and expanded in partnership with DILG on the
conduct of training for barangay healthcare workers.

The scholarship funds and its program implementation shall be re-aligned and
re-positioned to address the more pressing training interventions needed by the
communities to jump-start and activate the industry sectors and workers heavily
affected by the COVID crisis.

A stimulus training package will be prioritized with funding coming from the
existing scholarship funds. The program intends to assist the heavily affected micro
to small enterprises which shall be implemented through Enterprise-Based Training.
The target industries shall be from the hardest hit sectors by the COVID-19
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pandemic which include agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, wholesale; retail, and
automotive; and transport sectors.

The program also targets the adversely affected workers in the informal
sector- independent, self-employed small-scale producers and distributors of goods
and services in the Philippines. Aside from the free training, national competency
assessment and training support fund, a post training assistance can be provided
including the tool kits or equipment if necessary. Tool kits can be purchased
whatever is available in the community to also help the retailing business in the
community.

Proper selection of beneficiaries is critical for the success of the program. It

has to be jointly implemented with DTI, DOLE, DSWD, LGUs and other concerned
agencies to identify shops and informal sector/workers mostly in need and ready for
participation in the program to create more impact. On the other hand, more than
30,000 on-board scholars which have started their training before the ECQ have to
be given other options for more flexible training arrangements.

The new normal protocols require that alternative and more flexible training
delivery be adopted and advocated. The best alternative is the digital and online
training courses which are available in TESDA Online Program (TOP). Other open
source learning systems can also be used so that these on-board scholars can
continue their training and learning at home while most of the communities will still
be in ECQ and classes not yet resumed. The participating institutions (those with
approved QMs) should be able to facilitate this new learning scheme by allowing
their trainers to do coaching and mentoring via online or telecommunication.

The change in how training and learning will be delivered under the new
protocols would require other support system - recognition of prior learning through
submission of work and training portfolio, online assessment, trainers capability to
use multi-media and other interactive and online solutions in its training delivery,
other ICT-related investments for the training providers and institutions including
good internet connections, computer laboratory with webinar and other interactive
tools.

In support to operations, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure both

hardware and software shall be enhanced and further developed. This includes
development of TOP-Learning Management System to easily track learner progress
and performance. Courses from other institutions offering online/blended programs
shall also be developed and encouraged for registration. Procurement of online
courses/learning materials to add more courses in the TESDA Online Program shall
also be considered.

The Crisis Management Plan shall be deployed and precautionary measures

on further spread of COVID-19 shall be implemented, in which safety measures on
the ―new normal‖ work environment shall be issued and monitored.

PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: JULY TO DECEMBER 2020

PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
TESD POLICY PROGRAM
Formulate TVET related policies and
TVET Related Policy
researches, including technology COROPOTI
Issuances Formulated
researches, in response to COVID-19
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Provide TVET related inputs to National
and International policies related to Central Office
COVID-19
Develop and formulate TVET ICT-
enabled learning policies and NITESD
procedures/guidelines (synchronous, eTESDA
asynchronous, online, blended, mobile)
Conduct of assessment/ review of top
Planning
NTESD Plan updated priority sectors based on the ―new
Office
normal‖ conditions.
TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM
Develop and update Training
Regulations/Competency Standards in
the area of agri-fisheries, agri- QSO
mechanization, agri-business, agro-
industrial.
Develop and update Training
Regulations/Competency Standards in
Number of TRs/CS/ the area of health and wellness to
CATs developed and incorporate occupational health and
deployed safety as basic competency
● Update TR on Emergency Medical
Services
QSO
● Develop TRs/CS in Paramedical and
other health related program
● Develop TRs/CSs on BioSafety, and
BioHazard Handling and Disposal in
partnership with competent agencies
or institutions such as DOH-RITM, UP
NIH and DENR.
Number of
consultations,
orientations and
workshops for Conduct of online Consultations for the
QSO
development of development TR/CS
competency
standards/training
regulations conducted
Online External Conduct online validation by the
Certification
Validation for the STAR External Validators for the STAR
Office
Program Conducted Program
Moratorium on
collection of fees for Issue moratorium on the collection of Certification
Program Registration fees for program registration Office
Issued
New modes of Program Adopt Online Program Registration
Registration ● Online conduct of orientation;
Implemented ● Online submission of requirements by
COROPO
TVIs;
● Online conduct of inspection using
online conferencing and other
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
communication tools;
● eSignatures on PDF documents shall
be allowed; and
● eCopy of the CTPR shall be sent
through email of the TVI, from the
official email of the TESDA Regional
Office.
Include additional requirements on new
applications for program registration.
● Options for alternative modes of COROPO
training delivery in anticipation of
future crisis.
Industry-based
certification and
Adopt industry-based certification
technology-based COROPOTI
and technology-based assessment tools
assessment tools
adopted
Adopt Portfolio Assessment for the Certification
transition period Office
Issue NC/COC (new and renewal) E-
copy
● Provincial Offices shall send the e-
copy directly to the certified
New Modes on
persons from their official
Assessment and
tesda.gov.ph addresses. No
Certification Adopted COROPO
Certificates shall be issued to the
Assessment Centers.
● NC / CoC fee of P50.00 shall be
waived, and shall be charged upon
claiming of the original copy at the
Provincial Office.
New approach in the
delivery of assessment Develop/Adopt new approach in the
QSO
methodology delivery of assessment methodology
developed/adopted
New approach in the
Develop new approach in the conduct of
conduct of compliance IAS
Compliance Audit
audit developed
TESD PROGRAM
Strengthen collaboration and
Percentage of TVET partnerships with concerned
programs with tie-ups to government agencies, the LGUs, and COROPOTI
TVET Stakeholders the private sector through the whole-of-
nation approach
Enterprise-based
Develop and implement EBT training
Training (EBT) Models PLO
and models that are suited to Philippine
Developed and ROPOTI
settings.
Implemented
Community skills Develop and implement project-based
development models programs (project proposals) for ROPOTI
developed programs without promulgated TRs, as
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
just-in-time intervention
Advocate and encourage families in
each community, in cooperation with the
LGUs and other organizations, to
Number of community- ROPOTI
establish mini organic farms as family
based programs for
enterprise for food sustainability and
marginalized sectors or
additional source of income
groups conducted
Capacitate communities, especially IP
communities and conflict-affected areas, ROPOTI
to become food production sites
Identify priority barangays set by the
NTF70 that are not highly affected by CLGUS
the pandemic and localized community ROPOTI
EO 70 Related quarantines.
Programs Implemented Reassess plan on the Priority
Barangays of the NTF70 for the CLGUS
development of MSM Farming (Micro, ROPOTI
Small and Medium Scale Farming)
Number of enrolled and Implement scholarship programs for
graduates using priority barangays under EO 70. CLGUS
blended modalities to Conduct training using blended ROMO
priority barangays under modalities to priority barangays under ROPOTI
EO 70 EO 70
Number of enrolled and
graduates for the
identified priority Conduct training for identified priority
barangays set by the barangays for small scale CBT induction
ROPOTI
NTF70 that are not focusing on agri-related technology and
highly affected by the skills.
pandemic and localized
community quarantines.
Expand the implementation of TESDA
Mobile Training Laboratory (MTL) to
Implementation of serve far-flung areas, and equip with the
CLGUS
Mobile Training following:
NITESD
Laboratory (MTL) to ● Computers and internet connectivity
ROPOTI
serve far-flung areas to introduce TESDA Online
expanded Programs; and/or
● Television set, video player and
instructional videos
Develop plan for the
ROMO
prioritization/utilization of scholarship
FMS
funds allocation
Implement approved scholarship
programs with more flexible training
Number of enrolled and
delivery arrangements
graduates under the
Prepare stimulus package for affected
scholarship programs
sectors - MSMEs, vulnerable and ROMO
disadvantaged communities e.g. IPs
Review and develop more responsive
scholarship guidelines to make TVET
programs more accessible and provide
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
more assistance to target beneficiaries.
Expand support to project-based skills
training programs
Use of cash card through Landbank, or ROMO
mobile wallets (eg. Pay Maya), for the ROPOTI
distribution of Training Support Fund for
TESDA scholars.
Pursue farm mechanization for
ROPOTI
increased productivity
Provide training programs for the
following qualifications through
scholarship funds
● Barangay Health Services, Health
Care Services, Biomedical Equipment
COROPOTI
Servicing
● Security Services NC II in the
barangays with trainers coming from
the PNP to multiply Peace Officers in
the community
Training Programs for
Expand partnership with DILG on the
Health workers
conduct of training for barangay COROPOTI
implemented/
healthcare workers.
conducted
Support mechanisms for
Develop support mechanisms for
CTECs as a TVET
CTECs at the municipal and provincial COROPO
infrastructure at the
level
local level developed
Develop of E-Learning materials for
NITESD
COVID-19
Develop of ICT-based interactive
WSC Unit
E-learning/ ICT-based coaching/mentoring materials and
ROPO
Materials Developed monitoring system for Skills Competition
Implement Language Skills Programs
through available online conferencing NLSI
and communication tools.
Trainers Trained in
Conduct training for trainers in online / NITESD,
Online/Blended training
blended training mode NTTA
mode
SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
Communication Develop and publish advocacy materials
Plan/Program and press releases on TESDA PID
developed and programs in tri-media, TESDA website ROPOTI
implemented and other social media platforms
Information Technology Improve IT infrastructure (both hardware
ROMO-MITD
(IT) infrastructure and software) for the TESDA Online
eTESDA
enhanced/maintained Program courses
Develop and/or procure courses from
Information Systems other institutions offering online
ROMO-MITD
designed and programs, to add more courses in the
eTESDA
developed TESDA Online Program
Develop the TOP-Learning
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Management System to easily track
learner progress and performance
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Management Deploy and implement Crisis
AS-HRMD
Plan implemented Management Plan
Issue Safety Measures on the ―New
Precautionary Measures Normal‖ work environment
AS
On Further Spread Of Monitor implementation, adherence to
COROPOTI
Covid-19 implemented the issued guidelines on precautionary
measures

