Online Application for TESDA Scholarship in Every Barangay in the Philippines

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority will implement skills training programs to the barangays even to the isolated communities in the region.TESDA is now implementing this flagship program entitled, “Barangay Kasanayan Para Sa Kabuhayan at Kapayapaan” which is to identify the training needs of every barangay.

This is under Technical Vocational Education and Training or TVET for Social Equity based on the universal principle of social inclusion, sites and people, particularly those who are socially excluded and displaced such as informal workers, fisherfolks, indigenous people, farmers, drug dependents or surrenderees, women victims of abuse and human trafficking, especially OFW’s and Persons with disabilities (PWDs). The approach used in this program is community-driven. This is to ensure the training delivery and continuous consultations and collaboration at the grassroots levels, not only within the community, but also with the other government agencies.

This program will be area-specific, flexible, holistic, resource-based, product and service oriented. This will serve as a driving force for change and upliftment of the lives of the Filipino people, contributing to the socio-economic development of our country.

The online application process would take 5-10 minutes.

3 Easy steps

Step 1:Start New Application

• Go to this TESDA page and fill up the online application form with your name, permanent address, birthday and active email address. 
• Don't forget to Agree the term and condition of the form in order to proceed to the next step. Then click the Create button.
• Receive your learner’s ID.

(Note: You are only allowed to register once. If you are already registered, please proceed to the next step.)

Step 2: Select TESDA Training Program

• Go to this "page" and select a course you want to take.
• Enter your last name and learner’s ID
• Verify your profile
• Application Complete

Step 3: Feedback from TESDA office

• Check your email for the feedback of TESDA office.

TESDA Agricultural Crops Production NC II in the Philippines

Agricultural Crops Production NC II is a short TESDA course in the Philippines which will train you in planting, growing and harvesting crops such as grains, vegetables, and fruits. You may be wondering, why do we still have to study this kind of occupation when we can just do it on our own? Well, programs such as this one will help you to be more accurate on your agricultural duties, especially those who don’t have green hands. Planting, Growing and Harvesting do not stop just by doing those notions literally, there are variety of other techniques to be learned when you applied in this course. This course will train you to become a farm laborer in the future so everything you know about planting may either be vague or limited, but with the help of this program, you will surely earn a lot, by all means.

Some example of skills that you may acquire upon enrolling and finishing this course include:

• Applying safety measures in farm operations
• Using farm tools and equipment
• Performing estimation and calculations
• Applying basic first aid
• Performing horticultural crop work
• Performing nursery work
• Performing agronomic work
• Performing irrigation work

Course Duration

Agricultural Crops Production NC II takes up to a minimum of atleast 302 hours to complete.

Admission Requirements

Basic requirements for this short TESDA course include:

• Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
• High School or College Diploma
• Certified true copy of Transcript of records of Form 137
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• 1x1 or 2x2 Pictures

Qualified Graduates of Agricultural Crops Production NC II can find employment as a farm laborer, fruit grower and fruit picking jobs abroad.

Competency Assessment and Certification

Students enrolled in this short course may be required to undergo a competency assessment before graduation. Note: this is not mandatory; this is based on the decision of whoever handles the credentials. You can take this at any of the TESDA-Accredited Assessment Centers for Agricultural Crops Production NC I that are listed on the site. A National Certificate (NC II) will be issued to those who will pass this assessment process.

TESDA Heavy Equipment Operations or Services Courses

Technical Education and Skill Development Authority is now offering skilled course for Heavy Equipment Operation/Services field. This NC II short course in the Philippines will train you in checking, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing the various parts and components of engine systems, power train systems and undercarriage systems. This is for those who want to experience  this course and make amends of their idle lives. Below are the categories of Heavy Equipment Operation/Services you may want to choose from. For further information, come and visit your nearest Tesda training center and inquire.

Heavy Equipment Operations Courses Category

1. Articulated Off-Highway Dump Truck NC 11
2. Backhoe Loader NC II
3. Bulldozer NC II
4. Concrete Pump NC II
5. Container Stacker NC II
6. Crawler Crane NC II
7. Forklift NC II
8. Rigid off-highway dump truck NC II
9. ROAD ROLLER NC II
10. Rough-Terrain Crane NC II
11. Screed NC I
12. Gantry Crane NC II
13. Hydraulic Excavator NC II
14. Motor Grader NC II
15. Tower Crane NC II (Crane Operator)
16. Transit Mixer NC II
17. Truck-Mounted Crane NC II
18. Wheel Loader NC II
19. Paver NC II

Some examples of skills that you may acquire upon enrolling in this course include:

• Preparing constructional materials and tools;
• Observing procedures, specifications and manuals of instruction;
• Interpreting technical drawings;
• Performing mensuration and calculations;
• Maintaining tools and equipment;
• Troubleshooting Services engine system;
• Troubleshooting Services power train system;
• Troubleshooting Services hydraulic system;
• Troubleshooting Services undercarriage system.

