Qualification Pack

Electrician
QP Code: ELE/Q5804

Version: 1.0

NSQF Level: 4

Electronics Sector Skills Council of India || 155, 2nd Floor, ESC House Okhla Industrial Area-Phase 3
New Delhi- 110020 || email:[email protected]

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Contents
ELE/Q5804: Electrician ......................................................................................................................... 3
Brief Job Description ...................................................................................................................... 3
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) ............................................................................. 3
Compulsory NOS ........................................................................................................................... 3
Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters .............................................................................................. 3
ELE/N1002: Apply health and safety practices at the workplace ......................................................... 5
ELE/N5806: Planning, Design & Installation of electrical & electronics sub system ........................... 13
ELE/N5805: Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, Fault Finding & Repair ....................................... 17
DGT/VSQ/N0102: Employability Skills (60 Hours) ............................................................................... 22
Assessment Guidelines and Weightage ............................................................................................. 29
Assessment Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 29
Assessment Weightage ............................................................................................................... 29
Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 32

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ELE/Q5804: Electrician

Brief Job Description

The individual at work Planning, Design & Installation modules and sub parts together that form the
electrical & electronic system of the product.

Personal Attributes

The job requires the individual to be physically fit and work in high-decibel noise environment.

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory NOS:

1. ELE/N1002: Apply health and safety practices at the workplace

2. ELE/N5806: Planning, Design & Installation of electrical & electronics sub system

3. ELE/N5805: Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, Fault Finding & Repair

4. DGT/VSQ/N0102: Employability Skills (60 Hours)

Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters

Sector Electronics

Sub-Sector Industrial Automation

Occupation Assembly-S&L

Country India

NSQF Level 4

Credits 18

Aligned to NCO/ISCO/ISIC Code NCO-2015/7411.0100

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Certificate-NSQF (Level 3 (in the domain of

Electrical/ Electronics and Mechanical)) with 2
Years of experience relevant experience
OR
12th Class
Minimum Educational Qualification &
OR
Experience
8th Class (+NTC 2Years after 8) with 2 Years of
experience with NAC/relevant experience
OR
10th Class with 2 Years of experience
NTC/NAC/relevant experience

Minimum Level of Education for Training in

8th Class
School

Pre-Requisite License or Training NA

Minimum Job Entry Age 18 Years

Last Reviewed On NA

Next Review Date 17/11/2025

NSQC Approval Date 17/11/2022

Version 1.0

Reference code on NQR 2022/EHW/ESSC/06252

NQR Version 1.0

Remarks:

NA

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ELE/N1002: Apply health and safety practices at the workplace

Description

This OS unit is about knowledge and practices relating to health, safety and security that candidates need
to use in the workplace.

Scope

The scope covers the following :

Deal with workplace hazards

Apply fire safety practices
Follow emergencies, rescue and first-aid procedures
Effective waste management/recycling practices

Elements and Performance Criteria

Deal with workplace hazards

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. identify job-site hazards and possible causes of accident in the workplace
PC2. perform work complying to organizational safe working practices and observing hazard signs
displayed on containers, equipment and in various work areas such as inside buildings, in
open areas and public spaces, etc.
PC3. use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific tasks and work conditions,
contaminant (concentration w.r.t air) requirements and severity of hazard while conforming
to the Indian/International standards
PC4. follow standard safety procedures while handling tool/ ,equipment, hazardous substances
and while working in hazardous environments
PC5. dispose electronic waste (such as toxins; metals such as lead, cadmium, barium; flame
retardant plastics, welding slag etc.) as per industry approved techniques
PC6. avoid damage of components due to negligence in electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures
PC7. locate general health and safety equipment in the workplace such as fire extinguishers; first
aid equipment; safety instruments, clothing and installations (fire exits, exhaust fans)
PC8. maintain appropriate posture while handling heavy objects
PC9. apply good housekeeping practices at all times
Apply fire safety practices
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC10. take preventive measures to prevent fire hazards
PC11. • use appropriate fire extinguishers for different types of fires
• Types of fires: Class A: e.g. ordinary solid combustibles, such as wood, paper, cloth, plastic,
charcoal, etc.; Class B: flammable liquids and gases, such as gasoline, propane, diesel fuel, tar,
cooking oil, and similar substances; Class C: e.g. electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring,
breaker panels, etc. (These categories of fires become Class A, B, and D fires when the electrical
equipment that initiated the fire is no l
PC12. exhibit rescue and first-aid techniques in case of fire or electrocution

