The Accreditation System

TESDA shall create and provide the environment for quality and excellence in TVET.

The highest level of recognition shall be achieved by a TVET institution through the accreditation as Center for TVET Program excellence via the Philippine TVET Quality Awards, which is based on a self-assessment process involving seven criteria: leadership, strategic planning, student, stakeholder and market focus, information and analysis, faculty and staff focus, process management and organizational and performance results.

The accreditation of a program shall be subject to reevaluation at the instance of the institution. An institution shall work its way up from the Bronze Award for Commitment, to the Silver Award for Proficiency, to the Gold Award for Mastery, and the Platinum Award for Excellence. As such, accreditation shall not be perpetual, but shall involve continuing assessment, with the provision of assistance and incentives as a possible consequence at every stage.

The rules and procedures of the Philippine TVET Quality Awards are consistent with those of the Philippine Quality Awards promulgated by the Productivity Development Council.