Philippines - TESDA National Certificate (NC) / Certificate of Competency (COC)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a TESDA National Certificate (NC) / Certificate of Competency (COC), the applicant has to approach the TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) assessment center link

   NOTE: Enter the center name and select the region, qualification, province and click the “Search” button to check the nearest center.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority at the cashier counter.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Be present at the scheduled date and assigned venue of the assessment indicated in the Admission Slip.

    NOTE: Don’t forget to bring the admission slip on the assessment date.

12. Get the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS) at the Assessment Center.
13. Now the applicant (Assessment passers) must apply for certification at the TESDA District/Provincial Office where the assessment center/venue is under jurisdiction.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. The applicant can get their National Certificate (NC) / Certificate of Competency (COC) from the office.
16. This entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport-size photographs (three – copies)
• Duly-Accomplished Self-Assessment Guide

Office Locations & Contacts

TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) Central Office
Address: G29H+RRJ, E Service Rd, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8888 5641
Email - [email protected]
Contact link
Location link
Regional Office link
Assessment center link

NOTE: Enter the center name and select the region, qualification, province and click the “Search” button to check the nearest center.

Eligibility

• Any Student, worker, or any individual who wants to determine his/her qualification level is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity for this license is five years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• TESDA implements assessment and certification for all qualifications with promulgated Training Regulations.
• The competency requirements, as defined in the relevant Training Regulations shall be the take-off point of all corresponding qualifications, assessments, and certifications in all industry sectors.
• National Certificate is issued when a candidate has demonstrated competence in all units of competency that comprised a Qualification.
• A certificate of Competency is issued to individuals who have satisfactorily demonstrated competence on a particular or cluster of units of competency.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Mandatory assessment is given to graduating students of WTR-registered programs. Assessment may be conducted in the facilities of the private TVIs designated as assessment venues. However, assessment must be facilitated by the TESDA Regional/Provincial Office or the TTI-TACs immediately after training.