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QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Contents:
1. Introduction and Contacts....P1
2. Qualifications Pack..........................P2

What are
Occupational
Standards(OS)?
OS describe what
individuals need
to do, know and
understand in
order to carry out
a particular job
role or function
OS are
performance
standards that
individuals must
achieve when
carrying out
functions in the
workplace,
together with
specifications of
the underpinning
knowledge and
understanding

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3. Glossary of Key terms...P3

4. OS Units........P5

Introduction
Qualifications Pack- Manager, Process Engineering
SECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES (IT-

SECTOR: AUTOMOTIVE

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SUB-SECTOR: MANUFACTURING SUPPORT

OCCUPATION: PROCESS ENGINEERING
JOB ROLE : MANAGER PROCESS ENGINEERING
REFERENCE ID: ASC/Q 6407
ALIGNED TO : NCO-2004/Nil
Brief Job Description: Individuals at this job need to develop and implement
manufacturing processes by planning, conducting techno commercial feasibility
analysis and procuring the facilities, tools, gauges and equipments required.
They are also responsible for process review for the new process & suggest
modifications in order to improve the QCT targets.
Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to work independently and
be judicious in making decisions pertaining to his/her area of work. The
individual should be result oriented. The individual should also be able to
demonstrate skills for coordinating & leading the whole gamut of activities in
theoretical & practical aspects of the process, information ordering, planning
mathematical and deductive reasoning, oral expression and comprehension.

Job Details

Qualifications Pack For Manager-Process Engineering

Qualifications Pack Code

ASC/Q 6407

Job Role

Manager Process Engineering

Credits(/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]

TBD

Version number

1.1

Sector
Sub-sector

Automotive
Manufacturing Support

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

15/09/13
30/09/13

Occupation

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

Job Role

Manager Process Engineering

Role Description
level
Minimum Educational Qualifications*
Maximum Educational Qualifications*
Training

(Mandatory)
(Suggested)

Experience

developing and implementing new manufacturing processes

and be responsible to provide infrastructure to achieve QCT
,change management, CI
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B. Tech/ BE in Industrial / Production / Mechanical Engg
Basic fundamentals training courses for computer designing
software like CAD , GD&T,FTG designs
knowledge of the manufacturing processes of the
organization, TS 16949, APQP,FMEA, PPAP
1-3 years if ASDC Level 6 Certificate or minimum 7-10 years in
manufacturing support department
Compulsory:

ASC/N6424. Finalize the facilities and equipments required

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

for the new process

ASC/N6425. Prepare the capital budget for the timelines and
procurement plans for projects
ASC/N6426. Release the final drawings of the process and
sign off the PPAP document
ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team
ASC/N0006. Maintain a safe , clean and secure working
environment

ASC/N0022 Ensure implementation of 5S activities at the

shop floor & the office area
Optional:
Not applicable
Performance Criteria

As described in the relevant OS units

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Qualifications Pack For Manager-Process Engineering

Keywords /Terms
Sector

Sub-sector
Occupation
Function

Sub-function
Job role
Occupational Standards
(OS)

Performance Criteria
National Occupational
Standards (OS)
Qualifications Pack (QP)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Description

Scope

Knowledge and
Understanding
Organisational Context

Description
Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar
business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the
economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the
characteristics and interests of its components.
Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of
functions in an industry.
Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the
sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a
person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional
analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfill the achieving the
objectives of the function.
Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organisation.
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve
when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the
knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard
consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.
Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of
performance required when carrying out a task.
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
context.
QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
qualifications pack code.
Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is
denoted by an N
Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
should be able to do.
Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be
helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the
appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on quality of performance required.
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the
technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge
that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
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Technical Knowledge

Keywords /Terms

Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish

specific designated responsibilities.
Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning
and working in todays world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment in todays world. These skills are typically needed in
any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
restricted access means that only the authorized and designated persons
would have the permission to access the data and it would not be
available in public domain
Description

NOS

National Occupational Standard(s)