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Follow emergencies, rescue and first-aid procedures

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC13. administer appropriate first aid to victims in case of bleeding, burns, choking, electric shock,
poisoning etc.
PC14. administer first aid to victims in case of a heart attack or cardiac arrest due to electric shock,
PC15. participate regularly in emergency procedures such as raising alarm, safe/efficient,
evacuation, correct means of taking shelter and escaping, correct assembly point, roll call,
correct return to work
PC16. use correct method to move injured people and others during an emergency
Effective waste management/recycling practices
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC17. identify recyclable and non-recyclable, and hazardous waste generated
PC18. segregate waste into different categories
PC19. ensure disposal of non-recyclable waste appropriately
PC20. deposit non-recyclable and reusable material at identified location
PC21. follow processes specified for disposal of hazardous waste

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. importance of working in clean and safe work environment following safety practices and
procedures
KU2. health and safety roles and responsibilities of relevant personnel within and outside the
organisation
KU3. key internal and external sources of health and safety information
KU4. basic knowledge of electronic devices and related health risks
KU5. meaning of hazards and risks
KU6. various types of health and safety hazards commonly present in the work environment such
as physical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, fire hazards, equipment related
hazards, health hazards, etc.
KU7. methods of accident prevention
KU8. importance of using protective clothing/equipment while working
KU9. general principles for identifying and controlling health and safety risks
KU10. main hazards and preventive as well as control measures while working with different types
of equipment
KU11. importance of carrying out electrical and non-electrical isolation to prevent hazards from loss
of machine/system/process control
KU12. main hazards and preventive as well as control measures when working with electrical
systems or using electrical equipment
KU13. forms and classifications of hazardous substances
KU14. safe working practices while working at various hazardous sites
KU15. prevention and control measures to reduce risks from exposure to hazardous substances

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KU16. health effects associated with exposure to noise and vibration and the appropriate control
measures
KU17. precautionary activities to prevent the fire accident
KU18. various causes of fire such as heating of metal, spontaneous ignition, sparking, electrical
eating, loose fires (smoking, welding, etc.) chemical fires etc.
KU19. techniques of using the different fire extinguishers
KU20. different methods and material to extinguish fires
KU21. different materials used for extinguishing fire such as sand, water, foam, CO2, dry powder
KU22. rescue techniques used during a fire hazard
KU23. various types of safety signs and their meaning
KU24. basic first aid treatment relevant to the common work place injuries e.g. shock, electrical
shock, bleeding, breaks to bones, minor burns, resuscitation, poisoning, eye injuries
KU25. contents of written accident report
KU26. potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect handing of tools and equipment
KU27. safe lifting and carrying practices
KU28. potential impact to a person who is moved incorrectly
KU29. personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
KU30. ESD measures and 5S
KU31. efficient utilization and management of material and water
KU32. ways to recognize common electrical problems and practices of conserving electricity
KU33. usage of different colours of dustbins, categorization of waste into dry, wet, recyclable,
nonrecyclable and items of single-use plastics
KU34. organization's procedure for minimizing waste
KU35. waste management and methods of waste disposal
KU36. common sources of pollution and ways to minimize it
KU37. names, contact information and location of people responsible for health and safety in the
workplace
KU38. location of documents and equipment for health and safety compliance/practices in the
workplace
KU39. safety notices, signs and instructions at workplace

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. interpret general health and safety guidelines labels, charts, signages
GS2. read operation manuals
GS3. write health and safety compliance report
GS4. write an accident/incident report in local language or English
GS5. provide an emergency or safety incident brief to seniors or relevant authorities in a calm,
clear and to-the-point manner
GS6. communicate general health and safety guidelines to colleagues/co-workers