Course Duration

Heavy Equipment Operation/Service NC II takes a minimum of 362 hours to complete.

Admission Requirements

• Common Requirements for TESDA course include:
• Copy of Birth Cetificate Authenticated by NSO
• Copy of High School or College Diploma
• Certified true copy of transcript of records
• 1x1 pictures
• Certificate of Good Moral Character

Requirements, however, may vary depending on the category you are going to enroll at, so we strongly suggest you get in touch with the TESDA person-in-charge of the respective category for more accurate and detailed information.

Related: How To Enroll A Course In TESDA

Careers

Qualified Graduates can find employment as a heavy equipment operator/mechanic. It also an in-demand jobs abroad, particularly in Middle East countries.

Competency Assessment

Students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operation / Services NC II course may be required to undergo a Competency Assessment before graduation. A National Certificate (NC II) will be issued to students who passed this assessment. You can find more information on assessments and certifications on this page. 

TESDA Courses In-Demand Abroad, Study these Courses to Find Work Overseas

There are more than 30 TESDA courses in-demand abroad. Everyone, including high school graduates, college graduates and even those who are presently unemployed are advised to study these courses to be able to land a job abroad. Countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dubai, Qatar, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and many others are in need of highly skilled individuals on a certain field of specialization. Fortunately, TESDA here in the Philippines offer technical – vocational courses that if completed, can allow each individual to be qualified to apply for in demand jobs overseas.

In-demand courses are offered by TESDA. According to news article from Interaksyon.com, Director General Joel Villanueva told that Qatar, Canada, and United States need pipe fitters. Malaysia, on the hand, needs welders.

In addition, Filipino barbers and hairstylists are in demand in US, Middle East, and Brunei. Jewelry making, Electrical power distribution line construction and land surveying also has job openings abroad.

Graduates of electrical installation and maintenance, plumbing, refrigeration and air-conditioning have higher chance of being employed in Dubai as they have more opportunities requiring such skilled individuals. On the other hand, Barista / Bartenders and commercial cooking NC graduates are needed in hotels and restaurants in different countries.

In other countries like Japan, they are in need of agriculture crops production, sewers / tailors, carpenters, caregivers, and factory workers so you might as well try studying one of these courses as they have the exact value in other countries. Meanwhile, In Hong Kong, housekeepers are in-demand while Taiwan wants electronics technician that can work in semicon factories.

Listed below are the complete lists of TESDA courses which are in-demand abroad. Interested technical –vocational learners just need to choose which of the following courses suits their skills.

30+ In-Demand TESDA Courses for Abroad

Agricultural Crops Production NC I, NCII and NCIII

Automotive servicing NC I, NC II, NC III, and NC IV

Barbering NC II

Bartending NC II, and Barista NC II

Beauty Care NC II, and NC III

Bread and pastry Production NC II

Caregiving NC II

Carpentry NC II and NC III

CNC Lathe Machine Operation NC II and NC III

Construction Lift Passenger Material Elevator Operation NC II

Food and beverage services NC II, NC III, and NC IV

Food processing NC I, NC II, NC III, NC IV

Gas Metal Arc Welding NC I, NC II, and NC III

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding NC II, and NC IV

Gas Welding NC I, and NC II

Hairdressing NC II, and NC III

Health Care Services NC II

Housekeeping NC II, NC III, and NC IV

Jewelry Making (Fine Jewelry) NC II, and NC III

Machining NC I, NC II, and NC III

Pattern Making NC II

Pipe Fitting NC II

Plant Maintenance NC I

Plastic Machine Operation NC II, and NC III

Plumbing NC I, NC II, and NC III

Press Machine Operation NC I

Process Inspection NC II, and NC III

PV System Design NC III, Servicing NC III, Installation NC II

Slaughtering Operations NC II

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Servicing NC

Tower Crane NC II

Read: TESDA offered Courses for 2016 Complete List

(Note: There are a lot of TESDA courses which are not listed above but are also in-demand abroad)

Learners who are able to complete a specific course are advised to take the assessment exam given by TESDA. Assessment centers are available nationwide. If by any chance, a test taker passed, they can have the National Certificate (NC) which represents the seal of excellence from the educational agency.

