ARMS — Assessment Request Management System

Purpose & Mission

What is ARMS?

ARMS is a web-based Assessment Request Management System designed to digitize and automate the TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) competency assessment process. It replaces manual, paper-based workflows with a secure, role-based digital platform accessible to all stakeholders.

The system bridges the gap between training institutions, TESDA program offices, assessment centers, and qualified assessors — ensuring faster, fairer, and more transparent assessment scheduling and tracking.

Our Mission

To provide a reliable, efficient, and accessible system that empowers TESDA offices to manage assessment requests with transparency, fairness, and operational excellence.

Who We Serve

Built for Every Stakeholder

PTCACS

Program coordinators who manage assessment requests, review submissions, approve schedules, and oversee the full assessment lifecycle.

Assessors

Qualified evaluators who set their availability, receive assignments, and conduct official assessments for trainees.

Assessment Centers

Accredited facilities that host assessment activities and coordinate with PTCACS for scheduling and center availability.

TESDA Representatives

Official TESDA deputies who monitor assessment schedules, confirm attendance, and validate assessment integrity.

Trainers

Training staff who manage trainee records, submit assessment requests, and track trainee progress and results.

Trainees / Applicants

NC qualifier candidates who register, upload documentation, track their assessment request status, and view results.

Training Centers

TVI institutions that submit batch assessment requests on behalf of their trainees and monitor institutional analytics.

System Admin

System administrators who manage all users, roles, competencies, and system-wide configurations and access control.

Key Features

What the System Does

Assessment Request Submission

Training centers and trainers submit structured assessment requests with trainee details, qualifications, and supporting documents.

Automated Schedule Management

PTCACS generates split schedules from large requests, assigns assessors and TESDA reps, and manages schedule lifecycles.

Assessor Rotation Automation

Fair assessor assignment using workload-based rotation — least-assigned assessors are recommended first each month.

Availability Calendar

Assessors, trainers, and TESDA reps independently manage their monthly availability via an interactive calendar.

Document Management

Structured upload and verification of assessment documents, certificates, and NC qualification requirements.

Real-time Notifications

Role-aware notification system keeping stakeholders updated on schedule changes, approvals, and important events.

Reports & Analytics

Comprehensive reporting tools for assessment outcomes, trainee pass/fail statistics, and institutional performance.

Role-Based Security

CSRF protection, session timeouts, rate limiting, password policies, and strict role-based access control for all modules.

The Team

Built by a Dedicated Team

ARMS was developed as a capstone project by a committed group of students in collaboration with their institution. The following individuals contributed to the design, development, and delivery of this system.