Section 26Sec./Art. 26

Implementing Agency. - The TESDA shall be the primary agency responsible for the implementation of this Act. It shall set the policies and guidelines for the implementation of the EBET framework and shall be responsible for quality assurance and evaluation of registered EBET Programs.

It shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Determine and issue the list of EBET priority occupations and approve new EBET occupations endorsed by industry boards or associations and other concerned stakeholders;

(b) Approve and certify the EBET Programs applied for registration by enterprises;

(c) Issue policies and guidelines on the implementation of the EBET Programs;

(d) In coordination with the DOLE, monitor the conduct of the EBET Programs, their compliance with the Training Plan, EBET Agreement general labor standards, and occupational safety and health standards;

(e) Validate and certify trainees who successfully pass the assessment process;

(f) Conduct audits on the EBET Programs and implementers;

(g) Cancel CTPRs of enterprises that fail to comply with this Act; and

(h) Perform other functions as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.