COMPETENCY STANDARDS

DATA GOVERNANCE LEVEL IV

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 program

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 GOVERNANCE LEVEL IV

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

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS ……………………......…. 2 – 69

GLOSSARY OF TERMS …...…. 70

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …...…. 71 – 72
 COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR
DATA GOVERNANCE LEVEL IV

SECTION 1: DEFINITION OF QUALIFICATION

The DATA GOVERNANCE LEVEL IV Qualification consists of competencies that

a person must achieve to establish, manage, and enforce data policies, standards, and
procedures, ensuring data security, compliance, and ethical use in AI or non-AI systems
using data and compliance with applicable regulations.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE BASIC COMPETENCIES

500311401 Utilize specialized communication skills
500311402 Develop and lead teams
500311403 Perform higher-order thinking processes and apply techniques in the
workplace
500311404 Contribute to the practice of social justice in the workplace
500311405 Manage innovative work instructions
500311406 Manage and evaluate usage of information
500311407 Lead in improvement of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
programs, policies and procedures
500311408 Lead towards improvement of environment work programs, policies
and procedures
500311409 Sustain entrepreneurial skills

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-ICT252103 Implement data governance principles
CS-ICT252104 Implement data governance tools
CS-ICT252105 Analyze ethical data management practices

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

● Junior AI Data Governance Officer
● Data Governance Analyst
● Data Governance Associate
● Junior Data Steward
● Data Governance Coordinator
● Data Governance Support Specialist

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SECTION 2: COMPETENCY STANDARDS

This section gives the details of the contents of the units of competency required in
DATA GOVERNANCE LEVEL IV

BASIC COMPETENCIES
BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UTILIZE SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE : 500311401

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to use specialized communication skills to meet specific
needs of internal and internal clients, conduct interviews,
facilitate discussion with groups, and contribute to the
development of communication strategies.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Meet common 1.1. Specific 1.1. Communication 1.1. Full range of
and specific communication processes communicatio
communication needs of clients 1.2. Dynamics of n techniques
needs of clients and colleagues groups and including:
and colleagues are identified and different styles 1.1.1. Effective
met of group communicatio
1.2. Different leadership n process
approaches are 1.3. Communication 1.1.2. Active
used to meet skills relevant to listening
communication client groups 1.1.3. Giving/receiv
needs of clients 1.4. Flexibility in ing feedback
and colleagues communication 1.1.4. Interpretatio
1.3. Conflict is n of
addressed information
promptly in a 1.1.5. Role
manner which boundaries
does not setting
compromise the 1.1.6. Negotiation
organization 1.1.7. Establishing
empathy
1.1.8. Conduct
seminars
1.1.9. Public
speaking
1.2. Communication
skills required
to fulfill job roles
as specified by
the organization

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables

2. Contribute to the 2.1. Strategies for 2.1. Communication 2.1. Full range of
development of internal and process communication
communication external 2.2. Dynamics of techniques
strategies dissemination of groups and including:
information are different styles 2.1.1. Effective
developed, of group communicatio
promoted, leadership n process
implemented and 2.3. Openness and 2.1.2. Active
reviewed as flexibility in listening
required communication 2.1.3. Giving/receiv
2.2. Channels of 2.4. Communication ing feedback
communicati skills relevant to 2.1.4. Interpretatio
on are client groups n of
established information
and 2.1.5. Role
reviewed boundaries
regularly setting
2.3. Coaching in 2.1.6. Negotiation
effective 2.1.7. Establishing
communication is empathy
provided 2.1.8. Conduct
2.4. Work related seminars
network and 2.1.9. Public
relationship are speaking
maintained 2.2. Communication
2.5. Negotiation skills required
and conflict to fulfill job roles
resolution as specified by
strategies the organization
are used
where
required
2.6. Communication
with clients and
colleagues is
performed
appropriate to
individual needs
and
organizational
objectives

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Deliver a 3.1 Presentation is 3.1 Communication 3.1 Full range of
technical delivered process communication
presentation clearly, 3.2 Dynamics of techniques
sequential and groups and including:
delivered within different styles 3.1.1 Effective
allotted time of group communicati
3.2 Utilize leadership on process
appropriate 3.3 Openness and 3.1.2 Active
media to flexibility in listening
enhance communication 3.1.3 Giving/receiv
presentatio 3.4 Communication ing feedback
n skills relevant to 3.1.4 Interpretatio
3.3 Differences client groups n of
in information
views/opini 3.1.5 Role
ons are boundaries
respected setting
3.4 Questions during 3.1.6 Negotiation
fora are 3.1.7 Establishing
responded in a empathy
manner 3.1.8 Openness
consistent with and flexibility
organizational in
standard communicati
on
3.2 Communicatio
n skills
required to
fulfill job roles
as specified by
the
organization

4. Represent the 4.1 When 4.1 Communication 4.1 Full range of

organization participating in process communication
internal or 4.2 Dynamics of techniques
external groups and including:
forums, different styles 4.1.1 Effective
presentation is of group communicati
relevant, leadership on process
appropriately 4.3 Openness and 4.1.2 Active
researched and flexibility in
presented in a listening
communication
manner to 4.4 Communication 4.1.3 Giving/
promote the skills relevant to receiving
organization client groups feedback

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
4.2 Presentation is 4.1.4
clear and Interpretatio
sequential and n of
delivered within information
a
predetermined 4.1.5 Role
time boundaries
4.3 Utilize setting
appropriate 4.1.6 Negotiation
media to 4.1.7 Establishing
enhance empathy
presentation 4.1.8 Openness
4.4 Differences in and flexibility in
views are communication
respected
4.5 Written 4.2
communication Communicat
is consistent ion skills
with required to
organizational fulfill job
standards roles as
4.6 Inquiries are specified by
responded in a the
manner organization
consistent with
organizational
standard
4.7 Consolidate
ideas and
suggestions
4.8 Generalize and
summarize all
ideas and
suggestions
5. Facilitate group 5.1 Mechanisms 5.1 Communication 5.1 Full range of
discussion which process communication
enhance 5.2 Dynamics of techniques
effective groups and including:
group different styles 5.1.1 Effective
interaction is of group communicati
defined and leadership on process
implemented 5.3 Openness and
5.1.2 Active
5.2 Strategies which flexibility in
encourage all communication listening
group members 5.4 Communication
to participate skills relevant to

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
are used client groups 5.1.3 Giving/
routinely receiving
5.3 Objectives and feedback
agenda for
5.1.4 Interpretatio
meetings and
discussions are n of
routinely set and information
followed 5.1.5 Role
5.4 Relevant boundaries
information is setting
provided to 5.1.6 Negotiation
group to facilitate
5.1.7 Establishing
outcomes
5.5 Evaluation of empathy
group 5.1.8 Openness
communication and flexibility
strategies is in
undertaken to communicati
promote on
participation of
5.2 Communic
all parties
ation skills
5.6 Specific
required to
communication
fulfill job
needs of
roles as
individuals are
specified
identified and
by the
addressed
organizatio
n

6. Conduct 6.1 A range of 6.1 Communication 6.1 Full range of

interview appropriate process communication
communication 6.2 Dynamics of techniques
strategies are groups and including:
employed in different styles 6.1.1 Effective
interview of group communicati
situations leadership on process
6.2 Records of 6.3 Effective 6.1.2 Active
interviews are questioning listening
made and techniques 6.1.3 Giving/
maintained in 6.4 Communication receiving
accordance with skills relevant to feedback
organizational client groups 6.1.4 Interpretatio
procedures n of
6.3 Effective information
questioning,
listening and