TESDA graduates that have acquired NC can now apply to local companies, and/or to Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) accredited manpower agencies that deploy skilled workers abroad. Graduates who successfully land a job abroad can earn ranging $650 to $750 or even as much as PHP 100,000 per month depending on the job hired for.

So what are you waiting for? Inquire now and be one of those fortunate individuals who landed a job overseas.

Bartending NC II a short course offered by TESDA

Bartending NC II is a short TESDA course that will train you on how to prepare, mix, and serve drinks to the patrons of a bar.

Did you know that one of the fastest growing demands for work abroad is in Food and beverages category? With simple task such as exhibitions in bartending, you will be able to maximize your talents and skills in accordance to flaring bartending. As mentioned, being one of the fastest growing demands for work in abroad, you will be able to earn dollars in a short period of time by learning stuffs in bartending, or you could try becoming a bartender / barista yourself by applying to this short TESDA course available for any aspiring bartenders in the Philippines.

TESDA here in the Philippines offers a short course for Bartending / barista, several schools offer the course for three months duration while others offer it to as short as 11 days. The current tesda course being offered are Bartender, bartending nc II. It may seem short but trainings would be of help to those who really wanted to practice their skills in bartending, especially those who wanted to work abroad. Convinced? Go to your nearest TESDA institution now, and inquire for Bartender / Barista NC II course. It is worth the try. You will never be disappointed. Below are the requirements for application as a trainee.

Admission Requirements

Basic Requirements for this short TESDA course include:

• Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
• High School or College diploma
• Certified true copy of Transcript of records or form 137
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• 1x1 and/or 2x2 picture

Go to this page to learn How To Enroll A Course In TESDA.

Course Duration

Bartending NC II takes a minimum of 286 hours to complete

Careers

Qualified graduates of Bartending NC II can apply for any of the following positions:

• Busboy (Commis de Rang)
• Bartender/Barista
• Wine steward (Chef de Vin/Chef Sommelier)
• Bar Porter

Other important skills you may acquire:

• Providing effective customer service
• Operating the bar
• Providing wine services
• Practicing occupational health and  safety
• Performing basic computer operations

Among the things you will learn from taking this course are sorting and storing bar tools and glassware, conducting inventories, writing written reports and requests, classifying and differentiating the different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, interpreting wine labels and terminologies, and distinguishing the nature of non-alcoholic drinks based on their names and ingredients.

Competency Assessment and Certification

Students enrolled in Bartending NC II course may be required to undergo a Competency Assessment before graduation. A national certificate (NC II) will be issued to students who passed this assessment. You can find more information on assessment and certifications on this page " Apply for a National Certificate or Certificate of Competency".

TESDA Driving NC II Course in the Philippines:

Most Filipinos are fond of driving thus; increase of vehicles existing in the Philippines is obvious. Get a hold of a course which will train you in operating light motor vehicles classified under LTO Restriction code 1 and 2, transporting passengers and loads over specified routes to local or district location, and performing minor vehicle repairs and other minor services. Enroll now in this short TESDA course; Driving NC II. This is merely one of the most recommended courses for aspiring teens or even adults.


Driving in traffic is more than just knowing how to operate the mechanisms which control the vehicle; it requires knowing how to apply the rules of the road (which ensures safe and efficient sharing with other users). In this short course, you will know the basics of traffic rules and regulation as regards with your driving skills.

Some examples of skills that you will acquire upon enrolling in this short course include:

• Applying appropriate sealant/adhesive;
• Moving and positioning of vehicle;
• Performing mensuration and calculation;
• Reading, interpreting, and applying specifications and manuals;
• Using and applying lubricant/coolant;
• Performing shop maintenance;
• Driving light vehicles;
• Obeying traffic rules and regulations;
• Implementing and coordinating accident-emergency procedures.

Course Duration

Driving NC II in the Philippines only takes a minimum of 118 hours to complete.

Basic Requirements for this short TESDA course include:

• Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
• High School or College diploma
• Certified true copy of Transcript of records or form 137
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• 1x1 and/or 2x2 picture

Related: How To Enroll A Course In TESDA Training Centers

Careers

Qualified graduates of Driving NC II can find employment as a professional driver or light vehicle driver. Nevertheless, one does not want to apply as a driver and just want to own his/her own vehicle to drive.

