COMPETENCY STANDARDS

DATA ENGINEERING LEVEL III

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

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The Competency Standards (CS) serve as basis for the:

1 Registration and delivery of training programs;

2 Development of curriculum and assessment instruments; and
3 Micro-credential programs

Each CS has two sections:

Section 1 Definition of Qualification describes the qualification and

defines the competencies that comprise the qualification.

Section 2 Competency Standards gives the specifications of

competencies required for effective work performance.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

DATA ENGINEERING LEVEL III

Page No.

SECTION 1 DEFINITION OF QUALIFICATION ………….………....... 1

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS ……………………......…. 2 – 49

GLOSSARY OF TERMS …...….

50 – 51
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …...…. 52 – 53
 COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR

DATA ENGINEERING LEVEL III

SECTION 1: DEFINITION OF QUALIFICATION

The DATA ENGINEERING LEVEL III Qualification consists of competencies that

a person must achieve to design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines for AI, Data
Science, machine learning, or other data systems, ensuring efficient data flow and
processing.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE BASIC COMPETENCIES

400311319 Lead workplace communication
400311320 Lead small teams
400311321 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in the
workplace
400311322 Work in a diverse environment
400311323 Propose methods of applying learning and innovation in the
organization
400311324 Use information systematically
400311325 Evaluate occupational safety and health work practices
400311326 Evaluate environmental work practices
400311327 Facilitate entrepreneurial skills for micro-small-medium enterprises
(MSMEs)
UNIT CODE COMMON COMPETENCIES
ICT315202 Apply quality standards
ICT311203 Perform Computer Operations
CS-ICT252101 Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethics
UNIT CODE CORE COMPETENCIES
CS-ICT251201 Apply programming skills for data manipulation
CS-ICT251204 Design and implement data pipelines
CS-ICT252102 Validate and ensure data quality

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

● Junior AI Data Engineer
● Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Technician
● ETL (extract, transform, and load) Developer
● Associate Data Engineer

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 SECTION 2: COMPETENCY STANDARDS

This section gives the details of the contents of the units of competency required in
DATA ENGINEERING LEVEL III
BASIC COMPETENCIES
BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

UNIT CODE : 400311319

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to lead in the dissemination and discussion of ideas,
information and issues in the workplace.

PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED SKILLS

CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Communicate 1.1. Relevant 1.1 Organization 1.1 Organizing
information communication requirements information
about workplace method is for written 1.2 Conveying
processes selected based and intended
on workplace electronic meaning
procedures communicati 1.3 Participating in a
1.2. Multiple on methods variety of
operations 1.2 Effective workplace
involving several verbal discussions
topics/areas are communicati 1.4 Complying with
communicated on methods organization
following 1.3 Business requirements for
enterprise writing the use of
requirements 1.4 Workplace written and
1.3. Questioning is etiquette electronic
applied to gain communication
extra information methods
1.4. Relevant sources 1.5 Effective
of information are business writing
identified in 1.6 Effective
accordance with clarifying and
workplace/ client probing skills
requirements 1.7 Effective
1.5. Information is questioning
selected and techniques
organized (clarifying and
following probing)
enterprise
procedures

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED SKILLS
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.6. Verbal and
written reporting
is undertaken
when required
1.7. Communication
and negotiation
skills are applied
and maintained in
all relevant
situations

2. Lead workplace 2.1. Response to 2.1 Organization 2.1 Organizing

discussions workplace issues requirements information
are sought for written 2.2 Conveying
following and intended
enterprise electronic meaning
procedures communicati 2.3 Participating in
2.2. Response to on methods variety of
workplace issues 2.2 Effective workplace
are provided verbal discussions
immediately communicati 2.4 Complying with
2.3. Constructive on methods organization
contributions are 2.3 Workplace requirements for
made to etiquette the use of
workplace written and
discussions on electronic
such issues as communication
production, methods
quality and safety 2.5 Effective
2.4. Goals/objectives clarifying and
and action plans probing skills
undertaken in the
workplace are
communicated
promptly
3. Identify and 3.1. Issues and 3.1. Organization 3.1. Organizing
communicate problems are requirements information
issues arising identified as they for written 3.2. Conveying
in the arise and intended
workplace 3.2. Information electronic meaning
regarding communicati 3.3. Participating in a
problems and on methods variety of
issues are 3.2. Effective workplace
organized verbal discussions
coherently to communicati 3.4. Complying with
ensure clear and on methods organization

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED SKILLS
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
effective 3.3. Workplace requirements for
communication etiquette the use of
3.3. Dialogue is 3.4. Communicati written and
initiated with on problems electronic
appropriate and issues communication
personnel 3.5. Barriers in methods
3.4. Communication communicati 3.5. Effective
problems and on clarifying and
issues are raised probing skills
as they arise 3.6. Identifying
3.5. Identify barriers in issues
communication to 3.7. Negotiation and
be addressed communication
appropriately skills

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Methods of May include but not limited to:
communication 1.1. Non-verbal gestures
1.2. Verbal
1.3. Face-to-face
1.4. Two-way radio
1.5. Speaking to groups
1.6. Using telephone
1.7. Written
1.8. Internet
2. Workplace discussions May include but not limited to:
2.1. Coordination meetings
2.2. Toolbox discussion
2.3. Peer-to-peer discussion

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Dealt with a range of communication/information at one
time
1.2. Demonstrated leadership skills in workplace
communication
1.3. Made constructive contributions in workplace issues
1.4. Sought workplace issues effectively
1.5. Responded to workplace issues promptly
1.6. Presented information clearly and effectively written form
1.7. Used appropriate sources of information
1.8. Asked appropriate questions
1.9. Provided accurate information
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Variety of Information
2.2. Communication tools
2.3. Simulated workplace

3. Methods of Competency in this unit must be assessed through

Assessment 3.1. Case problem
3.2. Third-party report
3.3. Portfolio
3.4. Interview
3.5. Demonstration/Role-playing
4. Context for 4.1. Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in
Assessment simulated workplace environment

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD SMALL TEAMS
UNIT CODE : 400311320
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead
small teams including setting, maintaining and monitoring
team and individual performance standards.

PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED

CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Provide team 1.1. Work 1.1. Facilitation of 1. Communicatio
leadership requirements Team work n skills
are identified and 1.2. Company required for
presented to policies and leading teams
team members procedures 2. Group
based on relating to work facilitation
company policies performance skills
and procedures 1.3. Performance 3. Negotiating
1.2. Reasons for standards and skills
instructions and expectations 4. Setting
requirements are 1.4. Monitoring performance
communicated to individual’s and expectation
team members team’s
based on performance
company policies vis a vis client’s
and procedures and group’s
1.3. Team members’ expectations
queries and
concerns are
recognized,
discussed and
dealt with based
on company
practices
2. Assign 2.1. Responsibilities 2.1 Work plan and 2.1 Communication
responsibilities are allocated procedures skills
having regard to 2.2 Work 2.2 Management
the skills, requirements skills
knowledge and and targets 2.3 Negotiating
aptitude required 2.3 Individual and skills
to undertake the group 2.4 Evaluation skills
assigned task expectations 2.5 Identifying team
based on and member’s
company assignments strengths and
policies. 2.4 Ways to rooms for
2.2. Duties are improve group improvement
allocated having leadership and
regard to membership

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
individual
preference,
domestic and
personal
considerations,
whenever
possible
3. Set 3.1 Performance 3.1 One’s roles and 3.1 Communication
performance expectations are responsibilities skills
expectations established in the team 3.2 Accurate
for team based on client 3.2 Feedback empathy
members needs giving and 3.3 Congruence
3.2 Performance receiving 3.4 Unconditional
expectations are 3.3 Performance positive regard
based on expectation 3.5 Handling of
individual team Feedback
members
knowledge, skills
and aptitude
3.3 Performance
expectations are
discussed and
disseminated to
individual team
members
4. Supervised 4.1 Performance is 4.1 Performance 4.1 Communication
team monitored Coaching skills required
performance based on defined 4.2 Performance for leading
performance management teams
criteria and/or 4.3 Performance 4.2 Coaching skill
assignment Issues
instructions
4.2 Team members
are provided with
feedback,
positive support
and advice on
strategies to
overcome any
deficiencies
based on
company
practices
4.3 Performance
issues which
cannot be

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
rectified or
addressed within
the team are
referenced to
appropriate
personnel
according to
employer policy
4.4 Team members
are kept
informed of any
changes in the
priority allocated
to assignments
or tasks which
might impact on
client/customer
needs and
satisfaction
4.5 Team operations
are monitored to
ensure that
employer/client
needs and
requirements are
met
4.6 Follow-up
communication is
provided on all
issues affecting
the team
4.7 All relevant
documentation is
completed in
accordance with
company
procedures

