It is essential for heavy equipment operators to be licensed by accredited institutions who offer specific courses. This is to ensure that all operators are qualified, provided with knowledge and skills, well trained and have passed the assessment for licensing to validate their skill level.
What is NC II?
NC II certification or National Certificate Level II is recognized by many employers in the Philippines as evidence of an individual’s competency in a particular trade or occupational area. It is also one of the requirements for many job positions and is a requirement when applying for work overseas for the issuance of the OEC. The validity for NC II is for 5 years.
Here are the basic requirements:
• Certificate of Birth (NSO copy)
• 1×1 or 2×2 Photo ID with white background (for record purposes)
• High School diploma
• Medical Certification
• NBI Clearance Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Barangay Clearance Certificate
• Good Moral Character Certificate or Honorable Dismissal Certificate
• NC Certification (if needed)
• Additional photo ID (Passport size) for any scholarship program available in the institute of your choice.
Note: Requirements may vary depending on the institution you are going to enroll in to be certified.
What Courses to take to be a licensed heavy equipment operator?
Common Courses/degrees that will help you land a job with operating heavy equipment:
| COURSES | HOURS TO COMPLETE |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Backhoe Loader NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Bulldozer NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Concrete Pump NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Container Stacker NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Crawler Crane NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Forklift NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Gantry Crane NC II | 106 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Hydraulic Excavator NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Motor Grader NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Off-Highway Dump Truck (Articulated) NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Off-Highway Dump Truck (Rigid) NC II | 162 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Paver NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Road Roller Compactor NC II | 162 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Rough Terrain NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Tower Crane NC II> | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Transit Mixer NC II | 122 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Truck Mounted Crane NC II | 156 HRS |
| Heavy Equipment Operation: Wheel Loader NC II | 156 HRS |
REGULAR QUALIFICATIONS:
NEW APPLICANT
STEP 1: Go to any TESDA Accredited Assessment Centers/TESDA District or Provincial Office near your location (See List Here) and apply for assessment.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly accomplished Application Form;
2. Properly and completely filled-out Self-Assessment Guide of your chosen qualification;
3. Three (3) pieces of colored and passport size picture, white background, with collar and with name printer at
the back;
STEP 3: Pay the Assessment Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier and get Official Receipt and Admission Slip. See List of Assessment Fees.
STEP 4: Be present at the scheduled date and assigned venue of assessment indicated in the Admission Slip. DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR ADMISSION SLIP ON YOUR ASSESSMENT DATE.
STEP 5: Get the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS) at the Assessment Center.
STEP 6: Assessment passers must apply for certification at the TESDA District/Provincial Office where the assessment center/venue is under jurisdiction.
STEP 7: Assessment passers can claim their National Certificate (NC)/Certificate of Competency (COC) seven (7) working days after application for the issuance of COC/NC.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Assessment Results (CARS), Official Receipt issued by Assessment Centers and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
RENEWAL/REVALIDATION
STEP 1: Go to TESDA District or Provincial Issuing Office of your present certificate (NC/COC) and apply for renewal.
NOTE: In areas where Training Regulations (TR) have been promulgated, holders of NC/COC shall upon expiration undergo competency assessment based on the new TR.
In the absence of a new promulgated Training Regulations (TR), holders of NC or COC shall upon expiration be renewed upon request of holder and after verification in the RWAC.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Duly Accomplished Application Form
2. Original NC/COC
3. Three (3) pieces of colored and passport size picture, white background; and
4. Certificate of work and/or teaching experience for at least 12 months during the validity period of the NC/COC
in the relevant qualification and duly signed by the employer and/or school administrator. (For self-employed:
signed by an official of any appropriate government agency)
STEP 3: Pay the Renewal Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier and get the Official Receipt.
STEP 4: Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Official Receipt and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of NC/COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
REPLACEMENT FOR DAMAGE, LOST and CHANGES in the NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)/CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY (COC)
A. LOST NC/COCs
STEP 1: Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for replacement.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Duly notarized Affidavit of Loss
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
STEP 3: Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
B. DAMAGED NC/COCs
STEP 1: Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for replacement.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Original NC/COC
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
STEP 3: Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
C. ERRONEOUS ENTRY IN THE NC/COC
STEP 1: Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for correction of entry in NC/COC.
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Letter of Request
2. Original copy of the NC/COC
3. Picture (1 pc., colored, passport size)
4. Certified photocopy of the Passport or Birth Certificate
STEP 3: Claim your NC/COC on the scheduled date given by the TESDA issuing office.
IMPORTANT:
1. NC/COC must be released directly to the applicant. However, if to be claimed by a representative, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) by the applicant should be submitted.
2. Official Receipt and valid Identification Card (ID) should be also presented upon claiming of NC/COCs.
3. Falsification or fraudulent duplication of documents shall be ground for disqualification/forfeiture of the right to participate in any assessment certification or similar program of TESDA.
4. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION AND VERIFICATION (CAV) FOR TESDA ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (COC)
STEP 1: Go to the TESDA-issuing office of your NC/COC and apply for Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV).
STEP 2: Submit the following documentary requirements:
1. Two (2) photocopies of the NC/COC
2. Original NC/COC
STEP 3: Pay the authentication fee (P50.00) to the Cashier and get Official Receipt
STEP 4: Present Official Receipt to the TESDA Issuing Office for CAV.
STEP 5: Get the CAV document from the TESDA Office.
You may check TESDA Assessment Center in different Regions offering NC II certifications or you may contact TESDA REGIONAL OFFICE DIRECTORY.
Be a TESDA CERTIFIED!!!
Reference site: WWW.TESDA.GOV.PH
DISCLAMER : This article is created for the sole purpose of helping our Filipino Community to land a Career in Heavy Equipment Industry. We are not affiliated with any private or government institution nor pair or sponsored.