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Press Release
PR-067-2017

TESDA Successfully Conducts Onsite
Competency Assessment in Riyadh

 

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Figure 1: OFWs taking the skills assessment test in computer servicing and technical drafting Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

(Riyadh, 2 May 2017) – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has successfully conducted an onsite competency assessment for OFWs in Riyadh from 28 to 30 April 2017, as part of DOLE, OWWA, and TESDA’s efforts to bring skills training and development programs closer to OFWs. The Onsite Assessment Program aims to assess current knowledge and skills of OFWs in related or alternative or jobs; assist the OFWs in acquiring the Philippine competency certification; and provide interventions such as skills training and assessment and certification.

A total of seventy-six (76) candidates were assessed in three skills namely: Computer Systems Servicing, Technical Drafting Visual, and Graphic Design. Seventy (70) were issued with a certificate of competency (COC) - a certification rate of 92.11%.

The Team in Riyadh, KSA was composed of Ms. Nelie A. Llovido, Chief TESD Specialist, Certification Office, Rachelreilyne S. Saenz, TESDS I, Certification Office, Adrian B. Ampong, OIC-ROD Chief, TESDA Region IX, Competency Assessor, Technical Drafting NC II, Ronald P. Alvarez, Admin Asst. III, Zamboanga del Norte, Competency Assessor, Visual Graphic Design NC III and Joel L. Navarro, Asst. Professor IV, Competency Assessor, Computer Systems Servicing.

 

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Figure 2: Mr. Richard Balansag, receiving a Skill Certificate for Computer Systems Servicing (left), with Charge d' affaires, Iric Arribas

 

The Philippine Embassy and POLO-Riyadh also linked the TESDA officials with Filipino community organizations such as the Computer Society of Filipinos International in Riyadh (COMSOFIL) Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Community Investigative Support, Trainors Technology Intl. Inc. and SkillFil to discuss procedures for their respective trainers to become TESDA- certified assessors and their various training programs to be recognized by TESDA.

The Philippine Embassy will continue to work with TESDA to conduct more onsite assessment and skills development programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which would provide our OFWs an opportunity to further increase their work capabilities and competency to gain better employment options.

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