Assessment shall cover only Qualifications with promulgated Training Regulations. See List.
 REGULAR QUALIFICATIONS
1.  NEW APPLICANT

STEP 1:  Go to any TESDA Accredited Assessment Centers/TESDA District or Provincial Office near your location (See List Here) and apply for assessment.

STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly accomplished Application Form;
2. Properly and completely filled-out  Self Assessment Guide of your chosen qualification;
3. Three (3) pieces of colored and passport size picture, white background, with collar and with name printer at the back;
STEP 3: Pay the Assessment Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier and get Official Receipt and Admission Slip. See List of Assessment Fees.
STEP 4: Be present at the scheduled date and assigned venue of assessment indicated in the Admission Slip.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR ADMISSION SLIP ON YOUR ASSESSMENT DATE.
STEP 5: Get the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS) at the Assessment Center.
STEP 6: Assessment passers must apply for certification at the TESDA District/Provincial Office where the assessment center/venue is under jurisdiction.
STEP 7: Assessment passers can claim their National Certificate (NC)/Certificate of Competency (COC) seven (7) working days after application for the issuance of COC/NC.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Assessment Results (CARS), Official Receipt issued by Assessment Centers and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
2.  RENEWAL/REVALIDATION 

STEP 1:  Go to TESDA District or Provincial Issuing Office of your present certificate (NC/COC) and apply for renewal.

NOTE: In areas where Training Regulations (TR) has been promulgated, holders of NC/COC shall upon expiration undergo competency assessment based on the new TR.
In the absence of a new promulgated Training Regulations (TR), holders of NC or COC shall upon expiration be renewed upon request of holder and after verification in the RWAC.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly Accomplished Application Form
2. Original NC/COC
3. Three (3) pieces of colored and passport size picture, white background; and
4. Certificate of work and/or teaching experience for at least 12 months during the validity period of the NC/COC in the relevant qualification and duly signed by the employer and/or school administrator. (For self-employed : signed by an official of any appropriate government agency)
STEP 3: Pay the Renewal Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier and get the Official Receipt.
STEP 4:  Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Official Receipt and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of NC/COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
3.  REPLACEMENT FOR DAMAGE, LOST and CHANGES in the NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)/CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY (COC)
A. LOST NC/COCs
STEP 1:  Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for replacement.
STEP 2:  Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Duly notarized Affidavit of Loss
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
STEP 3:  Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
B. DAMAGED NC/COCs

STEP 1:  Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for replacement.

STEP 2:  Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Original NC/COC
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
STEP 3:  Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
C. ERRONEOUS ENTRY IN THE NC/COC

STEP 1:  Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for correction of entry in NC/COC.

STEP 2:  Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Original copy of the NC/COC
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
4. Certified photocopy of the Passport or Birth Certificate
STEP 3:  Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Official Receipt and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of NC/COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
4.  CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION AND VERIFICATION (CAV) FOR TESDA ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (COC)
STEP 1:  Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV).
STEP 2:  Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Two (2) photocopies of the NC/COC
2. Original NC/COC
STEP 3:  Pay the authentication fee (P50.00) to the Cashier and get Official Receipt
STEP 4:  Present Official Receipt to the TESDA Issuing Office for CAV.
STEP 5:  Get the CAV document from the TESDA Office.