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
May include but not limited to:
1. Work requirements
1.1. Client Profile
1.2. Assignment instructions
May include but not limited to:
2. Team member’s concerns
2.1. Roster/shift details
May include but not limited to:
3. Monitor performance
3.1. Formal process
3.2. Informal process
May include but not limited to:
4. Feedback
4.1. Formal process
4.2. Informal process
May include but not limited to:
5. Performance issues
5.1. Work output
5.2. Work quality
5.3. Team participation
5.4. Compliance with workplace protocols
5.5. Safety
5.6. Customer service

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Maintained or improved individuals and/or team
performance given a variety of possible scenario
1.2. Assessed and monitored team and individual
performance against set criteria
1.3. Represented concerns of a team and individual to next
level of management or appropriate specialist and to
negotiate on their behalf
1.4. Allocated duties and responsibilities, having regard to
individual’s knowledge, skills and aptitude and the needs
of the tasks to be performed
1.5. Set and communicated performance expectations for a
range of tasks and duties within the team and provided
feedback to team members
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated
environment where assessment can take place
2.2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or task
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Written Examination
3.2. Oral Questioning
3.3. Portfolio
4. Context for 4.1. Competency may be assessed in actual workplace or at
Assessment the designated TESDA Accredited Assessment Center

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-
SOLVING TECHNIQUES IN THE WORKPLACE

UNIT CODE : 400311321

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to solve problems in the workplace
including the application of problem solving
techniques and to determine and resolve the root
cause/s of specific problems in the workplace.

PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED

CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Examine specific 1.1. Variances are 1.1. Competence 1.1. Using range of
workplace examined from includes a analytical
challenges normal operating thorough techniques
parameters; and knowledge and (e.g., planning,
product quality understanding of attention,
1.2. Extent, cause and the process, simultaneous
nature of the normal operating and successive
specific problem parameters, and processing of
are defined product quality to information) in
through recognize non- examining
observation, standard specific
investigation and situations challenges in
analytical 1.2. Competence to the workplace
techniques include the ability 1.2. Identifying
1.3. Problems are to apply and extent and
clearly stated and explain, enough causes of
specified for the specific
identification of challenges in
fundamental the workplace
causes of
specific
workplace
challenges
1.3. Relevant
equipment and
operational
processes
1.4. Enterprise goals,
targets and
measures
1.5. Enterprise
quality OHS and
environmental
requirements

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.6. Enterprise
information
systems and
data collation
1.7. Industry codes
and standards
2. Analyze the 2.1. Possible causes 2.1 Competence 2.1 Using range of
causes of of specific includes a analytical
specific problems are thorough techniques
workplace identified based knowledge and (e.g., planning,
challenges. on experience understanding of attention,
and the use of the process, simultaneous
problem solving normal and successive
tools / analytical operating processing of
techniques parameters, and information) in
2.2. Possible cause product quality examining
statements are to recognize specific
developed non-standard challenges in
based on situations. the workplace.
findings. 2.2 Competence to 2.2 Identifying
2.3. Fundamental include the extent and
causes are ability to apply causes of
identified per and explain, specific
results of sufficient for the challenges in
investigation identification of the workplace.
conducted fundamental 2.3 Providing clear-
cause, cut findings on
determining the the nature of
corrective action each identified
and provision of workplace
recommendation challenges.
s.
2.3 Relevant
equipment and
operational
processes.
2.4 Enterprise
goals, targets
and measures.
2.5 Enterprise
quality OSH and
environmental
requirements.
2.6 Enterprise
information

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
systems and
data collation.
2.7 Industry codes
and standards.

3. Formulate 3.1. All possible 3.1. Competence to 3.1. Using range of

resolutions to options are include the ability analytical
specific considered for to apply and techniques
workplace resolution of the explain, sufficient (e.g., planning,
challenges problem for the attention,
3.2. Strengths and identification of simultaneous
weaknesses of fundamental and successive
possible options cause, processing of
are considered. determining the information) in
3.3. Corrective actions corrective action examining
are determined to and provision of specific
resolve the recommendation challenges in
problem and s the workplace.
possible future 3.2. Relevant 3.2. Identifying
causes equipment and extent and
3.4. Action plans are operational causes of
developed processes specific
identifying 3.3. Enterprise goals, challenges in
measurable targets and the workplace.
objectives, measures 3.3. Providing clear-
resource needs 3.4. Enterprise cut findings on
and timelines in quality OSH and the nature of
accordance with environmental each identified
safety and requirement workplace
operating 3.5. Principles of challenges.
procedures decision making 3.4. Devising,
strategies and communicating,
techniques implementing
3.6. Enterprise and evaluating
information strategies and
systems and techniques in
data collation addressing
3.7. Industry codes specific
and standards workplace
challenges.
4. Implement action 4.1. Action plans are 4.1 Competence to 4.1 Using range of
plans and implemented include the analytical
communicate and evaluated ability to apply techniques
results and explain, (e.g., planning,

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 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED REQUIRED
CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
4.2. Results of plan sufficient for the attention,
implementation identification of simultaneous
and fundamental and successive
recommendatio cause, processing of
ns are prepared determining the information) in
4.3. Recommendatio corrective action examining
ns are and provision of specific
presented to recommendation challenges in
appropriate s the workplace.
personnel 4.2 Relevant 4.2 Identifying
4.4. Recommendatio equipment and extent and
ns are followed- operational causes of
up, if required processes specific
4.3 Enterprise challenges in
goals, targets the workplace.
and measures 4.3 Providing clear-
4.4 Enterprise cut findings on
quality, OSH the nature of
and each identified
environmental workplace
requirement challenges.
4.5 Principles of 4.4 Devising,
decision making communicating,
strategies and implementing
techniques and evaluating
4.6 Enterprise strategies and
information techniques in
systems and addressing
data collation specific
4.7 Industry codes workplace
and standards challenges.

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Parameters
May include but not limited to:
1.1 Processes
1.2 Procedures
1.3 Systems
2. Analytical techniques May include but not limited to:
2.1. Brainstorming
2.2. Intuitions/Logic
2.3. Cause and effect diagrams
2.4. Pareto analysis
2.5. SWOT analysis
2.6. Gantt chart, Pert CPM and graphs
2.7. Scattergrams
3. Problem May include but not limited to:
3.1. Routine, non – routine and complex workplace
and quality problems
3.2. Equipment selection, availability and failure
3.3. Teamwork and work allocation problem
3.4. Safety and emergency situations and incidents
3.5. Risk assessment and management
4. Action plans May include but not limited to:
4.1. Priority requirements
4.2. Measurable objectives
4.3. Resource requirements
4.4. Timelines
4.5. Co-ordination and feedback requirements
4.6. Safety requirements
4.7. Risk assessment
4.8. Environmental requirements

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Examined specific workplace challenges.
1.2. Analyzed the causes of specific workplace challenges.
1.3. Formulated resolutions to specific workplace challenges.
1.4. Implemented action plans and communicated results on
specific workplace challenges.

2. Resource 2.1. Assessment will require access to an operating plant over

Implications an extended period of time, or a suitable method of
gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of
situations. A bank of scenarios / case studies / what ifs will
be required as well as a bank of questions which will be
used to probe the reason behind the observable action.
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Observation
3.2. Case Formulation
3.3. Life Narrative Inquiry
3.4. Standardized test
The unit will be assessed in a holistic manner as is practical
and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant
units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of
situations, which will include disruptions to normal, smooth
operation. Simulation may be required to allow for timely
assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation
should be based on the actual workplace and will include walk
through of the relevant competency components.

These assessment activities should include a range of

problems, including new, unusual and improbable situations
that may have happened.
4. Context for 4.1. In all workplace, it may be appropriate to assess this unit
Assessment concurrently with relevant teamwork or operation units.