NVQF

National Vocational Qualifications Framework

NSQF

National Qualifications Framework

NVEQF

National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework

QP

Qualifications Pack

PPAP

Production Part Approval Process

PFD

Process Flow Diagram

PFMEA

Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

DFMEA

Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

MSA

Measurement Systems Analysis

SPC

Statistical Process Control

FTGs

Formalism Transformation Graphs

3D

Three Dimensional

Core Skills/ Generic

Skills

Restricted Access

ASC/N6424 Finalize the facilities and equipments required for the new process
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National Occupational
Standards

Overview
This unit is about analysing the existing /new tools, machines, gauges and equipments being
used for manufacturing process and finalizing the new process to meet the QCT targets

ASC/N6424. Finalize the facilities and equipments required for the new process

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

ASC/ N 6424
Finalize the facilities and equipments required for the new process
This OS unit is about the manager - process analyzing the existing equipments and
modifying/introducing new equipments for incorporation in the newly designed
process for meeting the product QCT requirements
The unit/ task covers the following:

reviewing the analysis of the existing tools and equipments & proposals prepared
by the respective process engineers
decide / finalize the process based on the comparison matrix for the proposals

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Reviewing Analysis of
existing tools and
equipments

To be competent , the user/individual on the job must be able to:

PC1. review the analysis to study /compare for the proposed options
3 D Space utilization, profiles,
Cost vis--vis budgets : total & per piece
Time required for implementation
Capability to achieve product specifications & features
To be competent , the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC2. in the NPD-CFT finalize the proposal based on the feasibility & best balance of
QCT vis--vis organizations budgeted targets

Decide & finalize the

process

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization & its
processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. product line expansion plans for the company
KA2. company plant and process layout
KA3. manufacturing processes being followed in the company
KA4. sequence of operations for each process
KA5. in-house and third parties involved in process design for the company

B. Technical
Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to have knowledge of:

KB1. complete knowledge of the new product usage and application
KB1. product conformance requirements
KB2. product engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances
KB3. knowledge of CAD software and 3D modeling techniques ( to be able to review)
KB4. complete layout for the process in consideration
KB5. material and information flow of the process
KB6. knowledge of decision matrix techniques required for new process approval

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/

Basic reading and writing skills

ASC/N6424. Finalize the facilities and equipments required for the new process
Generic Skills

SA1. read the engineering drawings of the new product

SA2. read the FTG drawings for the new equipments and facilities
SA3. prepare the process approval documents like PFMEA and Control plan
SA4. compile all the data in forms of reports and presentations as per requirement
Communication skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. communicate the new equipments and facilities design activities to the higher
management in meetings for their support
Teamwork and multitasking

B. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA6. coordinate with various departments for gathering all the information related
to the process
SA7. allocate and monitor the equipment designing activity team member wise to
ensure efficient and smooth execution of the activity
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. communicate with other departments like for coordinating and executing the
process and equipments design activity
SB2. spell out effectively the findings of the proceedings to the higher management in
meetings
SB3. Organize expert support from within/ outside professional environment for
new technology, feasibility studies, decision matrix
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. analyze the way in which the existing process is in operation and think of more
economic and feasible measures for process improvement

ASC/N6424. Finalize the facilities and equipments required for the new process

NOS Code
Credits(/NSQF)
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Industry Sub-sector

ASC/N6424
TBD

Version number

1.0

Automotive

Drafted on

15/09/13

Manufacturing Support

Last reviewed on

30/09/13

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

NOS Version Control

ASC/N6425. Prepare the capital budgets, timelines,& procurement plans for the projects
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National Occupational
Standards

Overview
This unit is about the preparation and approval of the capital budgets timelines, and
procurement of the NPD projects investments to meet the product quality, cost & time
requirements

ASC/N6425. Prepare the capital budgets, timelines,& procurement plans for the projects

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

ASC/N6425
Prepare the capital budgets, timelines,& procurement plans for the projects
This OS unit is about process engineer preparing & controlling the capital budget,
project timeline, of the proposed investments for setting up the newly designed
process and getting it approved from the authorities as per SOP
This unit/ task covers the following:
preparing list of FTGs for the new equipments of the process
floating of enquiries for the budgetary quotes
compiling capital budget and getting the approval from Finance department

