The ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement Framework: Challenges and Prospect for the Philippines

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1 The ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement Framework: Challenges and Prospect for the Philippines Second Tourism Human Resources Congress Building Tourism Human Capital for Global Competitiveness 2 October 2012

2 ASEAN Tourism BASIC FACTS

3 ASEAN Profile (2010) Land Area: 4,435,670 sqkm Population: 598 million Population as World Population: 8% GDP: USD 1,850,855 million (current market price) GDP Per Capita: USD 3,092

4 Employment in Travel and Tourism in ASEAN The T&T sector plays an important role in the overall ASEAN economy. It is estimated to account for 4.6 percent of ASEAN GDP and 10.9 percent when taking into account all indirect contributions. It directly employs 9.3 million people, or 3.2 percent of total employment, and indirectly supports some 25 million jobs (Source: The ASEAN Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2012)

5 International Visitor Arrivals to ASEAN

6 Share of International Visitor Arrivals to ASEAN 2011

7 Background on AEC and establishment of MRA ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND MRA

8 ASEAN COMMUNITY At the 12th ASEAN Summit in January 2007, the Leaders affirmed their strong commitment to accelerate the establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015 as envisioned in the ASEAN Vision 2020 and the ASEAN Concord II, and signed the Cebu Declaration on the Acceleration of the Establishment of an ASEAN Community by In particular, the Leaders agreed to hasten the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015 and to transform ASEAN into a region with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour, and freer flow of capital.

9 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) The AEC will establish ASEAN as a single market and production base making ASEAN more dynamic and competitive with new mechanisms and measures to strengthen the implementation of its existing economic initiatives accelerating regional integration in the priority sectors facilitating movement of business persons, skilled labour and talents strengthening the institutional mechanisms of ASEAN

10 Free Flow of Services In facilitating the free flow of services by 2015, ASEAN is also working towards recognition of professional qualifications with a view to facilitate their movement within the region. Complete mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) currently under negotiation, i.e. architectural services, accountancy services, surveying qualifications, medical practitioners by 2008, and dental practitioners by 2009 Remove substantially all restrictions on trade in services for 4 priority services sectors, air transport, e-asean, healthcare and tourism, by 2010 Develop core competencies and qualifications for job/occupational and trainers skills required in the priority services sectors (by 2009);

11 Free Flow of Skilled Labour Facilitate the issuance of visas and employment passes for ASEAN professionals and skilled labour who are engaged in cross-border trade and investment related activities Develop core competencies and qualifications for job/occupational and trainers skills required in the priority services sectors (by 2009); and in other services sectors (from 2010 to 2015) Strengthen the research capabilities of each ASEAN Member Country in terms of promoting skills, job placements, and developing labour market information networks among ASEAN Member Countries.

12 ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services, Article V on Mutual Recognition Each Member State may recognise the education or experience obtained, requirements met, or licenses or certifications granted in another Member State, for the purpose of licensing or certification of service suppliers. Such recognition may be based upon an agreement or arrangement with the Member State concerned or may be accorded autonomously.

13 STATUS OF LIBERALISATION OF TOURISM SERVICES (2012) Country Philippines Hotel (CPC 641) M1&2: None M3: None, except as in horizontal Food Serving (CPC 642) M1&2: None 100% foreign equity allowed for paid-up capital of US$2.5 million Beverage Serving (CPC 643) M1&2: None 100% foreign equity allowed for paid-up capital of US$2.5 million Travel Agencies & Tour Operators (CPC 7471) M1&2: None Foreign equity cap at 60% Tourist Guides (CPC 7472) No commitment Other Tourism Services No commitment

14 Modes of Supply Cross-border supply is defined to cover services flows from the territory of one Member into the territory of another Member (e.g. banking or architectural services transmitted via telecommunications or mail); Consumption abroad refers to situations where a service consumer (e.g. tourist or patient) moves into another Member's territory to obtain a service; Commercial presence implies that a service supplier of one Member establishes a territorial presence, including through ownership or lease of premises, in another Member's territory to provide a service (e.g. domestic subsidiaries of foreign insurance companies or hotel chains); and Presence of natural persons consists of persons of one Member entering the territory of another Member to supply a service (e.g. accountants, doctors or teachers). The Annex on Movement of Natural Persons specifies, however, that Members remain free to operate measures regarding citizenship, residence or access to the employment market on a permanent basis.

