TESDA CASIFMAS conferred APACC Silver Accreditation Award

By Carlito J. Peralta

PASACAO, Cam Sur --- The Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences [CASIFMAS], a TESDA administered institution, was conferred the Silver Level Accreditation Award by the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission [ APACC] during the 8th National Quality TVET Forum held at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City, October 14.

The Silver Level signifies that CASIFMAS has substantially complied with APACC’s seven standards namely, Governance and Management, Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, Research and Development, Image and Sustainability, Resources, and Support to Students.

Vocational School Superintendent Dr. Rita R. Obsequio of CASIFMAS, supposed that the award reflects the institute’s commitment to quality and relevance.

“Silver award is a milestone for CASIFMAS. It authenticates our efforts to provide internationally-aligned training programs in various technologies looked-for by our clients and of the communities. This recognition motivates and inspires the team to incessantly improve and target for higher levels of accreditation.”

According to APACC, the accreditation ensures TVET institutions meet internationally-recognized standards to produce a multi skilled workforce. The acknowledgment is expected to reinforce CASIFMAS’ industry conglomerates, upgrade facilities and increase the employability of graduates across the 17 APACC member countries including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives and others.

APACC guides the institutions to meet globally-acknowledged standard. Produce likewise a workforce with regional mobility and competitive skills and harmonized quality TVET in Asia-Pacific.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Dhameja, President of APACC handed to VSS Rita R. Obsequio the plaque of Silver Award with TESDA Bicol Regional Director Archie A. Grande and VIS Joseph Christian P. Oliquino. The recognition is expected to underpin CASIFMAS’ industry partnership and convergence, upgrade training tools and equipment and upsurge the employability of graduates. [Carlito J.Peralta]