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Preparation of FTGs

To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :

PC1. collate all the FTGs for the new equipments and facilities
PC2. compile a comprehensive list of FTGs
To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :
PC3. invite budgetary quotes for the finalized equipments from list of approved
suppliers capital budget for the investments
PC4. also ask each supplier to give justification for the quote proposed by the supplier
PC5. record the budgetary quote along with the justification for each equipment in
form of a list
To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :
PC6. prepare a comprehensive capital budget for all the investments along with a
detailed justification note for each investment
PC7. submit the compiled budget to the authority as per organization SOP and get it
approved with appropriate justifications
PC8. based on the time required for designing associated equipment, fixtures, tools
etc, procurement and downstream activities of integration, tryouts etc timeline
should be prepared by respective process engineers & compiled at the apex
level of Process manager / Project manager
PC9. monitor the budgeted costs and time in the entire cycle of NPD development
with the team of engineers by setting review meetings etc.
PC10. ensure placing orders for main , auxiliary equipment as per the Lists prepared
for all projects as per organizational SOP and review progress periodically to
monitor the timelines

Floatation of budgetary
quotes

Compiling & monitoring

the budget/ timeline

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

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ASC/N6425. Prepare the capital budgets, timelines,& procurement plans for the projects
A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. product line expansion plans for the company
KA2. company plant and process layout
KA3. manufacturing processes being followed in the company
KA4. sequence of operations for each process
KA5. in-house and third parties involved in process and facilities design for the
company
KA6. Process of budgets, approvals , Review meetings
KA7. knowledge of documents required for vendor approval like RFPs , RFQs etc.

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to have knowledge of:

KB1. tools and equipments functioning for the new process
KB2. facilities requirement and operation knowledge
KB3. complete layout for the process in consideration
KB4. material and information flow of the process
KB5. knowledge of APQP, PPAP ,
KB6. Preparation of timeline in MS Project / excel
KB7. Decision making matrix

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills

Reading and Writing skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read FTG drawings of the new equipments
SA2. prepare the capital budget in the prescribed format
SA3. compile all the data in forms of reports and presentations as per requirement
Communication skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA4. communicate the capital budget requirements to the higher management in
meetings for their support
Team work and multi tasking

B. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. coordinate with all suppliers and Finance department for compilation and
approval of the capital budget for the investments
SA6. Co-ordinate with various Process engineers for the tasks allocated
Plan & Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. plan the capital budget preparation activity and ensure approval of the same in
the stipulated time
SB2. Plan stage milestone Reviews for the Projects
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. think of alternate economic sources for procurement of finalized equipments
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ASC/N6425. Prepare the capital budgets, timelines,& procurement plans for the projects
SB4. Think of fall-back action plans in the environment to meet the final goals of QCT
for multiple projects being executed simultaneously.

NOS Code
Credits(/NSQF)
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Industry Sub-sector

ASC/N6425
TBD

Version number

1.0

Automotive

Drafted on

15/09/13

Manufacturing Support

Last reviewed on

30/09/13

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

NOS Version Control

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ASC/N6426. Release the the process and sign off the PPAP document
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National Occupational
Standards

Overview
This unit is about releasing/ handing over / sign-off of the new process for Production

National Occupational Standard

ASC/N6426. Release the the process and sign off the PPAP document

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

ASC/ N 6426
Release the the new process and sign off the PPAP
This OS unit is about the manager process engineering releasing the process after
successful completion / sign off of the PPAP
This unit/ task covers the following:
auditing the process pre-PPAP as per the checklists to assess qualitative
completion of all the tasks
completing all the requirements of PPAP document by attaching all the
reports and submitting the PPAP document to the concerned team member
in higher management for signoff and approval
releasing the drawings and FTGs to all the departments concerned with
process for comprehension ( restricted access)

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Compilation of drawings

To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :

PC1. after successful completion of the process trials and error resolution , collate
all the process layouts , product drawings and equipment drawings and FTGs
PC2. attach one copy of each excluding the process in the PPAP document
The individual handling this function shall be competent to be able to
PC3. organize an audit with a checklist with support from QA for qualitative and
quantitative completion of all the Phase III/IV activities such as
completion of all auxiliary activities e.g. material feeding , pokayoke, on
the Workstation
validation of Process parameters in the Try-out
validation of gauges
dimensional / material Inspection of samples from the pilot batch
performance validation of samples from the Pilot Batch
master/ limit samples wherever necessary
documentation : PF, FMEA, CP & WI,
documentation : Check sheets (e.g. First off /Stage Inspection plan PDI)
documentation in ERP /PLM
action Plan from previous reviews completed (Customer/ Internal)
training of each WS Technician as per CP/WI
review if mix-up of similar parts, orientation etc can occur
To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :
PC4. compile all the process documents , PFDs , PFMEAs , Pre-launch Control plans ,
MSA and SPC reports , supplier PPAPs for raw materials , trial run reports ,
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equipment commissioning , process validation reports etc. in one single PPAP
document
PC5. submit the PPAP document to the concerned team in higher management and

Conducting Pre-PPAP
Audit

PPAP document
compilation

ASC/N6426. Release the the process and sign off the PPAP document
at the customers take their signoff within the stipulated time
PC6. after the signoff , submit the PPAP document to the shop floor Quality
department for their records
PC7. send a process development completion status to all the concerned
departments and grant the permission to use the process for daily production
requirements
Granting access to
To be competent the Process Engineering Manager should be able to :
drawings
PC8. after successful signoff of PPAP , grant restricted access to all the drawings and
FTGS related to process , product and equipments for better comprehension of
the concerned departments like Production , Quality , Maintenance etc.
PC9. ensure that the team member from each department is assigned for accessing
all the drawings and other process related data
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
C. Organizational
KA1. manufacturing processes being followed in the company
Context (Knowledge
KA2. sequence of operations for the new process
of the company /
KA3. approved vendors for equipments procurement for the company
organization and its
KA4. systems followed for PPAP approval in company
processes)
KA5. systems followed for information security in company
D. Technical Knowledge

Skills (S) [Optional]

C. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills

The individual on the job needs to have knowledge of:

KB1. product conformance requirements
KB2. tools and equipments functioning for the new process
KB3. facilities requirement and operation knowledge
KB4. complete layout for the process in consideration
KB5. material and information flow of the process
KB6. knowledge of all the documents required for the PPAP submission
Reading and Writing skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. compile all the data in forms of PPAP document
Communication skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA2. communicate with concerned departments and explain the method of opening
the restricted access to the
SA3. spell out the complete new process development activity execution to the
higher management
Team work and multi tasking

D. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA4. coordinate with all the team members and compile the PPAP document
SA5. coordinate with R&D department and compile all the drawings and FTGs
Plan & Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
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ASC/N6426. Release the the process and sign off the PPAP document
SB1. plan the PPAP submission and drawings release activity in a timely and
effective manner
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. think of all the alternate solutions for the problems arising in successful PPAP
submission
SB3. imagine and visualize possibilities of an error in the environment and draw
preventive actions for these.

NOS Code
Credits(/NSQF)
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Industry Sub-sector

ASC/N6426
TBD

Version number

1.0

Automotive
Manufacturing Support

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

15/09/13
30/09/13

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

NOS Version Control

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ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team

National Occupational
Standards

Overview
This unit is about working effectively with colleagues, either in own work group or in other
work groups within organisation.

National Occupational Standard

ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

ASC/ N 0002
Work effectively in a team
This NOS unit is about working effectively within a team, either in
individuals own work group or in other work groups outside the
organisation.
This unit/task covers the following:
Colleagues:
Superiors
Members of own work group
People in other work groups within or outside the organisation
Communicate:
Face-to-face
By telephone
In writing

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element
A. Compulsory

B. Optional

Performance Criteria
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. Maintain clear communication with colleagues
PC2. Work with colleagues
PC3. Pass on information to colleagues in line with organisational
requirements
PC4. Work in ways that show respect for colleagues
PC5. Carry out commitments made to colleagues
PC6. Let colleagues know in good time if cannot carry out
commitments, explaining the reasons
PC7. Identify problems in working with colleagues and take the initiative
to solve these problems
PC8. Follow the organisations policies and procedures for working with
colleagues
PC9. Ability to share resources with other members as per priority of
tasks
N.A.

