Philippine TVET Qualification Framework (PTQF)

The Philippine TVET Qualification Framework (PTQF) integrates the three sub – sector of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system which is the formal, non – formal and informal, as well as provides an equivalency system that would facilitate upward labor to and from these three sub – sectors.

        Under the PTQF framework, qualifications issued are based on achieving competency standards, which are relevant to the needs of the industry.

         The system is implemented under the following principles:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) The system provides a framework that will facilitate the entry and exit in the formal education system through the recognition of skills and knowledge acquired anywhere including experience in the workplace. Workers can have their job experience given corresponding equivalence in the schools.

•  Competency – based Assessment

•  PTQF shall focus on assessing the worker’s knowledge, attitude, work value and skill relative to a set of competencies. These skills or competencies may be acquired in school and/ in workplace.

•  Accumulation of Competencies toward an Occupation Certificate or License

Workers can have their specific competencies assessed and certified. Completion of all required competencies within an occupational level will entitle to a national certificate or license.