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 400311322
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to work effectively
in a workplace characterized by diversity in terms of
religions, beliefs, races, ethnicities and other differences.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Develop an 1.1. Individual 1.1. Understanding 1.1. Applying cross-
individual’s differences with cultural diversity cultural
cultural clients, customers in the workplace communication
awareness and and fellow 1.2. Norms of skills (i.e.
sensitivity workers are behavior for different
recognized and interacting and business
respected in dialogue with customs,
accordance with specific groups beliefs,
enterprise (e. g., Muslims communication
policies and core and other non- strategies)
values. Christians, non- 1.2. Showing
1.2. Differences are Catholics, affective skills
responded to in a tribes/ethnic – establishing
sensitive and groups, rapport and
considerate foreigners) empathy,
manner 1.3. Different understanding,
1.3. Diversity is methods of etc.
accommodated verbal and non- 1.3. Demonstrating
using appropriate verbal openness and
verbal and non- communication flexibility in
verbal in a multicultural communication
communication. setting 1.4. Recognizing
diverse groups
in the
workplace and
community as
defined by
divergent
culture,
religion,
traditions and
practices

2. Work effectively 2.1 Knowledge, skills 2.1 Value of 2.1 Demonstrating

in an and experiences diversity in the cross-cultural
environment that of others are economy and communication
acknowledges recognized and society in terms skills and active
and values documented in of Workforce listening
cultural diversity development

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
relation to team 2.2 Importance of 2.2 Recognizing
objectives. inclusiveness in diverse groups
2.2 Fellow workers a diverse in the workplace
are encouraged environment and community
to utilize and 2.3 Shared vision as defined by
share their and divergent
specific qualities, understanding of culture, religion,
skills or and commitment traditions and
backgrounds with to team, practices
other team departmental, 2.3 Demonstrating
members and and collaboration
clients to organizational skills
enhance work goals and 2.4 Exhibiting
outcomes. objectives customer
2.3 Relations with 2.4 Strategies for service
customers and customer excellence
clients are service
maintained to excellence
show that
diversity is valued
by the business.
3. Identify common 3.1 Diversity-related 3.1 Value, and 3.1 Addressing
issues in a conflicts within leverage of diversity-
multicultural and the workplace are cultural diversity related
diverse effectively 3.2 Inclusivity and conflicts in the
environment addressed and conflict workplace
resolved. resolution 3.2 Eliminating
3.2 Discriminatory 3.3 Workplace discriminatory
behaviors towards harassment behavior
customers/stakeho 3.4 Change towards
lders are management customers and
minimized and and ways to co-workers
addressed overcome 3.3 Utilizing
accordingly. resistance to change
3.3 Change change management
management 3.5 Advanced policies in the
policies are in strategies for workplace
place within the customer service
organization. excellence

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Diversity This refers to diversity in both the workplace and the
community and may include divergence in :
1.1 Religion
1.2 Ethnicity, race or nationality
1.3 Culture
1.4 Gender, age or personality
1.5 Educational background
2. Diversity-related conflicts May include conflicts that result from:
2.1 Discriminatory behaviors
2.2 Differences of cultural practices
2.3 Differences of belief and value systems
2.4 Gender-based violence
2.5 Workplace bullying
2.6 Corporate jealousy
2.7 Language barriers
2.8 Individuals being differently-abled persons
2.9 Ageism (negative attitude and behavior towards
old people)

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1 Adjusted language and behavior as required by
interactions with diversity
1.2 Identified and respected individual differences in
colleagues, clients and customers
1.3 Applied relevant regulations, standards and codes of
practice
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to workplace and resources
2.2 Manuals and policies on Workplace Diversity
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Demonstration or simulation with oral questioning
3.2 Group discussions and interactive activities
3.3 Case studies/problems involving workplace diversity
issues
3.4 Third-party report
3.5 Written examination
3.6 Role Plays
4. Context for Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any
Assessment appropriately simulated environment

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROPOSE METHODS OF APPLYING LEARNING
AND INNOVATION IN THE ORGANIZATION

UNIT CODE : 400311323

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to assess general obstacles in the
application of learning and innovation in the
organization and to propose practical methods of
such in addressing organizational challenges.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess work 1.1. Reasons for 1.1 Seven habits of 1.1 Demonstrating
procedures, innovation are highly effective collaboration
processes and incorporated people. and networking
systems in terms to work 1.2 Character skills.
of innovative procedures. strengths that 1.2 Applying basic
practices 1.2. Models of foster research and
innovation are innovation and evaluation skills
researched. learning 1.3 Generating
1.3. Gaps or barriers (Christopher insights on how
to innovation in Peterson and to improve
one’s work area Martin organizational
are analyzed. Seligman, procedures,
1.4. Staff who can 2004) processes and
support and foster 1.3 Five minds of systems
innovation in the the future through
work procedure concepts innovation.
are identified. (Gardner,
2007).
1.4 Adaptation
concepts in
neuroscience
(Merzenich,
2013).
1.5 Transtheoretical
model of
behavior
change
(Prochaska,
DiClemente, &
Norcross,
1992).

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
2. Generate 2.1 Ideas for 2.1 Seven habits of 2.1 Assessing
practical action innovative work highly effective readiness for
plans for procedure to people. change on
improving work foster innovation 2.2 Character simple work
procedures, using individual strengths that procedures,
processes and group foster processes and
techniques are innovation and systems.
conceptualized learning 2.2 Generating
2.2 Range of ideas (Christopher insights on how
with other team Peterson and to improve
members and Martin organizational
colleagues are Seligman, procedures,
evaluated and 2004) processes and
discussed 2.3 Five minds of systems
2.3 Work procedures the future through
and processes concepts innovation.
subject to change (Gardner, 2.3 Facilitating
are selected 2007). action plans on
based on 2.4 Adaptation how to apply
workplace concepts in innovative
requirements neuroscience procedures in
(feasible and (Merzenich, the
innovative). 2013). organization.
2.4 Practical action 2.5 Transtheoretical
plans are model of
proposed to behavior
facilitate simple change
changes in the (Prochaska,
work procedures, DiClemente, &
processes and Norcross,
systems. 1992).
2.5 Critical inquiry is
applied and used
to facilitate
discourse on
adjustments in
the simple work
procedures,
processes and
systems.

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Evaluate the 3.1 Work structure is 3.1 Five minds of 3.1 Generating
effectiveness of analyzed to the future insights on
the proposed identify the concepts how to
action plans impact of the (Gardner, improve
new work 2007). organizational
procedures 3.2 Adaptation procedures,
3.2 Co-workers/key concepts in processes and
personnel is neuroscience systems
consulted to (Merzenich, through
know who will be 2013). innovation.
involved with or 3.3 Transtheoretic 3.2 Facilitating
affected by the al model of action plans
work procedure behavior on how to
3.3 Work instruction change apply
operational plan (Prochaska, innovative
of the new work DiClemente, & procedures in
procedure is Norcross, the
developed and 1992). organization.
evaluated. 3.3 Communicatin
3.4 Feedback and g results of the
suggestions are evaluation of
recorded. the proposed
3.5 Operational plan and
is updated. implemented
3.6 Results and changes in the
impact on the workplace
developed work procedures
instructions are and systems.
reviewed 3.4 Developing
3.7 Results of the action plans
new work for continuous
procedure are improvement
evaluated on the basic
3.8 Adjustments are systems,
recommended processes and
based on results procedures in
gathered the
organization.

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Reasons May include:
1.1. Strengths and weaknesses of the current systems,
processes and procedures.
1.2. Opportunities and threats of the current systems,
processes and procedures.
2. Models of innovation May include:
2.1. Seven habits of highly effective people.
2.2. Five minds of the future concepts (Gardner, 2007).
2.3. Neuroplasticity and adaptation strategies.
3. Workplace requirements May include:
3.1. Feasible
3.2. Innovative
4. Gaps or barriers May include:
4.1. Machine
4.2. Manpower
4.3. Methods
4.4. Money
5. Critical Inquiry May include:
5.1. Preparation.
5.2. Discussion.
5.3. Clarification of goals.
5.4. Negotiate towards a Win-Win outcome.
5.5. Agreement.
5.6. Implementation of a course of action.
5.7. Effective verbal communication. See our pages:
Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking.
5.8. Listening.
5.9. Reducing misunderstandings is a key part of
effective negotiation.
5.10. Rapport Building.
5.11. Problem Solving.
5.12. Decision Making.
5.13. Assertiveness.
5.14. Dealing with Difficult Situations.

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Established the reasons why innovative systems are
required
1.2. Established the goals of a new innovative system
1.3. Analyzed current organizational systems to identify gaps
and barriers to innovation.
1.4. Assessed work procedures, processes and systems in
terms of innovative practices.
1.5. Generated practical action plans for improving work
procedures, and processes.
1.6. Reviewed the trial innovative work system and adjusted
reflect evaluation feedback, knowledge management
systems and future planning.
1.7. Evaluated the effectiveness of the proposed action plans.
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Pens, papers and writing implements.
2.2. Cartolina.
2.3. Manila papers
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Psychological and behavioral Interviews.
3.2. Performance Evaluation.
3.3. Life Narrative Inquiry.
3.4. Review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace
reports of on-the-job performance.
3.5. Sensitivity analysis.
3.6. Organizational analysis.
3.7. Standardized assessment of character strengths and
virtues applied.
4. Context for Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
Assessment workplace or simulation environment in TESDA accredited
institutions.