Competency Assessment and Certification

Students enrolled in the Driving NC II course may be required to undergo a Competency Assessment before graduation. A National Certificate NC II will be issued to students who are able to pass this assessment. You can find more information on assessment and certifications at the official website of TESDA or you can go directly to TESDA in your respective area and inquire. Check this link for more info about "How to Get a Certificate in TESDA?".

How To Enroll A Course In TESDA

Are you one of those Aspiring TESDA trainees but doesn’t have any idea on how to apply? Out of school youth? Here is the solution to your problem. With this progressive step by step process, you will learn how to enroll in any TESDA accredited Training institute.

TESDA is also offering scholarship program for those who are not blessed with wealth or are barely making it to schooling, specifically those who cannot afford to go to college due to lack of financial capability and any reasons which stop you from having a brighter future. TESDA is compassionate to its trainees and are ready to offer its assistance to all your needs. Requirements depend on which institution you enrolled in, check here for the courses offered this year.

Related: TESDA also offer FREE Online Courses. Learn new skills without leaving your home.

Technical Educational Skills Development Authority process:

1. Go to your nearest TESDA accredited Training centers.
2. Inquire about the training availability of your choice.
3. You will be set to a specific date to take an entrance examination.
4. An employee may give you a list of requirements you need to pass in order to avail/enroll in them (You need to pass the entrance exam before you submit all the respective requirements.)
5. After submitting all the necessary requirements, an employee will get your phone number to notify you about the starting date of the training program you enrolled in.

List of requirements to pass:

• Certificate of Birth (NSO copy)

• 1x1 or 2x2 Photo ID with white background (for record purposes)

• High School diploma

• Medical Certification

• NBI Clearance Certificate

• Police Clearance Certificate

• Barangay Clearance Certificate

• Good Moral Character Certificate or Honorable Dismissal Certificate

• NC Certification (if needed)

• Additional photo ID (Passport size) for any scholarship program available in the institute of your choice.

After graduated to your desired course, you must get a National Certificates (NC) or Certificates of Competency (COC). This is your proof that you enroll and pass all the exam under the course you've take. Click here for the instruction on How to Apply for Assessment and Certification in TESDA (NC/COC). 

TESDA Caregiving NC II: Info, Requirements and Accredited Schools in the Philippines

Caregiving is one of the courses offered by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), a program that lets aspiring people to obtain knowledge in providing quality care for infants; children; senior citizens and even people with disabilities. Supporting them in their basic needs; with their personal and hygiene related needs such as; taking a bath; changing clothes; medical maintenance and other related supporting actions that they need.

Undergoing this training will lead you to knowing the proper physical approach, proper social approach, proper intellectual approach, and proper emotional approach. This course is not as easy as it sounds for it requires total patience, dedication and willingness. Otherwise, one will not be suited in becoming a caregiver. On the other hand, countries are in need for such applicants so it will be easier to be hired that any other job opportunities there being offered.

Course duration (Training time that will be consumed): Caregiving NC II will take up to 234 hours to complete.

Qualification in Caregiver Course

• Can communicate in English; both in oral and written form;
• Physically and mentally fit;
• With good moral character; and
• Can perform basic mathematical computation

Requirements in applying as a course trainee:

• Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
• High school or College Diploma
• Certified Copy of Transcript of Records or Form 137
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• 1x1 and/or 2x2 Pictures with Collar and White Background

Job opportunities after successfully finishing the program

Caregiving NC II Assessment passers/certified may work in any field related like:

You may be able to work abroad as Domestic Helper or even local caregiver, aiding for the needs of your patients. This is in demand to any country such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia. This is one of the highest paying works in other country that does not require any college degree so more applicants are expected to submit their application forms.

Even experienced Domestic Helpers are applying to this course to boost their chances in being hired. National Certificates are required for some job opportunities international.

TESDA Caregiving Accredited Schools in the Philippines

Bohol Island State University - Calape Campus

(formerly Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology-Calape Campus)

Caregiver Course NC II

San Isidro, Calape, Bohol

(038) 507-9185/ 5079017

Dipolog School of Fisheries

Caregiver Course NC II

Olingan, Dipolog City

(065) 212-7248; 2125238

Fil-Canadian Training & Dev't. Center for Caregivers, Inc.

Caregiver Course NC II

2/F Rose Shopping Mall Bldg., B. Inting St., Tagbilaran City

(038) 235-6524/09194667392

Global Link Training Center, Inc.

Caregiver Course NC II

Tirad Pass, Ilaya, Tanjay City,

(035) 415-8801

Hopeful Beginnings Foundation, Inc. (Hopeful Beginnings Institute, Inc.)

