Tesda Courses in Baguio City School of Arts and Trades

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Baguio City School of Arts and Trades (BCSAT) is an institution accredited by TESDA that offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs (TVET) under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Baguio City School of Arts and Trades

Address: Upper Session Road, Baguio City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (074) 444-8459; (074) 444-9161

BCSAT was formally opened for students in June 16, 2007 by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – Cordillera Autonomous Region (TESDA-CAR) under the management of only a handful of personnel. Under the flagship program the two-year Food Preparation and Service Technology (FPST)there were only 23 enrollees, 11 of which graduated in the year 1999. During this time, the courses offered was also growing, with the addition of Basic Hotel Operations (BHO) as requested by Rotary Club of Metro Baguio and the PLAN International for BCSAT.

This course was especially offered for the benefit of out-of-youth scholars who needed skills that will make them employable. Among the skills taught in the course incude bartending and waitering as well as baking and food processing. Likewise, more technical skills are also taught such as repairing electrical appliance and building wiring installation. By year 2007, the school has produced a total of 67 regular program graduates, and an astounding 692 certifications were given in the short-term courses.

The school is unique in its utilization of the Dual Training System (DTS), a competency-based vocational education that aims to use both the school and the workplace as venues for learning for the students. Currently, there are thirty (30) industry partners of BCSAT in and around the city, helping to hone the students skills in a hands-on way.
To date, BCSAT is quickly realizing its vision of becoming a leading Center of Excellence in Vocational Education and Training. The schools mission: to provide quality instructions and practical experiences to high school graduates, out of school youths, and unemployed adults through effective networking with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

As of 2008, BCSAT offers the following courses:

National Certificate programs: Housekeeping, Front Office Services, Food and Beverage Services, Baking & Pastry Production, Commercial Cookery, Bartending, Caregiving, Household Services

Competency Certificate Programs: Leading to Housekeeping, Leading to Commercial Cookery, Leading to Food and Beverage Services, Leading in Baking/Pastry Production, Leading to Bartending, Certificate in Barista Finishing Course, Leading to PC Operations

Community-Based Technology Training Program: Competencies in Baking/Pastry Production, Competencies in Commercial Cooking, Competencies in Food Processing, Competencies in Beauty Care, Competencies in Hair Dressing

TESDA Approved Programs

Here is the list of available TESDA registered programs and short courses offered in Baguio City School of Arts and Trades in the province of Benguet.

List of Tesda Courses Offered / Registered Programs Duration Trainer
Commercial Cooking NC III (Amended) 244 Hours Joseph A. Sabit / Mey Kristine Iris C. Passion
Commercial Cooking NC IV (Amended) 260 hours Mary Kristine Iris C. Pasion
Masonry NC II 181 Hours Randy Jay N. Pumihic
Produce Organic Concoction and Extract Leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II 106 Hours Glenda B. Ollay
Produce Organic Fertilizers Leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II 106 Hours Glenda B. Ollay
Produce Organic Vegetables Leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II 106 Hours Glenda B. Ollay
Tile Setting NC II 117 Hours Randy Jay N. Pumihic
Tourism Promotion Services NC II 76 hours Leomar S. Nepomuceno
Trainers Methodology Level II (Training Designer/Developer) 568 hours Eldrichson W. Dunuan / Lydia D. Galingan
Bartending NC II 326 hours Danilo G. Mamaril
Bookkeeping NC III 292 hours Eldrichson W. Dunuan
Commercial Cooking NC III (Amended) 244 Hours Joseph A. Sabit / Mey Kristine Iris C. Passion
Commercial Cooking NC IV (Amended) 260 hours Mary Kristine Iris C. Pasion
Customer Services NC II 236 hours Leomar S. Nepomuceno / Mahra Gracelle O. Banania
Domestic Work NC II 714 Hours Fe M. Lucaben
Food and Beverage Services NC II 356 hours Danilo G. Mamaril / Lydevia K. Diwan / Bryan E/ Agramos / Diana T. Basinga / Joseph A. Sab-it
Food and Beverage Services NC III 350 Hours Danilo G. Mamaril
Food Processing NC II 552 Hours Shirley A. Cael Mary Kristine Iris C. Pasion
Front Office Services NC II 460 hours Leomar S. Nepomuceno Romeo G. Mongalini
Housekeeping NC II 436 Hours Fe Mayaen Lucaben
Classical Western Cuisine 118 Hours Mary Kristine Passion
Japanese Language (Nihongo) 150 hrs Cindy Joy D. Tisbe
Community-Based Tariners Methodology Course 64 hrs Leomar S. Nepomuceno
Advance Cake Decoration 120 Hours Shirley Cael
Asian Cuisine 118 Hours Mary Kristine Passion
Basic Spanish Language 100 Hours Tessie Grail F. Lomas-e
Classical Western Cuisine 118 Hours Mary Kristine Passion
English Language Proficiency 100 Hours Mary Kristine Iris C. Pasion / Mary Jul B. Dulagan
Certificate in Coffee and Food and Beverage Services (Bundled Program Qualification in Food and Beverage Services NC II and Barista NC II)
Certificate in Culinary Arts Bundled Program Qualification in Bread and Pastry Production NC II and Cookery NC II

Basic Requirements for TESDA Courses:

  • At least 15 years of age
  • Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from last school attended.
  • Undergone a pre-training assessment
  • Can communicate both orally and in written form

Training Fees and Schedule

The cost of training and tuition fees may vary depending upon the specific course of interest and the school offering the training. Training centers also may have slightly different syllabus to teach to students in a class.

For inquiries, tuition fees, enrollment procedures, class schedule and other concern, it would be better that you visit their school/training center and inquire for other documents they may need.

Location and Contact Information

For further information, please contact the school directly at telephone number (074) 444-8459; (074) 444-9161. You can also visit Baguio City School of Arts and Trades. The assessment center is located at Upper Session Road, Baguio City, Philippines.


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