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
nonverbal 6.1.5 Role
communication boundaries
techniques are setting
used to ensure 6.1.6 Negotiation
that required 6.1.7 Establishing
message is empathy
communicated 6.2 Effective
clarifying and
probing
techniques
(questioning
skills)
6.3 Communicatio
n skills
required to
fulfill job roles
as specified by
the
organization

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Strategies May include but not limited to:
1.1. Recognizing own limitations
1.2. Referral to specialists
1.3. Utilizing techniques and aids
1.4. Providing written drafts
1.5. Verbal and non verbal communication
2. Effective Group Interaction May include but not limited to:
2.1. Identifying and evaluating what is occurring within
an interaction in a non judgmental way
2.2. Using active listening
2.3. Making decision about appropriate words, behavior
2.4. Putting together response which is culturally
appropriate
2.5. Expressing an individual perspective
2.6. Expressing own philosophy, ideology and
background and exploring impact with relevance to
communication
2.7. Openness and flexibility in communication
3. Types of Interview May include but not limited to:
3.1. Related to staff issues
3.2. Routine
3.3. Confidential
3.4. Evidential
3.5. Non disclosure
3.6. Disclosure
4. Interview Situations May include but not limited to:
4.1. Establish rapport
4.2. Elicit facts and information
4.3. Facilitate resolution of issues
4.4. Develop action plans
4.5. Diffuse potentially difficult situation

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Demonstrated effective communication skills with clients
accessing service and work colleagues
1.2 Adopted relevant communication techniques and strategies
to meet client particular needs and difficulties
2. Resource 2.1 Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can
Implications take place
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Case Study
3.2 Interview
3.3 Portfolio
3.4 Written Test
3.5 Role Play
4. Context for 4.1 This unit should be assessed on the job through simulation
Assessment

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND LEAD TEAMS

UNIT CODE : 500311402

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required
to determine individual and team development needs and
facilitate the development of the workgroup.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Foster individual 1.1 Learning and 1.1 Effective 1.1 Ability to read
growth development workplace and understand
needs of team communication, a variety of
members are coaching and texts, prepare
systematically mentoring general
identified in line principles information and
with 1.2 Feedback documents
organizational principles and according to
requirements procedures target audience;
1.2 Development plan 1.3 Working spell with
to meet individual interdependently accuracy; use
needs is : strategies and grammar and
collaboratively techniques punctuation
developed and 1.4 Leadership effective
implemented Concepts: relationships
1.3 Individuals are ● Types of and conflict
encouraged to self Decision management
-evaluate Teams Make 1.2 Coaching and
performance and ● Team mentoring skills
identify areas for Responsibilitie to provide
improvement s support to
1.4 Feedback on ● Problems that colleagues
performance of Affect Teams 1.3 Communication
team members is ● Building skills including
collected from Strong Team receiving
relevant sources Communicatio feedback and
and compared n reporting,
with established ● Expressing maintaining
team learning Yourself on a effective
process Team relationships
● Team Problem and conflict
Solving management
1.4 Ability to relate
to people from a
range of social,
cultural,
physical and

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
mental
backgrounds
1.5 Planning skills
to organize
required
resources and
equipment to
meet learning
needs
1.6 Reporting skills
to organize
information;
assess
information for
relevance and
accuracy;
identify and
elaborate on
learning
outcomes
1.7 Facilitation skills
to conduct small
group training
sessions
2. Foster individual 2.1 Learning and 2.1 Advanced 2.1 Instructional
and team growth development coaching and planning and
program goals and mentoring delivery skills
objectives are techniques 2.2 Monitoring and
identified to match 2.2 Performance evaluation skills
the specific evaluation 2.3 Mentoring and
knowledge and concepts coaching skills
skills requirements 2.3 Training and
of competency development
standards techniques
2.2 Learning delivery
methods are
appropriate to the
learning goals, the
learning style of
participants and
availability of
equipment and
resources
2.3 Workplace
learning
opportunities and

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
coaching/
mentoring
assistance are
provided to
facilitate individual
and team
achievement of
competencies
2.4 Resources and
timelines required
for learning
activities are
identified and
approved in
accordance with
organizational
requirements
3. Monitor and 3.1 Feedback from 3.1 Types and levels 3.1 Instructional
evaluate individuals or of learning planning and
workplace teams is used to evaluation delivery skills
learning identify and 3.2 Learning styles 3.2 Monitoring and
implement and strategies evaluation skills
improvements in 3.3 Training and 3.3 Mentoring and
future learning development coaching skills
arrangements approaches
3.2 Outcomes and
performance of
individuals/teams
are assessed and
recorded to
determine the
effectiveness of
development
programs and the
extent of additional
support
3.3 Modifications to
learning plans are
negotiated to
improve the
efficiency and
effectiveness of
learning
3.4 Records and
reports of
competency are

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
maintained within
organizational
requirement
4. Develop team 4.1 Open 4.1 Career 4.1 Instructional
commitment and communication development for planning and
cooperation processes to group members delivery skills
obtain and share 4.2 Principles of 4.2 Monitoring and
information is used team evaluation skills
by team commitment and 4.3 Mentoring and
4.2 Decisions are cooperation coaching skills
reached by the 4.3 Team dynamics
team in and performance
accordance with
its agreed roles
and
responsibilities
4.3 Mutual concern
and camaraderie
are developed in
the team
4.4 Career planning
for each member
are monitored
5. Facilitate 5.1 Team members 5.1 Group 5.1 Instructional
accomplishment actively Development planning and
of team goals participated in Process and delivery skills
team activities and Principles as 5.2 Monitoring and
communication applied in the evaluation
processes workplace skills
5.2 Teams members 5.2 Principles of 5.3 Mentoring and
developed organizational coaching skills
individual and joint development 5.4 Organizational
responsibility for 5.3 Collaboration leadership
their actions principles and
5.3 Collaborative procedures
efforts are
sustained to attain
organizational
goals

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Learning and May include but not limited to:
Development Needs 1.1 Coaching, mentoring and/or supervision
1.2 Formal/informal learning program
1.3 Internal/external training provision
1.4 Work experience/exchange/opportunities
1.5 Personal study
1.6 Career planning/development
1.7 Performance appraisals
1.8 Workplace skills assessment
1.9 Recognition of prior learning
1.10 Job design and enrichment
2. Organizational May include but not limited to:
Requirements 2.1 Quality assurance and/or procedures manuals
2.2 Goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
2.3 Legal and organizational policy/guidelines and
requirements
2.4 Safety policies, procedures and programs
2.5 Confidentiality and security requirements
2.6 Business and performance plans
2.7 Ethical standards
2.8 Quality and continuous improvement processes and
standards
3. Feedback on Performance May include but not limited to:
3.1 Formal/informal performance appraisals
3.2 Obtaining feedback from supervisors and Colleagues
3.3 Obtaining feedback from clients
3.4 Personal and reflective behavior strategies
3.5 Routine and organizational methods for monitoring
service delivery
4. Learning Delivery May include but not limited to:
Methods 4.1 On the job coaching or mentoring
4.2 Problem solving
4.3 Presentation/demonstration
4.4 Formal course participation
4.5 Work experience
4.6 Involvement in professional networks
4.7 Conference and seminar attendance
4.8 Induction

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1. Identified and implemented learning opportunities for others
1.2. Gave and received feedback constructively
1.3. Facilitated participation of individuals in the work of the team
1.4. Negotiated learning plans to improve the effectiveness of
learning
1.5. Prepared learning plans to match skill needs
1.6. Accessed and designated learning opportunities
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 tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Observation of work activities of the individual member in
relation to the work activities of the group
3.2. Observation of simulation and or role play involving the
participation of individual member to the attainment of
organizational goal
3.3. Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of
issues and strategies in teamwork
4. Context for 4.1. Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a simulated
Assessment workplace setting
4.2. Assessment shall be observed while tasks are