Caregiver Course NC II

RHOI Building II, Palanginan, Iba, Zambales

047-811-1356

Ilocos Sur Community College

Caregiver Course NC II

Quirino Stadium, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

(077)722-5870

Lifeline International Caregivers Training Center

Caregiver Course NC II

Real St., Dumaguete City, Or. Neg

(035) 225-9883

National College of Science and Technology, Inc.

Caregiver Course NC II

#700 Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City, La Union

(072) 700-2085

Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon, Inc.

Caregiver Course NC II

National Highway, Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union

(072) 700-0164 / 0046

St. John General Hospital & Colleges, Inc.

(formerly St. John College of Buug Foundation, Inc.)

Caregiver Course NC II

Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay

984-1521 / 22 / 990-1026

St. Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Inc.

Caregiver Course NC II

San Fernando City, La Union

(072) 242-5535

Subic Bay Colleges, Inc - Iba Campus

Caregiver Course NC II

Iba , Zambales

047-811-3732

University of Bohol

Caregiver Course NC II

Ma. Clara St., Tagbilaran City

(038) 411-5128

Automotive Mechanical Assembly Course offered by TESDA

Another very useful course is highly being offered by Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA): Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II. This program deals with the inspection, maintenance, and reparation of cars and light trucks. This course will train you in installing mechanical parts into automotive vehicles. This course is also designed to provide basic and common skills to equip individual with operational skills in automotive mechanical assembly. Moreover, it aims to educate bona fide individuals who are willing to learn about mechanical parts installation procedure.

Careers

Qualified graduates of Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II may find employment as an automotive mechanical assembly technician.

Competency Assessment Certification

Students who are enrolled in the Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II course are required to undergo a Competency Assessment before graduating. A National Certificate (NC II) will be issued to students who passed this assessment. For more information, visit the nearest TESDA institution in your area and ask for the desired Intel or you may visit the official website of TESDA. Learn more about Getting a Certificate in TESDA.

Course Duration

Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II takes a minimum of 480 hours to complete.

Prerequisite

Some TESDA-Accredited institutions may require you to complete Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II before being allowed to take Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC III.

At the end of the program, you will be able to:

1. Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
2. Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
3. Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
4. Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
5. Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
6. Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
7. Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
8. Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients

Regardless of the possible tasks above, you may also learn:

1. Mensuration process
2. Engineering layout right interpretation
3. Draft and design
4. Right workshop maintenance
5. Installation of Power Drive
6. Installation of Brake
7. Installation of Suspension Drive
8. Engine part assembly procedure
9. Technique for final engine run
10. Vehicle wheel alignment

Requirements for this course are:

• Birth Certificate (NSO Certified)
• High School Diploma
• Good Moral Character/Honorable Dismissal
• Barangay Clearance
• Police Clearance
• 1x1 / 2x2 Picture

Learn more about Enrolling in TESDA Training Centers

Other Requirements:
Student/trainee should possess the following requirements:

• can communicate both orally and in written form;
• physically and mentally fit;
• with good moral character; and
• With experience in basic machining..

Photography NC II; A TESDA Short course offered in the Philippines

Various new TESDA courses are offered with limited but efficient durations per sessions, depending on which course, one may have chosen. One of the newest courses offered by TESDA is Photography. Since time immemorial, Photography was considered just a hobby to some, but for others, they have considered it as their passion, thus, crafted a vocational course out of it. Now-a-days, applicants must have a Photography NC II certificate in order for them to be easily hired; this is in accordance to some employers. This training will serve as a guideline towards professionalism in terms of photography and having knowledge about it will help you raise your chances to being hired.

This course will help you obtain knowledge in terms of camera operations, camera parts and equipment, basic knowledge in troubleshooting camera problems, and etc. so basically, this will help you enhance your technical skills, specifically, photographic skills. In this course, you will learn more techniques and possible photo shooting strategy and style, experimenting different angles and correcting faulty photography. This will be a pleasant training in eradicating curiosity towards camera difficulties; developing basic steps in setting up camera; and supplement ideas on how to properly shoot within the range of your camera settings.

There are 50 different types of photography that you may discover along the way, techniques you may learn, proper selection of angles and lighting procedure. 3 of the 50 types of photography that you may want to choose are: Fashion photography; Beauty photography; and Nature photography. You may also be familiar with Wedding photography; Wildlife photography; Portrait photography; Advertising photography; etc.

