Regional Pilot: CALABARZON – Cavite
1. Pilot Location
- Region: CALABARZON
- Province: Cavite
- Target Training Sites: TESDA Training Centers, Accredited Cooperative Farms, and SUC-affiliated demonstration farms
2. Rationale for Selection
- Cavite has established agroforestry and tree-crop infrastructure suitable for Agarwood cultivation
- Proximity to major TESDA regional training centers ensures accessibility
- High potential for smallholder farmer participation and cooperative integration
- Serves as a model region for national replication
3. Pilot Scope
- Qualifications Covered: NC I, NC II, NC III
- Target Trainees: 60–100 participants across all levels
- Duration: 6–12 months depending on NC level and scheduling
- Delivery Mode: Blended (classroom + field immersion)
4. Pilot Objectives
- Test feasibility of NC I–III training modules in a regional context
- Validate assessment tools and competency standards
- Refine training materials and delivery methods based on field experience
- Provide feedback for TESDA Central Office on curriculum, trainers, and logistics
5. Expected Pilot Outcomes
- Successful certification of first batch of NC I–III trainees in Cavite
- Demonstrated model for replication across other CALABARZON provinces and nationwide
- Identified best practices for scaling up Agarwood skills training
- Strengthened partnerships with DENR, DA–ATI, SUCs, and cooperatives
6. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Quarterly progress reports to TESDA Regional Office and Central Office
- Performance tracking of trainees and trainers
- Documentation of lessons learned, gaps, and improvements
- Recommendation report for national rollout