CTS Fruits - and - Vegetables NSQF
CTS Fruits - and - Vegetables NSQF
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING
(Revised in 2014)
Version: 1.1
NSQF LEVEL - 4
Developed By
List of Expert contributed/ participated for finalizing the course curriculum of Fruit and
Vegetable Processor trade
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Sh/Mr/Ms
Members of Sector Mentor council
1. Dr D. C Sexana, Professor & Food Engineering and Tech. Dept, Chairman
HOD
S.L.I.E.T, Longowal, Punjab
2. Dr S. L Shrivastava, Professor India N Institute of Technology, Member
Kharagpur
3. Dr. Vikas Nanda, Associate Food Engineering and Member
Professor Tech. Dept, S.L.I.E.T,
Longowal, Punjab
4. Dr Ashok Kumar, Professor Department of Process and Member
Food Engineering, Punjab
Agriculture University,
Ludhiana, Punjab
5. Dr. D.S. Sogi, Professor Department of Food Science and Member
Technology, Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar, Punjab
6. Dr. Neeraj Kumar, Assistant National institute of food Member
Professor
technology Entrepreneurship &
Management, Kundli, Sonipat,
Haryana
7. Rakesh Kumar, Principal Govt. I.T.I, Hajipur, Bihar Member
8. M.A. Tejani Gits Foods Products Pvt.Ltd, Pune Member
9. Er Parduman singh, Principal Govt. I.T.I, Nabha, Punjab Member
10. Dr P.S Negi, Scientist Central Food Technological, Member
Research Institute, Mysore
11. Rizwana Ansari, T.O. Govt. I.T.I, Chindwara, Member
Madhya Pradesh
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1. COURSE INFORMATION
During one year duration of ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ trade; a candidate is
trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill. In addition to this,
a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-job
training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject
are as below:
The trainee learns to identify the spoilage in fruits and vegetables and state the reason
for the spoilage; prepare and pack perishables for storage and then store under refrigerated
conditions with safety precautions; identify and select fresh fruits and vegetables with the help
of checklist; prepare fruit juices with juice extracting machines with safety precautions and
preserve fruit juices with addition of preservatives and determine the acidity and TSS content.
The learner practices on identification of spices and food additives by visual inspection; learns
to prepare and package fruit beverages such as Squashes, RTS, Nectar, Cordial, Crush and Syrup
by using appropriate machines such as pulper, juice extractor, autoclave, and corking machine
with safety precautions, determine the acidity and TSS content; prepare and preserve Tomato
products by using appropriate machines such as pulper, autoclave, and corking machine with
safety precautions, determine acidity and TSS content; prepare, dry and storage fruits and
vegetables with appropriate methods such as drying, cabinet drying and solar drying with safety
precautions and determine the moisture etc.
Also the trainee is trained to prepare, preserve and store jam, jelly and marmalades by
using appropriate machines such as pulper, autoclave & sealer with safety precautions,
determine acidity and TSS content, pectin test; examine the tetra pack w.r.t to the materials
of construction & dimension and its type; explain and understand the process of wine
preparation and canning process of fruits and vegetables and identify defects by physical
observation & its causes in canned foods and explain food safety standards. The trainee
develops the skill of preparing synthetic vinegar by using appropriate tools and checks the
quality .He/she is able to explain other methods of vinegar production and its types; prepare
preserve (murabba), candy, crystallized and fruit bar by using appropriate
machines/Tools such as solar drier, cabinet drier, weighing balance and refractometer with
safety precautions and determine the TSS contents; also prepare fruits/ vegetables pickles with
oil/ salt/ vinegar/ spices, determine acidity content; check physical quality parameters in frozen
market samples of frozen fruits and vegetables.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of the economy/ labour market. The vocational training programs are delivered under
the aegis of National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS)
and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programs of NCVT for propagating
vocational training.
Fruits and Vegetables Processing trade under CTS is one of the popular courses
delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly
consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area(Trade Theory & Practical) impart
professional skills and knowledge. While the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite
core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is
awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by NCVT which is recognized worldwide.
Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools;
Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
and environmental protection stipulations;
Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.
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Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 1380
2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 276
3. Employability Skills 110
5. Library & Extracurricular activities 74
6. Project Work 160
7. Revision and Examination 80
Total 2080
The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of the
course and at the end of the training program as notified by the Government of India (GoI) from
time to time. The employability skills will be tested in the first year itself.
a) The Internal Assessment during the period of training will be done by Formative Assessment
Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning outcomes. The training
institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in assessment guideline. The
marks of internal assessment will be as per the template (Annexure – II).