Benefits that you may gain from taking this course and succeeding are:

• Self-Employment;
• Exposure;
• Artists Relationships
• Creative Self Expressions

Self-employed photographers had the same benefits as any freelance professional. They could set their own hours and choose to work on assignments that either appealed to their artistic sense, paid more money, or both. Those working for corporations had the same benefits as any employee of that corporation. For example, full-time photojournalists at "The New York Times" receive insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life. They can supplement their medical payments with flexible spending accounts that collected pre-tax dollars. They also receive paid vacation, sick leave, personal days and holidays.

The work of a photographer -- if it's truly good -- can lead to wide exposure if photos are published in local, regional, national or international publications and other media. The potential for exposure both local and foreign ties into all of the other benefits, a photographer can reap. Freedom; more work opportunities and new relationships. Not to mention, the pride that comes from knowing that others appreciate your art. Exposure, that is.

Photographers often collaborate with other artists, including makeup specialists, hair stylists, photographers, prop stylists, set designers and wardrobe experts. Some get to work with beautiful models. Regardless of who or what they shoot, photographers have the opportunity to network with other creative professionals on a regular basis. Through this network, photographers hear about work opportunities, forge professional and personal relationships, and gain photography-related skills.

Photographers express how theyu feel or see life in the form of pictures. Their work can create awareness and understanding by evoking reactions and emotions in others. For example, columnist Maurice Berger, in the Lens section of "The New York Times," explained how photographer Gordon Parks used his images to help viewers understand and share the feelings of people from different racial backgrounds, in the hope of changing societal viewpoints. By expressing themselves creatively through images, photographers get to impact others.

Course duration / Training time

Photography NC II takes 234 hours to accomplish. This course will only last for 4 months.

Requirements to apply as a Course Trainee:

1. Certificate of Birth (NSO copy)
2. Academic Record (High school Diploma)
3. Good Moral Character Certificate or Honorable Dismissal
4. 1×1 or 2×2 Photo ID (for record purposes)
5. Basic Photography knowledge
6. Some Training Institution have different set of requirements, you may contact them personally to know more information.

Job opportunities after the Program:

There will be a lot of job opportunities that will open up as soon as you finish this course: Wedding photography, Event photography, Photo editing, Graduation photography, and even work as freelance. In addition, the title of being a “Professional Photographer” will be yours for the taking.

Trainees who undergo in the field of Photography NC II need to take an examination before working independently. This is to assure that one is ready to take another step towards professionalism in his/her chosen field.

Visit the nearest TESDA Training Center in your area and ask if this course is available in your area.

TESDA Courses that can use in Construction Jobs

One of  the in-demand and fastest growing occupations abroad are in construction industry. Not only in other country but also here in the Philippines. Meanwhile, some companies and agency required documents or certification before you can apply to them. This documents will proved that you are eligible to desired work.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is the one who teach and give certificates (NC/COC) for those Filipino who wants to learn new skills. You can find the available courses related to Construction and Building in TESDA below:

1. Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe Loader) NC II
2. Heavy Equipment Operation (Bulldozer) NC II
3. Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift) NC II
4. Heavy Equipment Operation (Hydraulic Excavator) NC II
5. Diploma in Civil Technology
6. Drafting Technology (1-yr)
7. Fiberglass Craft
8. Industrial Electricity
9. Masonry NC I and NC II
10. Pipe Fitting NC II
11. Plumbing NC I and NC II
12. Technical Drafting NC II
13. Tile Setting NC II
14. Drafting Technology Course
15. 1-Yr Practical Electricity
16. Architectural Desktop (35 Hours)
17. Building Maintenance Supervision
18. Building Wiring Installation NC II
19. Carpentry NC II
20. Construction Painting NC II
21. Crane Operator Course

Note: Some of the courses above may or may not be available in the accredited schools near you. 

source: mattscradle

TESDA Vocational Courses Offered this 2020

In this article, we will list the courses offered by TESDA this year. It will help you to know the courses available to take in training centers. Please take note that some Training Center have limited course, we recommend to visit and ask if the course you choose is available in TESDA school in your area.

If you are so busy and you can't visit TESDA schools, the agency also offered Free Online Course. You can learn a new skill without leaving your home or work. You must have internet connection and computer/laptop. Check our step-by-step instruction on how to register in free online program.