C. PHASE III (STRUCTURAL)

Phase III covering the period 2021 to 2022 provides for the regular
implementation of all programs under the ―new normal‖ condition where alternative
modalities in the delivery and implementation of programs and projects will be
adopted. Plans and programs, particularly the National TESD Plan and the TESDA
Corporate Plan, will have to be aligned with the over-all plan of the government
considering the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other
possible crisis. Additional programs may be developed and implemented in line with
the new circumstances.

Policy issuances, researches, including technology researches, aligned with

the ―new normal‖ condition such as strengthened SNA model /Workforce Skills
Survey and new forms of data collection/analysis for research (data mining,
scraping). TVET related inputs under ―new normal‖ condition shall continue to be
provided in the national and international policies. TVET ICT-enabled learning
policies and procedures/guidelines shall continue to be developed as well as
development of policies on private sector accreditation/certification. Policies on
sustainable financing for TVET, funding for Lifelong Learning via levy, employment
insurance fund are also included.

In line with the ―new normal‖ condition, the NTESDP, R/PTESDC plans and
other sector-specific Action Plans shall be reviewed and updated. All other policy
programs such as TVET and Industry Fora TESDC Committees Regional/Provincial
Skills Priorities and all other International Cooperation shall continue to be conducted
under the ―new normal‖ conditions.

. The President should be given special powers to expedite Build, Build, Build
projects. Revving infrastructure projects is always an important aspect of the Build
Build Build program as this will be a major bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19.

