UTPRAS means, Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System.

It is a registration system in TESDA which requires all Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), private or public, to register all programs or courses considered or classified as Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET).

TVET programs/courses are considered post-secondary education because they are usually made available to high school graduates. The learning activity are shorter and less expensive compared to degree/college education. Curriculum design/content intends to develop skills and knowledge of the students for them to get employed or start a livelihood or entrepreneurial activity to generate income.

WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER?

All public and private Technical Vocational Institutions who offers and conducts TVET programs or courses for post-secondary education.

WHY THE NEED TO REGISTER TVET PROGRAMS OR COURSES?

1. Registered TVET programs/courses follows a government prescribed curriculum;

2. Registration is a form of government recognition of program/courses being offered to the student/public;

3. Students gets proper credentials and are issued government issued certificates which are valuable for application for  local and foreign employment;

4. Schools and learning institutions gets appropriate TESDA/government support in various forms to enhance the quality  and conduct  of the program or course;

5. TVIs with quality programs earns respect and recognition from students, parents and partners which results to good and profitable business.

HOW TO REGISTER?

1. Visit the TESDA District/Provincial Office nearest you.  Most likely, the same office has jurisdiction in the place your school or training center is located;

2. Secure lists of requirements you need to prepare and submit. The same list can be downloaded from the TESDA website;

3. It is more wise to pay a visit and discuss your intention with the concern TESDA officials in order to get proper guidance in complying with the prescribed requirements  and other related concerns;

4. Once you have submitted the documents, an ocular inspection to the site is conducted. The inspection is meant to validate or  determine if all information stated in the documents are true and correct;