Among the regional offices of TESDA in the country is TESDA Region 11, which is situated in Davao City, Davao del Sur. You can follow its official page on Facebook, “TESDA Davao Region.”
As the name says, TESDA Region 11 serves the people of Davao Region, with Davao City as the regional center. The agency offers language courses, technical and vocational training programs, scholarships, and many other programs and services.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA Region 11
TESDA Region 11 covers five provinces — Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental — all of which comprise the Davao Region. It includes six cities, Davao City, Digos, Tagum, Panabo, Mati, and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The regional office is based in Davao City, while each province has its own TESDA provincial office.
Programs and Services
The regional office provides Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, delivered through four training modalities: center-based, enterprise-based, community-based, and school-based.
Center Based Programs
Many of TESDA’s programs are carried out through its regional and provincial training centers. Here’s a list of the training centers in Region 11, along with their locations:
Regional Training Center
- Regional Training Center – Davao City/Korea Philippines Vocational Training
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Mintal, Davao City
- Provincial Training Center – Digos City, Davao del Sur
- Provincial Training Center – SIMTRAC (San Isidro, Davao Oriental)
- Provincial Training Center – Tagum, Davao del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
- Provincial Training Center – Malita, Davao Occidental
- Provincial Training Center – Mati, Davao Oriental
- City Training Center – IGACOS, Davao del Norte
Community Based Programs
For people who are not able to afford or access formal training, TESDA provides community-based programs, which are designed for poor, marginalized, and vulnerable sectors.
These programs usually involve the participation of local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders who are committed to empowering marginalized communities. They also include the creation of livelihood enterprises that will be managed by community members.
Enterprise Based Programs
There are three types of enterprise-based programs: Learnership Program, Dual Training System, and Apprenticeship Program. Typically, these programs are held in companies or firms.
The Learnership Program is an on-the-job training (OJT) type of program that takes around three months or less. The Dual Training System, on the other hand, is a technology-based education and training program. It is conducted in two venues: at the school/training center, and at the company/firm.
Finally, the Apprenticeship Program is a training and employment program that takes four up to six months; it involves a contract agreement between an employer and his/her apprentice.
School Based Programs
Aside from training centers, schools also serve as venues for TESDA’s TVET programs, which include post-secondary courses not exceeding three years. In Davao Region, TESDA-administered schools include the following:
- Carmelo C. delos Cientos Sr. National Trade School (CCSNTS) in Padada, Davao del Sur;
- Davao National Agricultural School (DNAS) in Montevista, Compostela Valley;
- Davao Oriental Polytechnic Institute (DOPI)/Lupon School of Fisheries (LSF) in Lupon, Davao Oriental; and
- Wangan National Agricultural School (WNAS) in Davao City.
Language Skills Institutes
For Filipinos who are planning to work abroad, TESDA provides language courses as well as workplace communication training. These are held in the agency’s Language Skills Institutes (LSIs), which currently offer the following language courses: English, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, and Mandarin.
TESDA’s LSIs in the Davao Region can be found in these locations:
- TESDA LSI – Regional Training Center/Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center, Davao City; and
- TESDA LSI – Carmelo C. delos Cientos Sr. National Trade School (CCSNTS), Padada, Davao del Sur.
Korea-Philippines IT Training Center
The Korea-Philippine IT Training Center (KPITTC) was established through a grant-assisted project between the governments of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Aside from the training center in Davao City, there are KPITTCs in Guiguinto, Bulacan (Region 3) as well as in Novaliches, Quezon City (National Capital Region).
List of TESDA Courses in Region 11
Just like in other regions, TESDA Region 11 offers a wide array of courses in various sectors, including: electronics, food and beverage services, entrepreneurship, tourism, computer technology, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and many more!
