The TESDA BARMM Regional Office is situated in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, with their official Facebook page, “MBHTE TESD.” The office is one of the agency’s regional offices across the Philippines.
Notably, the acronym BARMM stands for “Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” whereas “MBHTE-TESD” means “Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education – Technical Education and Skills Development.” This office provides technical and vocational training, language courses, scholarships, and other services to the people based in the region.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA BARMM Regional Office
The TESDA BARMM Regional Office covers five provinces: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindao del Sur, and Tawi-Tawi. This area also includes three cities: Lamitan City, Marawi City, and Cotabato City.
The regional office is based in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. In addition, there are provincial offices located in Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Cotabato City.
Programs and Services
Like other TESDA regional offices across the country, TESDA BARMM provides Filipino learners with Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. These are carried out through four modalities: school-based, center-based, enterprise-based, and community-based.
School Based Programs
There are TESDA-administered schools or educational institutions in different parts of the region, offering TVET programs as well as post-secondary courses not exceeding three years.
Center Based Programs
Aside from schools, TESDA has training centers where many of its TVET programs are conducted. In the BARMM Region, here are the locations of the agency’s regional and provincial training centers:
Regional Training Center
- Regional Manpower Development Center in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Basilan
- Provincial Training Center – Sulu
- Provincial Training Center – Tawi-Tawi
- Cotabato City Manpower Development Center
Community Based Programs
Community-based programs are those that are designed for the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized sectors. These include those who are not able to afford or access formal training programs.
These programs are usually implemented together with the local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders providing support to the community. In addition to providing training, the programs include the creation of livelihood enterprises that will be managed by community members.
Enterprise Based Programs
Enterprise-based programs are typically held in companies or firms. These programs fall under three types: Learnership Program, Dual Training System, and Apprenticeship Program.
Spanning a three-month period or less, the Learnership Program is an on-the-job training (OJT) type of program. On the other hand, the Dual Training System focuses on providing technology-based training and education. It is conducted in two venues: the school/trainig center, and the company/firm.
As for the Apprenticeship Program, this involves an agreement between an employer and apprentice. It covers a period of four to six months.
Language Skills Institutes
Other than schools and training centers, TESDA also has Language Skills Institutes (LSIs), where Filipinos who are seeking overseas employment can learn the language and culture of their target country. At present, these institutions offer language courses on English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandaring, and Korean.
Below is a list of the agency’s LSIs in the BARMM Region:
- TESDA LSI – Regional Manpower Development Center, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao; and
- TESDA LSI – Zamboanga City Liaison Office / Language Skills Institute (ZCLO/LSI), Zamboanga City.
List of TESDA Courses in BARMM Region
TESDA provides a wide range of courses in different sectors such as entrepreneurship, food and beverage services, computer technology, agriculture, electronics, hospitality, construction, tourism, and many more!
In the BARMM Region, some of the courses offered by TESDA’s partner schools and training centers are as follows:
- Agricultural Crops Production NC II
- Arabic Language and Saudi/Gulf Culture
- Basic Spanish Language for Different Vocations
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Contact Center Services NC II
- Cookery NC II
- Driving NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electronic Products Assembly & Servicing NC II
- Housekeeping NC II
- Plumbing NC II
- PV Systems Installation NC II
- Rice Specialists’ Training Course (RSTC)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II
- Tile Setting NC II
- Trainers Methodology Level 1
Assessment and Certification
After the training program, TESDA learners undergo evaluation conducted by competency assessors, to help make sure that the learners’ skills comply with industry standards. This evaluation system is known as the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS).
When a learner passes the evaluation, he/she receives a certificate and becomes part of TESDA’s Registry of Certified Workers. This registry is composed of certified workers that are eligible for various jobs across the country, or even abroad.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA BARRM Region
Meanwhile, if you are interested in applying for a job with TESDA, you can start by submitting an application online:
- Go to the Careers page on the official TESDA website.
- On the search box, provide your preferred position, item number (if available), and office location (e.g. BARMM Region), then tap ”search.”
- The page will show your search’s results. Tap “details” on the specific result that you want to know more about.
- The page will show the job’s item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- To apply, upload the required documents using the link displayed on the page.
- Wait for TESDA to contact you for further instructions regarding your job application.
Contact Information: TESDA BARMM Regional Office
To know more about the programs and services offered by the TESDA BARMM Regional Office, you can get in touch with them through the following contact details:
Address: Regional Manpower Development Complex (TESDA ARMM), Barangay Rebuken, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
Telephone: 09656189723
Email: barmm@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://mbhte-tesd.bangsamoro.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MBHTETESDBARMM/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA BARMM Regional Office
Meanwhile, if you want to reach the provincial offices of TESDA in the region, here are their contact details and location maps:
TESDA Provincial Office – Basilan
Address: Lamitan City, Basilan
Telephone: (+639) 556-849-913
Email: barmm.basilan@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Lanao del Sur
Address: Lanao del Sur Provincial Capitol, 3rd Flr., Line Agencies Building, New Capitol Complex, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Telephone: (+639) 091-080-702
Email: barmm.lanaodelsur@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Maguindanao
Address: Regional Manpower Development Complex (TESDA ARMM), Barangay Rebuken, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
Telephone: (+639) 531-242-133
Email: barmm.maguindanao@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Sulu
Address: Jolo, Sulu
Telephone: (+639) 058-377-448
Email: barmm.sulu@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Tawi-Tawi
Address: Project, ITTADFI Building, Blk. 4 Old Housing Rd, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
Telephone: (+639) 555-941-732
Email: barmm.tawitawi@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Cotabato City
Address: Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Telephone: (+639) 268-005-253
Email: barmm.ccdo@tesda.gov.ph
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