VMA TESTC combines classroom guidance, hands-on practice, and industry-aligned competency development. Programs cover hospitality services, tourism services, business administration, cookery, bread and pastry production, food and beverage services, housekeeping, bartending, welding, travel services, tourism promotion, and ship catering.
Applicants should confirm the current intake, duration, tuition or training fee, assessment fee, scholarship availability, and program-specific requirements before enrolling. Requirements can include identification photos, PSA or NSO birth certificate copies, school records, a medical certificate, and scholarship documents when applicable.
Learn about the wider VMA TESDA Center and verify national training information through TESDA.
CENTER LEADERSHIP
Dr. Carlitos N. Orola, MD, CFP
Vice-president for TESTC AC
ABOUT TRAINING
Practical TESDA training for local and global careers
VMA TESTC provides hands-on, industry-aligned technical-vocational education for learners preparing for employment or competency assessment. Programs cover hospitality, tourism, food service, welding, travel, business administration, and ship catering pathways.
Choose a diploma, bundled, NC II, or NC III program based on your experience and career goal. Before enrolling, confirm the current schedule, training duration, fees, scholarship availability, and program-specific documents with the TESTC office.
TRAINING OPTIONS
Choose the right TESDA training path
Diploma and bundled programs
Explore three-year diploma pathways in business administration, hospitality services, and tourism services, plus one-year bundled programs in hotel and restaurant services, welding technology, and ship catering.
NC training programs
Develop practical skills through Cookery NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, Food and Beverage Services NC II, Housekeeping NC II, Bartending NC II, SMAW NC I and NC II, tourism, travel, and ship catering programs.
Scholarships and enrollment
Ask about TWSP, STEP, Negros First Scholarship, UAQTEA, and DILG TRABAJO or LGU options. Confirm current slots, requirements, rates, and intake schedules before enrolling.
Enrollment requirements, scholarships, and inquiries
VMA TECHNICAL EDUCATION & SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
Fiesta Homes, Araneta Street, Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City 6100
Build practical skills through TESDA training in Bacolod at VMA TESTC. Review the program list, ask which scholarship slots are open, prepare your enrollment documents, and confirm current rates and schedules. After completing training, the team can guide you toward the appropriate competency assessment and National Certificate pathway.
A TESDA competency assessment evaluates whether you can demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for a National Certificate qualification. Candidates who pass may receive an official TESDA National Certificate.
Which qualifications are available for assessment?
VMA TESTC lists 17 assessment qualifications, including Cookery NC II, Food and Beverage Services NC II, Housekeeping NC II, Bartending NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, SMAW NC I and NC II, ship catering, tourism promotion, and travel services.
Does VMA TESTC accept TESDA scholarships?
Yes. VMA TESTC provides TESDA-accredited training and competency assessment services. Contact TESTC or check the official TESDA TVI Registry to confirm the currently registered qualifications.
Where is the Assessment Center located?
If you are new to the skill, begin by asking about training. If you already perform the skill through work or prior learning, ask TESTC whether you meet the entry requirements for competency assessment.