COMPETENCY STANDARDS

GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (AI)

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Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994
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The Competency Standards (CS) serve as basis for the:

1. Competency-Based Curriculum;
2. Micro-Credential; and
3. Institutional Assessment Instruments

Each CS has two sections:

Section 1 Definition of Qualification describes the qualification and

defines the competencies that comprise the qualification.

Section 2 Competency Standards gives the specifications of

competencies required for effective work performance.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ICT SECTOR

GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Page No.
SECTION 1 QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION 1

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 2–6

• Core Competencies 2-6
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 7

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 8-9

REFERENCES 10 - 11
 COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SECTION 1: DEFINITION OF QUALIFICATION

The micro-competencies of GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

provide the basic knowledge and skills in utilizing various generative AI tools and
application.

The micro-competencies comprising Generative AI is:

UNIT CODE CORE COMPETENCIES

CS- ICT251107 Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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 SECTION 2: COMPETENCY STANDARDS

This section gives the details of the contents of the units of competency
required in UTILIZING GENERATIVE ARITIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI).

CORE COMPETENCIES
UC 1: UTILIZE GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: UTILIZE GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

UNIT CODE: CS-ICT251128

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the outcomes required in identifying

generative AI, accessing generative AI, and interacting with
generative AI.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated in Required Required
the Range of Variables Knowledge Skills

1. Identify 1.1 Generative AI functions are 1.1 RA 10173 (Data 1.1 Computer
generative AI determined based on the Privacy Act of Operation
specific task to perform 2012) skills

1.2 Generative AI limitation are 1.2 RA 8293 1.2 Research

identified based in the terms (Intellectual skills
of use Property Code
of the 1.3 Analytical
1.3 Ethical uses of generative Philippines) skills
AI are differentiated from
unethical uses of generative 1.3 Basic 1.4 Critical
AI knowledge of AI thinking skill
• Different
1.4 Generative AI major types of AI 1.4 Web
characteristics are identified • What is browsing skill
based on the terms of use generative
AI? 1.5 Problem
1.5 Appropriate type of • How does identification /
generative AI is selected gen AI work? solving skill
based on the job requirements
1.4 Basic 1.6 Decision
knowledge on making skills
ethical use of AI

1.5 Environmental
impact of
generative AI

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 2. Access 2.1 User account is created on 2.1 Strong 2.1 Navigation
generative AI appropriate platform based on password skills
generative AI type and task selection,
requirements security 2.2 Creativity
measures, 2FA
2.2 Terms and condition were 2.3 Computer
reviewed and agreed based 2.2 Terms and Operation
on obtaining authorization to condition skills
utilize generative AI tool
2.3 Account 2.4 Analytical
2.3 Login credentials are secured creation skills
following best practices for
cybersecurity and data 2.4 Social Login 2.5 Critical
privacy thinking skills
2.5 Knowledge on
2.4 Social login was selected for various 2.6 Web
user authentication, if subscription and browsing skill
applicable payment
2.7 Digital fluency
2.5 Appropriate subscription / internet
type is selected for the fluency
specific generative AI

3. Interact with 3.1 Appropriate prompt style is 3.1 Prompt 3.1 Navigation
generative AI selected based on the desired engineering skills
outcome
3.2 Prompt libraries 3.2 Computer
3.2 Prompt was formulated based Operation
on the chosen prompt style 3.3 Making prompts skills
more efficient
3.3 Various prompts were 3.3 Creativity
experimented to achieve 3.4 Correct syntax
desired outcomes and semantics 3.4 Analytical
skills
3.4 Generative AI output was 3.5 English
reviewed and underwent a grammar 3.5 Critical
thorough accuracy and proficiency thinking skill
evaluation in accordance with
the desired outcome 3.6 Human-in-the 3.6 Verification
loop and
3.5 Feedback on the output is evaluation
provided back to the Skills
generative AI application in
accordance with the 3.7 AI prompting
generative AI’s functionalities skills

3.8 Communicati
on skills

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 3.9 Research
skills

RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE

1. Generative AI May include but not limited to:

1.1 Text generation tools
1.2 Image generation tools
1.3 Music generation tools
1.4 Code generation tools
1.5 Voice generation/synthesis tools
1.6 Video generation tools
1.7 AI chip design tool

2. Generative AI Functions May include but not limited to:

2.1 Written content augmentation and creation
2.2 Question answering and discovery
2.3 Summarization
2.4 Simplification
2.5 Classification of content for specific use cases
2.6 Chat bot performance improvement
2.7 Software coding

3. Generative AI major May include but not limited to:

characteristics 3.1 Business
3.2 Technology
3.3 Process
3.4 People

4. Generative AI limitation May include but not limited to:

4.1 Biased
4.2 Inconsistent
4.3 Inaccurate
4.4 Deep fakes
4.5 Breach data privacy and security requirements
4.6 Breach copyright and intellectual property requirements

