Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)
President’s SONA 2011
“… ngayon pa lang, nagtatagpo na ang kaisipan ng DOLE, CHED, TESDA at DepEd upang tugunan and isyu ng job mismatch. Susuriin ang mga curriculum para maituon sa mga industriyang naghahanap ng empleyado, at gagabayan ang mga estudyante sa pagpili ng mga kursong hitik sa bakanteng trabaho.”
What is a Qualification?
Package of competencies describing a particular function or job role existing in an economic sector. It covers the work activities required to undertake a particular job role.
What is the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)?
It is a national policy that describes the levels of educational qualifications and sets the standards for qualification outcomes.
A quality assured national system for the development, recognition and award of qualifications based on standards of knowledge, skills and values acquired in different ways and methods by learners and workers of a certain country
It is competency-based.It is labor market driven.It is assessment based qualification recognition.
Benefits of the PQF:I. FOR THE PERSON
Encourages lifelong learning allowing the person to start at the level that suits him and then build-up his qualifications as his needs and interests develop and change over time
Certificates and licenses recognized by government
II. FOR THE EMPLOYERS
• Assures that standards and qualifications are consistent to job requirements/demand
• Provides common understanding on standards, qualifications and levels
III. FOR THE E & T PROVIDERS
Ensures transparency in training provision, conformance to standards and preciseness of accountability for learning outcomes
Provides common understanding of policies and guidelines on credit transfers, articulation, portability, bridges pathways and RPL
IV. FOR THE AUTHORITIES
• Provides the standards, taxonomy and typology of qualifications as bases for granting approvals to providers and stakeholders
• Harmonizes qualifications in E & T across Philippines
Philippine Qualifications
Framework
Qualification Levels
Descriptors
Registers
Working Groups
Pathways & Equivalencies
Quality Assurance
Information & Guidelines
International Alignment
Industry needs
Need for global recognition of competencies
Current qualifications issues at all levels
Qualifications issues in recognition of prior
learning
Research and policy papers on NQF
NQFs of other countries
Consultation and AdvocacyWith Stakeholders
INPUTS OUTPUTS
Six (6) Years
Four (4) Years Junior HS +Two (2) Years Senior HS + TESD Specialization (NC I and NC II) /Arts & Sports/ Academics
Technical Educationand Skills Development
Baccalaureate, Post- Baccalaureate, Post-Doctoral/ Specialization
One (1) Year
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, signed
Executive Order No. 83 dated October 1, 2012 entitled
THE PHL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
LEVEL
GRADE 10
GRADE 12
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT HIGHER EDUCATION
DOCTORAL AND POST DOCTORAL
BACCALAUREATE
BASIC EDUCATION
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
L7
L8
NC I
NC II
NC IV
NC III
NC IV
DIPLOMA
BACCALAUREATE
POST BACCALAUREATE
The Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) is hereby established with the following objectives:
1. To adopt national standards and levels for outcomes of education;
2. To support the development and maintenance of pathways and equivalencies which provide access to qualifications and assist people to move easily and readily between the different education and training sectors and between these sectors and the labor market; and
3. To align the PQF with international qualifications framework to support the national and international mobility of workers through the increased recognition of the value and comparability of Philippine qualifications.
Section 1. Establishment of the Philippine Qualifications Framework
The PQF National Coordinating Committee is hereby created to be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education with the following as members:
– Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
– Commission of Higher Education (CHED)
– Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and
– Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Section 2. PQF National Coordinating Committee
• Industry Sector representatives shall be
consulted and tapped in the detailing and
application of the PQF to ensure alignment of
educational outcomes to job requirements.
Section 4. Participation of the Industry Sector
Section 5. Level Descriptors
• The PQF shall incorporate an 8 – level Qualifications Descriptors defined in terms of the following:
knowledge skills and values application and degree of independence
• DepEd, TESDA and CHED shall make detailed descriptors
of each qualification level based on learning standards
in basic education, competency standards or training
regulations, and the policies and standards of higher
education academic programs. They shall jointly
implement national pilot programs to determine its
relevance and applicability in all levels of education.
Section 6. Learning Standards
• The PRC and CHED shall review the framework and
contents of the licensure examinations of each of the
professions and align them with that of the PQF.
