This Manual on Development of Competency-Based Curriculum for Area-based
Demand Driven Approach is prepared by the Curriculum and Training Aids
Development Division (CTADD) of the National Institute for Technical Education and
Skills Development (NITESD) to provide complete guidance in the development of a
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for area-based demand driven TVET
programs. The CBC is among the vital documents to support the Competency-Based Training (CBT) approach and focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitude that a learner can demonstrate – in a practical way – for a given qualification. This CBT approach is
being promoted by TESDA to address the gap between training and employment.
It is crucially important that the competencies resulting from area-based demand
driven TVET training programs are signaled by the industry, acknowledged and
matched with the specific responsibilities through skills development, and an adequate
strategy to undertake school to work transition.