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE INFORMATION SYSTEMATICALLY

UNIT CODE : 400311324

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to use technical information systems,
apply information technology (IT) systems and edit,
format & check information.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Use technical 1.1. Information are 1.1. Application in 1.1. Collating
information collated and collating information
organized into a information 1.2. Operating
suitable form for 1.2. Procedures for appropriate
reference and inputting, and valid
use maintaining and procedures for
1.2. Stored archiving inputting,
information are information maintaining
classified so that 1.3. Guidance to and archiving
it can be quickly people who information
identified and need to find and 1.3. Advising and
retrieved when use information offering
needed 1.4. Organize guidance to
1.3. Guidance are information people who
advised and 1.5. classify stored need to find
offered to people information for and use
who need to find identification information
and use and retrieval 1.4. Organizing
information 1.6. Operate the information into
technical a suitable form
information for reference
system by using and use
agreed 1.5. Classifying
procedures stored
information for
identification
and retrieval
1.6. Operating the
technical
information
system by
using agreed
procedures
2. Apply 2.1. Technical 2.1. Attributes and 2.1. Identifying
information information limitations of attributes and
technology system is available limitations of
(IT) operated using software tools

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
agreed 2.2. Procedures and available
procedures work instructions software tools
2.2. Appropriate and for the use of IT 2.2. Using
valid procedures 2.3. Operational procedures and
are operated for requirements for work
inputting, IT systems instructions for
maintaining and 2.4. Sources and flow the use of IT
archiving paths of data 2.3. Describing
information 2.5. Security systems operational
2.3. Software and measures requirements for
required are that can be used IT systems
utilized to execute 2.6. Extract data and 2.4. Identifying
the project format reports sources and
activities 2.7. Methods of flow paths of
2.4. Information and entering and data
data obtained are processing 2.5. Determining
handled, edited, information security systems
formatted and 2.8. WWW enabled and measures
checked from a applications that can be used
range of internal 2.6. Extracting data
and external and format
sources reports
2.5. Information are 2.7. Describing
extracted, methods of
entered, and entering and
processed to processing
produce the information
outputs required 2.8. Using WWW
by customers applications
2.6. Own skills and
understanding are
shared to help
others
2.7. Specified
security
measures are
implemented to
protect the
confidentiality and
integrity of project
data held in IT
systems

3. Edit, format 3.1 Basic editing 3.1 Basic file- 3.1 Using basic file-
and check techniques are handling handling
information used techniques techniques is

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3.2 Accuracy of 3.2 Techniques in used for the
documents are checking software
checked documents 3.2 Using different
3.3 Editing and 3.3 Techniques in techniques in
formatting tools editing and checking
and techniques are formatting documents
used for more 3.4 Proof reading 3.3 Applying editing
complex techniques and formatting
documents techniques
3.4 Proofreading 3.4 Applying
techniques is used proofreading
to check that techniques
documents look
professional

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Information May include:
1.1. Property
1.2. Organizational
1.3. Technical reference
2. Technical information May include:
2.1. paper based
2.2. electronic
3. Software May include:
3.1. spreadsheets
3.2. databases
3.3. word processing
3.4. presentation
4. Sources May include:
4.1. other IT systems
4.2. manually created
4.3. within own organization
4.4. outside own organization
4.5. geographically remote
5. Customers May include:
5.1. colleagues
5.2. company and project management
5.3. clients
6. Security measures May include:
6.1. access rights to input;
6.2. passwords;
6.3. access rights to outputs;
6.4. data consistency and back-up;
6.5. recovery plans

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Used technical information systems and information
technology
1.2. Applied information technology (IT) systems
1.3. Edited, formatted and checked information
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Computers
2.2. Software and IT system
3. Methods of Competency in this unit MUST be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Direct Observation
3.2. Oral interview and written test
4. Context for 4.1. Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
Assessment workplace or through accredited institution

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EVALUATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH WORK PRACTICES

UNIT CODE : 400311325

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to interpret Occupational Safety and Health
practices, set OSH work targets, and evaluate
effectiveness of Occupational Safety and Health work
instructions

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Interpret 1.1 OSH work 1.1. OSH work 1.1. Communication
Occupational practices issues practices skills
Safety and are identified issues 1.2. Interpersonal
Health relevant to work 1.2. OSH work skills
practices requirements standards 1.3. Critical thinking
1.2 OSH work 1.3. General OSH skills
standards and principles and 1.4. Observation
procedures are legislations skills
determined based 1.4. Company/
on applicability to workplace
nature of work policies/
1.3 Gaps in work guidelines
practices are 1.5. Standards and
identified related safety
to relevant OSH requirements of
work standards work process
and procedures
2. Set OSH 2.1 Relevant work 2.2. OSH work 2.1. Communication
work targets information are targets skills
gathered 2.3. OSH Indicators 2.2. Collaborating
necessary to 2.4. OSH work skills
determine OSH instructions 2.3. Critical thinking
work targets 2.5. Safety and skills
2.2 OSH Indicators health 2.4. Observation
based on requirements of skills
gathered tasks
information are 2.6. Workplace
agreed upon to guidelines on
measure providing
effectiveness of feedback on
workplace OSH OSH and
policies and security
procedures concerns
2.3 Agreed OSH 2.7. OSH
indicators are regulations

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 endorsed for Hazard control
approval from procedures
appropriate 2.8. OSH trainings
personnel relevant to
2.4 OSH work work
instructions are
received in
accordance with
workplace policies
and procedures*
3. Evaluate 3.1 OSH Practices 3.1. OSH Practices 3.1. Critical
effectiveness are observed 3.2. OSH metrics thinking skills
of based on 3.3. OSH 3.2. Evaluating
Occupational workplace Evaluation skills
Safety and standards Techniques
Health work 3.2 Observed OSH 3.4. OSH work
instructions practices are standards
measured against
approved OSH
metrics
3.3 Findings
regarding
effectiveness are
assessed and
gaps identified
are implemented
based on OSH
work standards

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. OSH Work Practices May include but not limited to:
Issues 1.1 Workers’ experience/observance on presence of
work hazards
1.2 Unsafe/unhealthy administrative arrangements
(prolonged work hours, no break-time, constant
overtime, scheduling of tasks)
1.3 Reasons for compliance/non-compliance to use of
PPEs or other OSH procedures/policies/
guidelines
2. OSH Indicators May include but not limited to:
2.1 Increased of incidents of accidents, injuries
2.2 Increased occurrence of sickness or health
complaints/symptoms
2.3 Common complaints of workers’ related to OSH
2.4 High absenteeism for work-related reasons
3. OSH Work Instructions May include but not limited to:
3.1 Preventive and control measures, and targets
3.2 Eliminate the hazard (i.e., get rid of the dangerous
machine
3.3 Isolate the hazard (i.e. keep the machine in a
closed room and operate it remotely; barricade an
unsafe area off)
3.4 Substitute the hazard with a safer alternative (i.e.,
replace the machine with a safer one)
3.5 Use administrative controls to reduce the risk (i.e.
give trainings on how to use equipment safely;
OSH-related topics, issue warning signages,
rotation/shifting work schedule)
3.6 Use engineering controls to reduce the risk (i.e.
use safety guards to machine)
3.7 Use personal protective equipment
3.8 Safety, Health and Work Environment Evaluation
3.9 Periodic and/or special medical examinations of
workers
4. OSH metrics May include but not limited to:
4.1 Statistics on incidence of accidents and injuries
4.2 Morbidity (Type and Number of Sickness)
4.3 Mortality (Cause and Number of Deaths)
4.4 Accident Rate

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

aspects of 1.1. Identify OSH work practices issues relevant to work
Competency requirements
1.2. Identify gaps in work practices related to relevant OSH
work standards
1.3. Agree upon OSH Indicators based on gathered information
to measure effectiveness of workplace OSH policies and
procedures
1.4. Receive OSH work instructions in accordance with
workplace policies and procedures
1.5. Compare Observed OSH practices with against approved
OSH work instructions
1.6. Assess findings regarding effectiveness based on OSH
work standards
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Facilities, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the
activity
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Observation/Demonstration with oral questioning
3.2. Third party report
3.3. Written exam

4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a

Assessment simulated work place setting

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PRACTICES
UNIT CODE : 400311326
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude to
interpret environmental Issues, establish targets to evaluate
environmental practices and evaluate effectiveness of
environmental practices

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Interpret 1.1 Environmental 1.1. Environmental 1.1. Analyzing
environmental work practices Issues Environmental
practices, issues are 1.2. Environmental Issues and
policies and identified relevant Work Concerns
procedures to work Procedures 1.2. Critical
requirements 1.3. Environmental thinking
1.2 Environmental Laws 1.3. Problem
Standards and 1.4. Environmental Solving
Procedures Hazardous and 1.4. Observation
nature of work are Non- Skills
determined based Hazardous
on Applicability to Materials
nature of work 1.5. Environmental
1.3 Gaps in work required
practices related license,
to Environmental registration or
Standards and certification
Procedures are
identified
2. Establish targets 2.1. Relevant 2.1. Environmental 2.1. Investigative
to evaluate information is Indicators Skills
environmental gathered 2.2. Relevant 2.2. Critical
practices necessary to Environment thinking
determine Personnel or 2.3. Problem
environmental expert Solving
work targets 2.3. Relevant 2.4. Observation
2.2. Environmental Environmental Skills
Indicators based Trainings and
on gathered Seminars
information are
set to measure
environmental
work targets
2.3. Indicators are
verified with
appropriate
personnel