5. Ethical uses of generative AI May include but not limited to:

5.1 Validate the sources of information and check for accuracy.
5.2 Use AI to correct and stop the spread of misinformation
and disinformation.
5.3 Exercise caution when using such tools in managing
sensitive information
5.4 Recognize the limits of the technology and acknowledge
the sophistication and expertise of personal knowledge

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 6. Unethical uses of generative May include but not limited to:
AI 6.1 Creating a fake account using AI
6.2 Create content with the intent of spreading disinformation
6.3 Uploading sensitive, proprietary, or confidential data such
as personal health information and trade secrets
6.4 Unintentional bias may occur in generated content

7. Prompt Style May include but not limited to:

7.1 Completion Prompts
7.2 Question Prompts
7.3 Instruction Prompts
7.4 Comparison Prompts
7.5 Creative Prompts
7.6 Translation Prompts
7.7 Summarization Prompts
7.8 Dialogue Prompts

8. Best practices for data privacy May include but not limited to:
and cybersecurity 8.1 Create Strong Passwords
8.2 Frequently Update Passwords
8.3 Do not share passwords with anyone
8.4 Always decline the use of the “Remember Password”
feature of applications

9. Social login May include but not limited to:

9.1 Facebook
9.2 Google
9.3 LinkedIn
9.4 Microsoft
9.5 X (formerly Twitter)

10. Subscription type May include but not limited to:

10.1 free
10.2 freemium
10.3 premium

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1. Identified generative AI
1.2. Accessed generative AI
1.3. Interacted with generative AI

2. Resource Implications The following resources should be provided:

2.1. Computer (desktop or laptop) or Mobile Device
2.2. Internet connection
2.3. Access to any generative AI tools and/or application

3. Methods of Competency in this unit must be assessed through but not limited
Assessment to:
3.1. Demonstration
3.2. Oral questioning
3.3. Written test

4. Context for Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in simulated

Assessment workplace environment

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. Artificial intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence
processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural
language processing, speech recognition and machine
vision.
2. Freemium Freemium is the practice of offering a basic set of services
for free, and enhanced features and/or content for a fee.
3. Login credentials A user ID and password combination that allows users to
access a website or application
4. RA 10173 Aims to protect personal data in information and
communications systems both in the government and the
private sector.
5. RA 8293 An act prescribing the intellectual property code and
establishing the intellectual property office, providing for its
powers and functions and for other purposes
6. Social login Uses information from social networking sites to facilitate
logins on third-party applications and platforms
7. Terms of condition Refers to a set of rules for the use of a website or a software

8. User account Refers to an identity created for a person in a computer or

computing system.
9. Prompt A natural language text that requests the generative AI to
perform a specific task.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to

extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry,
academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and
expertise to the develop this Micro-Competency Standards.

• THE VALIDATORS COMMITTEE PANEL

1. Mr. Sherwin M. Pelayo Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association

of the Philippines
2. Dr. Deseree C. Dela Cruz Sta Cruz Elementary School Antipolo City
3. Mr. Alvin L. Sibayan Bureau of Immigration
4. Mr. Alwin S. Reclusado Xavier School
5. Mr. Arjay N. Rosel Gen AI Philippines
6. Mr. Brixter John R. Lumabi Stratpoint / AAP
7. Mr. David Jensen G. Rosario, Jr Katapult Digital
8. Mr. Dennis E. Ignacio UNC
9. Mr. Harvy Josh N. Pitargue University of the Philippines Open University
10. Mr. Jerich Yves S. Santos Landbank
11. Mr. Jogar Baldescotosoc, Cese Social Security System
12. Mr. June Arreb C. Danila University of Nueva Caceres
13. Mr. Mark Anthony M. Hernandez Gen AI Philippines & AAP
14. Mr. Michael John S. Rivera Department of Science and Technology III
15. Mr. Ramir B. Mendoza PWD
16. Mr. Ray Ferdinand Mm Gagani Cebu Normal University
17. Mr. Richard T. Regidor University Of Mindanao
18. Mr. Sean Rey Z. Bongayon n/a
19. Mr. Simplicio D. Liwanag Iii Joysis TVI
20. Ms. Aurefe A. Mendoza PWD
21. Ms. Kim Narcisse Rowe Deraco UA&P
22. Ms. Lourdes R. Requinta University of Nueva Caceres
23. Ms. Marina A. Manaois Gen AI Philippines
24. Ms. Mary Anne Cabiton Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc
25. Ms. Renee Sigrid R. Cantollas Gen AI Philippines
26. Ms. Shirley I. Legaspi Standard Chartered Bank
27. Ms. Tala A. Nabong Self-employed

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 • THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF TESDA

o Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO)

1. Dir. El Cid H. Castillo - QSO

2. Ms. Bernadette S. Audije - QSO/CSDD
3. Mr. Adrian Brian C. Sabanal - QSO/CSDD
4. Ms. Luz M. Vergara - QSO/CPSDD
5. Ms. Kimberly C. Caballero - QSO/CPSDD
6. Ms. Maria Sofia Jasmin A. Cea - QSO/CPSDD

• THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY BOARD (NIB)

ANALYTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION

OF THE PHILIPPINES (AAP)
[Link]

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