Institutionalization of Philippine Qualifications Framework

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Institutionalization of Philippine Qualifications Framework

Law: Executive Order No. 83

Decision Date: Jun 17, 2019

Executive Order No. 83 establishes the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) to adopt national standards for education outcomes, align with international qualifications frameworks, and provide employers with specific training standards, overseen by a coordinating committee and involving industry sector representatives.

Objectives of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)

Establish national standards and levels for education outcomes.
Facilitate pathways and equivalencies enabling mobility across education and training sectors and the labor market.
Align Philippine qualifications with international frameworks to support worker mobility and qualification recognition globally.

Creation of the PQF National Coordinating Committee

Chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).
Members include Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Functions of the PQF National Coordinating Committee

Issue Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) within 60 days from effectivity.
Provide progress reports and feedback to the Office of the President regarding the implementation.

Industry Sector Involvement

Representatives from the industry shall be consulted to align education outcomes with job market requirements.

PQF Level Descriptors

Adoption of an 8-level qualification structure.
Levels defined by four criteria: knowledge, skills and values, application, and degree of independence.

Development of Learning Standards

DepEd, TESDA, and CHED to create detailed descriptors for each qualification level.
Basis includes competency standards, learning standards, and academic policies.
Implementation of joint national pilot programs to test relevance and applicability.

Review and Alignment of Licensure Examinations

PRC and CHED tasked to review profession licensure exams.
Align licensure exams with the PQF levels and standards.

Establishment of a Technical Secretariat

Composed of staff from DepEd, TESDA, and CHED.
Authorized to contract experts on equivalencies, accreditation, curriculum development, and educational measurement for effective PQF implementation.

Funding

Implementation funds to be drawn from existing appropriations of DepEd, TESDA, and CHED.

Repealing Clause

All inconsistent issuances, orders, rules, and regulations are revoked or modified to conform to this Executive Order.

Separability Clause

If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain effective.

Effectivity Clause

Effectivity is immediate upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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