Knowledge and Understanding (K)w.r.t. the scope

Element
Knowledge and Understanding
A. Organisational Context The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
(Knowledge of the
Company/Organisation
KA1. The organisations policies and procedures for working with
and its processes)
colleagues, role and responsibilities in relation to this
KA2. The importance of effective communication and establishing good
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ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team

B. Technical Knowledge

working relationships with colleagues

KA3. Different methods of communication and the circumstances in
which it is appropriate to use these
KA4. The importance of creating an environment of trust and mutual
respect
KA5. The implications of own work on the work and schedule of others
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. Different types of information that colleagues might need and the
importance of providing this information when it is required
KB2. The importance of helping colleagues with problems, in order to
meet quality and time standards as a team

Skills (S)w.r.t. the scope

Element
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills

Skills
Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. Complete written work with attention to detail
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. Read instructions, guidelines/procedures
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

B. Professional Skills

SA3. Listen effectively and orally communicate information

SA4. Ask for clarification and advice from the concerned person
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. Make decisions on a suitable course of action or response keeping
in view resource utilization while meeting commitments
Plan and Organise
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. Plan and organise work to achieve targets and deadlines
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. Check that the work meets customer requirements
SB4. Deliver consistent and reliable service to customers
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. Apply problem solving approaches in different situations
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ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. Apply balanced judgements to different situations

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ASC/N0002. Work effectively in a team

NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ASC/ N 0002

Credits(/NSQF)

TBD

Version number

1.0

Industry

Automotive

Drafted on

13/08/13

Industry Sub-sector

Manufacturing Support

Last reviewed on

23/09/13

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

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ASC/N0006. Maintain a safe clean and secure working enviornment

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

National Occupational
Standards

Overview
This unit is about establishing a Safe, Healthy and Environment friendly workplace at the
organization and suppliers shop floor

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National Occupational Standard

ASC/N0006. Maintain a safe clean and secure working enviornment

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

ASC/N0006

Maintain a healthy , safe and secure working environment

This OS unit is about creating a Safe and Healthy work place, adhering to
the safety guidelines in the working area of the organization and vendors
shop floor, following practices which are not impacting the environment
in a negative manner
This unit/task covers the following:
Types of processes:
manufacturing processes
Types of products :
tools

equipments

accessories and fittings for process

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element
Performance Criteria
Identify and report the risks
To be competent , the user/individual on the job must be able to :
identified
PC1. identify activities which can cause potential injury through sharp
objects, burns, fall, electricity, gas leakages, radiation, poisonous
fumes, chemicals ,loud noise
PC2. inform the concerned authorities about the potential risks
identified in the processes, workplace area/ layout, materials
used etc
PC3. inform the concerned authorities about damages which can
potentially harm man/ machine during operations
PC4. create awareness amongst other by sharing information on the
identified risks
Create and sustain a Safe,
PC5. follow the instructions given on the equipment manual
clean and environment
describing the operating process of the equipments
friendly work place
PC6. follow the Safety, Health and Environment related practices
developed by the organization
PC7. operate the machine using the recommended Personal
Protective Equipments (PPE)
PC8. maintain a clean and safe working environment near the work
place and ensure there is no spillage of chemicals, production
waste, oil, solvents etc
PC9. maintain high standards of personal hygiene at the work place
PC10. ensure that the waste disposal takes place in the designated
area as per organization SOP
PC11. inform appropriately the medical officer/ HR in case of self or an
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ASC/N0006. Maintain a safe clean and secure working enviornment

employees illness of contagious nature so that preventive
actions can be planned for others
Knowledge and Understanding (K) w.r.t. the scope
Element
Knowledge and Understanding
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
A. Organizational
KA1. relevant standards, procedures and policies related to Health,
Context (Knowledge of the
Safety and Environment followed in the company
company / organization and
its processes)
A. Technical Knowledge