Here are some of the courses offered by TESDA through its training centers and partners schools in the Davao Region:
- Agricultural Crops Production NC II
- Agricultural Drone Operation Level II
- Animal Production (Ruminants) NC II
- Animation NC II
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Automotive Servicing (Chassis Repair) NC II
- Automotive Servicing (Electrical Repair) NC II
- Automotive Servicing (Engine Repair) NC II
- Barbering NC II
- Barista NC II
- Bartending NC II
- Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services NC II
- Bookkeeping NC II
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Caregiving NC II
- Carpentry NC II
- Carpentry NC III
- CNC Lathe Machine Operation NC II
- CNC Milling Machine Operation NC II
- Commercial Air-conditioning Installation and Servicing NC III
- Community Based Trainers Methodology Course
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Construction Painting NC II
- Construction Site Supervision Level IV
- Contact Center Services NC II
- Cookery NC II
- Domestic Work NC II
- Dressmaking NC II
- Driving NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Front Office Services NC II
- Health Care Services NC II
- Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
- Housekeeping NC II
- Japanese Language and Culture A1 Level
- Japanese Language and Culture A2 Level
- Masonry NC II
- Masonry NC III
- Mechatronics Servicing NC II
- Mechatronics Servicing NC III
- Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing NC II
- Organic Agriculture Production NC II
- Pipefitting (Metallic) NC II
- Plumbing NC II
- Practical Nursing
- Production of High Quality Inbred Rice, and Seed Certification, and Farm Mechanization
- PV Systems Installation NC II
- RAC Servicing (DomRAC) NC II
- Rice Machinery Operations NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
- Ship’s Catering Services NC I
- Tile Setting NC II
- Trainers Methodology NC I
- Visual Graphic Design NC III
- 2D Animation NC III
Assessment and Certification
Upon completing a TESDA course, learners undergo evaluation through the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS). This process helps make sure that learners are adequately equipped and able to perform skills that meet industry standards.
The evaluation is carried out in TESDA’s accredited assessment centers by competency assessors. Those who have passed receive a certificate and become part of the agency’s Registry of Certified Workers. This is a pool of workers for various jobs in the country.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA Region 11
Meanwhile, if you are interested in applying for a job with TESDA, you can start by following this step-by-step guide:
- Head to the official TESDA website’s Careers page.
- Enter the following details on the search box: job position, item number (if available), and office location (e.g. Region 11). Then, click the “search” button.
- The results of your search will be displayed onscreen. Choose a result that you would like to know more about, then tap “details.”
- The screen will show details such as the job’s item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualifications, and the necessary documents.
- To apply for the job, upload the necessary documents using the link displayed on the screen.
- Wait for a call, email, or text message from TESDA regarding your application. They will provide further instructions and details.
Video: TESDA Region 11 Success Story
One of TESDA’s certificate holders in Region 11 is Harna Teresa Sayadi, from the Tausog Muslim Tribe in Malita, Davao Occidental. As a TESDA scholar, she competed Computer Hardware Servicing NC II in 2011, before taking up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I and NC II in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Today, Sayadi is a welder, who — despite being a lady in a job that’s usually taken up by men — is successful and thriving! Watch this video to learn more about her inspiring story!
Contact Information: TESDA Region 11
To learn more about TESDA Region 11, along with its programs and services, you can get in touch with their office through the following contact details:
Address: 616 Int.2, Rimas St., Aquino Subd., J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City
Telephone: (082) 299 4147
Email: region11@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://tesdaxi.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESDARegion11/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA Region 11
Likewise, for those who are based in the provinces, you can get in touch with TESDA’s provincial offices through these contact details:
TESDA Provincial Office – Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) (h3)
Address: Purok 1A, Barangay Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
Telephone: (0907) 326 0079
Email: region11.compostellavalley@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Davao del Norte
Address: Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City Davao Oriental
Telephone: (084) 400 3095
Email: region11.davaodelnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Davao del Sur
Address: 617 Int 2 Rimas St., Aquino Subd., J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Telephone: (082) 300 0596
Email: region11.davaodelsur@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Davao Occidental
Address: 2nd Flr. Public Market Bldg., Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental
Telephone: (0966) 682-2307
Email: region11.davaooccidental@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Davao Oriental
Address: Government Center Dahican, Mati, Davao Oriental
Telephone: (087) 388 3817
Email: region11.davaooriental@tesda.gov.ph
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What’s more, TESDA offers an online program for those who prefer to study at home — at their own pace and convenience. Check out this article to learn how you can enroll in a course under the agency’s online program!