Regional Training Center – Davao / Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center

Regional Training Center – Davao / Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center 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).

Bearing in mind the friendly relations existing between the two countries and their people, and mutually recognizing the benefits that can be derived from closer cooperation in the field of industrial skills and technology, the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines agreed to jointly establish the Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center, Davao in Davao City, Philippines. Said Agreement was signed by the representatives of the two countries in Seoul, Korea on June 3, 2003.

Generally, the objective of the Project is to contribute to the skills development of the Filipino workforce. Specifically, the project aims to:

• train and educate skilled manpower necessary for the agricultural and industrial development of the Philippines and to contribute to the regional development of Mindanao;
• provide training opportunities in various technology skills to farmers, farmers’ children, cooperative farm workers, the unskilled corporate farm workers, the women, the financially underprivileged, the unemployed and the retrenched workers;
• provide upgrading training to agricultural professionals, technicians, and agriculture based workers to meet the need and the skills requirement in support of the agricultural sector.
• establish a systematic vocational and technical training infrastructure in Mindanao;
• train and educate skilled manpower necessary for the agricultural and industrial development of the Philippines and to contribute to the regional development of Mindanao;
• provide training opportunities in various technology skills to farmers, farmers’ children, cooperative farm workers, the unskilled corporate farm workers, the women, the financially underprivileged, the unemployed and the retrenched workers;
• provide upgrading training to agricultural professionals, technicians, and agriculture based workers to meet the need and the skills requirement in support of the agricultural sector.

In accordance with the Agreement of Economic and Technical Cooperation between the two countries which was signed in 1983, the Korean Government provided a grant aid of US$5 million for the implementation of the Project which included the construction of the Center at the TESDA Regional Training Center Complex in Davao City, the provision of equipment, training of Philippine trainers in Korea and the dispatch of Korean experts to the Philippines.

The implementing organizations are the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the Korean Government and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the Philippine Government.

On 6 February 2004, the ground breaking and cornerstone laying ceremonies were held. Key officials from both countries and stakeholders in Mindanao graced the occasion.

The construction, undertaken by Hanmi Parsons and Paradise Construction, Inc., commenced immediately. The Center composed of 7 buildings including a dormitory and the administrative building, complete with training equipment for the 7 training fields and office furniture, was completed in December, 2004.

Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo personally led the inauguration of the Center on March 8, 2005 together with the Korean Ambassador for the Philippines, H.E. Yu, Myung Hwan and Mr. Lee, Hyun Ju, Executive Director, KOICA General Affairs.

Regional Training Center – Davao / Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center

Address: Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (082) 238-0008
Website: http://www.korphildavao.com

TESDA Approved Programs

Here is the list of available TESDA registered programs and short courses offered in “Regional Training Center Davao Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center” in the province of Davao del Sur.

List of Tesda Courses Offered / Registered Programs

Basic Requirements for TESDA Courses:

• At least 18 years of age
• At least High School Graduate
• Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
• With good moral character
• 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 082 238-0007; 082 236-0556. You can also visit Regional Training Center Davao Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center. The assessment center is located at Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City, Philippines.