Domestic Work NC II: TESDA Household Services Course Guide

Domestic Work NC II is the TESDA qualification for household service workers: cleaning rooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, preparing meals and serving food the professional way.

Level

NC II

Sector

Household Services

Training

Varies by provider

Assessment fee

Ask the center

Free online course

Yes

What is Domestic Work NC II?

The qualification covers the main tasks of a household service worker: cleaning living areas and kitchens, washing and ironing clothes and linens, preparing hot and cold meals, and providing food and beverage service to the family and guests.

Household service workers are one of the largest groups of Filipino workers abroad, and a recognized certificate helps document your skills.

What you will learn

The TESDA Online Program organizes the qualification into these areas:

• Clean living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens
• Wash and iron clothes, linens and fabrics
• Prepare hot and cold meals
• Provide food and beverage service

On top of these, every TESDA qualification includes basic competencies (workplace communication, teamwork, professionalism, occupational health and safety) and common competencies for the sector.

Learn Domestic Work NC II online for free

The TESDA Online Program has free online courses for Domestic Work NC II. Tick each one as you finish it — your progress is saved on this device:

Open the course finder to enroll, or create your free account first. The online courses give you a Certificate of Completion — the National Certificate requires the assessment below.

How to get your Domestic Work NC II certificate

1. TrainEnroll at a TESDA-registered training center or school (ask about scholarships), and use the free online courses to study the theory.
2. Prepare your requirementsApplication form, Self-Assessment Guide for Domestic Work NC II, and three colored passport-size photos.
3. Book your competency assessmentChoose a TESDA-accredited assessment center that is accredited for Domestic Work NC II. Confirm the current fee with the center.
4. Pass and claim your NCIf you are found competent, apply for certification and claim your Domestic Work NC II National Certificate. It is valid for 5 years.

Full guide to TESDA assessment centers, requirements and fees →

Jobs you can apply for

• Household service worker
• Housekeeper for private homes
• Cook-housekeeper
• Household staff abroad (through licensed agencies)

Household service workers going abroad are deployed through agencies licensed by the Department of Migrant Workers, which set their own training and certification requirements. Never pay illegal placement fees.

Is Domestic Work NC II right for you?

• You want to work as a household service worker in the Philippines or abroad
• You want a certificate that documents your skills
• You are organized and take pride in a clean, well-run home
• You want to add cooking and serving skills to housekeeping

Frequently asked questions

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Sources: TESDA Online Program. Disclaimer: Courses TESDA is an independent guide, not TESDA. Information may contain errors or change without notice — always verify with official sources before making decisions.