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 3. Evaluate 3.1 Work 3.1 Environmental 3.1 Documentation
effectiveness of environmental Practices and Record
environmental practices are 3.2 Environmental Keeping Skills
practices recorded based on Standards and 3.2 Critical thinking
workplace Procedures 3.3 Problem
standards Solving
3.2 Recorded work 3.4 Observation
environmental Skills
practices are
compared against
planned indicators
3.3 Findings regarding
effectiveness are
assessed and
gaps identified are
implemented
based on
environment work
standards and
procedures
3.4 Results of
environmental
assessment are
conveyed to
appropriate
personnel

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Environmental Practices May include but not limited to:
Issues 1.1 Water Quality
1.2 National and Local Government Issues
1.3 Safety
1.4 Endangered Species
1.5 Noise
1.6 Air Quality
1.7 Historic
1.8 Waste
1.9 Cultural
2. Environmental Indicators May include but not limited to:
2.1 Noise level
2.2 Lighting (Lumens)
2.3 Air Quality - Toxicity
2.4 Thermal Comfort
2.5 Vibration
2.6 Radiation
2.7 Quantity of the Resources
2.8 Volume

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

aspects of 1.1. Identified environmental issues relevant to work
Competency requirements
1.2. Identified gaps in work practices related to Environmental
Standards and Procedures
1.3. Gathered relevant information necessary to determine
environmental work targets
1.4. Set environmental indicators based on gathered
information to measure environmental work targets
1.5. Recorded work environmental practices are recorded
based on workplace standards
1.6. Conveyed results of environmental assessment to
appropriate personnel
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Workplace/Assessment location
2.2 Legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and local
ordinances relating to environmental protection
2.3 Case studies/scenarios relating to environmental
protection
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written/ Oral Examination
3.2 Interview/Third Party Reports
3.3 Portfolio (citations/awards from GOs and NGOs, certificate
of training – local and abroad)
3.4 Simulations and role-plays
4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed in actual workplace or at
Assessment the designated TESDA center.

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : FACILITATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS FOR
MICRO-SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)
UNIT CODE : 400311327
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to build, operate
and grow a micro/small-scale enterprise.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Develop and 1.1 Appropriate 1.1 Business models 1.1 Basic
maintain micro- business and strategies bookkeeping/
small-medium strategies are 1.2 Types and accounting skills
enterprise determined and categories of 1.2 Communication
(MSMEs) skills in set for the businesses skills
the organization enterprise based 1.3 Business 1.3 Building
on the current and operation relations with
emerging 1.4 Basic customer and
business Bookkeeping employees
environment. 1.5 Business internal 1.4 Building
1.2 Business controls competitive
operations are 1.6 Basic quality advantage of
monitored and control and the enterprise
controlled assurance
following concepts
established 1.7 Government and
procedures. regulatory
1.3 Quality assurance processes
measures are
implemented
consistently.
1.4 Good relations
are maintained
with staff/workers.
1.5 Policies and
procedures on
occupational
safety and health
and
environmental
concerns are
constantly
observed.
2. Establish and 2.1 Good customer 2.1 Public relations 2.1 Building
Maintain client- relations are concepts customer
base/market maintained 2.2 Basic product relations
2.2 New customers promotion 2.2 Individual
and markets are strategies marketing skills
identified,

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
explored and 2.3 Basic market 2.3 Using basic
reached out to. and feasibility advertising
2.3 Promotions/Incent studies (posters/
ives are offered to 2.4 Basic business tarpaulins,
loyal customers ethics flyers, social
2.4 Additional media, etc.)
products and
services are
evaluated and
tried where
feasible.
2.5 Promotional/adv
ertising
initiatives are
carried out where
necessary and
feasible.
3. Apply budgeting 3.1 Enterprise is built 3.1 Cash flow 3.1 Setting business
and financial up and sustained management priorities and
management through judicious 3.2 Basic financial strategies
skills control of cash management 3.2 Interpreting
flows. 3.3 Basic financial basic financial
3.2 Profitability of accounting statements
enterprise is 3.4 Business internal 3.3 Preparing
ensured through controls business plans
appropriate
internal controls.
3.3 Unnecessary or
lower-priority
expenses and
purchases are
avoided.

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Business strategies May include but not limited to:
1.1. Developing/Maintaining niche market
1.2. Use of organic/healthy ingredients
1.3. Environment-friendly and sustainable practices
1.4. Offering both affordable and high-quality products
and services
1.5. Promotion and marketing strategies (e. g., on-line
marketing)
2. Business operations May include but not limited to:
2.1 Purchasing
2.2 Accounting/Administrative work
2.3 Production/Operations/Sales
3. Internal controls May include but not limited to:
3.1 Accounting systems
3.2 Financial statements/reports
3.3 Cash management
4. Promotional/ Advertising May include but not limited to:
initiatives 4.1 Use of tarpaulins, brochures, and/or flyers
4.2 Sales, discounts and easy payment terms
4.3 Use of social media/Internet
4.4 “Service with a smile”
4.5 Extra attention to regular customers

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate :

competency 1.1. Demonstrated basic entrepreneurial skills
1.2. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and plan a
micro/small enterprise
1.3. Demonstrated ability to manage/operate a micro/small-
scale business
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Simulated or actual workplace
2.2. Tools, materials and supplies needed to demonstrate the
required tasks
2.3. References and manuals
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through :
Assessment 3.1. Written examination
3.2. Demonstration/observation with oral questioning
3.3. Portfolio assessment with interview
3.4. Case problems
4. Context of 4.1. Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a
Assessment simulated workplace setting
4.2. Assessment shall be observed while tasks are being
undertaken whether individually or in-group

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 COMMON COMPETENCIES
COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS

UNIT CODE : ICT315202

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes and
values needed to apply quality standards in the
workplace. The unit also includes the application of
relevant safety procedures and regulations,
organization procedures and customer requirements.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess quality of 1.1. Work instruction 1.1. Relevant 1.1. Reading skills
received is obtained and production required to
materials work is carried processes, interpret work
out in accordance materials and instruction
with standard products 1.2. Critical thinking
operating 1.2. Characteristics 1.3. Interpreting
procedures. of materials, work
1.2. Received software and instructions
materials are hardware used
checked against in production
workplace processes
standards and 1.3. Quality checking
specifications. procedures
1.4. Quality
1.3. Faulty materials
Workplace
related to work
procedures
are identified and
1.5. Identification of
isolated.
faulty materials
1.4. Faults and any related to work
identified causes
are recorded
and/or reported to
the supervisor
concerned in
accordance with
workplace
procedures.
1.5. Faulty materials
are replaced in
accordance with
workplace
procedures.

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
2. Assess own 2.1 Documentation 2.1. Safety and 2.1. Carry out work
work relative to quality environmental in accordance
within the aspects of with OHS
company is production policies and
identified and processes procedures
used. 2.2. Fault
2.2 Completed work identification
is checked and reporting
against workplace 2.3. Workplace
standards procedure in
relevant to the documenting
task undertaken. completed work
2.4. Workplace
2.3 Errors are
Quality
identified and
Indicators
isolated.
2.4 Information on the
quality and other
indicators of
production
performance are
recorded in
accordance with
workplace
procedures.
2.5 In cases of
deviations from
specific quality
standards,
causes are
documented and
reported in
accordance with
the workplace’ s
standards
operating
procedures.

3. Engage in 3.1 Process 3.1. Quality 3.1. Solution

quality improvement improvement providing and
improvement procedures are processes decision-making
participated in 3.2. Company 3.2. Practice
relative to customers company
workplace defined process
assignment. improvement
procedure

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
Italicized terms are KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
ELEMENT
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3.2 Work is carried
out in accordance
with process
improvement
procedures.
3.3 Performance of
operation or
quality of product
of service to
ensure customer
satisfaction is
monitored.