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM HIGHER-ORDER THINKING PROCESSES
AND APPLY TECHNIQUES IN THE WORKPLACE

UNIT CODE : 500311403

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to use fundamental critical thinking skills in the workplace.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Evaluate 1.1 Effectiveness 1.1 Systems, 1.1 Using range of
effectiveness and and efficiency of standards, analytical
efficiency of the workplace procedures and techniques
workplace standards and protocols in the (e.g., planning,
systems, procedures are workplace. attention,
processes and examined. 1.2 Different simultaneous
procedures. 1.2 Usage of inquiry methods of and successive
and dialogue to critical and processing of
communicate appreciative information).
evaluation inquiry and their 1.2 Communicating
measures and relevance to to actively listen
results are different and to ask
implemented. situations questions of
1.3 Evaluation reports 1.3 Techniques to others in a
are prepared and assist in forming constructive
communicated to the habit of way.
team members. asking questions 1.3 Using critical
and taking thinking
responsibility for pathways to
answers. formulate and
1.4 Why questions ask relevant
are important questions and
and the benefits come up with
of asking good appropriate
questions for answers.
individuals, 1.4 Performing
businesses and assimilation and
communities (the accommodation
importance of skills to interpret
critical thinking). and distill key
information of
relevance to a
given situation.
1.5 Assessing and
measuring the
extent of
effectiveness

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 and efficiency of
the systems,
processes and
procedures in
the workplace.
2. Foster the habit 2.1 Issues and 2.1 Different 2.1 Using range of
of critical inquiry and situations are methods of analytical
curiosity in the reflected on and critical and techniques
workplace wondered about. appreciative (e.g., planning,
2.2 Issues and inquiry and their attention,
problems in the relevance to simultaneous
workplace different and successive
particularly in the situations. processing of
policies, 2.2 Techniques to information).
procedures and assist in forming 2.2 Communicatin
protocols are the habit of g to actively
discussed and asking listen and to
evaluated questions and ask questions
between and taking of others in a
among teams. responsibility for constructive
2.3 Evaluation of answers. way.
efficiency and 2.3 Why questions 2.3 Using critical
effectiveness of are important thinking
workplace and the benefits pathways to
policies, of asking good formulate and
procedures and questions for ask relevant
protocols are individuals, questions and
documented, businesses and come up with
communicated communities appropriate
and agreed upon (the importance answers.
between and of critical 2.4 Performing
among teams. thinking). assimilation
2.4 Growth mindset 2.4 Growth mindset and
and positive and positive accommodatio
relationship and communication n skills to
communication is and relationship interpret and
applied in the strategies and distill key
context of techniques. information of
curiosity and relevance to a
critical inquiry in given situation.
the workplace. 2.5 Assessing and
measuring the
extent of
effectiveness
and efficiency
of the systems,
processes and
procedures in
the workplace.
2.6 Communicatin
g insights on

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 workplace
effectiveness
and efficiency.
3. Develop practical 3.1 Evaluation of 3.1 Different 3.1 Using range of
action plans for efficiency and methods of analytical
improving workplace effectiveness of critical and techniques
conditions. workplace appreciative (e.g., planning,
policies, inquiry and their attention,
procedures and relevance to simultaneous
protocols are different and successive
documented, situations. processing of
communicated to 3.2 Techniques to information).
stakeholders. assist in forming 3.2 Communicating
3.2 Practical action the habit of to actively listen
plans in asking questions and to ask
improving and taking questions of
workplace responsibility for others in a
conditions are answers. constructive
formulated, 3.3 Why questions way.
presented and are important 3.3 Using critical
negotiated with and the benefits thinking
stakeholders. of asking good pathways to
3.3 Proposed questions for formulate and
changes and individuals, ask relevant
directions are businesses and questions and
inquired, communities (the come up with
processed and importance of appropriate
negotiated critical thinking). answers.
between and 3.4 Growth mindset 3.4 Performing
among teams, and positive assimilation and
and stakeholders communication accommodation
as well of the and relationship skills to interpret
organization. strategies and and distill key
3.4 Commitment to techniques. information of
continuous 3.5 Creative relevance to a
improvement and negotiation skills. given situation.
change is 3.6 Change 3.5 Assessing and
highlighted. management measuring the
3.5 Passion and and continuous extent of
dedication for improvement effectiveness
changing and concepts. and efficiency of
adapting to the the systems,
demands of the processes and
21st century procedures in
workplace are the workplace.
considered. 3.6 Communicating
practical
insights on
improving
workplace
conditions.

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Effectiveness and May include but not limited to:
Efficiency 1.1 Developing a more efficient way of doing something
1.2 Developing a new idea
1.3 Developing and improving products and services
1.4 Enhancing skills and career opportunities
1.5 Enhancing the physical environment
1.6 Financial benefit
1.7 Greater personal satisfaction
1.8 Improving interpersonal relationships
1.9 Evaluating overall workplace conditions
2. Curiosity and Critical May include but not limited to:
Inquiry 2.1 Accuracy
2.2 Breadth
2.3 Clarity
2.4 Depth
2.5 Emotion
2.6 Fairness
2.7 Logic
2.8 Meaning
2.9 Planning
2.10 Attention
2.11 Precision
2.12 Relevance
2.13 Significance
2.14 Social engagement
2.15 Society
2.16 Style
2.17 Growth mindset
2.18 Positive communication
2.19 Positive negotiation
2.20 Workplace conditions
2.21 Appreciative inquiry methods
3. Practical Action Plans May include but not limited to:
3.1 Insights on continuous improvement
3.2 Creative strategies and techniques for becoming
better at work and real life
3.3 Career plans
3.4 Challenging workplace policies, procedures and
protocols
3.5 Specifying plans for change and adapting to the
demands of the contemporary workforce
3.6 Challenges in negotiating with stakeholders and
teams
3.7 Change management, innovation and knowledge
creation
3.8 Contractual agreements
3.9 Extreme time pressure or non-negotiable deadlines

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 3.10 Financial limitations
3.11 Procedures determined by laws or other
regulations
3.12 Safety issues
3.13 When others are totally closed to new ideas
3.14 Acknowledging shared responsibility
3.15 Adopting a positive 'can do' attitude
3.16 Following up on practical details
3.17 Pro-actively seeking information
3.18 Suggesting a new approach
3.19 Talking to others about possible answers
3.20 Constraints of the broader context and
environment
3.21 Overall goal - what needs to be achieved
3.22 Personal hopes and expectations

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of workplace
systems, processes and procedures.
1.2 Modeled the conscious process of critical inquiry to get new
insights that s/he can get in formulating action plans on
continuous improvement in the workplace and real-life
1.3 Practiced the habit of critical inquiry and curiosity in the
workplace
1.4 Shown a thorough knowledge and understanding of how
critical thinking impacts on individual lives, the broader
community and work situations.
1.5 Developed practical action plans for improving workplace
conditions
2. Resource 2.1. Interactions with specific challenges and situations to
Implications demonstrate the application of critical thinking (this would
usually involve interactions with others).
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of
evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job
performance by the candidate
3.2 Evaluation of a candidate blog exploring different ideas and
questions
3.3 Review of candidate response to scenarios that allow the
candidate to apply critical thinking techniques to a life or
work situation, and to demonstrate ability to portray
curiosity and exploration of new concepts
3.4 Evaluation of candidate response to the challenge of
adopting different perspectives on a situation, and ability to
both develop and respond to questions from those
perspectives
3.5 Observation of the candidate participating in a group
problem-solving session
3.6 Oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of typical
blockers to the critical thinking process.
3.7 Life Narrative Inquiry to reflect life stories that reflect how
critical thinking and problem solving is applied in the lives.
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 : CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL
JUSTICE IN THE WORKPLACE