Regulatory Programs shall continue under the new normal conditions and the
whole-of-nation approach to focus on the TRs/CS development along with 4IR
curriculum/programs for both trainers and learners (including cross-sector curricula).
The Construction sector should also be given priority as the Build, Build, Build
program is projected to bring the country with positive returns and will be a major
bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19. Further, health and education
investments should be given utmost priority.

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 The diploma-level programs under PQF shall be developed using blended-
modality. In line with Phase II, program registration, accreditation, assessment and
certification and Compliance Audit shall continue to develop and expand ICT
mechanisms and online platforms.

TESD Programs shall develop and deploy new online programs with the TTIs
institutionalizing blended learning platform. CBT shall be re-designed for multi-
stakeholder partnerships and establish value chain principle. As the country is
recovering from the pandemic and more areas or communities are cleared from the
COVID-19 infection, E.O. 70 implementation will be expanded to reach the target
communities as provided by the NTF-ELCAC. Utilization of combined training
modality will be used and the provision of ICT will be capitalized. Agri-based training
shall be prioritized to attain food security and to develop sustainable and resilient
communities. Revving infrastructure projects shall be part of the TESD programs as
this will be a major bounce back mechanism post-COVID 19. A Lifelong Learning
(LLL/Skills PH) Card System for all scholars shall be developed for funding support
arrangements.

In support of job security, 911TESDA platform content, scope, and capabilities

(e.g. job postings, TVI online/offline course offerings, news) shall be expanded for
job facilitation. Trainers development shall continue to be part of the new normal
conditions.

In support to operations, Quality Management System on tracking and

monitoring of TVET delivery shall continue to be enhanced. Personnel shall also be
capacitated in online communication and collaboration applications. Management
Information Systems (MIS), Information systems (Executive Decision Systems
(ESS), Decision Support Systems (DSS), Transaction Processing Systems (TPS),
Online collaboration, knowledge management information and Knowledge
Management and CRM platform shall continue to be enhanced, developed, and
deployed for partners, clients relations management under the Information and
Knowledge Management. The drafted 3-year Information Systems Strategic Plan
(ISSP) under the Medium-Term Information and Communications Technology
Harmonization Initiative (MITHI) project shall also be reviewed, re-aligned and
upgraded given the ―new normal‖ business requirements of the agency.

Other general administration and support services such as implementation of

the Crisis Management Plan, organizational development through the conduct of
organizational diagnosis as well as training on Remote Working System for health-
risk vulnerable employees (60+, pregnant, with chronic health concerns), shall be
implemented under Phase III.

PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION: JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2022

PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
TESD POLICY PROGRAM
Formulate TVET related policies,
researches, including technology
COROPOTI
TVET Related Policy researches, aligned with the ―new normal‖
Issuances condition
Formulated Provide TVET related inputs to National
and International policies aligned with the Central Office
―new normal‖ condition