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VARIABLE RANGE

1 Materials 1.1 Materials may include but not limited to:

1.1.1. Manuals
1.1.2. Job orders
1.1.3. Instructional videos
2 Faults 2.1 Faults may include but not limited to:
2.1.1. Materials not to specification
2.1.2. Materials contain incorrect/outdated
information
2.1.3. Hardware defects
2.1.4. Materials that do not conform with any
regulatory agencies
3 Documentation 3.1 Organization work procedures
3.2 Manufacturer’s instruction manual
3.3 Customer requirements
3.4 Forms
4 Errors 4.1 Errors may be related but not limited to the
following:
4.1.1. Deviation from the requirements of the
Client
4.1.2. Deviation from the requirement of the
organization
5 Quality standards 5.1 Quality standards may be related but not limited to
the following:
5.1.1. Materials
5.1.2. Hardware
5.1.3. Final product
5.1.4. Production processes
5.1.5. Customer service
6 Customer 6.1 Co-worker
6.2 Supplier/Vendor
6.3 Client
6.4 Organization receiving the product or service

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1 Critical aspect of Assessment requires evidence that candidate:

competency 1.1 Carried out work in accordance with the
company’s standard operating procedures
1.2 Performed task according to specifications
1.3 Reported defects detected in accordance with
standard operating procedures
1.4 Carried out work in accordance with the process
improvement procedures
2 Method of assessment 2.1 The assessor may select two (2) of the
following assessment methods to objectively
assess the candidate:
2.1 Observation
2.2 Questioning
2.3 Practical demonstration
3 Resource implication 3.1 Materials, software and hardware to be used in a
real or simulated situation
4 Context of Assessment 4.1 Assessment may be conducted in the workplace
or in a simulated environment

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE : ICT311203

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and)

attitude and values needed to perform computer
operations which include inputting, accessing,
producing and transferring data using the
appropriate hardware and software

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Plan and prepare 1.1. Requirements of 1.1. Main types of 1.1. Reading and
for task to be task are computers and comprehension
undertaken determined basic features of skills required
1.2. Appropriate different to interpret
hardware and operating work instruction
software are systems and to interpret
selected 1.2. Main parts of a basic user
according to task computer manuals.
assigned and 1.3. Information on 1.2. Communication
required outcome hardware and skills to identify
1.3. Task is planned to software lines of
ensure OH&S 1.4. Data security communication,
guidelines and guidelines request advice,
procedures are follow
followed instructions and
receive
feedback.
1.3. Interpreting
user manuals
and security
guidelines
2. Input data into 2.1. Data are entered 2.1. Basic 2.1. Technology
computer into the computer ergonomics of skills to use
using appropriate keyboard and equipment
program/applicati computer user safely including
on in accordance 2.2. Storage devices keyboard skills.
with company and basic 2.2. Entering data
procedures categories of
2.2. Accuracy of memory
information is 2.3. Relevant types
checked and of software
information is
saved in
accordance with
standard

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
operating
procedures
2.3. Inputted data are
stored in storage
media according
to requirements
2.4. Work is performed
within ergonomic
guidelines
3. Access 3.1. Correct 3.1. General 3.1. Accessing
information using program/applicati security, privacy information
computer on is selected legislation and 3.2. Searching and
based on job copyright browsing files
requirements 3.2. Productivity and data
3.2. Program/applicati Application
on containing the 3.3. Business
information Application
required is
accessed
according to
company
procedures
3.3. Desktop icons
are correctly
selected, opened
and closed for
navigation
purposes
3.4. Keyboard
techniques are
carried out in line
with OH&S
requirements for
safe use of
keyboards
4. Produce/ output 4.1. Entered data are 4.1. Computer 4.1. Computer data
data using processed using application in processing
computer system appropriate printing, 4.2. Printing of data
software scanning and 4.3. Transferring
commands sending files and data
4.2. Data printed out facsimile
as required using 4.2. Types and
computer function of
hardware/peripher computer
al devices in peripheral
accordance with devices
standard

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
operating
procedures
4.3. Files, data are
transferred
between
compatible
systems using
computer
software,
hardware/
peripheral devices
in accordance
with standard
operating
procedures
5. Maintain 5.1. Systems for 5.1 Computer 5.1 Removing
computer cleaning, minor equipment/syste computer
equipment and maintenance and m basic viruses from
systems replacement of maintenance infected
consumables are procedures machines
implemented 5.2 Viruses 5.2 Making backup
5.2. Procedures for 5.3 OH&S principles files
ensuring security and
of data, including responsibilities
regular back-ups 5.4 Calculating
and virus checks computer
are implemented capacity
in accordance 5.5 System
with standard Software
operating 5.6 Basic file
procedures maintenance
5.3. Basic file procedures
maintenance
procedures are
implemented in
line with the
standard
operating
procedures

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Hardware and peripheral 1.1. Personal computers
devices 1.2. Networked systems
1.3. Communication equipment
1.4. Printers
1.5. Scanners
1.6. Keyboard
1.7. Mouse
2. Software Software includes the following but not limited to:
2.1. Word processing packages
2.2. Data base packages
2.3. Internet
2.4. Spreadsheets
3. OH & S guidelines 3.1. OHS guidelines
3.2. Enterprise procedures
4. Storage media Storage media include the following but not limited to:
4.1. diskettes
4.2. CDs
4.3. zip disks
4.4. hard disk drives, local and remote
5. Ergonomic guidelines 5.1. Types of equipment used
5.2. Appropriate furniture
5.3. Seating posture
5.4. Lifting posture
5.5. Visual display unit screen brightness
6. Desktop icons Icons include the following but not limited to:
6.1. directories/folders
6.2. files
6.3. network devices
6.4. recycle bin
7. Maintenance 7.1. Creating more space in the hard disk
7.2. Reviewing programs
7.3. Deleting unwanted files
7.4. Backing up files
7.5. Checking hard drive for errors
7.6. Using up to date security solution programs
7.7. Cleaning dust from internal and external surfaces

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspect of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

competency 1.1. Selected and used hardware components correctly and
according to the task requirement
1.2. Identified and explain the functions of both hardware and
software used, their general features and capabilities
1.3. Produced accurate and complete data in accordance with
the requirements
1.4. Used appropriate devices and procedures to transfer
files/data accurately
1.5. Maintained computer system
2. Method of 2.1. The assessor may select two of the following
assessment assessment methods to objectively assess the
candidate:
2.1.1. Observation
2.1.2. Questioning
2.1.3. Practical demonstration
3. Resource 3.1. Computer hardware with peripherals
implication 3.2. Appropriate software

4. Context of 4.1. Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a

Assessment simulated work environment

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH DATA PRIVACY AND ETHICS

UNIT CODE: CS-ICT252101

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the outcomes required to ensure data privacy,
ethical handling, and the integrity of data throughout its lifecycle.
It includes maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations,
applying ethical guidelines, and implementing practices to
safeguard data accuracy and reliability across various projects.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Comply with data 1.1. Data privacy 1.1. RA 10173 (Data 1.1. Identifying
privacy regulations regulations relevant to Privacy Act of 2012). applicable data
data handling are 1.2. Secure data privacy
identified and followed storage protocols, regulations
based on industry including encryption during annotation
standards and access control and labeling.
1.2. Data handling 1.3 Data Privacy 1.2. Following
practices are ensured Regulations secure data
with Data privacy handling
regulations procedures
1.3. Secure storage 1.3. Storing
practices are personal data in
implemented to protect compliance with
personal data based on privacy laws
industry standards
2. Apply ethical 2.1. Ethical guidelines 2.1. Knowledge of AI 2.1. Applying
standards in data are applied to avoid bias ethics principles, such ethical standards
handling and promote fairness in as fairness, during annotation
data handling processes transparency, and and labeling to
2.2. Transparency in accountability avoid bias
data usage is ensured 2.2. RA 10175 2.2. Documenting
through proper (Cybercrime data handling
documentation of data Prevention Act of and usage
handling practices. 2012) practices
2.3. Consent for data 2.3. Importance of 2.3. Obtaining
usage is obtained and preventing bias in and recording
documented following datasets and ensuring user consent for
ethical standards transparent practices data usage

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE

1. Data privacy regulations May include but not limited to:

1.1. RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
1.2. Organizational policies on data privacy
2. Ethical guidelines May include but not limited to:
2.1. Guidelines to prevent bias in data annotation
2.2. Ethical AI principles
2.3. Transparency and accountability standards
3. Data handling practices May include but not limited to:
3.1. Secure data transmission
3.2. Data anonymization
3.3. Data encryption
4. Ethical standards May include but not limited to:
4.1. Fairness
4.2. Avoiding bias
4.3. Transparency
4.4. Accountability

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

competency 1.1 Complied with data privacy regulations
1.2 Applied ethical standards in data handling
2. Method of assessment The assessor may select from the following
assessment methods but not limited to:
2.1 Observation
2.2 Questioning
2.3 Practical demonstration
3. Resource implication 3.1 Access to relevant privacy regulations and ethical
guidelines.
3.2 Documentation tools for compliance and tracking
consent.
3.3 AI datasets requiring secure handling and
compliance with privacy laws
4. Context of Assessment 4.1 Assessment may be conducted in a workplace or
simulated environment.