UNIT CODE : 500311404

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers ways and means to assume active roles in
resolving local and global challenges and to become
proactive contributors to a more peaceful and sustainable
world.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Update self on 1.1 Media are 1.1 Local, national 1.1 Monitoring
local, national regularly and global trends and
and global scanned/ systems and issues relevant
trends/ issues in monitored for structures to human rights,
the workplace trends and issues 1.2 Issues affecting gender equality,
relevant to human interaction and culture of peace,
rights, gender connectedness global
equality, of communities citizenship, and
promotion of at local, national cultural diversity
culture of peace and global levels using different
and non-violence, 1.3 Underlying media platforms
global citizenship assumptions and 1.2 Analyzing trends
and appreciation power dynamics and issues
of cultural (politics, relevant to
diversity. understanding human rights,
1.2 Knowledge and political system, gender equality,
understanding of social structures, culture of peace,
local, national and labor laws, labor global
global issues and relations, human citizenship, and
their right) cultural diversity
interconnectednes 1.3 Engaging in
s and discourse about
interdependence the local,
are acquired. national and
1.3 Notable issues global issues
and trends are
critically examined
and discussed
with peers,
colleagues, or
family members.
2. Relate local and 2.1 Local events are 2.1 Different levels of 2.1 Recognizing
global trends to reflected on for human identity differences and
workplace implications in according to commonalities
context one’s own among people

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 situation and in Amber Mayer 2.2 Strengthening
the external global (2015) attitudes of
environment. 2.2 Different empathy,
2.2 Sense of communities solidarity and
belonging to a people belong to respect for
common and how these diversity
humanity, sharing are connected 2.3 Connecting
values and 2.3 Difference and local issues to
responsibilities respect for global trends,
are developed. cultural diversity and vice versa.
2.3 Attitudes of
empathy,
solidarity and
respect for
differences and
diversity are
strengthened
3. Engage and take 3.1 Effective and 3.1 Actions that can 3.1Employing
actions on responsible be taken appropriate
workplace issues actions at local, individually and actions to
and concerns national and global collectively address
levels are 3.2 Ethically workplace
identified. responsible issues involving
3.2 Motivation and behavior national and
willingness to take 3.3 Importance and global trends
necessary actions benefits of civic 3.2Showing
are developed. engagement concern and
3.3 Attitude of 3.4 Strategies and willingness to
“thinking globally techniques of take part in the
and acting locally” “thinking globally development
is practiced. and acting locally efforts to
discuss
workplace
issues and
concerns
3.3 Applying the
attitude of
“thinking
globally and
acting locally” in
the workplace

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Media May include but not limited to:
1.1 Print media
1.2 Broadcast media
1.3 Internet and social media
2. Scanning/Monitoring May include but not limited to:
2.1 Sourcing from key informants
2.2 Conversation with clients
2.3 Man-on-the-street conversation
2.4 Scanning print and broadcast media
3. Local, National and May include but not limited to:
Global Issues 3.1 Poverty
3.2 Unemployment
3.3 Global warming
3.4 Safety, security, and well-being

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Express emotions appropriately
1.2 Demonstrated ability to think and act based on one’s
principles and values
1.3 Demonstrated a holistic/global outlook on internal and
external events in the workplace
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1. Access to workplace and resources
2.2. Case studies
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Demonstration or simulation with oral questioning
3.2. Case problems involving global and local issues
3.3. Third-party report

4. Context for 4.1. Competency assessment may occur in workplace or any

Assessment appropriately simulated environment

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MANAGE INNOVATIVE WORK INSTRUCTIONS

UNIT CODE : 500311405

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to sustain and develop a workplace environment in which
improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and
reinforced.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Review and 1.1 Current 1.1 Four drivers of 1.1 Investigating the
analyze existing instructions and innovation organizational
workplace practices strategies to according to needs in the
perform tasks in Gallup innovation
the workplace are Management process
reviewed Journal (2007) 1.2 Defining current
1.2 Climate for 1.2 Contextual organizational
innovation at the variables related innovative
organizational to innovative practices
level is defined practices in the 1.3 Linking
1.3 Innovation drivers organization innovation to
in the workplace 1.3 The nine contextual
are identified dimensions of variables in the
innovation organization
climate (Isaksen
& Isaksen, 2018)
1.4 Types of
Innovation
identified by
Gopalakrishnan
and Dama
2. Examine 2.1 Effectiveness of 2.1 Determinants of 2.1 Evaluating
opportunities for innovative innovative organizational
continuous practices in the behavior by innovative
improvement workplace is Scott and Bruce practices
and innovation of determined (1992) 2.2 Gauging
practices in the 2.2 Innovative 2.2 Four principles innovative
workplace behaviors of of innovation behaviors of the
leaders or according to leaders and
managers in the Gallup managers in the
organization are Management organization
assessed Journal (2007) 2.3 Deliberating
2.3 Driving principles opportunities
of innovation are and challenges
discussed in implementing
innovation

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 3. Implement 3.1 Innovative 3.1 Determinants of 3.1 Developing risk
innovative ways behaviors in the innovative management
in the conduct of workplace are behavior by techniques and
usual workplace performed Scott and Bruce control systems
practices 3.2 Innovative (1992) 3.2 Evaluating
climate in the 3.2 The nine impact of
workplace is dimensions of changes and
maintained innovation developing
3.3 Adoption or climate (Isaksen action plans
modification of & Isaksen, 2018) 3.3 Demonstrating
new ideas 3.3 Techniques in strategies and
relevant to the implementing techniques in
organizational innovative managing
needs is change in the changes in the
achieved workplace workplace

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Innovation May include but not limited to:
1.1 Products versus processes
1.2 Radical versus incremental
1.3 Technical versus administrative
2. Innovative Behaviors May include but not limited to:
2.1 Always generate creative ideas or new solutions
2.2 Exploring and secure funds or resources required for
implementing new ideas
2.3 Establishing adequate plans and schedules for
implementing new ideas
2.4 Contributing suggestions or approaches for others’
creative ideas

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Analyzed and evaluated systems and performance in key
areas of the organization and identify opportunities for
improvement, seeking advice from experts as appropriate
1.2 Promoted the value of creativity, innovation and
sustainability and recognize successes
1.3 Supported the testing and trialing of new ideas and
undertake risk management and cost-benefit analysis for
options
1.4 Planned for and implemented improvements using
organization’s processes for approvals, project
management and change management
1.5 Facilitated effective contributions to and communications
about continuous improvement and innovation
1.6 Captured insights, experiences and ideas for improvements
and incorporate them into the organization’s knowledge
management systems and future planning
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Impact evaluation materials (guide and form)
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Interview
3.2 Written Evaluation
3.3 Case Analysis
4. Context for 4.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
Assessment workplace or simulation environment in TESDA accredited
institutions

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MANAGE AND EVALUATE USAGE OF INFORMATION

UNIT CODE : 500311406

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit of competency covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to support

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Review 1.1 The information 1.1 Analysis and 1.1 Analyzing
information needs of display record
needs and individuals/teams techniques information
sources are determined 1.2 Information 1.2 Communicating
and the sources evaluation effectively
are identified. issues 1.3 Disseminating
1.2 Information held 1.3 Information information
by the storage 1.4 Presenting
organization is requirements information
reviewed to and methods
determine 1.4 Reporting
suitability and procedures of
accessibility. the organization
1.3 Plans are
prepared to
obtain
information that
is not available
or accessible
within the
organization.