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GS7. communicate appropriately with co-workers in order to clarify instructions and other issues
GS8. act in case of any potential hazards observed in the work place
GS9. plan and organize their own work schedule, work area, tools, equipment in compliance with
organizational policies for health, safety and security
GS10. take adequate measures to ensure the safety of clients and visitors at the workplace
GS11. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve delays
GS12. evaluate the work area for health and safety risks or hazards
GS13. use cause and effect relations to anticipate potential issues, problems and their solution in
the work area related to safety
GS14. recognise emergency and potential emergency situations
GS15. protect self and others from a health and safety risk or hazard
GS16. communicate and collaborate to incorporate sustainable practices (greening) in workplace
processes
GS17. record data on waste disposal at workplace

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Deal with workplace hazards 20 31 - -

PC1. identify job-site hazards and possible causes of

2 3 - -
accident in the workplace

PC2. perform work complying to organizational safe

working practices and observing hazard signs
displayed on containers, equipment and in various 3 4 - -
work areas such as inside buildings, in open areas
and public spaces, etc.

PC3. use appropriate personal protective equipment

(PPE) for specific tasks and work conditions,
contaminant (concentration w.r.t air) requirements 3 4 - -
and severity of hazard while conforming to the
Indian/International standards

PC4. follow standard safety procedures while

handling tool/ ,equipment, hazardous substances 3 4 - -
and while working in hazardous environments

PC5. dispose electronic waste (such as toxins;

metals such as lead, cadmium, barium; flame
2 4 - -
retardant plastics, welding slag etc.) as per industry
approved techniques

PC6. avoid damage of components due to

negligence in electrostatic discharge (ESD) 2 3 - -
procedures

PC7. locate general health and safety equipment in

the workplace such as fire extinguishers; first aid
2 3 - -
equipment; safety instruments, clothing and
installations (fire exits, exhaust fans)

PC8. maintain appropriate posture while handling

1 3 - -
heavy objects

PC9. apply good housekeeping practices at all times 2 3 - -

Apply fire safety practices 4 9 - -

PC10. take preventive measures to prevent fire

2 3 - -
hazards

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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

PC11.
• use appropriate fire extinguishers for different types
of fires
• Types of fires: Class A: e.g. ordinary solid
combustibles, such as wood, paper, cloth, plastic,
charcoal, etc.; Class B: flammable liquids and gases,
1 3 - -
such as gasoline, propane, diesel fuel, tar, cooking oil,
and similar substances; Class C: e.g. electrical
equipment such as appliances, wiring, breaker panels,
etc. (These categories of fires become Class A, B, and
D fires when the electrical equipment that initiated
the fire is no l

PC12. exhibit rescue and first-aid techniques in case

1 3 - -
of fire or electrocution

Follow emergencies, rescue and first-aid procedures 6 13 - -

PC13. administer appropriate first aid to victims in

case of bleeding, burns, choking, electric shock, 1 3 - -
poisoning etc.

PC14. administer first aid to victims in case of a

1 2 - -
heart attack or cardiac arrest due to electric shock,

PC15. participate regularly in emergency

procedures such as raising alarm, safe/efficient,
evacuation, correct means of taking shelter and 2 4 - -
escaping, correct assembly point, roll call, correct
return to work

PC16. use correct method to move injured people

2 4 - -
and others during an emergency

Effective waste management/recycling practices 5 12 - -

PC17. identify recyclable and non-recyclable, and

1 3 - -
hazardous waste generated

PC18. segregate waste into different categories 1 2 - -

PC19. ensure disposal of non-recyclable waste

1 2 - -
appropriately

PC20. deposit non-recyclable and reusable material

1 3 - -
at identified location

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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

PC21. follow processes specified for disposal of

1 2 - -
hazardous waste

NOS Total 35 65 - -

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code ELE/N1002

NOS Name Apply health and safety practices at the workplace

Sector Electronics

Sub-Sector Generic

Occupation Generic - Health Safety

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

Version 3.0

Last Reviewed Date 27/01/2022

Next Review Date 27/01/2025

NSQC Clearance Date 27/01/2022

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ELE/N5806: Planning, Design & Installation of electrical & electronics sub

system

Description

This NOS unit is about to Understanding Different Type of standard, Drawing & Installation Description and
Manuals to obtain the entire electrical & electronics sub system of the product/solution.