Section 7. Review of Licensure Examination
Section 8 – Technical Secretariat
To ensure efficient and effective implementation, DepEd, TESDA and CHED shall organize from their present staff complements a permanent Technical Secretariat.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
Broad statements towards the implementation of the provisions of the EO.
Signed by the Chairman and all the members on December 17, 2012.
Submitted to the Office of the President on December 21, 2012.
Published in the Philippine Star on December 28, 2012 and in the Official Gazette on January 7, 2013.
THE PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
LEVELKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND VALUESAPPLICATION
DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE
Level 1National Certificate I
Knowledge and skills that are manual or concrete or practical and/or operational in focus.
Applied in activities that are set in a limited range of highly familiar and predictable contexts; involve straightforward, routine issues which are addressed by following set rules, guidelines or procedures.
In conditions where there is very close support, guidance or supervision; minimum judgment or discretion is needed.
Level 2National Certificate II
Knowledge and skills that are manual, practical and/or operational in focus with a variety of options.
Applied in activities that are set in a range of familiar and predictable contexts; involve routine issues which are identified and addressed by selecting from and following a number of set rules, guidelines or procedures.
In conditions where there is substantial support, guidance or supervision; limited judgment or discretion is needed.
Level 3National Certificate III
Knowledge and skills that are a balance of theoretical and/or technical and practical. Work involves understanding the work process, contributing to problem solving, and making decisions to determine the process, equipment and materials to be used.
Applied in activities that are set in contexts with some unfamiliar or unpredictable aspects; involve routine and non-routine issues which are identified and addressed by interpreting and/or applying established guidelines or procedures with some variations.
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.
LEVELKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
VALUESAPPLICATION
DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE
Level 4National Certificate IV
Knowledge and skills that are mainly theoretical and/or abstract with significant depth in one or more areas; contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature; evaluation and analysis of current practices and the development of new criteria and procedures.
Applied in activities that are set in range of contexts, most of which involve a number of unfamiliar and/or unpredictable aspects; involve largely non-routine issues which are addressed using guidelines or procedures which require interpretation and/or adaptation.
Work involves some leadership and guidance when organizing activities of self and others
Level 5National Diploma
Knowledge and skills that are mainly theoretical and/or abstract with significant depth in some areas together with wide-ranging, specialized technical, creative and conceptual skills. Perform work activities demonstrating breadth, depth and complexity in the planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills and knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination.
Applied in activities that are supervisory, complex and non-routine which require an extensive interpretation and/or adaptation/ innovation.
In conditions where there is broad guidance and direction, where judgment is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Undertake work involving participation in the development of strategic initiatives, as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organizing others.
LEVELKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
VALUESAPPLICATION
DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE
Level 6 Baccalaureate Degree
Graduates at this level will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skills in their field of study for professional work and lifelong learning
Application in professional work in a broad range of discipline and/or for further study
Independent and /or in teams of related field
Level 7 Post-Baccalaureate Program
Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized or multi-disciplinary field of study for professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning
Applied in professional work that requires leadership and management in a specialized or multi-disciplinary professional work and/or research and/or for further study
Independent and or in teams of multidisciplinary
Level 8Doctoral Degree and Post-Doctoral Programs
Graduates at this level have highly advanced systematic knowledge and skills in highly specialized and/or complex multidisciplinary field of learning for complex research and/or professional practice or for the advancement of learning
Applied in highly specialized or complex multi-disciplinary field of professional work that requires innovation, and/or leadership and management and/or research in a specialized or multi-disciplinary field
Independent and/or in teams of multi-disciplinary and more complex setting
PQF Technical Working GroupsTWG for Qualifications RegisterChair : TESDA
TWG for Pathways and EquivalenciesChair : CHED
TWG for Quality AssuranceChair : CHED
TWG for Information and GuidelinesChair : DepED
TWG for International AlignmentChair : PRC
TWG on Qualifications RegisterLead: TESDA
The Philippine Qualifications Register is the national database of quality assured qualifications which contains information on the qualifications and their corresponding competency standards, learning outcomes and the authorized licensing and certification arrangements.
It will also include information on the quality assurance system and procedures applied to the authorization of the qualifications and the agencies mandated to issue the authorization.