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 2. Collect and 2.1 Collection of 2.1 Information 2.1 Collecting and
analyze information is collection, collating
information interpreted timely collation information
and relevant to 2.2 Analysis and 2.2 Analyzing
the needs of display record
individuals/teams. techniques information
2.2 Information is 2.3 Information 2.3 Communicating
collected in formal evaluation effectively
suitable for issues 2.4 Disseminating
analysis, 2.4 Information information
interpretation and storage 2.5 Presenting
dissemination. requirements information
2.3 Information is and methods
analyzed to 2.5 Reporting
identify relevant procedures of
trends and the organization
developments in
terms of the
needs for which is
acquired.
3. Use management 3.1 Management 3.1 Analysis and 3.1 Analyzing
information information display record
systems systems are used techniques information
to store and 3.2 Information 3.2 Collecting and
retrieve data for collection, collating
decision making. collation information
3.2 Technology 3.3 Information 3.3 Communicating
available in the evaluation effectively
work area/ issues 3.4 Disseminating
organization is 3.4 Information information
used to manage storage 3.5 Presenting
information. requirements information
3.3 Recommendation and methods 3.6 Using
s for improving the 3.5 Reporting management
information procedures of information
system are the organization systems to
submitted to store and
designated retrieve data
persons/ groups.

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Information May include but not limited to:
1.1. Routine and complex reports and submissions
1.2. Briefing notes
1.3. Ministerial
1.4. Proposals
1.5. Project plans
1.6. Articles and promotional material
2. Collection Techniques or 2.1 Collection techniques May include but not limited to:
Methods 2.1.1 Research
2.1.2 Surveys
2.1.3 Literature search
2.1.4 Interviews
2.1.5 Data bases
2.1.6 Observation
2.2 Collection methods May include but not limited to:
2.2.1 Indexing
2.2.2 linking
2.2.3 Sorting
2.2.4 Comparing
2.2.5 Categorizing
2.2.6 Integrating
3. Analysis May include but not limited to:
3.1. application of statistical methods
3.2. mathematical calculations
3.3. critical analysis
3.4. problem solving
4. Management Information May include but not limited to:
Systems 4.1. Computers
4.2. Communication channels
4.3. Records management
4.4. Procedures
4.5. Manuals
4.6. Protocol
4.7. Legislation
4.8. Guidelines and awards
4.9. Organizational
4.10. Legal and policy materials

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Identified information needs and sources
1.2 Collected and analyzed information
1.3 Determined the correct / preventive action
1.4 Used management information systems
1.5 Record and support information

These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarios

and what ifs as a stimulus with a walk through forming part of the
response. These assessment activities should include a range of
problems, including new, unusual and improbable situations that
may have happened.
2. Resource Specific resources for assessment
Implications 2.1 Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by
observing an individual in an information management role
within the workplace or operational or simulated environment.
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written Test
3.2 Interview

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.
4. Context for 4.1 In all workplaces, it may be appropriate to assess this unit
Assessment concurrently with relevant teamwork or operation units.

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD IN IMPROVEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) PROGRAMS, POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES

UNIT CODE : 500311407

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to assess Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
practices and programs, recommend OSH program
improvement initiatives, and implement recommended
improvements on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Programs, Procedures and Policies

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1 Assess 1.1 OSH practices 1.1 OSH practices 1.1 Critical thinking
Occupational and programs and programs skills
Safety and are reviewed workplace 1.2 Evaluating
Health (OSH) based on policies and skills
practices and workplace policies procedures
programs and procedures 1.2 OSH reference
1.2 Appropriate guides
personnel or OSH 1.3 OSH work
reference guides standards
are consulted for
proper guidance
based on
workplace policies
and procedures
1.3 Current practices
and programs are
evaluated based
on acceptable
level of OSH work
standards
2 Recommend 2.1 OSH work 2.1 OSH Programs 2.1 Presentation
OSH program improvement 2.2 OSH work Skills
improvement initiatives are improvement 2.2 Communicatio
initiatives identified that are initiatives n skills
relevant with the 2.3 Collaborating
workplace skills
scenario 2.4 Critical thinking
2.2 OSH program skills
improvement 2.5 Observation
plans are skills
organized based
on workplace

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 policies and
procedures
2.3 OSH program
improvement
plans are
presented based
on workplace
policies and
procedures
3 Implement 3.1 Approved 3.1 Coaching 3.1 Monitoring
recommende improvements on Concepts Skills
d OSH work 3.2 OSH work 3.2 Evaluation
improvement improvement improvement Skills
s on initiatives are initiatives 3.3 Auditing Skills
Occupational communicated 3.3 Supervisory 3.4 Coaching Skills
Safety and based on Concepts 3.5 Supervisory
Health (OSH) workplace policies Skills
Programs, and procedures
Procedures 3.2 Concern
and Policies personnel are
guided in
accordance with
workplace policies
and procedures
3.3 Implementation of
the approved OSH
initiatives are
monitored in
accordance with
workplace policies
and procedures
3.4 Implementation of
approved OSH
initiatives are
evaluated based
on workplace
policies and
procedures

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 RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. OSH Practices and May include but not limited to:
Programs 1.1 Planning, implementation and maintenance of
manufacturing plants
1.2 Work-physiological, psychological, ergonomic and
hygienic practices and programs
1.3 First aid within the workplace
1.4 Safety inspection practices
2. OSH Reference Guides May include but not limited to:
2.1 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Book
2.2 OSHA Safety Bulletins and Magazines
2.3 Equipment Safety Operating Instructions
2.4 Established National Safety Management Books
2.5 Credible OSH Web-sites
2.6 Safety Solution Guide Books and Handbooks
3. OSH Work May include but not limited to:
Improvement Initiatives 3.1 Eliminate the hazard altogether (i.e., get rid of the
dangerous machine)
3.2 Isolate the hazard from anyone who could be harmed
(i.e., keep the machine in a closed room and operate
it remotely; barricade an unsafe area off)
3.3 Substitute the hazard with a safer alternative (i.e.,
replace the machine with a safer one)
3.4 Use administrative controls to reduce the risk (i.e.,
train workers how to use equipment safely; train
workers about the risks of harassment; issue signage)
3.5 Use engineering controls to reduce the risk (i.e.,
attach guards to the machine to protect users)
3.6 Use personal protective equipment (i.e., wear gloves
and goggles when using the machine)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1. Consult appropriate personnel or OSH reference guides for
proper guidance based on workplace policies and procedures
1.2. Evaluate current practices and programs based on
acceptable level of OSH work standards
1.3. Identify OSH work improvement initiatives that are relevant
with the workplace scenario
1.4. Present OSH program improvement plans based on
workplace policies and procedures
1.5. Communicate approved improvements on OSH work
program initiatives based on workplace policies and
procedures
1.6. Monitor implementation of the approved OSH initiatives in
accordance with workplace policies and procedures
1.7. Evaluate implementation of approved OSH initiatives based
on workplace policies and procedures
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 OSH personal records
2.3 PPE
2.4 Health records
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Case Study/Situation
3.4 Observation/Demonstration and oral questioning
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 : LEAD TOWARDS IMPROVEMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES

UNIT CODE : 500311408

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
in assessing environmental work practices and standards,
recommending environmental work improvement initiatives
and implementing recommended environmental
improvements

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Assess 1.1 Environmental 1.1 Environmental 1.1 Critical thinking
environmental practices and Practices 1.2 Problem solving
work practices and programs are 1.2 Environmental 1.3 Observation
programs reviewed based on Reference Skills
workplace policies Guides 1.4 Training
1.2 Appropriate 1.3 Corrective Delivery Skills
personnel or Action and
environmental Follow-up
reference guides 1.4 Relevant
are consulted for environmental
proper guidance experts
based on 1.5 Re-Training
workplace Needs 1.6
policies* Energy and
1.3 Current practices Healthy Habits
and programs are
evaluated based
on acceptable
level of
environmental
work standards*
2. Recommend 2.1 Environment 2.1 Environmental 2.1 Presentation
environmental practices Practices and Skills
program opportunities are Standards 2.2 Critical thinking
improvements Identified that are 2.2 Mitigation 2.3 Problem Solving
initiatives relevant with the Requirements 2.4 Observation
workplace Skills
scenario 2.5 Training
2.2 Environmental Delivery Skills
program 2.6 Cost-Benefit
improvement Analysis
plans are
organized based
on workplace