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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Develop and formulate TVET ICT-enabled
learning policies and NITESD
procedures/guidelines (synchronous, eTESDA
asynchronous, online, blended, mobile)
Formulate policy on private sector QSO
accreditation/certification CO
Formulate policy on sustainable financing
for TVET, funding for Lifelong Learning via ROMO-SMD
levy, employment insurance fund
Formulate / update policy on ―agile‖
QSO
training regulation/competency standards
Conduct of midterm assessment review
based on the ―new normal‖ conditions Planning
NTESD Plan updated
Formulate the 5th Cycle Plan for 2023- Office
2027
Number of National,
Planning
Regional/Provincial Update the NTESDP/ R/PTESDPs based
Office
TESD Plans on new conditions
ROPO
formulated/ updated
Sector-specific Organize and maintain Sector TWGs COROPOTI
Action Plans Formulate and implement Sectoral Action
COROPOTI
Formulated/ Updated Plans per each priority industry sector
TVET and Industry Conduct online dialogue, surveys and
COROPOTI
Fora conducted FGDs for Multi-stakeholder Consultation
TESDC Committees Conduct TESDC meetings considering
Planning
programs new normal conditions
Office
implemented and Monitor and process TESDC nominations
ROPO
monitored Formulate relevant TESDC resolutions
Regional/Provincial Planning
Conduct consultations on the updating of
Skills Priorities Office
regional/provincial skills priorities
updated ROPO
Develop relevant LMIRs
Conduct TVET researches based on
urgent and emerging policy issues
Develop strengthened SNA model/ Planning
Research and
Workforce Skills Survey Office
Development
Develop and implement new forms of data
conducted
collection/analysis for research (data
mining, scraping)
Conduct Technology Research in support NITESD
of community needs TTIs
Pursue and strengthen international
cooperation aligned to the ―new normal‖
International condition
Cooperation pursued Implement ASEAN TVET Council Central Office
and strengthened Develop projects with development
partners aligned with the ―new normal‖
condition
Employment Rate Conduct of the Study on Employment of Planning
monitored TVET Graduates Office
TESD REGULATORY PROGRAM
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Update CS/TRs in terms of the number of
students, area required and provide
mechanisms on the conduct of OJT.
Include use of simulators in competency
assessment tools
Develop and update Training
Regulations/Competency Standards on
No. of TRs/Cs/ in QSO
agri-mechanization and construction
consideration of
Develop 4IR-related competency
disruptions enhanced
standards
and updated
Development of sectoral competency
maps
Develop packaging rules for qualifications
based on industry requirements
Develop 4IR curriculum/programs for both
NITESD
trainers and learners (including cross-
NTTA
sector curricula)
Develop Diploma-level programs using
NITESD
blended-modality
Facilitate PQF Technical Working Group
Philippine activities
Qualifications Conduct PQF to AQRF Referencing
Framework Conduct International Benchmarking QSO
Implemented Develop Manual on and conduct of NITESD
evaluation of PQF Level 5/Diploma
Conduct capability build-up for developers
and Level 5
TVET Curriculum Develop/update TVET Curricula in line
NITESD
Developed/ Updated with new technologies
Provide online support for the application
and submission of documents. Certification
Program Registration Promote registration of TVET programs on Office
Implemented new technologies (NTR)
Expand and promote online programs
registration
Incorporate ―ability to continue
implementation of the program amidst
Program
crisis‖ in the criteria for STAR Certification
Accreditation
Establish online platform for capability Office
Implemented
building program and evaluation and
validation of applications
Identify qualifications which can be
provided with online assessment
Expand implementation of Portfolio
Assessment
Assessment and
Provide online assessment mechanisms Certification
Certification
and guidelines Office
Implemented
Intensify industry certification or
accreditation of industry-recognized
certification.
Implementation of e-Certificates system
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
Ladderized Develop Ladderized Curriculum for health
Education for Health workers
COROPOTI
Workers
Operationalize credit transfer system
Implemented
New approach in the
conduct of Develop new approach in the conduct of
IAS
compliance audit Compliance Audit
developed
TESD PROGRAM
Intensify and develop new partnership
arrangements with industry and other
relevant sectors at the national and local
Partnerships and levels, through the whole-of-nation
PLO
Linkages Established approach
Establish industry desks along the priority
sectors to sustain linkage with the
partners
Deploy new online programs
TESDA Online
Develop online feedback mechanism
Program (TOP)
Increase number of online programs, in
Implemented
partnership with external providers NITESD
Monitor number of online users registered e-TESDA
No. of Online
and completed
programs enrolled
Implement and develop tracking system of
and completers
TOP graduates
No. of TTI programs
that implemented
blended learning
NITESD
No. of TTI online Implement and institutionalize blended
TTIs
programs deployed learning platforms in TTIs
No. of TTI enrollees,
graduates in online
programs
Number of Innovation
NITESD
centers adopted and Establish Innovation Centers
ROPOTI
utilized
CLGUS
Provide offline training modules for
NITESD
distribution to beneficiaries
Community- based ROPOTI
Training Program Redesign CBT for multi-stakeholder PLO
Implemented partnerships ROPOTI
Establish value chain hubs (bridge model) PLO
under re-designed CBT ROPORTI
Number of enrolled
and graduates in Provide blended training modalities for CLGUS
priority barangays special clients in priority barangays ROPOTI
under EO 70
Number of enrolled,
graduates, assessed Develop a Lifelong Learning (LLL/Skills
ROMO-SMD
and certified in PH) Card System for all scholars
TESDA scholarship
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 PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
OPCR INDICATOR OPR
(PAP)
programs
Number of Conduct Training Programs on
Enrolled/Graduates/A Construction Related Programs
ssessed/Certified on
Construction Related ROPOTI
Establish partnership with Industry on the
Programs in support
conduct of construction-related programs
to the Build Build
Build Program
Job Facilitation Expand 911TESDA platform content,
Conducted / scope, and capabilities (e.g. job postings, ROMO-MITD
Implemented TVI online/offline course offerings, news)
Learning Facilitators / Develop/accredit new trainers and new
COROPOTI
Trainers Developed assessors who are industry practitioners
SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
Quality Management Enhance system on tracking, monitoring
FMS-MD
Implemented TVET delivery
Train TESDA personnel on
Capacity-building of
communication and online collaboration AS-HRMD
Personnel conducted
applications
Develop and publish advocacy materials
Communication PID,
on TESDA programs, in tri-media, TESDA
Program Developed COROPOTI
website and other social media platforms
Enhance Management Information
Systems (MIS)
Develop the following Information
systems:
● Executive Decision Systems (ESS)
Information and
● Decision Support Systems (DSS) ROMO-MITD
Knowledge
● Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Management
Develop and deploy online collaboration,
Enhanced/
knowledge management platform
Strengthened
Develop and implement Clients Relations
Management platform for partners
Complete information system on online
CO
program registration and accreditation
ROMO-MITD
application and tracking
Review, re-align and upgrade drafted 3-
MITHI Projects
year ISSP given the ―new normal‖ ROMO-MITD
Implemented
business requirements of the agency
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Management
Implement Crisis Management Plan
Plan implemented
Organizational Enhance incentive system to encourage
Development/ knowledge sharing and collaboration AS-HRMD
Organizational
Conduct organizational diagnosis (with
Culture Enhanced/
Bayan Academy)
Conducted
Human Resource Ramp-up Training on Remote Working
Development System for health-risk vulnerable
HR-TDI/LMID
Interventions employees (60+, pregnant, with chronic
Implemented health concerns)
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IV. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