List of Available Courses in TESDA (2017) source (mattscradle)

2D Game Art Development NC III
3D Game Art Development NC III (NEW)
Able Seafarer Deck NC II (II-5)
Able Seafarer Engine NC II (III-5)
Agricultural Crops Production NC I, NCII and NCIII
Air Duct Servicing NCII
Animal Health Care and Management NC III
Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) NC II, (Ruminants) NC II, (Swine) NCII
Animation NC II, Animation (2D Digital) NC III, (3D Digital) NC III
Aquaculture NC II
Artificial Insemination (Large Ruminants) NC II, (Swine) NC II
Attractions and Theme Parks NCII
Auto Body Painting Finishing NC I, NC II, and N CIII
Auto Engine Rebuilding NC II
Automotive Body Repairing NC II
Automotive Electrical Assembly NC II and NC III
Automotive Mechanical Assembly NC II and NC III
Automotive servicing NC I, NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Automotive Wiring Harness Assembly NC II
Barangay Health Services NC II
Barbering NC II
Bartending NC II, and Barista NC II
Beauty Care NC II, and NC III
Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II, and NC III
Biomedical Equipment Services NCII
Bookkeeping NC III
Bread and pastry Production NC II
Broadband Installation (Fixed Wireless Systems) NC II
Cable TV Installation NC II
CaTV Operation and Maintenance NC III
CAD CAM Operation NC III
Caregiving NC II
Carpentry NC II and NC III
CNC Lathe Machine Operation NC II and NC III
CNC Milling Machine Operation NC II, and NC III
Commercial Cooking NC III, and NC IV
Computer Systems Servicing NC II
Construction Lift Passenger Material Elevator Operation NC II
Construction Painting NC II and NC III
Consumer Electronics NC III and NC IV
Contact Center Services NC II (Call Center)
Cookery NC II
Customer Services NC II
Dental Hygiene NC IV
Dental Laboratory Technology Services NC I, (Fixed Dentures/Restorations) NC II, (Removable) NC II
Dental Technology NC IV
Diesel Power Plant Operation, and Maintenance NC II, and NC III
Domestic Work NC II
Dressmaking (Casual) NC II
Driving NC II, (Articulated Vehicle) NC III, (Passenger Bus/Straight Truck) NC III
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Electronics Products Assembly and Servicing NC II
Emergency Medical Services NC II
Events Management Services NC III
Fashion design (Apparel) NC III
Fish Capture NC I, and NC II
Fish Products Packaging NC II
Fishing Gear Repair and Maintenance NC III
Fish Port Wharf Operations NC I
Flux-Cored Arc Welding NC I, NC II, and NC III
Food and beverage services NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Food processing NC I, NC II, NC III, NC IV
Footwear Making NC II
Forging NC II, and NC III
Foundry Melting/Casting NC II, and NC III
Foundry Molding NC II, and NC III
Foundry PATTERN MAKING NC III
Front office services NC II
Furniture Making (Finishing) NC II
Game Programming NC III
Gas Metal Arc Welding NC I, NC II, and NC III
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding NC II, and NC IV
Gas Welding NC I, and NC II
Hairdressing NC II, and NC III
Health Care Services NC II
Heat Treatment
Heavy Equipment Servicing NC II
Hilot (Wellness) NC II
Horticulture NC II, NC III
Housekeeping NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Ice Plant Refrigeration Servicing NC III
ILLUSTRATION NC II
Instrumentation and Control Servicing NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Jewelry Making (Fine Jewelry) NC II, and NC III
Laboratory and Metrology/Calibration Services NC II, and NC III
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (SOFTSCAPE) NC II
Line Construction (Electric Power Distribution) NC II
LOCAL GUIDING SERVICES NC II
Machining NC I, NC II, and NC III
MARINE ELECTRICITY (FINAL)3
Masonry NC I, NC II, and NC III
Massage Therapy NC II
Mechanical Drafting NC I
Mechatronics Servicing NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Medical Coding and Billing NC II
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION NC II
Metals Stamping NC II
Microfinance Technology NC II, NC IV
Moldmaking NC II
Motorcycle Small Engine Servicing NC II
ON-HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK (Rigid)
Ophthalmic Lens Servicing NC II
Organic Agriculture Production NC II (NEW)
Painting Machine Operation NC II
Pattern Making NC II
PERFORMING ARTS – DANCE NC II
PERFORMING ARTS (SONG) NC II
Performing Arts_Ballroom Dancing NC II
Pest Management (Veg.) NC II
Pharmacy Services NC II
Photography NC II
Pipefitting NC II
Plant Maintenance NC I
Plastic Machine Operation NC II, and NC III
Plumbing NC I, NC II, and NC III
Press Machine Operation NC I
Process Inspection NC II, and NC III
Programming NC IV
PV System Design NC III, Servicing NC III, Installation NC II
Pyrotechnics NC II
RAC Servicing (DomRAC) NC II – New
RAC Servicing (PACU-CRE) NC III (Amended)
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch NC II (II-4, III-4)
Reinforcing Steel Works NC II
Rice Machinery Operations NC II
Rigging NC I
Rubber Processing NC II, Production NC II
SCAFFOLD ERECTION NC II
Security Services NC I, NC II
SHIPS CATERING SERVICES NC I, NC II, and NC III (Ships’ cook)
Slaughtering Operations NC II (Butchery)
SMAW NC I, NC II, NC III, and NC IV
Structural Erection NC II
Submerged Arc Welding NC I, and NC II
System Formwork Installation NC II
Tailoring (Casual) NC II
Technical Drafting NC II
Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation (Copper Cable-POTS and DSL) NC II
Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) NC II
Tile Setting NC II
TINSMITHING (AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING) NC II
Tool and Die Making NC II
Tourism Promotion Services NC II
Trainers Methodology Level I, Level 2
Transmission Line Installation and Maintenance NC II, NC III
Transport RAC SERVICING NC II
TRAVEL SERVICES NC II
Visual Graphic Design NC III
Culinary Arts Course
Foreign Language (Korean, Japanese – Nihongo, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and English)
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Servicing