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 policies and
procedures*
2.3 Environmental
program
improvement
plans are
presented based
on workplace
policies and
procedures*
3. Implement 3.1 Approved 3.1 Environmental 3.1 Inspection
recommended improvements on Work Initiatives Skills
improvements on environmental 3.2 Communication 3.2 Critical thinking
environmental work program Strategies 3.3 Problem
programs, policies initiatives are 3.3 Environmental Solving
and procedures promoted based inspection and 3.4 Observation
on workplace Monitoring Skills
policies and Techniques
procedures 3.4 Notification
3.2 Implementation of Requirements
the approved
environmental
initiatives are
monitored in
accordance with
workplace policies
and procedures
3.3 Implementation of
approved
environmental
initiatives are
evaluated based
on workplace
policies and
procedures

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Environmental May include but not limited to:
Practices and Programs 1.1 Utilization of Energy, Water
1.2 Segregation Practices
1.3 Waste Disposal and Reuse
1.4 Saving Resources
1.5 Waste Collection
1.6 Usage of Hazardous Materials
1.7 Chemical Application
1.8 Equipment Operation
1.9 Dewatering and Discharging
1.10 Surface Disturbance
1.11 Periodic Inspection
1.12 Resource Storage and Handling
2. Environmental May include but not limited to:
Reference Guides 2.1 Air Emission and Ambient Air Quality Guidelines
2.2 Energy Conservation Guidelines
2.3 Wastewater and Ambient Water Quality Guidelines
2.4 Water Conservation Guidelines
2.5 Hazardous Materials Management
2.6 Waste Management
2.7 Noise
2.8 Contaminated Land
2.9 Cultural Conservation Guides
3. Environmental Work May include but not limited to:
Program Initiatives 3.1 Low Energy Lighting
3.2 Water Reduction Initiatives
3.3 Holding Employee Awareness event
3.4 Recycling Waste Materials
3.5 Unplugging power converters overnight
3.6 Tree-Planting
3.7 Wild-life conservation

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Consulted appropriate personnel or environmental reference
guides for proper guidance based on workplace policies*
1.2 Evaluated current practices and standards based acceptable
level of environmental work standards
1.3 Organized environmental standard improvement plans based
on workplace policies and procedures
1.4 Presented environmental standard improvement plans based
on workplace policies and procedures*
1.5 Promoted approved environmental work initiatives based on
workplace policies and procedures
1.6 Evaluated the implementation of approved environmental
improvements based on workplace policies and procedures
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 the actual workplace or at the
Assessment designated TESDA Center.

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 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SUSTAIN ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE : 500311409

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to update and
continue one’s professional development along
entrepreneurship, including applying such growth in skills
toward expanding the enterprise and developing its work
force.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Enhance one’s 1.1 Entrepreneurial 1.1 Business models 1.1 Basic
business skills skills and strategies bookkeeping/
development 1.2 Types and accounting skills
needs are categories of 1.2 Communication
identified and businesses skills
responded to 1.3 Business 1.3 Building
promptly. internal controls relations with
1.2 Market trends are 1.4 Market Trends customer and
monitored, employees
1.5 Relevant
anticipated and 1.4 Building
national and
taken advantage competitive
local legislation
of where feasible. advantage of
and regulations
1.3 New technologies, the enterprise
1.6 Basic quality
products and 1.5 Networking and
control and
processes are Linkaging skills
assurance
included/utilized
concepts
where
advantageous to
the enterprise.
1.4 Constant
dialog/linkages
with other
entrepreneurs/pee
rs and
stakeholders are
maintained
1.5 Circulation and
participation in
business fora,
meetings,
conventions and
exhibits are
maintained.

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 2. Manage 2.1 Ideas and 2.1 Public relations 2.1 Building
entrepreneurial comments for concepts customer
practices improvements are 2.2 Basic product relations
sought from promotion 2.2 Individual
workers and strategies marketing skills
clients. 2.3 Basic market 2.3 Using basic
2.2 Staff/workers are and feasibility advertising
encouraged and studies (posters/
supported in their 2.4 Basic business tarpaulins,
skills development ethics flyers, social
and enhancement. media, etc.)
2.3 A culture of
continuous
improvement is
fostered within the
enterprise.
2.4 Innovations on the
existing lines of
products and
services are
encouraged
3. Expand markets 3.1 Enterprise is built 3.1 Basic cost 3.1 Setting
and clientele up and sustained benefit analysis business
through judicious 3.2 Basic financial priorities and
control of cash management strategies
flows. 3.3 Basic financial 3.2 Interpreting
3.2 Profitability of accounting basic financial
enterprise is 3.4 Business statements
ensured through internal controls 3.3 Preparing
appropriate business plans
internal controls.
3.3 Unnecessary or
lower-priority
expenses and
purchases are
avoided.
3.4 New markets and
clients are
identified based
on current market
trends

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Entrepreneurial Skills May include but not limited to:
1.1 Financial management skills
1.2 People management skills
1.3 Operations management skills
1.4 Business acumen
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
3.4 Managing property, plant and equipment
4. Continuous Improvement May include but not limited to:
4.1 Quality management systems (PDCA, ISO 9001,TQM,
Six-Sigma, etc.)
4.2 Client feedback systems
4.3 Quality assurance/Quality control systems

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

Competency 1.1 Demonstrated enhancement of one’s entrepreneurial skills
through performance of business, supervisor evaluation,
worker and client testimony
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Interview guide for entrepreneurs, enterprise workers and
third parties
2.2 Materials and location relevant to the proposed activity and
tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written report
3.2 Written examination
3.3 Demonstration/observation with oral questioning
3.4 Portfolio assessment with interview
3.5 Third-party report
4. Context of 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a simulated
Assessment 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 TITLE : 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
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
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.
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

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
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
2.3 Errors are 2.4.Workplace
identified and Quality
isolated. Indicators
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
3.2 Work is carried procedure
out in accordance
with process
improvement
procedures.

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3.3 Performance of
operation or
quality of product
of service to
ensure customer
satisfaction is
monitored.

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

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 2.1 The assessor may select two (2) of the following assessment
assessment methods to objectively assess the candidate:
2.1 Observation
2.2 Questioning
2.3 Practical demonstration
3 Resource 3.1 Materials, software and hardware to be used in a real or
implication simulated situation
4 Context of 4.1 Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a
Assessment simulated environment

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UNIT TITLE : PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS
UNIT CODE : ICT311203

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes 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 SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
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 to
1.2. Appropriate different interpret work
hardware and operating instruction and to
interpret basic
software are systems
user manuals.
selected 1.2. Main parts of a
1.2. Communication
according to task computer skills to identify
assigned and 1.3. Information on lines of
required outcome hardware and communication,
1.3. Task is planned to software request advice,
ensure OH&S 1.4. Data security follow
guidelines and guidelines instructions and
procedures are receive
followed feedback.
1.3. Interpreting user
manuals and
security
guidelines
2. Input data into 2.1. Data are entered 2.1. Basic 2.1. Technology skills
computer into the computer ergonomics of to use equipment
using appropriate keyboard and safely including
program/applicati computer user keyboard skills.
on in accordance 2.2. Storage devices 2.2. Entering data
with company and basic
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
operating
procedures
2.3. Inputted data are
stored in storage
media according
to requirements

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
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
and data
requirements 3.2. Productivity
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 files
commands sending 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
operating
procedures
4.3. Files, data are
transferred
between

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
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 viruses
equipment and maintenance and m basic from infected
systems replacement of maintenance machines
consumables are procedures 5.2 Making backup
implemented 5.2 Viruses files
5.2. Procedures for 5.3 OH&S principles
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 C OMPET ENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES
UC1: IMPLEMENT DARA GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT DATA GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE : CS-ICT252103

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to implement

data governance principles, focusing on compliance
with relevant laws, data privacy, security
frameworks, and maintaining data quality and
accountability throughout the data lifecycle.