The PHL Qualifications Register
Status Vis the Work Plan
Adopt a format or formats that can read into each other.Status: CHED, PRC, TESDA agreed on the format below during the May 10, 2013 TWG Meeting
Phase 1. b – Characteristics and Format
QUALIFICATION TITLE
QUALIFICATION LEVEL
ISSUE CODING
DATE ISSUED
ISSUED BY
DESCRIPTOR
PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORKWorking Group On Qualifications Register
REPORT ON CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS ISSUED BY MANDATED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (AS OF APRIL 1, 2013)This report is a simple table of the current qualifications issued by the Professional Regulations Commission, the Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in accordance with their mandates. The details in the table are given as they currently supplied by the agencies and does not yet reflect alignment in the Philippine Qualifications Framework.
TESDA Qualifications Register (source: TESDA QSO)
Qualification Title
Qualification Level
Qualification Coding
Date Issued
Issued By Descriptor
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
II AGRANP204 01/23-24/05
TESDA The ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to raise poultry, raise small ruminants, raise swine and raise large ruminants.
AGRICULTURAL CROPS
PRODUCTION NC I
I AGRACP105 09/22-23/05
TESDA The AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I consists of competencies that a person must achieve in the production of crops such as rice, vegetables, fruits and nuts as well as many others. Workers operating at this level and using these competencies would be working without previous experience in this industry sector. They would be undertaking a small range of skills and they would be under constant supervision or working alongside a more competent worker with some supervisory skills. They would be undertaking basic crop husbandry and work orientation skills.
AGRICULTURAL CROPS
PRODUCTION NC III
III AGRACP306 06/01-02/06
TESDA The AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC III consists of competencies that a person must achieve in managing small farm. Specifically it involves competencies in making decision and carrying out competencies in relation to establishment, maintenance and harvesting of agronomic crops such as coarse grains, grain legumes, coffee, coconuts, cotton, soya beans, peanuts and sugar cane. Workers at this level would be working autonomously and likely to own a small enterprise or work within a cooperative structure.
CHED Qualifications Register (source: email of Dir. Jean Tayag/CHED)
QUALIFICATION TITLE
QUALIFICATION LEVEL
ISSUE CODING
DATE ISSUED ISSUED BY DESCRIPTOR
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Program
620103 April 14, 2008
An agriculture graduate should be able to:
perform the task in the technical and scientific fields with confidence and creativitydiagnose and analyze strengths and limitations, opportunities, threats in the practice of agriculture professionconceptualize and formulate systems-oriented strategic plans and programs for agricultural dev't.manage resources effectively and efficientlymonitor and evaluate plans and programs in agricultureadvocate agricultural laws, rules, regulations and related policiespractice and promote public safety in the use of agricultural technologyimplement agricultural development compatible with resource conservationdevelop communication skills and strategiesdevelop and cultivate collaborative and productive work attitude towards the agriculture professionprovide leadership & vision in identifying, creating and pursuing opportunities in agricultural dev't.practice ethical interpersonal relations with employers, subordinates, peers, clients and the general public
TWG on International Alignment Functions Lead: PRC
Functions:1. Conduct researches/ studies for comparability/
benchmarking of Philippine qualifications with other countries and regional/ international groupings;
2. Coordinate with professional organizations in the pursuit of mutual recognition arrangements/ agreements (MRAs on regulated professions [PRC as the lead agency] and MRA on Tourism [TESDA and DOT as the lead agencies])
TEMPLATE FOR DATA-GATHERING
• REGION : PROFESSION :• COUNTRY : COUNTRY :
LEARNER
TEACHER
MOBILITY
WORKER
PROFESSIONAL
MOBILITY
BASIC EDUCATION SEMI-SKILLED WORKER
TECHNICAL
VOCATIONAL
SKILLED WORKER
HIGHER EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
SCIENTIST (SPECIALIZED/ FOCUSED)
GOAL
Promote and advocate PQF through an information, education, and communication (IEC) campaign
Philippine Qualifications FrameworkCOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Pathways and Equivalency ProgramsLead: CHED
1. State of Pathways and Equivalency Programs (validation and firming up of draft document) 1.1 Existing Programs1.2 Gains/Accomplishments1.3 Implementation Issues and Concerns
2. Direction Setting3. WG 2013 Work Programming
The Benchmarking of National Qualifications Frameworks
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QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORKS MAY EVOLVE FROM BEING
VOCATIONAL ONLY TO INCLUDE
ALL QUALIFICATIONS
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COMPETENCY BASED TVET FRAMEWORK
Philippine Qualification Framework
Competency StandardsDevelopment
Competency Based Curriculum Development
Learning Materials/Courseware Development
Training Delivery
Assessment
Certification andEquivalency
Industry
TVET Institution
Delivery
Qualifications
Units of Competency
Modules ofTraining
Competency Based Training
It is important that the qualifications titles and definitions are clearly specified and are based on learning outcomes to be achieved
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NECESSARY FEATURES TO SUPPORT COMPARABILITY AND BENCHMARKING
• SCOPE
• LEVELS
• DESCRIPTORS• QUALIFICATION TITLES AND DEFINITIONS
• CREDITS/ LEARNING VOLUME
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• STAKEHOLDER NEEDS
AUSTRALIAN QF Level Description Qualifications Time
Level 5Graduates at this level have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled professional work.
