Assessment
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NO. ___________
SERIES OF _____
Article I
Statement of Policies and Principles
2. The CHED shall deputize higher education institutions (HEIs) which shall
implement the ETEEAP in accordance with their policies, processes and
procedures, as accepted by the CHED, for the accreditation and
equivalency of learning from the world of work, non-formal and informal
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systems, and the awarding of appropriate academic degrees to qualified
individuals, as intended and envisioned by EO 330. For implementing this
purpose, ETEEAP shall adhere to creative and innovative means of
obtaining the necessary competencies borne out of outcomes-based
learning processes not necessarily bound by strict concurrency rule
between theory and practice, pursuant to the Philippine Qualifications
Framework (PQF) or Executive Order No.83 (EO 83), Republic Act
No.10647, or the Ladderized Education Act of 2014 and Republic Act
No.10650, or the Open Distance Learning Act.
4. The CHED shall ensure and safeguard the integrity, quality and standards
of the ETEEAP implemented by the deputized HEIs.
Article II
Objectives
General Objective:
To develop fully the system of equivalency and accreditation in higher
education as a bridging mechanism for the flexible entry and exchange
among the formal, non-formal and informal systems.
Specific Objectives:
1. To establish a mechanism for assessment and accreditation of prior formal,
non-formal and informal learning of individuals toward the granting of
certificates and awards in higher education; and
4. Enrich the academic faculty of HEIs by creating the conditions that will
encourage industry experts to share their expertise in the academe;
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5. Establish standards and guidelines for education, accreditation and
equivalency in the undergraduate level to ensure harmony in their
implementation;
6. Strengthen the system of credit transfer from the formal, informal and non-
formal education system.
Article III
Definition of Terms
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6. Center of Excellence/Center of Development is an HEI that has
attained a certain level of quality or level of standards in a given field of
instruction, research and extension as identified by CHED.
14. Industry experts are successful industry practitioners who have exhibited
or demonstrated the highest level of proficiency and competence in their
respective professions.
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15. Informal education refers to non-structured and non-directed learning
obtained from experiences at home, place of work, community, civil
society, the church, mass media and other incidental sources.
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issued by former President Benigno S. Aquino III on October 1, 2012.
Article IV
Standards of Practice for Deputized Higher Education Institutions
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6. Transferability of credits. The outcomes of accreditation and
equivalency and credit gained through the ETEEAP shall be transferable
between institutions.
Article V
Implementing Guidelines
1.1 The HEI is eligible to apply for deputization if any of the following
criteria is met:
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Development in the program/discipline to be offered through the
ETEEAP; or
1.2 The authority of the deputized HEI shall be valid for a period of five (5)
years beginning at the date of approval by the Commission en banc,
renewable on the 4th year of operation by re-application and after
evaluation and upon recommendation by the TP-ETEEAP.
1.3 The deputized HEI shall conduct/implement the ETEEAP only where
the institution is located. As such, the deputized HEI shall have no off-
campus delivery such as lectures, seminars, classes, enrichment
activities, thesis defense and similar activities. However, the
assessment visit to validate claimed competencies may be undertaken
in the applicant’s workplace.
1.4 After the lapse of three (3) years from deputization and the institution
has not implemented the ETEEAP, the CHED shall officially notify the
HEI of the withdrawal of its deputization. The HEI may also express,
through an official communication, to voluntarily terminate the
implementation of ETEEAP expressing the cause/reason thereof.
1.5 All higher education institutions granted deputization in the year 1999
and onward and whose validity period was not stated in their
Certificate of Authorization, shall be evaluated for the purpose of re-
certification or cancellation of deputization.
2.1 The HEI interested to be deputized for a specific program shall apply
to the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD) in the
Central Office through the CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) with a
letter of application and commitment together with all document
requirements on institutional management and support and program
capability (“Appendix A”);
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2.2 The CHEDRO acknowledges and pre-evaluates the HEI’s
documentary compliance and if found to be complete, recommends
to the OPSD the appropriate action on the application;
2.5 If the applying HEI and the program intended to be offered through the
ETEEAP satisfies all the requirements for deputization, the OPSD
prepares the Technical Panel (TP) Resolution to be signed by the TP-
ETEEAP recommending approval of said application; otherwise, the
applying HEI shall be informed of the noted deficiencies for
compliance through the CHEDRO;
2.6 The OPSD prepares complete staff work (CSW) on the application,
with the following details, to be submitted to the CHED Management
Committee and Commission en banc through the Executive Office for
decision: a) action requested; b) rationale/background information; c)
supporting documents, i.e., copies of the evaluation report and the
signed TP Resolution; d) proposed Resolution for CEB action; e)
recommending approval by the OPSD Director;
3.2 Employment for an aggregate of at least five (5) years in the industry
related to the academic degree program or discipline where
equivalency of learning is sought; and
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4. Application for Grant of Second Degree through ETEEAP.
