FREE ASSESSMENT SERVICES of TESDA (FAST)

The PGMA - FAST Program is a special project to broaden access of poor but deserving students / workers to TESDA´s assessment and certification services.

The project's objectives are:

  • To ensure that job-ready students/workers obtain certification as an additional credential;
  • To determine the level of qualification.

Who may apply for FREE Assessment and Certification?
  • JOB-READY, students and skilled workers.

Where to apply?
  • TESDA Provincial Office
  • TESDA 3rd Floor WEC Building, #7 Hermana Fausta St., Lucena City Quezon 4301
  • TESDA Assessment Center
  • Quezon National Agricultural School, Brgy. Silangang Malicboy, Maharlika Highway, Pagbilao, Quezon 4302

What are the Qualifications covered by assessment?
  • Assessment shall cover only Qualifications with promulgated Training Regulations (WTR)

Who shall conduct the assessment ?
  • Assessment shall be conducted by TESDA accredited assessors in TESDA Assessment Centers.

Qualifications Accredited for Assessment at Quezon National Agricultural School
  • Bartending NC II
  • Commercial Cooking NC II
  • Food and Beverage Services NC II
  • Food Processing NC II
  • Household Services NC II
  • Housekeeping NC II
  • Animal Production NC II
  • Horticulture NC II
  • Agricultural Crops Production NC I

Application Requirements for Assessment

  • Duly accomplished Examinee’s Profile Form;
  • Four (4) pcs. latest passport size pictures with name written at the back;
  • Certificate of Training related to the qualification applying for (original and photocopy); and/or
  • Certificate of Employment related to the qualification applying for (original and photocopy)

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT AT THE Quezon National Agricultural School (QNAS) – TESDA Assessment Center (TAC)

1. The applicant reports to the QNAS-TAC Officer at the Training Management Unit Office, 2nd floor of the QNAS Technical Building.

TAC Officers:
Mr. Gerardo R. Marasigan, 0929-8339419
Ms. Niña Rochelle V. Ariano

2. The applicant undergoes preliminary interview by the QNAS-TAC Officer. The Officer issues the applicant a list of requirements, including two (2) pieces of Examinee’s Profile Form and a Self-Assessment Guide for him/her to accomplish.

3. The applicant submits the accomplished two (2) pieces of Examinee's Profile Form and the Self-Assessment Guide. The QNAS-TAC Officer validates the accomplished Self-Assessment Guide to determine the readiness of the applicant for assessment.

4. If ready for assessment, the applicant submits to the QNAS-TAC Officer all the necessary requirements for assessment.

5. The applicant is issued an Admission Slip by the QNAS-TAC Officer. The applicant becomes a candidate for assessment.

NOTE: Assessment will be conducted once target number of candidates or quota per qualification is achieved.
6. The candidate waits for the confirmation of his/her assessment schedule by the QNAS-TAC Officer or his representative by telephone.

7. The candidate undergoes competency assessment as scheduled.

NOTE: FREE Assessment shall be provided for the FIRST TIME ONLY. Re-assessment and assessment in other areas/qualifications shall be charged with the official assessment fee.