This document provides information about competency standards and certification levels in technical vocational education and training (TVET) in the Philippines. It defines key terms like competency standards, basic and common units of competency, and describes the four certification levels (NC I to NC IV). It also outlines sample curricula for TVET specializations in arts and trades, agriculture, and fishery for the K to 12 program. Timetables for automotive and motorcycle servicing courses are included.

1. TRAINING
REGULATION
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ARTS & TRADES (14) AGRICULTURE (4)FISHERY (3)
21 AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
282 Tech-Voc Schools

2. WHAT ARE COMPETENCY STANDARDS ?
• Competency standards are
nationally agreed statement of
skills, knowledge and attitude
required for effective performance
of a particular job.

3. WHAT IS COMPETENCY ?
Competency is the possession and application of
knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform work
activities to the standard expected in the workplace.

4. WHAT ARE BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY?
• Skills and knowledge that everyone
needs for work
• Four key areas of competency
 Communication
 Teamwork
 Problem solving
 Planning

5. WHAT ARE THE COMMON UNITS OF
COMPETENCY?
Skills and knowledge needed by all people
working in a particular industry
• Perform work safely
• Contribute to quality system
• Use hand tools
• Interpret drawings
• Perform industry calculations
EXAMPLES OF COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY

6. WHAT ARE CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY?
 The core units of competency are units that are
specific to a stream of a given sector.
Examples of core units
v those required for Computer Servicing
v those required for Motor Body Repair
v those required for Engine Reconditioning

7. Competency Structure
NC I NC II NC III NC IV
NC levels are indicators of the relative complexity and depth of competency and
learning.
NC levels descriptors lay down the expectation of progressive development in terms of
work-role oriented performance outcomes. They provide guidance as to broad
employment expectation at the respective level of competency.
A T T I T U D E S
Management
CompetenceTechnical
Competence

8. DESCRIPTORS OF
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Level Process Responsibility Application
NC I A worker at this
level performs
routine and
predictable tasks
involving little or no
latitude for
judgments
Adhere to
appropriate
standards or
specifications are
usually involved
Assignments are
usually made by a
supervisor or a
worker at a higher
level who gives
simple instructions
and makes
clarifications or
suggestions when
necessary

9. DESCRIPTORS OF
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Level Process Responsibility Application
NC II A worker at this
level performs
a prescribed range
of functions
involving known
routines and
procedures, where
clearly identified
choices and limited
complexity applies
Work involves
some accountability
for the quality of
outputs
Application at this
level may involve
individual
responsibility or
autonomy, or
working with others
as part of a team or
group

10. DESCRIPTORS OF
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Level Process Responsibility Application
NC III
A worker at this
level performs
a wide range of
skilled operations at
a high level of
competence
Involving known
routines and
procedures. The
work context
involves some
complexity in the
extent and choice
of options available
Work involves
Under standing the
work process,
contributing to
problem solving,
and making
decisions to
determine the
Process, equipment
and materials to be
used
Application at this
level may involve
individual
responsibility or
autonomy, and/or
may involve some
responsibility for
others. Participation
in teams including
team or group
coordination may be
involved

11. DESCRIPTORS OF
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Level Process Responsibility Application
NC IV
A worker at this
level performs
a wide range of
application in a
variety of contexts
most of which are
complex and non-
routine
Work involves some
leadership and
guidance when
organizing activities of
self and others as well
contributing to
technical solutions of
a non-routine or
contingency nature.
Work at this level
also requires
evaluation and
analysis of current
practices and the
development of new
criteria and procedures
Applications
involve
responsibility for the
organization and
performance of
others

12. DEFINITION OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making
judgements on whether competency has been achieved.
The purpose of assessment is to confirm that an individual can
perform to the standards expected in the workplace as
expressed in the relevant competency standards.

13. Evidence is information that is gathered and
matched against a
unit of competency to provide
proof of competency.
WHAT IS EVIDENCE?

14. Proposed STVEP qualification/Specialization for the K to 12
ARTS AND TRADES
Area of
Specialization
First Year
(7)
Second Year
(8)
Third Year
(9)
Fourth Year
(10)
Fifth Year
(11)
Sixth Year
(12)
CURRENT COURSE OFFERING SUGGESTED QUALIFICATION/COURSE
Building
Construction
Exploratory Carpentry NC II Masonry NC I  Carpentry NC II
 Masonry NC II
 Tile Setting NC II
Automotive Exploratory Automotive Servicing NC I  Automotive Servicing NC II
 Driving NC II
 Motorcycle Small engine Servicing NC II
Electronics Exploratory Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II  Instrumentation and control Servicing NC II
 Mechatronics Servicing NC II
Drafting
Technology
Exploratory Technical Drafting NC II  Mechanical Drafting NC I
 CAD/CAM Operation NC III
Computer
Hardware
Servicing
Exploratory Computer Hardware Servicing NC II  Broadband Installation
(Fixed Wireless Systems) NC II
Electricity Exploratory Electrical Installation Maintenance NC I  Electrical Installation Maintenance NC II