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment method. The All India
Trade Test for awarding NTC will be conducted by NCVT as per the guideline of Government of
India. The pattern and marking structure is being notified by Govt. of India from time to time.
The learning outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for
final assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual
trainee’s profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical
examination.
For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six months
and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for two years
courses. The minimum pass percent for Practical is 60% & minimum pass percent for Theory
subjects is 33%.
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(c) Weightage in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
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For performance in this grade, the candidate, High skill levels and accuracy in the field
with minimal or no support in organization of work/ assignments.
and execution and with due regard for safety A high level of neatness and consistency
procedures and practices, has produced work to accomplish job activities.
which demonstrates attainment of a high Minimal or no support in completing the
standard of craftsmanship. task/ job.
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3. JOB ROLE
Fruit and Vegetable Preservers, other; perform variety of routine tasks in canning and
preserving food, fruits and vegetables not elsewhere classified, and may be designated
according to nature of work performed such as: Peeler Hand peels skin of fruits and vegetables
using hand knife. Grader examines, classifies and separates fruits, vegetables and fish according
to size, quality, colour, condition or species. Washer tends machine that washes raw fruits or
vegetables preparatory to canning, freezing or packing. Feeder Charger feeds machine with
fruits or vegetables by hand for washing, shelling, shredding, cooking and pulping.
Reference NCO-2015:
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Power Norms 5 KW
Essential Qualification:
Craft Instructor Certificate in relevant trade under NCVT.
Note:
Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one must have
Diploma, and other must have NTC/NAC qualifications.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA OR BBA with two-year experience OR Graduate in Sociology/
Social Welfare/ Economics with two-year experience OR Graduate/
Diploma with two-year experience and trained in Employability Skills
from DGT institutes.
AND
Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
Computer at 12th/ Diploma level and above.
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors duly trained in Employability
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5. NSQF LEVEL COMPLIANCE
NSQF level for ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ trade under CTS: Level 4
Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome
statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that
a learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.
Each level of the NSQF is described by a statement of learning outcomes in five domains,
known as level descriptors. These five domains are:
a. Process
b. Professional knowledge
c. Professional skill
d. Core skill
e. Responsibility
The Broad Learning outcome of ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ trade under CTS
mostly matches with the Level descriptor at Level- 4.
Process Professional
Level Professional Skill Core Skill Responsibility
Required Knowledge
Level 4 Work in Factual Recall and Language to Responsibility
familiar, knowledge demonstrate communicate for own work
predictable, of field of practical skill, written or oral, and learning.
routine, knowledge routine and with required
situation or study repetitive in clarity, skill to
of clear choice narrow range of basic Arithmetic
application, using and algebraic
appropriate rule principles, basic
andtool, using understanding of
quality social political
concepts and natural
environment
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6. LEARNING OUTCOME
Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will
be carried out as per the assessment criteria.
7. Identify and select fresh fruits and vegetables with the help of checklist.
8. Identify the spoilage in fruits and vegetables and state the reason for the spoilage.
9. Identify spices and food additives by visual inspection.
10. Prepare and pack perishables for storage and then store under refrigerated
conditions with safety precautions.
11. Prepare fruit juices with juice extracting machines with safety precautions and
preserve fruit juices with addition of preservatives and determine the acidity and TSS
content.
12. Prepare and package fruit beverages such as Squashes, RTS, Nectar, Cordial, Crush
and Syrup by using appropriate machines such as pulper, juice extractor, autoclave,
and corking machine with safety precautions, determine the acidity and TSS content.
13. Prepare and preserve Tomato products by using appropriate machines such as
pulper, autoclave, and corking machine with safety precautions, determine acidity
and TSS content.
14. Prepare, dry and storage fruits and vegetables with appropriate methods such as
drying, cabinet drying and solar drying with safety precautions and determine the
moisture.
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15. Prepare, preserve and store jam, jelly and marmalades by using appropriate
machines such as pulper, autoclave & sealer with safety precautions, determine
acidity and TSS content, pectin test.
16. Examine the tetra pack w.r.t to the materials of construction & dimension and its
type.
17. Prepare preserve (murabba), candy, crystallized and fruit bar by using
appropriate machines/Tools such as solar drier, cabinet drier, weighing balance and
refractometer with safety precautions and determine the TSS contents.
18. Prepare synthetic vinegar by using appropriate tools and check the quality and
explain other methods of vinegar production and its types.
19. Explain and understand the process of wine preparation and canning process of fruits
and vegetables and Identify defects by physical observation & its causes in canned
foods and explain food safety standards.