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 CORE COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
UC 1 APPLY PROGRAMMING SKILLS FOR DATA MANIPULATION
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY PROGRAMMING SKILLS FOR DATA
MANIPULATION

UNIT CODE : CS- ICT251201

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in acquiring

programming skills to manipulate, clean, and prepare data
for machine learning models. It includes selecting
appropriate tools, performing data preprocessing, and
optimizing code for efficient data management.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Select appropriate 1.1. Programming 1.1. Knowledge of 1.1. Programming
programming tools tools and different data skills
and languages programming sources and how 1.2. Tool selection
languages to access them skills
suitable for data 1.2. Understanding of 1.3. Environment
manipulation are data formats and setup skills
identified based their compatibility 1.4. Debugging skills
on project with machine 1.5. Library
requirements learning models management
1.2. The programming 1.3. Familiarity with skills
environment is set data verification 1.6. Configuration
up with data techniques to skills
manipulation check data
libraries and quality
packages for
efficient data
handling
1.3. Tools and
languages are
tested to ensure
compatibility with
the data types and
formats used
2. Perform data 2.1. Data 2.1. Knowledge of 2.1. Data
manipulation tasks preprocessing data structuring
using operations are preprocessing skills
programming performed using steps 2.2. Data

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
techniques appropriate 2.2. Understanding management
programming data structures skills
techniques and their role in 2.3. Analytical skills
2.2. Data structures data 2.4. Data cleaning
created and manipulation skills
managed 2.3. Familiarity with 2.5. Preprocessing
programmatically advanced data skills
2.3. Advanced data manipulation 2.6. Transformation
operations are techniques skills
implemented 2.4. Database
programmatically management
systems
3. Document and 3.1. Code is 3.1. Knowledge of 3.1. Code
optimize data documented to coding best optimization
manipulation code ensure readability practices and skills
and ease of documentation 3.2. Performance
maintenance techniques tuning skills
3.2. Data manipulation 3.2. Understanding of 3.3. Documentation
scripts are code optimization skills
optimized to techniques to 3.4. Using version
enhance efficiency improve control tool to
and reduce performance track updates
computational 3.3. Knowledge of and maintain
time version control workflow for
3.3. Version control tools (eg, Git) for collaboration
tool is used to managing code
manage changes changes
and track code
updates over time

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RANGE OF VARIABLE

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Programming languages May include but not limited to:
1.1. Python
1.2. R
1.3. SQL
1.4. Bash (or PowerShell)
2. Data manipulation libraries May include but not limited to:
2.1. Pandas
2.2. NumPy
2.3. Dplyr
3. Data formats May include but not limited to:
3.1. CSV
3.2. JSON
3.3. XML
3.4. Excel
3.5. TSV
3.6. Parquet
3.7. Arvo
4. Preprocessing operations May include but not limited to:
4.1. Handling missing values
4.2. Encoding categorical variables
4.3. Normalization
4.4. Data cleaning
4.5. Transformation
4.6. Filtering
5. Version control tools May include but not limited to:
5.1. Distributed or centralized version control systems
5.2. Repository management and collaboration tools
5.3. Systems for version history, branching, merging, and
automation
6. Data structures May include but not limited:
6.1. Arrays
6.2. Data frames
6.3. Lists
6.4. Dictionaries/Hashmaps
7. Advanced data operations May include but not limited:
7.1. joins
7.2. merges
7.3. aggregations
7.4. group by operations

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

competency 1.1. Selected appropriate programming tools and languages
for data manipulation
1.2. Performed data manipulation tasks including cleaning,
transformation, and advanced operations
1.3. Documented and optimized code to improve readability
and performance
2. Method of The assessor may select from the following assessment
assessment methods:
2.1. Observation
2.2. Practical demonstration
2.3. Interviews or questioning
2.4. Review of documentation or reports prepared by the
candidate
2.5. Written or oral examinations
3. Resource Resources should include:
implication 3.1. Access to programming environments and data
manipulation libraries
3.2. Documentation templates for code management
3.3. Version control tools to manage code updates
4. Context of Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a
Assessment simulated environment where data manipulation programming
tasks can be applied and evaluated.

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UC2: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AI DATA PIPELINE
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT DATA PIPELINES

UNIT CODE : CS-AIDE3111

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to design, build,
and manage data pipelines. It includes data extraction,
transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes, with a
focus on integrating diverse data sources, optimizing data
flow, and ensuring compatibility with data storage systems
and analytical workflows.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Implement data 1.1. Pipeline 1.1. Basic 1.1. Setting up
pipelines architecture is understanding data
implemented of data pipelines
based on project pipeline using pre-
requirements architecture defined
1.2. Data and its designs
dependencies components 1.2. Mapping data
and data flow are 1.2. Knowledge of flows and
mapped and data flow dependencie
documented mapping and s
1.3. Data models are dependencies 1.3. Configuring
applied during 1.3. Overview of basic batch
data ingestion to batch vs real- and real-time
align with time pipelines pipelines
storage 1.4. Familiarity
requirements with different
ETL/ELT
pipeline
stages
2. Implement 2.1. Data is extracted 2.1. Understandin 2.1. Extracting
ETL/ELT from data g of data data from
processes sources based extraction multiple
on project tools and sources
requirements methods using APIs
2.2. Data 2.2. Knowledge of and ETL
transformation data tools
processes are transformation 2.2. Performing
applied based on techniques data
work 2.3. Familiarity transformatio

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
requirement with data ns for
2.3. Transformed model design compatibility
data is loaded and how it with data
into ML models aligns with storage
or data stores for data storage systems
further use platforms 2.3. Loading data
efficiently into
cloud or on-
premises
data stores
3. Monitor and 3.1. Monitoring 3.1. Knowledge of 3.1. Monitoring
optimize data tools are used to monitoring pipeline
pipelines track data flow tools performance
and performance 3.2. Familiarity and
3.2. Bottlenecks with identifying
and data troubleshootin bottlenecks
pipeline errors g techniques 3.2. Troubleshooti
are identified and for pipeline ng and
resolved issues resolving
3.3. Logs are 3.3. Understandin data flow
reviewed g of error errors
regularly to logging 3.3. Reviewing
ensure smooth systems and logs and
operation of the notifications configuring
pipeline alerts to
ensure
pipeline
health

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
May include but not limited to:
1.1. Batch processing pipelines
1.2. Real-time processing pipelines
1. Pipeline Architecture
1.3. ETL/ELT pipeline stages
1.4. Distributed data processing (e.g., Spark)
1.5. Data modeling
May include but not limited to:
2.1. Pipeline execution order
2.2. Upstream data sources
2. Data Dependencies
2.3. Schema dependencies
2.4. Scheduling dependencies (e.g., data refresh
cycles)
May include but not limited to:
3.1. Computer Vision APIs (e.g., Google Vision, Azure
Computer Vision)
3. AI APIs 3.2. NLP APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google NLP)
3.3. Speech Recognition APIs (e.g., IBM Watson,
Google Speech-to-Text)
3.4. Recommendation System APIs
May include but not limited to:
4.1. Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
4.2. NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB)
4. Data Sources
4.3. Data Warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift)
4.4. Public datasets (e.g., Kaggle)
4.5. APIs and data feeds
May include but not limited to:
5.1. Data cleaning (e.g., handling missing values)
5. Data Transformation 5.2. Normalization and scaling
5.3. Encoding categorical variables
5.4. Filtering and aggregation
May include but not limited to:
6.1. Pipeline monitoring tools (e.g., Apache Airflow,
Datadog)
6. Monitoring Tools
6.2. Data quality monitoring tools (e.g., Great
Expectations)
6.3. Real-time alerts and notifications
May include but not limited to:
7. Bottlenecks and Pipeline
7.1. Identification of bottlenecks
Errors
7.2. Error detection and handling

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 VARIABLE RANGE
7.3. Performance tracking and optimization
May include but not limited to:
8.1. Log review and analysis
8. Logs
8.2. Error logging systems
8.3. Audit trails for data access and modifications

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Demonstrated the ability to design a data pipeline for data
workflows
1.2 Implemented ETL/ELT processes to ensure data is
extracted, transformed, and loaded efficiently.
1.3 Monitored and troubleshoot pipeline operations to ensure
smooth data flow and identify issues.
2. Methods of The assessor may select from the following assessment
Assessment methods:
2.1 Observation
2.2 Practical demonstration
2.3 Interviews or questioning
2.4 Review of documentation or reports prepared by the
candidate
2.5 Written or oral examinations
3. Resource Resources should include:
implication 3.1 Access to AI APIs and public datasets.
3.2 Availability of ETL tools and cloud platforms.
3.3 Monitoring tools to track performance and detect errors.
4. Context of 4.1 Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a
Assessment simulated environment where data security protocols can
be applied to safeguard sensitive information.

