PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

(PQF)

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 83, Series of 2012

Institutionalization of the Philippine Qualifications Framework

date of effectivity : 1 October 2012

Implementing Rules and Regulations of E.O. No. 83

date of publication: 28 December 2012

THE PHL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

LEVEL

GRADE 10

GRADE 12

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND

SKILLS DEVELOPMENTHIGHER EDUCATION

DOCTORAL AND

POST DOCTORAL

BACCALAUREATE

BASICEDUCATION

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

NC I

NC II

NC IV

NC III

NC IV

DIPLOMA

BACCALAUREATE

POST BACCALAUREATE

PQF

a national policy that describes the levels of educational qualifications and sets the corresponding standards for

qualification outcomes

Competency-based

Labor-market driven

Assessment based qualification recognition

COVERAGE

All sectors, levels and modes of delivery of the Philippines trifocalized education system: basic education, technical vocational education and training and higher education; and

All institutions and systems which provide trainings, specializations, skills and competencies, professional experience or through lifelong learning.

OBJECTIVES

Establishes national standards and level for OUTCOMES of education, training, specialization, skills and competencies

Provide national regulatory and QUALITY ASSURANCE arrangements for education and training

Support the development and maintenance of PATHWAYS AND EQUIVALENCIES which provide access to qualifications

Supports individual LIFELONG LEARNING goals by providing the basis for individuals to progress through education and training

Aligns the PQF with international qualifications framework to support the national and international mobility of learners and workers through increased RECOGNITION of the value and comparability of Philippine QUALIFICATIONS

PQF NATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Chairman : Secretary, Department of Education

Members : Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment

Director-General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education

Chairperson, Professional Regulation

Commission

RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPED, TESDA and CHED

To make detailed descriptors for each qualification level based on learning standards in basic education, competency standards of training regulations, and policies and standards

of higher education academic programs

PRC and CHED

To review the framework and contents of the licensure examinations of each of the professions and align them with

that of the PQF

PQF WORKING GROUPS

1. Qualifications Register - TESDA

2. 2. Pathways and Equivalencies - CHED

3. Quality Assurance - CHED

4. Information and Guidelines - DEPED

5. International Alignment - PRC

PQF WORKING GROUP ON INTERNATIONAL ALIGNMENT

Functions:

Conduct researches/ studies for comparability/ benchmarking of Philippine qualifications with other countries and regional/ international groupings;

Coordinate with professional organizations in the pursuit of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements

Composition:

DEVELOPMENT OF PQF

Issue: job-skills mismatch

Participation of the Industry Sector

Industry sector representatives shall be consulted and tapped in detailing and application of the PQF to ensure alignment of educational outcomes to job requirements

8-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIPTORS

Defined in terms of 3 domains

1. knowledge, skills and values (The kind of knowledge, skills and values involved)

2. application (The context in which the knowledge and skills are applied)

3. degree of independence (Refers to responsibility and accountability)

LEVEL 1

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES

Knowledge and skills that are manual or

concrete or practical and/or operational in

focus.

APPLICATION 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.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

In conditions where there is very close

support, guidance or supervision; minimum

judgment or discretion is needed.

QUALIFICATION TYPE GRADE 10/NATIONAL CERTIFICATE I

LEVEL 2

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES

Knowledge and skills that are manual,

practical and/or operational in focus with a

variety of options.

APPLICATION 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.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

In conditions where there is substantial

support, guidance or supervision; limited

judgment or discretion is needed.

QUALIFICATION TYPE GRADE 12/NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

LEVEL 3KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND VALUES

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.

APPLICATION 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.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

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.

QUALIFICATION TYPE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE III

LEVEL 4

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES

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.

APPLICATION 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.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

Work involves some leadership and guidance when

organizing activities of self and others

QUALIFICATION TYPE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IV

LEVEL 5KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND VALUES

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.

APPLICATION Applied in activities that are supervisory, complex and non-routine which require an extensive interpretation and/or adaptation/ innovation.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

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

QUALIFICATION TYPE DIPLOMA

LEVEL 6KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND VALUESGraduates at this level will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skills in their field of study for professional work and lifelong learning

APPLICATION Application in professional work in a broad range of discipline and/or for further study

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

Independent and /or in teams of related field

QUALIFICATION TYPE Baccalaureate Degree

LEVEL 7

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES

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

APPLICATION 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

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

Independent and or in teams of multidisciplinary

QUALIFICATION TYPE Post-Baccalaureate Program

LEVEL 8

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & VALUES

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

APPLICATION 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

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE

Independent and/or in teams of multi-disciplinary and more complex setting

QUALIFICATIONTYPE Doctoral Degree and Post-Doctoral Programs

BENEFITS

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 are recognized by government

For the Employer

Assures that standards and qualifications are consistent to job requirements/demand

Provide common understanding on standards, qualifications and levels

BENEFITS

For the Education and Training 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 transfer, articulation, portability, bridges pathways and recognition of prior learning

For the Authorities

Provides the standards, taxonomy and typology of qualifications as bases for granting approvals to providers and stakeholders

Harmonizes qualifications in education and training across Philippines

NEXT STEP FOR PRC

Quality Assurance

Review the framework and contents of the licensure examinations of each of

the professions

Review the guidelines in the accreditation, monitoring, evaluation

system and implementation of CPE Providers and Programs

Outcomes-Based

With transparent system/process

Responsive to the needs of the industry here and

abroad

Aligns with the 3 domains of PQF

Based on International Standards/Best Practices

THANK YOU