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENT CRITERIA
Required Required
Italicized terms are
Knowledge Skills
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1 Identify data 1.1. Data governance 1.1. RA 10173 (Data 1.1. Identifying
governance principles are Privacy Act of relevant
principles identified based 2012) governance
on organizational 1.2. RA 10175 principles
goals and (Cybercrime 1.2. Analytical and
regulatory Prevention Act problem-
requirements of 2012) solving skills
1.2. Applicable data 1.3. RA 8293 1.3. Aligning
governance (Intellectual practices with
frameworks are Property Code governance
reviewed to of the frameworks
ensure alignment Philippines) 1.4. Compliance
with industry 1.4. Knowledge of enforcement
standards existing data skills
1.3. Regulatory governance 1.5. Documentation
requirements are frameworks skills
considered to 1.5. Familiarity with
ensure data global data
privacy and privacy
protection regulations
1.6. Knowledge of
industry-specific
compliance
standards
2 Implement 2.1. Data governance 2.1 Policy 2.2 Policy writing
data policies are development and
governance developed to processes for development
policies manage data data skills
access, security, management 2.3 Data security

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 and quality 2.2. Role-based implementation
2.2. Policies are access control skills
ensured in (RBAC) 2.4 Implementing
compliance with 2.3. Role-based access control
data privacy and access control mechanisms
security through (RBAC) 2.5 Problem-
the use of access 2.4. Encryption solving skills
control and data techniques 2.6 Change
protection 2.5. Data masking management
mechanisms and skills
2.3. Data governance anonymization 2.7 Adaptability
policies are methods 2.8 Compliance
regularly reviewed 2.6. Data skills in
and updated to classification understanding
reflect techniques legal and
organizational 2.7. Policy review regulatory
needs and and update landscapes
regulatory procedures
changes 2.8. Change
management
practices
3 Monitor and 3.1. Data governance 3.1. Audit and 3.1. Monitoring and
enforce data practices are monitoring auditing data
governance monitored to processes governance
practices ensure 3.2. Governance practices,
compliance with metrics and policies, and
regulatory reporting procedures to
requirements and 3.3. Stakeholder ensure
organizational engagement compliance
standards techniques with
3.2. Stakeholders are 3.4. Communication regulations and
regularly engaged strategies for standards.
to ensure internal and 3.2. Engaging with
governance external stakeholders to
practices support stakeholders enhance data
data quality and 3.5. Risk governance
security goals. assessment practices and
3.3. Data governance frameworks ensure
violations and (ISO 31000) alignment with
risks are identified 3.6. ISO/IEC 27001 data goals.
and resolved (Information 3.3. Implementing
using appropriate Security risk
risk management Management) management
strategies 3.7. Threat strategies to

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 modeling and address
incident governance
response violations and
planning mitigate risks.

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Data governance May include but not limited to:
principles 1.1. Data quality
1.2. Data security
1.3. Data privacy
1.4. Data lifecycle management
1.5. Data architecture
1.6. Data storage and operations
1.7. Data integration and interoperability
1.8. Data warehousing and business intelligence
1.9. Metadata management
1.10. Data modeling and design
1.11. Data governance frameworks and policies
2. Data governance May include but not limited to:
frameworks 2.1. DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of
Knowledge)
2.2. ISO/IEC 38500
2.3. COBIT
3. Regulatory requirements May include but not limited to:
3.1. RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
3.2. RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)
3.3. RA 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the
Philippines)
3.4. Global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR,
CCPA)
3.5. Industry-specific standards (e.g., OECD Privacy
Framework, APEC CBPR, ASEAN Digital Data
Governance)
4. Data protection May include but not limited to:
mechanisms 4.1. Encryption
4.2. Access control
4.3. Data masking
4.4. Data anonymization
5. Risk management May include but not limited to:
strategies 5.1. Risk Assessments
5.2. ISO 31000
5.3. ISO/IEC 27001
5.4. ISO/IEC 42001
5.5. Threat Modeling
5.6. Incident Response Planning
6. Stakeholder engagement May include but not limited to:
6.1 Internal stakeholders

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 VARIABLE RANGE
6.2 External regulators
6.3 Data governance committees

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1 Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

competency 1.1. Identified and applied relevant data governance principles and
frameworks
1.2. Developed and implemented data governance policies to
ensure data quality, security, and privacy
1.3. Monitored data governance practices to ensure compliance
and risk management
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 data governance frameworks and tools
3.2. Documentation templates for data governance policies
3.3. Compliance standards and risk management resources
4 Context of Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated
Assessment environment where data governance principles can be applied to
ensure compliance and security.

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 C2: IMPLEMENT DATA GOVERNANCE TOOLS

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT DATA GOVERNANCE TOOLS

UNIT CODE : CS-ICT252104

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in

implementing data governance tools to manage and
enforce governance policies.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Select appropriate 1.1. Data 1.1. Knowledge of 1.1. Selecting data
data governance governance different types governance
tools tools are of data tools that fit
selected based governance organizational
on organizational tools and their requirements
needs and data functions. and policies.
governance 1.2. Understanding 1.2. Ensuring the
policies of data compatibility of
1.2. Data management governance
governance systems and tools with
tools are their integration existing data
evaluated for capabilities with systems.
compatibility with governance 1.3. Mapping
existing data tools. organizational
management 1.3. Familiarity with governance
systems governance policies to tool
1.3. Tools are policy mapping functionalities
mapped to data processes for for
governance effective enforcement.
policies for enforcement
enforcement and 1.4. Awareness of
monitoring how different
tools support
privacy, access,
and security
policies.
2. Apply data 2.1. Data 2.1. Knowledge of 2.1 Configuring
governance tools governance configuring governance
tools are governance tools to
configured to tools to handle manage
manage data data access access control,

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
access, and security security, and
security, and 2.2. Understanding data quality
quality of how 2.6. Implementing
according to governance governance
policies tools monitor tools for
2.2. Data compliance and continuous
governance detect violations compliance
tools are 2.3. Techniques for monitoring and
implemented to testing tool violation
support scalability and detection
compliance adaptability 2.7. Conducting
monitoring and 2.4. Familiarity with scalability and
detect policy performance performance
violations evaluation of tests to ensure
2.3. Testing is governance tools meet
conducted to tools future
ensure tools are 2.5. Knowledge in demands
scalable and assessing the
adaptable for quality of data
future managed by the
organizational tools, including
needs accuracy,
completeness,
consistency,
validity, and
timeliness
3. Monitor and 3.1. Data 3.1. Knowledge of 3.1. Monitoring
optimize use of governance reviewing governance
data governance tools are governance tool tool
tools reviewed performance to performance
regularly to ensure and making
ensure efficiency and adjustments for
efficiency and compliance optimal
compliance 3.2. Techniques for efficiency and
3.2. Stakeholder gathering and compliance
feedback is incorporating 3.2. Incorporating
gathered to stakeholder feedback from
improve tool feedback in tool stakeholders to
functionality and optimization enhance the
support 3.3. Awareness of functionality of

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
governance regulatory governance
policy goals changes and tools
3.3. Data governance 3.3. Updating tools
governance trends and processes
tools are impacting tool in response to
updated to updates regulatory
reflect new changes and
regulations and evolving
emerging governance
governance practices
practices