All operating units, in the implementation of above-mentioned programs, shall

utilize the available funds from their respective MOOE and SSP funds, following the
usual government accounting rules and regulations.

V. IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING

MECHANISMS

Program implementation, coordination and reporting shall follow the protocols

in the TESDA Organizational Structure.

VI. REFERENCES/ANNEXES

A. Presidential Proclamation No. 922 s. 2020 dated 8 March 2020 declaring

a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines
B. Presidential Proclamation No. 929 s. 2020 dated 16 March 2020 declaring
a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines due to Corona virus 2019
and imposing an Enhanced Community Quarantine throughout Luzon
C. Republic Act No. 11469 dated 24 March 2020 entitled ―Bayanihan to Heal
as One Act‖
D. Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated March 16, 2020
regarding the Community Quarantine over the Entire Luzon and Further
Guidelines for the Management of the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Situation
E. Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated April 7, 2020 regarding
the Extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine over the Entire
Luzon until 30 April 2020
F. DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin #038 issued on 21 April 2020, 4:00 pm
G. Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious
Diseases (IATF-EID) discussion on the possible Philippine Quarantine
Restriction Phases
H. National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2018-2022
I. NTESDP 2018-2022 Action Programming Summary of Results
J. NEDA Report dated March 19, 2020 on Addressing the Social and
Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
K. ILO Monitor 2nd Edition: COVID-19 and the World of Work, 7 April 2020
L. TUV Rheinland (2020). Crisis Management Overview Webinar.
M. Implementation Plan Template

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