Scope

The scope covers the following :

The scope covers the following:

Understand work requirements from Manager
Read, interpret and revise drawings and documentation

Elements and Performance Criteria

Understand work requirements from the manager

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. communicate with the manager in order to understand the day’s planning requirement and
plan work
PC2. apply approved drawings, job instructions or work manuals
Read, interpret and revise drawings and documentation
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC3. collect assembled units from the store
PC4. collect consumables such as wires and connectors need for the assembly process
PC5. collect the work manual/job instruction.
PC6. visually inspect the boards and components received for any physical damage, any loose or
wrong connections
PC7. follow the standard operating procedure to assemble the electrical & electronics sub system
PC8. interpret accurately drawings, wiring and job specifications/instructions
PC9. report defective or inadequate number of components
PC10. report about inadequate quantity of consumables such as wires, connectors, modules,
screws, nuts, etc.

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. company's policies on: incentives, personnel management

KU2. company's code of conduct
KU3. importance of individuals role in the work flow
KU4. organization culture

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KU5. company's reporting structure

KU6. company's documentation policy
KU7. electro-mechanical assembly instructions
KU8. general principles of wiring and assembly
KU9. circuit design, block diagram of the product being assembled and functioning of its different
modules
KU10. fundamentals of electricity such as Ohms law, difference between Ac and DC, series and
parallel connections

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. use computers for documentation

GS2. complete forms such as work orders, invoices, maintenance records
GS3. read warnings, instructions and other text material on product labels, components, etc.
GS4. read job sheets or work orders
GS5. receive and ask for clarifications from supervisor on the job requirement
GS6. follow standard operating procedures while making decisions
GS7. take approval from supervisor in case the decision has to be made for exceptions
GS8. supervisor and co-workers to achieve smooth workflow
GS9. superior and co-workers to share knowledge and learning
GS10. ensure quality standards and standard operating procedures are maintained

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Understand work requirements from the manager 20 30 - -

PC1. communicate with the manager in order to

understand the day’s planning requirement and 10 15 - -
plan work

PC2. apply approved drawings, job instructions or

10 15 - -
work manuals

Read, interpret and revise drawings and

20 30 - -
documentation

PC3. collect assembled units from the store 2 4 - -

PC4. collect consumables such as wires and

2 4 - -
connectors need for the assembly process

PC5. collect the work manual/job instruction. 2 4 - -

PC6. visually inspect the boards and components

received for any physical damage, any loose or 2 4 - -
wrong connections

PC7. follow the standard operating procedure to

4 4 - -
assemble the electrical & electronics sub system

PC8. interpret accurately drawings, wiring and job

2 4 - -
specifications/instructions

PC9. report defective or inadequate number of

4 4 - -
components

PC10. report about inadequate quantity of

consumables such as wires, connectors, modules, 2 2 - -
screws, nuts, etc.

NOS Total 40 60 - -

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code ELE/N5806

NOS Name Planning, Design & Installation of electrical & electronics sub system

Sector Electronics

Sub-Sector Industrial Automation

Occupation Assembly-S&L

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

Version 1.0

Last Reviewed Date NA

Next Review Date 17/11/2025

NSQC Clearance Date 17/11/2022

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ELE/N5805: Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, Fault Finding & Repair

Description

This NOS unit is about to Testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault finding & repair of the electrical &
electronics system.

Scope

The scope covers the following :

The scope covers the following:

Industrial regulations and standards applicable to different types of installations
Verification standards, methods and reports to be used to record verification results
Types of measuring instruments
Tools and software used for parameterization, programming and commissioning
The correct operation of the electrical & electronics installation in accordance with the planned
specification and customer requirements
Different types of installations for specific environments
Different generations of installation
The purpose of a specific installation
The customers needs for various functions