Skills (S) w.r.t. the scope

Element
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KB1. basic knowledge of Safety procedures( fire fighting, first aid)
within the organization
KB2. basic knowledge of various types of PPEs and their usage
KB3. basic knowledge of risks associated with each occupation in the
organization
KB4. knowledge of personal hygiene and how an individual can
contribute towards creating a highly safe and clean working
environment
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write basic level notes and observations
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. read safety instructions put up across the plant premises
SA3. read safety precautions mentioned in equipment manuals and
panels to understand the potential risks associate with the
equipment
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

B. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA4. effectively communicate information to team members and
Inform employees in the plant and concerned functions about
potentials Safety, Health and Environment related risks
observed
SA5. question operator/ supervisor in order to understand the safety
related issues
SA6. attentively listen with full attention and comprehend the
information given by the speaker during safety drills and training
programs
Judgmental Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
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SB1. use common sense and make judgments during day to day basis
SB2. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems

NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ASC/N0006

Credits(/NSQF)

TBD

Version number

1.0

Industry
Industry Sub-sector

Automotive
Manufacturing Support

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

13/08/13
23/09/13

Occupation

Process Engineering

Next review date

30/09/15

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National Occupational
Standard

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Overview
This unit is about the implementing the various principles of 5S and ensure that the given
guidelines are followed to ensure a clean and efficient working environment in the
organization
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National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

ASC/N0022

Ensure implementation of 5S activities at the shop floor &

the office area
This NOS is about overseeing the implementation of all 5 S activities both
at the shop floor and the office area by the team members and training
the team in implementation of the 5S principles
The individual needs to
Ensure sorting, streamlining/ organizing, storage and
documentation, systematic cleaning, standardization and
sustenance across the plant and office premises of the
organization as given in the organization guidelines

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element
Performance Criteria
Ensure proper sorting of
PC1. Ensure all recyclable materials are put in designated containers
items at the work place
PC2. Ensure no Tools, fixtures & jigs are lying on workstations unless in
use and no un-necessary items is lying on workbenches or work
surfaces unless in use
PC3. Ensure that the operators and other team members are
segregating the waste in hazardous/ Non Hazardous waste as per
the sorting work instructions
PC4. Ensure that all the operators are following the technique of waste
disposal and waste storage in the designated bins
PC5. Segregate the items which are labelled at red tag items for the
process area and keep them in the correct places
PC6. Ensure that all the tools/ equipment/ fasteners/ spare parts are
arranged as per specifications/ utility into proper trays, cabinets,
lockers as mentioned in the 5S guidelines/ work instructions
PC7. Check for return of any type of extra material and tools to the
designated sections and make sure that no additional material/
tool is lying near the work area
PC8. Oversee removal of unnecessary equipment, storage, furniture,
unneeded inventory, supplies, parts and material
PC9. Ensure that areas of material storage areas are not overflowing
PC10. Ensure proper stacking and storage of the various types of boxes
and containers as per the size/ utility to avoid any fall of items/
breakage and also enable easy sorting when required
Ensure proper
PC11. Ensure that the team follows the given instructions and checks for
documentation and storage
labelling of fluids, oils. lubricants, solvents, chemicals etc. and
streamlining & organizing
proper storage of the same to avoid spillage, leakage, fire etc.
the workplace
PC12. Make sure that all material and tools are stored in the designated
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places and in the manner indicated in the 5S instructions
PC13. Ensure that organizing the workplace takes place with due
considerations to the principles of wasted motions, ergonomics,
work & method study .
Ensure cleaning of self and PC14. Ensure that the area has floors swept, machinery clean and is
the work place
generally neat and tidy. In case of cleaning, ensure that correct
displays are maintained on the floor which indicate potential safety
hazards
PC15. Ensure workbenches and work surfaces are clean and in good
condition
PC16. Ensure adherence to the cleaning schedule for the lighting system
to ensure proper illumination
PC17. Ensure self-cleanliness - clean uniform, clean shoes, clean gloves,
clean helmets, personal hygiene
Ensure standardization
PC18. Ensure that daily cleaning standards and schedules to create a
clean working environment are followed across the plant
PC19. Oversee that various cleaning and organizing tasks have been
developed and assigned for the work area
PC20. Ensure logical and user friendly documentation and file
management for all activities across the plant and create guidelines
around standardization of processes
PC21. Ensure timely creation and sharing of the 5S checklists
PC22. Ensure that the 5S manual are available as per the timelines
Ensure sustenance
PC23. Ensure team cooperation during the audit of 5 S activities
PC24. Ensure that workmen are periodically trained to address challenges
related to 5S
PC25. Participate actively in employee work groups on 5S and encourage
team members for active participation
PC26. Oversee that the staff/operators are trained and fully understand
5s procedures
PC27. Ensure that all the guidelines for What to do and What not to do
to build sustainability in 5S are mentioned in the 5S check lists/
work instructions and are easily searchable
PC28. Ensure continuous training of the team members on 5S in order to
increase their awareness and support implementation
PC29. Ensure that all visual controls, notice boards, symbols etc. at the
manufacturing place are created, working and are put up as per
the requirement
Knowledge and Understanding (K) w.r.t. the scope
Element
Knowledge and Understanding

