THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) gathered its competency assessors for the first-ever National Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Assessors Convention on October 15 in Quezon City.
Held under the theme “Assess. Certify. Empower: Strengthening the Role of TVET Assessors,” the event aimed to ensure that Filipino workers’ skills are evaluated fairly, consistently, and credibly.
The convention convened competency assessors, assessment center managers, and regional focal persons to exchange best practices, review policies, and reinforce professional ethics.
Discussions focused on handling candidate interactions, navigating ethical dilemmas, applying rules of evidence, and understanding the implications of ASEAN Mutual Recognition on Philippine qualifications.
“Our competency assessors play a critical role in ensuring that every National Certificate issued by TESDA represents genuine competence and meets established industry standards,” said TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez.
He emphasized that investing in assessors ultimately strengthens the value of Philippine TVET.
For jobseekers, a rigorous assessment framework ensures fair evaluations and trusted credentials.
For employers, it guarantees that certified individuals possess verifiable skills. TESDA noted it will continue advancing quality assurance to maintain credibility across the country.
The convention built upon related workforce initiatives, following the 8th National Quality TVET Forum held on October 14 in Quezon City.
That forum brought together regional offices, training institutions, and industry partners to discuss ladderized programs, digital learning, micro-credentials, and enterprise-based education.