15 Successor of Roadmap for Integration of Tourism Sector ASEAN TOURISM STRATEGIC PLAN

16 ASEAN Tourism Agreement (2002) Formulating non-restrictive arrangements to enable ASEAN Member States to make use of professional tourism experts and skilled workers available within the region Upgrading tourism education curricula and skills and formulating competency standards and certification procedures, thus eventually leading to mutual recognition of skills and qualifications in the ASEAN region

17 Vision By 2015, ASEAN will provide an increasing number of visitors to the region with authentic and diverse products, enhanced connectivity, a safe and secure environment, increased quality of services, while at the same time ensuring an increased quality of life and opportunities for residents through responsible and sustainable tourism development by working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Development All strategic directions and actions in the ATSP are guided by responsible and sustainable tourism principles recognizing the significant role that tourism plays in poverty reduction, climate change, gender and minority issues, capacity building, cultural preservation and natural conservation. Strategic Directions 1. Develop Experiential Regional Products & Creative Marketing & Investment Strategies 2. Strategically Increase the Quality of Services and Human Resources in the Region 3. Enhance and Accelerate Travel Facilitation and ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Actions 1.1 Develop and implement a tourism marketing strategy for the ASEAN region 1.2 Develop Experiential and creative regional/sub regional circuits & packages together with investment strategies 1.3 Enhance the external relation policies and procedures of ASEAN tourism 2.1 Develop a set of ASEAN tourism standards with a certification process 2.2 Implement the MRA on ASEAN Tourism Professionals and its requirements 2.3 Provide opportunities for increase knowledge and skill development 3.1 Advocate for a single visa for the ASEAN region 3.2 Work with other ASEAN bodies to expand connectivity through air, water, rail and ground transportation

18 Strategic Direction 2 2. Strategically Increase the Quality of Services and Human Resources in the Region 2.2 Implement the MRA on ASEAN Tourism Professionals and its requirements

19 MRA ON TOURISM PROFESSIONALS AND ITS DEVELOPMENT

20 Objectives To facilitate mobility of Tourism Professionals; and To exchange information on best practices in competency-based education and training for Tourism Professionals and to provide opportunities for cooperation and capacity building across ASEAN Member States.

21 Benefits of MRA on Tourism Professionals Facilitate mobility of tourism professionals based on the tourism competency qualification/ certificate Enhance conformity of the competency based training/education Skills recognition Improve the quality of tourism human resources (graduates are ready to work in the industry) Enhance the quality of tourism services

22 Recognition and Eligibility The qualification of a Foreign Tourism Professional may be recognised by other ASEAN Member States, and if such qualification is recognised, he/she may be eligible to work in a host country provided that he/she possesses a valid tourism competency certificate in a specific tourism job title as specified in the ACCSTP, issued by the TPCB in an ASEAN Member State. The eligibility to work in a host country will be subjected to prevailing domestic laws and regulations of the host country.

23 Mechanism of MRA on Tourism Professionals ATPMC NTPB A NTPB B Country A ATPRS Country B Job Seeker Registration Job Opportunities Assessment Certification Verification TPCB Matching Matrix [CATC] NTPB Job Interview Work Permit

24 Infrastructure Required for MRA on Tourism Professionals Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC) Framework of Curriculum Description of Curriculum Regional Qualification Framework and Skills Recognition System (RQFSRS) Toolboxes Regional Organizations Regional Monitoring Body (ASEAN Tourism Professional Monitoring Committee) Regional Secretariat National Organizations Tourism Professional Certification Board (TPCB) National Tourism Professionals Board (NTPB) ASEAN Tourism Professionals Registration System (a web-based facility)

25 Hotel Services Front Office 1. Front Office Manager 2. Front Office Supervisor 3. Receptionist 4. Telephone Operator 5. Bell Boy House Keeping 1. Executive Housekeeper 2. Laundry Manager 3. Floor Supervisor 4. Laundry Attendant 5. Room Attendant 6. Public Area Cleaner Food Production 1. Executive Chef 2. Demi Chef 3. Commis Chef 4. Chef de Partie 5. Commis Pastry 6. Baker 7. Butcher Food and Beverage Service 1. F&B Director 2. F&B Outlet Manager 3. Head Waiter 4. Bartender 5. Waiter