20. Prepare fruits/ vegetables pickles with oil/ salt/ vinegar/ spices, determine acidity
content.
21. Check physical quality parameters in frozen market samples of frozen fruits and
vegetables.
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with required clarity. 2.4 Conduct appropriate and target oriented discussions with higher
authority and within the team.
2.5 Present facts and circumstances, possible solutions &use English
special terminology.
2.6 Resolve disputes within the team.
2.7 Conduct written communication.
4. Explain energy 4.1 Explain the concept of energy conservation, global warming,
conservation, global pollution and utilize the available resources optimally & remain
warming and pollution sensitive to avoid environment pollution.
and contribute in day to 4.2 Explain standard procedure for disposal of waste.
day work by optimally
using available
resources.
6. Understand and apply 6.1 Explain the basic hardware of personal computer.
basic computer working, 6.2 Use common application software viz., word, excel, power point
basic operating system, etc., in day to day work.
simulate part 6.3 Awareness about useful internet websites, search relevant
programme using information pertaining to the assigned tasks.
simulation software and
uses internet services to
get accustomed & take
benefit of IT
developments in the
industry.
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11. Prepare fruit juices with 11.1 Maintain the perfect hygiene standard.
juice extracting machines 11.2 Select perfect fruits.
with safety precautions 11.3 Prepare fruits for juice.
and preserve fruit juices 11.4 Wash fruits.
with addition of 11.5 Prepare fruits juice.
preservatives and 11.6 Measure juice.
determine the acidity 11.7 Determine TSS content.
and TSS content. 11.8 Determine acidity.
11.9 Perform calculation.
11.10 Fill the preserved fruit juices in sterilized bottles.
11.11 Cork and crown the bottles.
11.12 Sterilize the bottles.
11.13 Label the bottles.
11.14 Maintain safety.
14. Prepare, dry and storage 14.1 Maintain perfect hygiene standard.
fruits and vegetables 14.2 Select fruits/vegetables for drying.
with appropriate 14.3 Prepare fruits/vegetables for drying.
methods such as drying, 14.4 Dry the fruits/vegetables by sun drying/ cabinet drying /solar
cabinet drying and solar drying.
drying with safety 14.5 Determine the moisture content.
precautions and 14.6 Pack and store.
determine the moisture. 14.7 Maintain safety.
16. Examine the tetra pack 16.1 Identify the material used in tetra pack layers.
w.r.t to the materials of 16.2 Check the weight of various types of tetra pack.
construction & 16.3 Measure the thickness of tetra pack.
dimension and its type. 16.4 Check the dimension of tetra pack.
16.5 Identify the types of tetra pack.
16.6 Maintain safety.
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17. Explain and understand 17.1 Express the understanding of the defects such as pin holes,
the process of wine color defects, swell defects, coating defect, can-end-defect,
preparation and canning handling defects and seam defects in cans.
process of fruits and 17.2 Explain process of canning, wine preparation, causes of
vegetables and Identify defects in canned foods.
defects by physical
observation & its causes 17.3 State the food safety standards.
in canned foods and
explain food safety
standards.
21. Check physical quality 21.1 State blanching and freezing of fruits/ vegetables.
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parameters in frozen 21.2 Check the physical parameter of market sample of frozen
market samples of fruits/vegetables and enter data in record sheet.
frozen fruits and 21.3 Prepare solution for blanching test.
vegetables. 21.4 Check per oxidase activity in frozen vegetable market sample.
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8. SYLLABUS
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14-15 Prepare and package 9. Preparation of common fruit Fruit beverages: Squashes, syrups,
fruit beverages such beverages. (30 hrs) nectars, RTS, crushes, cordial etc.
as Squashes, RTS, 10. Determination of Acids in fruits
Nectar, Cordial, Crush and vegetable products.
and Syrup by using (30 hrs)
appropriate machines
such as pulper, juice
extractor, autoclave,
and corking machine
with safety
precautions,
determine the acidity
and TSS content.
16-17 Prepare and preserve 11. Preparation of tomato juices, Tomato products: Technology of
Tomato products by puree, sauces, ketchups, soup, manufacture of tomato products.
using appropriate paste, chutney etc. (60 hrs)
machines such as
pulper, autoclave, and
corking machine with
safety precautions,
determine acidity and
TSS content.
