PROCEDURES IN APPLYING FOR NTTC

WHAT IS NTTC? WHY DO WE NEED IT?

Here are the meanings of some commonly used acronyms in getting a certificate in TESDA.

•NC- National Certificate

•NTTC- National TVET Trainers Certificate.
•TMC- Trainers Methodology Certificate
• RWAC- Registry of Workers Assessed and Certified
•TVET- Technical Vocational Education and Training

●What is an NTTC?
Ans. Basically, an NTTC is a certificate granted by TESDA to TMC holders who were verified to be experts
in their fields of specialization with at least 3 years and has a strong industry background. Your very first
step in getting an NTTC is to first pass the National Assessment in Trainers Methodology 1 and get a TM
Certificate. Without a TM Certificate, your application will not be approved in any TESDA office despite
having a strong industry background.

●What is counted as "industry background"?

Ans. Relevant work experience, hands on, commercial and actual work in the industry. Example. Cookery
NC2: You should have worked as a chef in a restaurant, hotel or ship, etc. This is proven by submitting all
your certificates of employment and other documentary files that prove that you have been working as a
chef for a minimum of 3 years.

●Is teaching experience counted? What if I was a teacher teaching the skill for more than 3 years already?
Ans. Yes teaching or training experience is also considered but we cannot rely solely on just teaching
experience. You still have to be exposed to actual related work and was immersed into the industry before
becoming a trainer or teacher. When it comes to assessing the level of mastery in a particular qualification,
TESDA gives more credit to actual day to day work experience as an industry worker. Teaching experience
may be a good addition to boost your credentials but you still need to have the minimum years of industry
work experience required.

●What do I need the NTTC for?

Ans. Holding an NTTC in certain qualifications is proof that you are indeed a skilled worker and an expert
of that qualification with more than 3 years of industry experience. This will let you apply as official trainer
in TVET institutions, colleges or universities. This is also a major requirement for applying as an assessor
in TESDA.

●How do I apply for NTTC?

Ans. You may apply at any TESDA office just prepare a copy of your RWAC if you are applying at a branch
outside of the district you were assessed in. Example. If you were assessed in TESDA Manila, you need to
secure a copy of your RWAC if you would like to apply for NTTC in TESDA Pampanga. To get an RWAC,
contact your assessment center so they can make a request to TESDA to send a copy of your RWAC to a
TESDA branch near you.
Then, you must submit your National Certificate, Trainers Methodology Certificate, together with your
Certificates of Employment, BIR document if you were freelance or self-employed or DTI Business
Registration if you own a business. Remember that these documents should prove that you have at least
3 years of industry experience. TESDA will also evaluate the authenticity of these documents and may ask
additional supporting files.

Write a letter of intent to apply for NTTC, fill out the application form and provide 2 pcs passport size
picture and 2 pcs 2x2 ID picture. Submit all these documents to TESDA and wait for the result of your
application which will be announced to you within a month. Once approved, TESDA will call you to claim
your NTTC.