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 UC3: ENSURE DATA QUALITY

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : VALIDATE AND ENSURE DATA QUALITY

UNIT CODE : CS- ICT252102

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to ensure the
quality and validity of data for data-intensive projects.
It focuses on applying advanced data validation
techniques, ensuring data accuracy, completeness,
and consistency, and maintaining high data standards
throughout the data lifecycle.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Monitor data quality 1.1. Key data quality 1.1. Knowledge of 1.1. Applying
across sources metrics are data quality data quality
identified and metrics metrics
applied to 1.2. Familiarity with across
evaluate data from data profiling sources
multiple sources tools 1.2. Using
1.2. Data profiling 1.3. Understanding of profiling
tools are utilized report generation tools to
to identify practices for identify
inconsistencies, monitoring data inconsisten
missing values, or health cies
duplicates 1.4. Knowledge of 1.3. Generating
1.3. Data quality data validation and
reports are outcomes interpreting
generated data quality
regularly to reports
assess and
document data
health
2. Perform data 2.1. Validation 2.1 Knowledge of 2.1 Applying
validation techniques are data validation advanced
processes applied to detect techniques validation
anomalies and 2.2 Familiarity with techniques
errors in datasets standards on to datasets
2.2. Cross-checking data models 2.2 Cross-
methods ensure 2.3 Understanding of checking
that data meets data validation data against
required reporting predefined
standards before processes standards

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 use in data 2.3 Documentin
models g validation
2.3. Data validation outcomes
outcomes are for
documented for transparenc
transparency and y
audit scalability
3. Implement 3.1. Data cleaning 3.1 Knowledge of 3.1 Using data
continuous data techniques are data cleaning cleaning
quality applied to address techniques tools to
improvement recurring quality 3.2 Familiarity with improve
issues feedback loops quality
3.2. Feedback from for continuous 3.2 Gathering
data users is improvement and
collected to refine 3.3 Understanding of incorporatin
data quality automation tools g user
processes for data quality feedback
3.3. Automated 3.3 Automating
processes are data quality
implemented to checks and
maintain data processes
quality standards

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
May include but not limited to:
1.1. Accuracy
1.2. Completeness
1. Data Quality Metrics
1.3. Consistency
1.4. Timeliness
1.5. Uniqueness
May include but not limited to:
2.1. SQL Profiling
2. Data Profiling Tools
2.2. Python libraries (e.g., Pandas Profiling)
2.3. Data quality tools (e.g., Great Expectations, Talend)
May include but not limited to:
3.1. Range checks
3.2. Format checks
3.3. Consistency checks
3.4. Outlier detection
3. Validation Techniques
3.5. Statistical analysis
3.6. Data types checks
3.7. Cross-checking methods (e.g. Rule-based validation)
3.8. Pattern Matching checks
3.9. Referential integrity checks
May include but not limited to:
4.1. Comparison with source data
4. Cross-Checking Methods
4.2. Reconciliation processes
4.3. Duplication checks
May include but not limited to:
5.1. Validation reports
5. Data Validation Outcomes 5.2. Error logs
5.3. Summary statistics on data quality
5.4. Documentation for transparency
May include but not limited to:
6.1. Removal of duplicates
6. Data Cleaning Techniques 6.2. Handling missing values
6.3. Standardizing data formats
6.4. Encoding categorical variables
May include but not limited to:
7.1. User feedback surveys
7. Feedback
7.2. Data quality review sessions
7.3. Continuous improvement mechanisms
May include but not limited to:
8. Automation Processes
8.1. Python scripts

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 VARIABLE RANGE
8.2. Automation platforms
8.3. Cloud-based automation

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Monitored and assessed data quality using appropriate
metrics.
1.2. Applied data validation techniques to ensure data integrity
for data model development.
1.3. Implemented continuous improvement processes for
maintaining high data quality.
2. Methods of The assessor may select from the following assessment
Assessment methods:
2.1. Observation
2.2. Practical demonstration
2.3. Interviews or questioning
2.4. Review of documentation or reports prepared by the
candidate
2.5. Written or oral examinations
3. Resource Resources should include:
implication 3.1. Access to data profiling and validation tools
3.2. Sample datasets with varying levels of quality.
3.3. Tools for automating data quality checks.
4. Context of Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated
Assessment environment where data manipulation is critical for data model
training and analysis.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Application Programming Interfaces used to connect

APIs
different systems, enabling data acquisition and exchange.
Cloud-based platforms used for building and managing data
Cloud Data Services
pipelines.
Strategies such as scheduled backups and cloud storage to
Data Backup Methods
safeguard data against loss or corruption.
The complete process of managing data from acquisition to
Data Engineering
storage, processing, and maintenance while ensuring
Lifecycle
quality.
Large-scale storage systems that hold raw data in its native
Data Lakes
format until needed for analysis.
Data manipulation These are coded instructions used to prepare and modify
scripts raw data for analysis or modeling.
Refers to the entire workflow of moving data from one system
Data Pipeline
to another.
Structured workflows used to move and transform data from
Data Processing
one system to another for further analysis or use in data
Pipelines
models.
Standards used to measure data quality, including accuracy,
Data Quality Metrics
completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
Measures like encryption, access control, and secure
Data Security Protocols transmission to protect data integrity and prevent
unauthorized access.
The process of converting data into a usable format, ensuring
Data Transformation
compatibility with target systems or data models.
The process of ensuring data quality by checking for
Data Validation accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity before
using it.
A data pipeline method involving Extracting, Transforming,
ETL Process
and Loading data from various sources into a unified format.
Descriptive information about data (e.g., source, type,
Metadata
structure) that ensures traceability and compliance.
Standard protocols that allow access to relational databases
ODBC/JDBC by enabling communication between applications and
databases.
Techniques to enhance the efficiency, speed, and scalability
Pipeline Optimization
of data pipelines.
RA 10173 (Data Privacy A Philippine law ensuring the protection of personal
Act of 2012) information during data collection, processing, and storage.
RA 10175 (Cybercrime A law addressing cybersecurity, defining offenses related to
Prevention Act of 2012) illegal access, data breaches, and digital misuse.

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 RA 8293 (Intellectual
A law governing intellectual property, ensuring copyright
Property Code of the
protection for data, software, and other intellectual property.
Philippines)
The continuous tracking of data quality and accuracy
Real-Time Data
throughout its lifecycle to identify and address issues
Monitoring
promptly.
The ability of a data storage system or pipeline to efficiently
Scalability
handle growing data volumes without performance issues.
Systems used to manage and track changes to code,
Version Control
ensuring collaboration and maintaining organized workflows.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to
extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry,
academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and expertise
to the develop this Competency Standards.

TECHNICAL EXPERTS PANEL

RUBETH JOY G. PADERNAL

Training Manager
StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

MARIE ARIESSA LANE C. KO

Product Manager/Faculty
StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

TEOFY C. RABANES
Software/AI Engineer
StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

ALEENE GAYLE S. RANO

AI Content Specialist
StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

A special salutation to the following for their invaluable contributions to the development of
this Competency Standards (CS):

StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

www.stacktrek.com

● THE VALIDATORS COMMITTEE PANEL

Analytics & AI Association of the Philippines

1. Sherwin, M. Pelayo
(AAP)
IT and Business Process Association of the
2. Dominic "Doc" Ligot
Philippines (IBPAP)
3. Michael Lance M. Domagas Analytics & AI Association of the Philippines
4. Edenjoy A. Manuel Cagayan State University
5. Arnel L. Cadelina data4goodPH
6. Cherrylou D. Poblacio Department of Education (DepEd)
7. Raquel Marasigan DLSU CCS DCT - Taft Manila
8. Judith G. Elic Faith Colleges
9. Michael Lance M. Domagas Independent Contractor
10. Aleene Gayle S. Rano StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
11. Sachiko R. Gubat StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
12. Ayesha Danielle P. Siroy StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
13. Mark Jescem E. Mangalay StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
14. Risty M. Acerado Technological Institute of the Philippines
15. Jephtee Jude C. Ramos Testament Analytics
16. Maurice Alexis Z. Tong Z-Lift Solutions, Inc.
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17. Mary Grace Bacus Z-Lift Solutions, Inc.
18. Mark Jeremy G. Narag Z-Lift Solutions, Inc.

● THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF TESDA

o Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO)

1. Dir. El Cid H. Castillo - QSO
2. Ms. Bernadette S. Audije - QSO/CSDD
3. Mr. Adrian Brian C. Sabanal - QSO/CSDD
4. Ms. Luz M. Vergara - QSO/CSDD
5. Ms. Kimberly C. Caballero - QSO/CPSDD
6. Ms. Maria Sofia Jasmin A. Cea - QSO/CPSDD

● THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY TVET BOARD (NITB)

ANALYTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION

OF THE PHILIPPINES (AAP)
www.aap.ph

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