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Book II — Human Resources Development

Article 68Aptitude testing of applicants.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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Employers with approved apprenticeship programs are primarily responsible for aptitude testing of applicants. If they lack the capacity, DOLE will conduct the tests for free.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Aptitude testing of applicants.

Consonant with the minimum qualifications of apprentice-applicants required under this Chapter, employers or entities with duly recognized apprenticeship programs shall have primary responsibility for providing appropriate aptitude tests in the selection of apprentices. If they do not have adequate facilities for the purpose, the Department of Labor and Employment shall perform the service free of charge.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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