Radenta Academy secures TESDA accreditation for robotics, VR program

• IN PHOTO: TESDA Provincial Office Focal Person John Aragones with Radenta Academy Academic Head Marck Anthony Cipriano.

By TechWatch PH Staff

Radenta Academy has been accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as a Technical Vocational Institute (TVI), allowing it to offer training in robotics and virtual reality integration.

The academy, established by solutions integrator Radenta Technologies, received a Certificate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program Registration for a micro-credential course in Robotics and Virtual Reality Integration.
The 80-hour program serves as an entry point toward earning a TESDA National Certificate, a recognized qualification for technical careers.

According to TESDA, the course aims to equip students with skills relevant to the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, which integrates digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into industrial and manufacturing processes.

Graduates of the program are expected to understand the fundamentals of robotics and virtual reality, followed by setting up and configuring robotic kits and VR systems.
They will explore how robotics and VR are applied in both education and industry, while also identifying the components and functions of Shape Robotics tools such as Fable Go and Fable Explore, as well as various VR tools.

The course will introduce block-based programming concepts and syntax, leading into activities where enrollees test and refine gamified lessons that integrate Shape Robotics and VR.

They will develop and execute basic programs for Shape Robotics, integrate VR elements into coding activities, and troubleshoot coding errors.

They will apply programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and automation, and progress toward developing more complex robotics applications with decision-making capabilities. Skills in debugging and code optimization will also be honed to improve robotic performance.

The program culminates in applying these skills to a final robotics and VR integration project. Enrollees will design problem-solving activities that merge coding, robotics, and VR, and utilize robotics for physical math and engineering simulations.

They will also understand the principles of gamification and their impact on learning, enabling them to design and implement interactive, game-based learning activities.

Additionally, they will develop immersive VR experiences to enhance trainee engagement.

Finally, enrollees will present and demonstrate a working robotics education solution, showcasing their mastery of the integrated concepts.

TESDA Regional Director Archie Grande acknowledged Radenta’s compliance with agency standards in securing the accreditation.

In response, Radenta Technologies President Randall Lozana said, “We are grateful for the trust that TESDA has given us. We aim to enable Filipinos to succeed in the global tech landscape.”

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