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Data governance tools May include but not limited to:
1.1. Metadata management tools
1.2. Data cataloging tools
1.3. Data lineage tools
1.4. Access control tools
1.5. Data quality assessment tools
1.6. Data visualization tools
1.7. Data masking and anonymization tools
2. Data management systems May include but not limited to:
2.1. Data warehouses
2.2. Data lakes
2.3. Cloud storage solutions
2.4. Data swamps
2.5. Distributed file systems
3. Data governance policies May include but not limited to:
3.1. Data access policies
3.2. Data privacy policies
3.3. Data quality standards
3.4. Data ethics policies
3.5. Data retention and disposal policies
4. Stakeholder Feedback May include but not limited to:
4.1. Internal stakeholders
4.2. External auditors
4.3. Data governance committees
5. Testing May include but not limited to:
5.1. Scalability testing
5.2. Performance evaluation
5.3. Load testing

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

1 Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of competency 1.1. Selected and implemented appropriate data governance tools
aligned with organizational needs
1.2. Configured tools to support data access control, security, and
compliance monitoring
1.3. Monitored tool usage and optimized governance processes
based on stakeholder feedback and regulatory changes
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 data governance tools and systems
3.2. Documentation templates for governance policy mapping
3.3. Testing and monitoring resources for tool performance
4 Context of Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated
Assessment environment where data governance tools can be implemented to
manage and enforce policies.

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 UC3: ANALYZE ETHICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : ANALYZE ETHICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES

UNIT CODE : CS-ICT252105

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in analyzing

ethical data management practices and their role in
AI or non-AI governance.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
1 Identify ethical 1.1. Ethical data 1.1. Knowledge of 1.1. Identifying and
principles in management core ethical applying
data principles are principles in ethical
management identified based on data principles
AI governance management relevant to AI
frameworks and (e.g., data
regulatory transparency, governance
standards fairness, 1.2. Analyzing how
1.2. The impact of accountability) unethical data
unethical 1.2. Understanding handling
practices on AI of the affects AI
systems is consequences outcomes and
analyzed and of unethical system
documented data practices trustworthiness
1.3. Relevant on AI models 1.3. Integrating
regulations and and decision- ethical
standards guiding making regulations
ethical data 1.3. Familiarity with into data
practices are ethical data governance
reviewed and management practices
integrated into regulations and
governance industry
policies standards
2. Analyze ethical 2.1. Potential ethical 2.1. Understanding 2.1. Identifying
risks in AI data risks are identified of ethical risks ethical risks in
management in the data such as bias, AI data
collection, privacy management
processing, and breaches, and processes and
usage stages of the unfair decision- evaluating
AI lifecycle making in AI their potential
2.2. Mitigation 2.2. Knowledge of impact.

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 PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
strategies for mitigation 2.2. Developing
ethical risks are strategies for and
proposed and managing ethical implementing
evaluated for risks in data mitigation
effectiveness governance strategies to
2.3. Ongoing ethical 2.3. Understanding of address ethical
compliance is compliance risks in AI data
monitored monitoring management.
throughout the AI methods for 2.3. Monitoring
data lifecycle ethical data compliance
governance with ethical
standards in
data collection,
usage, and
governance.
3. Implement ethical 3.1. Ethical best 3.1. Knowledge of 3.1. Implementing
data management practices for best practices in ethical best
best practices ethical data ethical data practices in
management are management managing data
implemented to (e.g., fairness in to support AI
ensure AI fairness, AI, data privacy, governance
privacy, and data security) 3.2. Engaging
security 3.2. Understanding of stakeholders
3.2. Stakeholders are stakeholder to promote
engaged to engagement ethical
promote ethical strategies in practices and
data usage and ethical AI data increase
ensure management transparency
transparency in AI 3.3. Familiarity with in AI systems
systems tools and 3.3. Incorporating
3.3. Ethical tools and frameworks for ethical tools
frameworks supporting and
supporting ethical ethical data frameworks
data management management into
are integrated into organizational
AI governance AI governance
policies structures

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RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Ethical data management May include but not limited to:
principles 1.1. Fairness
1.2. Transparency
1.3. Accountability
1.4. Data privacy
2. Unethical practices May include but not limited to:
2.1. Data bias
2.2. Privacy breaches
2.3. Unfair decision-making
2.4. Data manipulation
3. Regulations and standards May include but not limited to:
3.1. GDPR
3.2. CCPA
3.3. Industry standards for ethical AI (e.g., IEEE, ISO)
4. Ethical risks May include but not limited to:
4.1. Data bias
4.2. Discrimination
4.3. Security risks
4.4. Unintended AI outcomes
5. Mitigation strategies May include but not limited to:
5.1 Bias detection and removal
5.2 Privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., encryption,
anonymization)
5.3 Fair AI algorithms
6. Ethical tools and May include but not limited to:
frameworks 6.1. AI fairness tools
6.2. Data privacy management tools
6.3. Ethical impact assessments
7. Ethical best practices May include but not limited to:
7.1. Fairness in AI
7.2. Transparency and accountability
7.3. Security in data handling
8. Stakeholders May include but not limited to:
8.1. Internal stakeholder
8.2. External auditors
8.3. Data governance committees

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

competency 1.1. Analyzed and integrated relevant ethical principles into AI
data governance policies
1.2. Identified and mitigated ethical risks associated with data
collection, processing, and AI usage
1.3. Implemented best practices for ethical data management
and engaged stakeholders to promote transparency and
fairness
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 ethical data management tools and frameworks
3.2. Documentation templates for ethical policies and risk
mitigation strategies
3.3. Regulatory guidelines and standards
4. Context of Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated
Assessment environment where ethical data management practices can be
analyzed and implemented to support AI governance.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The process of restricting access to data or systems based

Access Control on user permissions, roles, or policies to ensure data
security and privacy.
The obligation of organizations and individuals to take
responsibility for their actions regarding data management
Accountability
and to be answerable to stakeholders for compliance with
established data governance practices.
A record of all changes, accesses, and interactions with
Audit Trail data systems, ensuring accountability and transparency in
data handling practices.
The various stages that data goes through, from its
creation and initial storage to its archiving and eventual
Data Lifecycle
deletion, including how it's managed and used throughout
these stages.
The measure of data's accuracy, completeness, reliability,
Data Quality and relevance for its intended use, critical for effective
decision-making and governance.
The protection of personal data from unauthorized access
Data Privacy and misuse, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks
like GDPR and CCPA.
A set of standards, policies, and processes designed to
Governance ensure that an organization's data is managed
Framework consistently, securely, and in compliance with regulatory
and ethical guidelines.
The procedures and protocols followed to address and
manage data breaches or security incidents, ensuring
Incident Response
quick mitigation and compliance with reporting
requirements.
The process of managing data about other data, including
Metadata Management how data is stored, used, and transformed, which supports
effective data governance and quality assurance.
The process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating
potential risks related to data management and
Risk Assessment
governance, helping organizations mitigate those risks
effectively.

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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/Data Engineer
StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

A special salutation to the following for their invaluable contributions to the development of
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StackTrek Enterprise Inc.

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● THE VALIDATORS COMMITTEE PANEL

1. Sherwin, M. Pelayo Analytics & AI Association of the Philippines (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. Sachiko R. Gubat StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
11. Ayesha Danielle P. Siroy StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
12. Aleene Gayle S. Rano StackTrek Enterprise Inc.
13. Risty M. Acerado Technological Institute of the Philippines
14. Jephtee Jude C. Ramos Testament Analytics
15. Maurice Alexis Z. Tong Z-Lift Solutions, Inc.
16. Mary Grace Bacus Z-Lift Solutions, Inc.
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o Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO)

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