18-19 Prepare, dry and 12. Various methods of drying: sun Sun drying & dehydration and its
storage fruits and drying, cabinet drying and solar merits and demerits. Principals
vegetables with drying. (60 hrs) involved preservation by drying
appropriate methods method. Treatment prior to
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22-23 Examine the tetra 14. Practical demonstration of Study of various types of
pack w.r.t to the sealing pouching machine. containers like Glass, Tin-merits
materials of (30 hrs) and demerits of each-scope for
construction &
15. Examination of the tetra pack. new types of containers/
dimension and its
type. (30 hrs) packaging materials, such as
plastic pouches, tetra pack, PET
bottle and cartons. Understanding
the label its importance, and
labeling requirements.
24-25 Industrial Training: Fruits and vegetables processing industry
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27-31 Explain and 16. Preparation of wine. (150 hrs) Fermented beverages-wines.
understand the
process of wine
preparation and
canning process of
fruits and vegetables
and Identify defects
by physical
observation & its
causes in canned
foods and explain
food safety standards.
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32-33 Prepare synthetic 17. Preparation of synthetic Different type of vinegar, methods
vinegar by using vinegars. (60 hrs) of Vinegar Production.
appropriate tools and
check the quality and
explain other methods
of vinegar production
and its types.
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frozen fruits and the equipments. (25 hrs) Hygiene, Cleaning & Sanitary
vegetables. 25. Detection of benzoic acid, standards in Fruits and
sulphur dioxide and KMS in Vegetable preservation. Good
fruits and vegetable products. Handling Processes (GHP),
(15 hrs) Traceability aspects of processed
product.
50-51 Industrial training in canning industry
52 Revision/Examination
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8. SYLLABUS - CORE SKILLS
Reading Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and
environment
Duration : 20 hrs
2. IT Literacy
Marks : 09
Basics of Computer Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and
peripherals, Switching on-Starting and shutting down of the
computer.
Word Processing and Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, Opening and Closing
Worksheet Documents, Use of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text,
Formatting the Text, Insertion &Creation of Tables. Printing
document. Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic
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Computer Networking Basic of Computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of
and Internet Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet,
Concept of Internet (Network of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, WebsSite, Web
page and Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web Browser,
Downloading and Printing Web Pages, Opening an email account and
use of email. Social media sites and its implication.
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.
Duration : 15 hrs
3. Communication Skills
Marks : 07
Introduction to Communication and its importance
Communication Skills Principles of effective communication
Types of communication - verbal, non-verbal, written, email, talking
on phone.
Non-verbal communication -characteristics, components-Para-
language
Body language
Barriers to communication and dealing with barriers.
Handling nervousness/ discomfort.
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Duration : 15 hrs
4. Entrepreneurship Skills
Marks : 06
Concept of Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurship - Enterprises: Conceptual issue
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship vs. management, Entrepreneurial motivation.
Performance &record, Role &function of entrepreneurs in relation to
the enterprise & relation to the economy, Source of business ideas,
Entrepreneurial opportunities, The process of setting up a business.
Project Preparation & Qualities of a good entrepreneur, SWOT and risk analysis. Concept
Marketing Analysis &Application of PLC, Sales &Distribution management. Difference
between small scale &large scale business, Market survey, Method
of marketing, Publicity and advertisement, Marketing mix.
Institution’s Support Preparation of project. Role of various schemes and institutes for
self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/
non-financing support agencies to familiarize with the policies /
programmes, procedure & the available scheme.
Duration : 10 hrs
5. Productivity
Marks : 05
Benefits Personal/ Workman - Incentive, Production linked Bonus,
Improvement in living standard.
Personal Finance Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash
Management handling, Personal risk and insurance.
Duration : 15 hrs
6. Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Education
Marks : 06
Safety & Health Introduction to occupational safety and health
Importance of safety and health at workplace.
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Global Warming Global warming, climate change and ozone layer depletion.
Ground Water Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and
harvesting of water.
Duration : 10 hrs
8. Quality Tools
Marks : 05
Quality Consciousness Meaning of quality, Quality characteristic.
System qualities.
House Keeping Purpose of housekeeping, Practice of good housekeeping.
Quality Tools Basic quality tools with a few examples.
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ANNEXURE-I
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Note:
1. Quantity marked with * has been increased as per the batch size.
2. Internet facility is desired to be provided in the class room.
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Note: Above Tools & Equipment not required, if Computer LAB is available in the institute.
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ANNEXURE-II
Learning Outcome:
Assessment Marks
Attendance/ Punctuality
Instruments/ Devices
Safety Consciousness
Total Internal
Economical use of
Economical use of
Manuals/ Written
Result (Y/N)
Working Strategy
Ability to follow
Workmanship/
Application of
Performance
Equipment/
instructions
Knowledge
S No.
Quality in
Materials
materials
Father's/Moth
VIVA
Candidate Name
er’s Name
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