5.1 The individual applicant secures the application form from any
deputized HEI, or download the form from the CHED website,
www.ched.gov.ph, submits the accomplished form, along with the
supporting evidences that establish his/her qualifications for the
program, and pays appropriate application fees to a deputized HEI of
his/her choice.
5.2 The accepting HEI reviews the application, interviews the applicant
and informs him/her in writing of the results of the review and
interview.
5.3 Upon approval of the application, the deputized HEI requires the
applicant (candidate) to prepare and submit his/her portfolio with the
assistance of the institution's career counselor/adviser within an
agreed period of time. This portfolio should include descriptions of
prior experiences in the context of learning outcomes. The employer
concerned should certify all experiences cited by the candidate as
having been completed while in employment.
5.4 Upon receipt of the portfolio, the HEI convenes a panel of assessors to
conduct the evaluation. Tests or other forms and instruments of
assessments, e.g., interviews, actual demonstration of claimed
knowledge and skills, written examination, and others that are
appropriate to the candidate's needs may be used as needed.
5.5 After completing the evaluation, the panel of assessors determines the
amount of equivalent credit that will be awarded to the candidate by
matching the demonstrated training, and learning from prior work
experiences of the candidate with the learning outcomes and
standards of the subject or course for which the candidate seeks
accreditation and equivalency. A rubric or a similar tool shall be
developed for the purpose.
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defines the learning program is executed between the deputized HEI
and the candidate. Further, assessment is conducted after the
completion of the learning program to determine the learning progress
of the candidate toward meeting the learning outcomes and standards
specified in the said program.
5.7 The accomplished rubric or any situation or any similar instrument that
documents the learning of the candidates from prior work experiences
should be maintained as active official record for at least your (4)
years in the office of the registrar and a copy should be forwarded to
the OPSD.
5.8 After satisfying all the learning outcomes and appropriate assessment
criteria for the course, and having complied with the requirements
prescribed by CHED and the institution for completion of the course,
the candidate is awarded the appropriate equivalency credit for an
academic degree.
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11. Issuance of Authorization to Operate. Authorization shall be by
program and shall be valid for a period of five (5) years unless sooner
revoked for due cause.
Article VI
Powers and Functions of the CHED
The CHED shall exercise the powers and functions provided in EO 330,
including, but not limited to:
Article VII
Functions of the Deputized HEIs
The HEI that has been deputized by CHED to implement ETEEAP shall
exercise full responsibility and accountability for the quality of ETEEAP
implementation. It shall have the following functions:
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ETEEAP in the following areas, among others: career testing and
counseling, assessment of learning, development of alternative
learning program for enhancing competencies, program advising,
others;
Article VIII
Functions of the CHED Regional Offices (CHEDROs)
3. Encourage the deputized HEIs within the region to initiate and undertake
projects and activities, such as research, assessors’ and staff training at
least once a year and to submit a report to the OPSD;
4. Ensure that the deputized HEIs submit regularly their reports and data on
ETEEAP implementation to the OPSD; and
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1. Designate a focal person/coordinator with specific functions and
responsibilities for the monitoring/evaluation of the ETEEAP within the
region.
Article IX
Promotion / Announcement / Advertisement on ETEEAP by an HEI
Article X
Sanctions
Article XI
Coverage
Article XII
Transitory Provision
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Article XIII
Separability Clause
Article XIV
Repealing Clause
Article XV
Effectivity
This CMO shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of wide circulation.
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APPENDIX “A”
A. Basic Documents
1. Photocopy of the Official Receipt for Payment of Application for
ETEEAP Deputization/per additional ETEEAP program (CHED
Administrative Order (CAO) No.4, Series of 2014)
2. Letter of Application
3. Institutional and Program Profile
4. Certificate/s of Program Accreditation
5. Certificate of Award (COE/COD)
6. Board Performance of the Program to be offered through ETEEAP – 3
years prior to application (if applicable)
7. Mission and Vision of the Institution and Program valuing and
recognizing alternative learning
8. Board Resolution endorsing the application for deputization/offering
additional programs (for SUC applicants)
9. CHED Regional Office indorsement
C. Program Capability
1. Compliance with the policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) for
specific program/s
2. Curriculum of the resident program to be offered through the ETEEAP
3. Matrix of competencies where credit will be awarded (based on
Competency Standards)
4. Assessment instruments
5. List of internal and external assessors, their qualification and
subject/competency assignment in the ETEEAP
6. Criteria and procedure for selection of internal and external assessors
7. Assessment procedures with timelines
8. Competency enhancement program package to be provided
9. Provision for research as a requirement for graduation
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