Pinoys in UAE urged to get certified, accredited by TESDA on site
Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates were encouraged over the weekend to have themselves certified by the Technological Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so they can train fellow OFWs without having to return home to the Philippines.
TESDA deputy director-general Irene Isaac said Filipinos can log on to www.tesda.gov.ph and self-assess themselves against the complete standards there, Khaleej Times reported Sunday.
Isaac, who presented the Philippine government’s accreditation program for trainings, trainers and assessors, said this can be piloted in the UAE via the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai.
“It will be a great help to these OFWs because they can be accredited onsite instead of going home to have themselves registered, tested and accredited with Tesda,” said Philippine Ambassador Grace Princesa.
Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz said many Filipino organizations are now training OFWs, including domestic workers, skills in computer, photography, beauty care and handicrafts so they can be multi-skilled.
“These training providers are not registered with TESDA yet, but they can become our partners in setting (up) a Training and Assessment Center for the trainers and assessors in Dubai to be recognised and accredited fully with TESDA,” he said.
Interested Filipinos who log on to the TESDA site can download the registration form and see the accreditation requirements for training programs and their trainers.
Other countries
Isaac said TESDA has bilateral working groups in Canada and other western countries, and even in the Gulf Cooperation Council, to recognize the Philippines' Quality Assurance program.
“Our standards are not far from the GCC standards; only that countries have different framework and have to be reconciled,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Khaleej Times report said the Philippine officials hinted at setting up a Training and Assessment Center and establishing UAE-based assessors certified under TESDA's Testing, Assessment and Accreditation.
Princesa said this could be a legacy to the OFWs who can provide training but are not accredited by TESDA.
Also, Isaac said her office has formed a team to assist UAE-based Filipino groups and individuals interested in registering with TESDA.
She said this can help OFWs gain skills they can use if they move to other countries. —Joel Locsin/KBK, GMA News
TESDA deputy director-general Irene Isaac said Filipinos can log on to www.tesda.gov.ph and self-assess themselves against the complete standards there, Khaleej Times reported Sunday.
Isaac, who presented the Philippine government’s accreditation program for trainings, trainers and assessors, said this can be piloted in the UAE via the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai.
“It will be a great help to these OFWs because they can be accredited onsite instead of going home to have themselves registered, tested and accredited with Tesda,” said Philippine Ambassador Grace Princesa.
Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz said many Filipino organizations are now training OFWs, including domestic workers, skills in computer, photography, beauty care and handicrafts so they can be multi-skilled.
“These training providers are not registered with TESDA yet, but they can become our partners in setting (up) a Training and Assessment Center for the trainers and assessors in Dubai to be recognised and accredited fully with TESDA,” he said.
Interested Filipinos who log on to the TESDA site can download the registration form and see the accreditation requirements for training programs and their trainers.
Other countries
Isaac said TESDA has bilateral working groups in Canada and other western countries, and even in the Gulf Cooperation Council, to recognize the Philippines' Quality Assurance program.
“Our standards are not far from the GCC standards; only that countries have different framework and have to be reconciled,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Khaleej Times report said the Philippine officials hinted at setting up a Training and Assessment Center and establishing UAE-based assessors certified under TESDA's Testing, Assessment and Accreditation.
Princesa said this could be a legacy to the OFWs who can provide training but are not accredited by TESDA.
Also, Isaac said her office has formed a team to assist UAE-based Filipino groups and individuals interested in registering with TESDA.
She said this can help OFWs gain skills they can use if they move to other countries. —Joel Locsin/KBK, GMA News
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