15. Proposed STVEP qualification/Specialization for the K to 12
ARTS AND TRADES
Area of
Specialization
First Year
(7)
Second Year
(8)
Third Year
(9)
Fourth Year
(10)
Fifth Year
(11)
Sixth Year
(12)
CURRENT COURSE OFFERING SUGGESTED QUALIFICATION/COURSE
Plumbing Exploratory Plumbing NC I  Plumbing NC II
 Pipe Fitting NC II
Refrigeration and
Air conditioning
Exploratory RAC Servicing NC I  RAC Servicing NC II
 Transport RAC Servicing NC II
Welding Exploratory SMAW Welding NC I
 SMAW Welding NC II
 GMAW Welding NC II
 GTAW Welding NC II
Machine Shop Exploratory Machining NC I  Machining NC II
Cosmetology Exploratory Beauty Care NC II
Hair Dressing
NC II
Garment Trades Exploratory
Dressmaking NC II
 Tailoring NC II
 Fashion Designing
Food Trades Exploratory
Commercial Cooking NC II  Bread and Pastry Production NC II

16. Proposed STVEP qualification/Specialization for the K to 12
AGRICULTURE
Area of
Specialization
First Year
(7)
Second Year
(8)
Third Year
(9)
Fourth Year
(10)
Fifth Year
(11)
Sixth Year
(12)
CURRENT COURSE OFFERING
SUGGESTED
QUALIFICATION/COURSE
Crop Production Exploratory Crop Production NC
I
Horticulture NC II
 Rice Machinery Operation NC II
 Pest Management NC II
Vegetable
Production Horticulture NC II
Food Processing Exploratory
Food Processing NC I
 Food Processing NC II
Animal
Production
Exploratory
Animal Production NC II

17. Proposed STVEP qualification/Specialization for the K to 12
FISHERY
Area of
Specialization
First Year
(7)
Second Year
(8)
Third Year
(9)
Fourth Year
(10)
Fifth Year
(11)
Sixth Year
(12)
CURRENT COURSE OFFERING
SUGGESTED
QUALIFICATION/COURSE
Fish Capture
Exploratory
Fish Capture NC II • Fish port/Wharf Operations NC I
Fish Culture Aquaculture NC II
Fish Processing
Food Processing NC II
 Fish Product Packaging NC II

18. AUTOMOTIVE DRIVING NC II and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC II
TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00-8:00 English English English English Logic
8:00-9:00 Life Sciences Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika
9:00-9:15 M O R N I N G B R E A K
9:15-10:15
Math for Specific
purpose I
Math for Specific
purpose I
Math for Specific
purpose I
Math for Specific
purpose I
Math for Specific
purpose I
10:15-11:15
Contemporary Issues
- Local
Life Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences
11:15-12:15
Psychology Contemporary Issues -
Local
Psychology Logic
12:15-1:00 L U N C H B R E A K
1:00-2:00
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
2:00-3:00
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
3:00-3:15 A F T E R N O O N B R E A K
3:15-4:15
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
4:15-5:15
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
GRADE 11 STVEP S A M P L E S C H E D U L E (NSTP-Saturday)

19. MOTORCYCLE SMALL ENGINE SERVICING NC II or AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00-8:00
English or Filipino:
Specific purposes
English or Filipino:
Specific purposes
English or Filipino:
Specific purposes
English or Filipino:
Specific purposes
Philosophy
8:00-9:00 Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences
9:00-9:15 M O R N I N G B R E A K
9:15-10:15
Math for Specific
purpose II
Math for Specific
purpose II
Math for Specific
purpose II
Math for Specific
purpose II
Math for Specific
purpose II
10:15-11:15 Literature Literature Literature Literature Literature
11:15-12:15
Sociology Contemporary Issues -
Global
Philosophy Contemporary Issues -
Global
Sociology
12:15-1:00 L U N C H B R E A K
1:00-2:00
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
2:00-3:00
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
3:00-3:15 A F T E R N O O N B R E A K
3:15-4:15
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
4:15-5:15
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive
Technology
Technical Subject
Automotive Technology
GRADE 12 STVEP S A M P L E S C H E D U L E

20. AUTOMOTIVE DRIVING NC II and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC II
First Grading Second Grading Third Grading Fourth Grading
English English English English
Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika Filipino:Retorika
Math for Specific purpose I Math for Specific purpose I Math for Specific purpose I Math for Specific purpose I
Life Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences
Contemporary Issues - Local Contemporary Issues - Local Contemporary Issues - Local Contemporary Issues - Local
Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology
Logic Logic Logic Logic
Technical Subject
Automotive Driving
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Driving
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
Technical Subject
Automotive Servicing
 Core competency
GRADE 11 STVEP SAMPLE SCHEDULE

21. MOTORCYCLE SMALL ENGINE SERVICING NC II or AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
First Grading Second Grading Third Grading Fourth Grading
English or Filipino: Specific
purposes
English or Filipino: Specific
purposes
English or Filipino: Specific
purposes
English or Filipino: Specific
purposes
Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences
Math for Specific purpose II Math for Specific purpose II Math for Specific purpose II Math for Specific purpose II
Literature Literature Literature Literature
Sociology Sociology Sociology Sociology
Contemporary Issues - Global Contemporary Issues - Global Contemporary Issues - Global Contemporary Issues - Global
Philosophy Philosophy Philosophy Philosophy
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
Technical Subject
 Motorcycle small engine
servicing
 Automotive electrical
assembly
Core competency
GRADE 12 STVEP SAMPLE SCHEDULE