Heavy Equipment Operations Courses:

ARTICULATED OFF-HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK NC II
Backhoe Loader NC II
Bulldozer NC II
Concrete Pump NC II
Container Stacker NC II
Crawler Crane NC II
Forklift NC II
Gantry Crane NC II
Hydraulic Excavator NC II
Motor Grader NC II
Paver NC II
Rigid off-highway dump truck NC II
ROAD ROLLER NC II
Rough-Terrain Crane NC II
Screed NC I
Tower Crane NC II (Crane Operator)
Transit Mixer NC II
Truck-Mounted Crane NC II
Wheel Loader NC II

Guide for Renewing a TESDA National Certificate (NC) or Certificate of Competency (COC)

Earlier, we post an article to guide all TESDA graduates who wants to apply for a National Certificate or Certificate of Competency. This time, we will teach on how to renew or re-validate your NC/COC. Follow this guide and lets renew your certificate.

Step 1: Visit the TESDA District or Provincial Issuing Office were you got the present certificate (NC/COC) and apply for renewal.

Step 2: Bring all the following documentary requirements so you can save time, money and efforts.

• Duly Accomplished Application Form
• Original NC/COC
• Three (3) pieces passport size ID picture with plain white background. Wear a shirt with collar when photograph.
• Certificate of Employment - this is the evidence that you use the skills you've learned in TESDA.
• Request Letter - Explain the reason why you want to renew your NC/COC.

Step 5: Submit the docements above and pay the Renewal Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier. Don't forget to get the Official Receipt.

Step 6: National Certificate can be claimed on the scheduled date given by the issuing office of TESDA.

Note: National Certificate or Certificate of Competency will be given directly to the applicant. However, if a representative will claim the said documents, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.

How to Apply for Assessment and Certification in TESDA (NC/COC)

One of the step to be a registered TESDA graduate is to get a National Certificates (NC) or Certificates of Competency (COC). This is your proof that you enroll and pass all the exam under the course you've take. You can also use this document when you are applying for a job.

How to Get a Certificate in TESDA?

Step 1: The first thing you should do is provide a 3 pcs. Passport size ID picture with white background, use white shirt with collar. Don't forget to write your name and signature at the back of the photo.

Step 2: Go to the nearest TESDA Accredited Assessment Center in your area and apply for assessment.

Step 3: Submit the picture and the following documentary requirements and pay the assessment fee.

1.Duly accomplished Application Form;

2.Properly and completely filled-out Self Assessment Guide of your chosen qualification.

Step 4: Get the Official Receipt and Admission Slip (Please bring this on your scheduled date).

Note: The scheduled date and assigned venue of assessment was indicated in the Admission Slip.

Step 5: Pass the assessment and get the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS).

Step 6: Apply for the assessment in TESDA District/Provincial Office where the assessment center/venue is under jurisdiction.

Step 7: Your National Certificate (NC)/Certificate of Competency (COC) can be claim in 7 working days. Remember that the applicant can only get the documents. However, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) should be submited if a representative will claimed the NC/COC.

Check this article to learn How to Renew your TESDA Certificate?

source: TESDA