26 Travel Services Travel Agencies 1. General Manger 2. Assistant General Manager 3. Senior Travel Consultant 4. Travel Consultant Tour Operation 1. Product Manager 2. Sales and Marketing Manager 3. Credit Manager 4. Ticketing Manager 5. Tour Manager

27 CATC & RQFSRS Design Principles Structured but flexible With clearly defined levels of qualifications: 5 levels across 6 labour divisions Curriculum and Qualifications are mapped with job functions and levels. Managers & Senior Managers Line Staff Certificate II Supervisors Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate IV Certificate Certificate IV III Certificate III Certificate II Certificate II Other higher Education Qualifications Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate IV Certificate III Certificate II 27

28 CATC & RQFSRS Design Principles 5 levels of Qualifications & Level Indicators Framework Level Level 5 - Advanced Diploma Level 4 - Diploma Level 3 - Certificate IV Level 2 - Certificate III Level 1 - Certificate II Level Indicator Sophisticated, broad and specialised competence with senior management skills Specialised competence with managerial skills Greater technical competence with supervisory skills Broad range of skills in more varied context and team leader responsibilities Basic, routine skills in a defined context 28

29 CATC & RQFSRS Design Principles Advanced Diploma Qualifications Framework Diploma Cert II Cert III Cert IV Time (approx) 29 Increased competencies 3 mths 6mths 1 yr 1.5 yr 2 yr Competencies increased by adding more functional competencies and core and generic competencies Focus on competencies, not program duration

30 Level Example of Food & Beverage Qualifications Advanced Diploma C & G Competencies ( units) + F Competencies ( units) Diploma C & G Competencies ( units) + F Competencies ( units) Certificate IV C & G Competencies ( units) + F Competencies ( units) Certificate III C & G Competencies ( units) + F Competencies ( units) Certificate II (Incorporating Certificate I) C & G Competencies (13 units) + F Competencies (10 units) CATC & RQFSRS Design Principles (cont) Common core is made up of core and generic competencies as the foundation of each labour division at the entry level, progress with more competencies when moving through higher qualifications Example of the Food & Beverage qualifications No of units ADDED as progressing through levels of qualifications C & G = Core & Generic Competencies F competencies = functional competencies 30

31 MRA ON TOURISM PROFESSIONALS WORK PLAN

32 In order to fully implement the MRA on Tourism Professionals, Capacity Development program will need to be implemented based on the timelines. The activities the Capacity Development program shall cover: 1.Review of ACCSTP Framework and Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum 2.Development of Training Tool Box, including training system, training model, training material and learning material as well as assessment material.

33 3. Development of Train of Trainer (TOT) Program for Master Trainer, Trainers, Master Assessors and Assessors. 4. Design and prepare (build) the ASEAN Tourism Professional Registration System (ATPRS) including the ASEAN Qualifications Equivalent Matrix. 5. Establishment of ATPMC (ASEAN Tourism Professional Monitoring Committee) and representatives of each member states in ATPMC. 6. Assistance to the Least Develop Country (LDC) in implementing MRA on Tourism Professionals. 7. Establishment of Regional Secretariat to facilitate the implementation of MRA on Tourism Professionals

34 Ongoing Projects (2012) Toolbox Development for Priority Tourism Labour Division (46 toolboxes) Training for ASEAN Master Trainer and ASEAN Master Assessor for Housekeeping Division Gap Analysis for the Implementation of MRA on ASEAN Tourism Professionals in ASEAN Member States Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Regional Secretariat for ASEAN Tourism Professionals Toolbox Development for Front Office, Food and Beverage Services, and Food Production

35 ACCSTP, RQFSRS and Toolboxes Username: guest Password: guest1

36 Crucial Factors for ASEAN Member States Existence of TPCB Existence of NTPB National laws and regulations that would hinder implementation of MRA Alignment of National Qualification Framework with ASEAN Collaboration among government, industry and training institutions English language Availability of training institutions

37 Eddy Krismeidi Soemawilaga Infrastructure Division ASEAN Secretariat THANK YOU