•Diploma •1 to 2 years
Level 4Graduates at this level have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for specialised skilled work.
•Certificate IV •6 months to 2 years
Level 3Graduates at this level have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for work.
•Certificate III •1 to 2 years
Level 2Graduates at this level have knowledge and skills for work in a defined context.
•Certificate II •6 months to 1 year
Level 1Graduates at this level have knowledge and skills for initial work and/or community engagement.
•Certificate I •6 months to 1 year
AUSTRALIAN QF Level Description Qualifications Time
Level 10
Graduates at this level have systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning, and specialised research skills for the advancement of learning or professional practice.
•Doctoral degree •3 to 4 years
Level 9Graduates at this level have specialised knowledge and skills for research or professional practice.
•Master's degree (extended)•Master's degree (coursework)•Master's degree (research)
•3 to 4 years•1 to 2 years•1 to 2 years
Level 8Graduates at this level have advanced knowledge and skills for highly skilled professional work.
•Graduate diploma•Graduate certificate•Honours
•1 to 2 years•6 months to 1 year•1 year
Level 7Graduates at this level have broad, coherent knowledge and an academic background for professional work.
•Bachelor degree •3 to 4 years
Level 6Graduates at this level have a broad knowledge and advanced skills for skilled professional work.
•Associate degree•Advanced diploma
•2 years•1.5 to 2 years
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK OF THAILAND
LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS TITLES
9 Doctoral Degree
8 Higher Graduate Diploma
7 Master’s Degree
6 Graduate Diploma
5 Bachelor’s Degree
4 Diploma/ Associate Degree
3 Certificate III (vocational certificate – skilled worker)
2 Certificate II (upper secondary and initial vocational training - semi skilled worker)
1 Certificate I (middle secondary and initial vocational training - worker with basic skills)
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS: DOMAINS30
SAUDI ARABIA HONG KONG PHILIPPINES
Knowledge Knowledge and intellectual skills
Knowledge, Skills and Values
Cognitive skills Processes
Interpersonal skills and responsibility
Application, autonomy and accountability
Application, Degree of Independence
Communication, IT, and numerical skills
Communications, IT and Numeracy
Psychomotor skills
There should be accurate information on the volume of learning to be achieved in qualifications and in their component units/modules
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CREDIT SYSTEM/ LEARNING VOLUME
Credit is commonly assigned to the learning outcomes achievable in a specified number of hours of total learning time;
• AUSTRALIA now indicates learning volume through stating a nominal training duration
NEW ZEALAND• 1 Credit for 10 Hours ; 120 Credits per year
MALAYSIA• 1 Credit for 40 hours
EUROPEAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK• 1 Credit for 25-30 hours
ASEAN QUALIFICATIONS REFERENCING FRAMEWORK
Next Steps• Review and revision of the Policies,
Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) to transform the current PSGs into an outcomes-based format;
• The Technical Panels/Technical Committees for each discipline will prescribe the competencies required for each program;
• Review and revision of the Training Regulations (TRs) to realign with the new descriptors;
Next Steps
• Harmonization of the pertinent K to 12 curriculum with the new descriptors;
• DepEd, TESDA, CHED and PRC to agree on the format;
• Continued consultations with the industries;
• Advocacy to be conducted at the regional levels
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
www. tesda.gov.ph