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A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. relevant standards, procedures and policies related to 5S
followed in the company

B. Technical Knowledge

The user/individual on the job needs to :

KB1. have basic knowledge of 5S procedures
KB2. know various types 5s practices followed in various areas
KB3. understand the 5S checklists provided in the department/ team
KB4. have skills to identify useful & non useful items
KB5. have knowledge of labels , signs & colours used as indicators
KB6. Have knowledge on how to sort and store various types of tools,
equipment, material etc.
KB7. know , how to identify various types of waste products
KB8. understand the impact of waste/ dirt/ dust/unwanted
substances on the process/ environment/ machinery/ human
body
KB9. have knowledge of best and environment protective ways of
cleaning & waste disposal
KB10. understand the importance of standardization in processes
KB11. understand the importance of sustainability in 5S
KB12. have knowledge of TQM process
KB13. have knowledge of various materials and storage norms
KB14. understand visual controls, symbols, graphs etc.

Skills (S)w.r.t. the scope

Element

Skills

A. Core Skills/ Generic

Skills

Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write basic level notes and observations
SA2. note down observations (if any) related to the process
SA3. write information documents to internal departments/ internal
teams
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA4. read 5S instructions put up across the plant premises
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

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B. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. effectively communicate information to team members inform
employees in the plant and concerned functions about 5S
SA6. question the process head in order to understand the 5S related
issues
SA7. attentively listen with full attention and comprehend the
information given by the speaker during 5S training programs
Judgmental Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. use common sense and make judgments during day to day basis
SB2. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems using
5S
Persuasion
The user/ individual on the jobs needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. persuade team members to follow 5 S
SB4. ensure that the team members understand the importance of
using 5 S tool
Creativity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to :
SB5. use innovative skills to perform and manage 5 S activities at the
work desk and the shop floor
SB6. exhibit inquisitive behaviour to seek feedback and question on
the existing set patterns of work emerge, techniques in CA/CI
around 5 S work practices
Self -Discipline
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. do what is right, not what is a popular practice
SB8. follow shop floor rules& regulations and avoid deviations
SB9. lead by example in the plant premises while performing activities
related to 5S
SB10. ensure self-cleanliness on a daily basis
SB11. demonstrate the will to keep the work area in a clean and orderly
manner
Ownership
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB12. accept additional responsibility for self and the team
SB13. encourage self and other to take greater responsibilities for
managing 5S
SB14. identify obstacles and bottlenecks in the process and find basic
level solutions for removing these obstacles
Decision making

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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB15. use previous experience in resolving problems and taking
decisions
SB16. make timely and independent decisions on the line/ shift within
the boundaries of the delegation matrix of the organization

NOS Version Control

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NOS Code

ASC/N0022

Credits(NSQF)

TBD

Version number

Industry
Industry Sub-sector

Automotive
Manufacturing/ R&D

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

1/03/2014
15/03/2014

Occupation

All

Next review date

15/03/2016

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