TESDA-ALIGNED COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

Below is a TESDA-aligned competency framework customized for an Agarwood Beads & Jewelry Crafting Workshop under Oud Academia, structured so it can be:

  • ✔ Mapped to existing TESDA Training Regulations (TRs)
  • ✔ Used for NC II / NC III assessment bridging
  • ✔ Positioned as a Specialized / Industry-Specific Add-On Program (agarwood-focused)

This is written in TESDA language (Units of Competency, Elements, Performance Criteria) so it is assessment-ready.


🌿 TESDA-ALIGNED COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

Agarwood Beads & Jewelry Crafting Workshop

Provider: Oud Academia (CI-ASASE)
Qualification Alignment:

  • Jewelry Making (Fine Jewelry) NC II / NC III
  • Handicraft / Artisan Craft (Modular)
  • Industry-Specific Specialization (Agarwood Craft)

1️⃣ COMPETENCY MAP (HIGH-LEVEL)

TESDA CategoryUnit TypeCoverage in Workshop
Basic Competencies✔ MandatoryFully covered
Common Competencies✔ MandatoryFully covered
Core Competencies✔ Jewelry Making NC IIAdapted to agarwood
Elective / Specialization✔ Industry-SpecificAgarwood-exclusive

2️⃣ BASIC COMPETENCIES (TESDA STANDARD)

BC 1: Participate in Workplace Communication

Elements

  • Obtain and convey workplace information
  • Participate in meetings and discussions
  • Complete relevant work documents

Agarwood Context

  • Craft instructions interpretation
  • Design brief discussions
  • Production logbooks and batch records

BC 2: Work in Team Environment

Elements

  • Describe roles and responsibilities
  • Work effectively with others

Agarwood Context

  • Bead production line roles
  • Designer–artisan collaboration

BC 3: Practice Career Professionalism

Elements

  • Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
  • Maintain professional growth

Agarwood Context

  • Artisan ethics
  • Cultural respect for agarwood heritage

BC 4: Practice Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Elements

  • Identify hazards and risks
  • Apply safety procedures

Agarwood Context

  • Drilling and cutting safety
  • Wood dust management
  • Tool and PPE use

3️⃣ COMMON COMPETENCIES (TESDA STANDARD)

CC 1: Apply Quality Standards

Elements

  • Assess quality of materials
  • Assess quality of finished products

Agarwood Context

  • Resin integrity
  • Scent preservation
  • Bead uniformity and finish

CC 2: Perform Computer Operations (Optional)

Elements

  • Basic digital documentation

Agarwood Context

  • Product cataloging
  • Basic inventory and pricing sheets

CC 3: Perform Measurements and Calculations

Elements

  • Measure materials accurately
  • Perform basic calculations

Agarwood Context

  • Bead diameter consistency
  • Cord length and symmetry

4️⃣ CORE COMPETENCIES

(ADAPTED FROM JEWELRY MAKING – FINE JEWELRY NC II)


CCJ 1: Prepare Jewelry Materials and Tools

TESDA NC II Equivalent

Elements

  • Select tools and equipment
  • Prepare materials according to design

Agarwood-Specific Performance Criteria

  • Identify suitable agarwood grades for beads
  • Condition agarwood to prevent cracking
  • Prepare hand tools, drills, lathes

CCJ 2: Fabricate Jewelry Components

TESDA NC II Equivalent

Elements

  • Form and shape components
  • Drill and assemble parts

Agarwood-Specific Performance Criteria

  • Shape agarwood into beads or pendants
  • Drill beads without resin loss
  • Maintain scent integrity during fabrication

CCJ 3: Assemble Jewelry Products

TESDA NC II Equivalent

Elements

  • Assemble jewelry components
  • Secure connections and fasteners

Agarwood-Specific Performance Criteria

  • String beads using silk, cotton, or nylon
  • Assemble malas, bracelets, pendants
  • Balance aesthetics and durability

CCJ 4: Finish and Polish Jewelry

TESDA NC II Equivalent

Elements

  • Perform polishing operations
  • Inspect finished products

Agarwood-Specific Performance Criteria

  • Progressive sanding (manual method)
  • Natural oil/wax finishing
  • Avoid chemical finishes that degrade scent

5️⃣ ELECTIVE / SPECIALIZATION UNITS

(AGARWOOD-EXCLUSIVE – INDUSTRY ADD-ON)

These units make the course unique and justify TESDA Special Training Program / Industry Endorsed Modulestatus.


ES 1: Identify Agarwood Grades for Craft Applications

Elements

  • Recognize resin levels
  • Match grades to product types

Performance Criteria

  • Differentiate low vs high resin wood
  • Select appropriate grades for beads vs incense

ES 2: Preserve Agarwood Aroma in Jewelry

Elements

  • Apply scent-safe handling
  • Prevent aroma degradation

Performance Criteria

  • Avoid overheating during drilling
  • Apply natural conditioning methods

ES 3: Apply Cultural and Ethical Craft Standards

Elements

  • Respect cultural origins
  • Apply ethical sourcing principles

Performance Criteria

  • Use traceable agarwood sources
  • Apply storytelling and heritage labeling

ES 4: Package and Present Agarwood Jewelry Products

Elements

  • Prepare products for sale
  • Apply branding and labeling

Performance Criteria

  • Use scent-preserving packaging
  • Include authenticity and care information

6️⃣ ASSESSMENT DESIGN (TESDA-STYLE)

📌 Assessment Methods

  • ✔ Direct observation
  • ✔ Practical demonstration
  • ✔ Portfolio review
  • ✔ Oral questioning

📌 Evidence Required

  • Finished agarwood jewelry set (minimum 2 items)
  • Process documentation (photos/logs)
  • Design sketch or concept board

7️⃣ COURSE DURATION (TESDA-FRIENDLY)

ComponentHours
Basic Competencies6
Common Competencies6
Core Jewelry Competencies14
Agarwood Specialization8
TOTAL34 HOURS

✔ Can be delivered as:

  • 5-day intensive
  • 2-week modular
  • Weekend artisan program

8️⃣ CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

OPTION A – Oud Academia Certificate

“Certified Agarwood Beads & Jewelry Artisan”

OPTION B – TESDA Bridging

  • Credit units toward Jewelry Making NC II
  • TESDA Assessment via partner center

OPTION C – Industry-Endorsed Training

  • TESDA Program Registration (UTPRAS)
  • Agarwood Craft Specialization Track

9️⃣ STRATEGIC VALUE FOR OUD ACADEMIA

This framework:

  • ✔ Makes the workshop government-recognizable
  • ✔ Supports artisan livelihood programs
  • ✔ Strengthens Oud Academia’s authority in agarwood craft education
  • ✔ Enables future TESDA-registered short courses

If you want, I can next:

  • 📄 Convert this into a TESDA Training Plan (TP)
  • 📊 Create a Competency Mapping Matrix vs Jewelry NC II
  • 🏛 Draft a UTPRAS registration outline
  • 🎓 Design the official certificate & artisan title system

Just tell me which one you want to proceed with.