Practice question
An occupation has properly been determined critical under DO 252’s criteria. Employer says in-house familiarity alone makes the required TESDA competency assessment and certification irrelevant. Which is correct?
- Self-confidence automatically replaces required certification.
- The mandatory assessment-and-certification rule for critical occupations must be observed.
- Critical occupations are categorically exempt.
- Only the employee’s age proves technical competence.
- Any company badge is necessarily a TESDA certificate.
Legal references
- RA 11058 Sections 9-14, occupational safety and health: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11058_2018.html
- DOLE Department Order 252 s.2025, Sections 12-14, revised OSH rules, issued primary PDF: https://bwc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Department-Order-252-25.pdf ; public copy of issued text: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HgXBrhFAvc8gEZ8KSh87DAfIEiRlz2NL/view
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