Elements and Performance Criteria

Test and Installation

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. Test installations before energizing to ensure personal and electrical safety to include:
insulation resistance and earth continuity tests, correct polarity and complete a visual
inspection
PC2. Test installations when energized by checking complete function on all equipment installed
to ensure correct operation of new installation as per instructions, for example correct
voltage, phase rotation and correct functioning of protection devices
PC3. Set-up equipment to include: selecting and using the appropriate software for programming
programmable relays, bus-system; creating necessary settings on devices such as timers
and overload relays; downloading and importing applications required and programming bus-
system, for example KNX, DALI, Modbus and IP or IT based systems
PC4. Set the installation to fully functioning and ensure customer can operate.
Maintenance, fault finding and repair
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC5. Adapt to changing circumstances
PC6. Troubleshoot electrical installation and identify faults including: short and open circuits,
incorrect polarity, insulation resistance and earth continuity faults, incorrect settings on
equipment and incorrect program on programmable devices
PC7. Diagnose electrical installation and identify problems including; bad connections, incorrect
wiring, high loop impedance and equipment failure

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PC8. Verify that an existing electrical installation still meets current standards.
PC9. Use, test and calibrate measuring equipment including: insulation resistance, continuity and
installation testers, multi, clamp and network cable testers
PC10. Repair and replace faulty components in electrical installations
PC11. Rewire and repair faulty installations

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. Knowledge of Testing and Earthing

KU2. Understanding of New Installation and check parameter
KU3. Knowledge of software KNX, DALI & Modbus based system
KU4. Knowledge to understand full function & installation
KU5. company's reporting structure
KU6. Understanding of Troubleshooting and provide solution
KU7. electro-mechanical related debugging
KU8. general principles of wiring and assembly
KU9. Calibration of measuring instruments
KU10. circuit design, block diagram of the product being assembled and functioning of its different
modules
KU11. fundamentals of electricity such as Ohms law, difference between Ac and DC, series and
parallel connections

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. use computers for documenting

GS2. complete forms such as work orders, invoices, maintenance records
GS3. read warnings, instructions and other text material on product labels, components, etc.
GS4. read job sheets or work orders
GS5. receive and ask for clarifications from supervisor on the job requirement
GS6. follow standard operating procedures while making decisions
GS7. take approval from supervisor in case the decision has to be made for exceptions
GS8. supervisor and co-workers to achieve smooth workflow
GS9. superior and co-workers to share knowledge and learning
GS10. ensure quality standards and standard operating procedures are maintained

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Test and Installation 18 26 - -

PC1. Test installations before energizing to ensure

personal and electrical safety to include: insulation
4 5 - -
resistance and earth continuity tests, correct
polarity and complete a visual inspection

PC2. Test installations when energized by checking

complete function on all equipment installed to
ensure correct operation of new installation as per
4 5 - -
instructions, for example correct voltage, phase
rotation and correct functioning of protection
devices

PC3. Set-up equipment to include: selecting and

using the appropriate software for programming
programmable relays, bus-system; creating
necessary settings on devices such as timers and
6 10 - -
overload relays; downloading and importing
applications required and programming bus-
system, for example KNX, DALI, Modbus and IP or
IT based systems

PC4. Set the installation to fully functioning and

4 6 - -
ensure customer can operate.

Maintenance, fault finding and repair 22 34 - -

PC5. Adapt to changing circumstances 2 4 - -

PC6. Troubleshoot electrical installation and

identify faults including: short and open circuits,
incorrect polarity, insulation resistance and earth 2 4 - -
continuity faults, incorrect settings on equipment
and incorrect program on programmable devices

PC7. Diagnose electrical installation and identify

problems including; bad connections, incorrect 2 4 - -
wiring, high loop impedance and equipment failure

PC8. Verify that an existing electrical installation

4 6 - -
still meets current standards.

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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

PC9. Use, test and calibrate measuring equipment

including: insulation resistance, continuity and
4 6 - -
installation testers, multi, clamp and network cable
testers

PC10. Repair and replace faulty components in

4 6 - -
electrical installations

PC11. Rewire and repair faulty installations 4 4 - -

NOS Total 40 60 - -

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code ELE/N5805

NOS Name Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, Fault Finding & Repair

Sector Electronics

Sub-Sector Industrial Automation

Occupation Assembly-S&L

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

Version 1.0

Last Reviewed Date NA

Next Review Date 17/11/2025

NSQC Clearance Date 17/11/2022

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DGT/VSQ/N0102: Employability Skills (60 Hours)

Description

This unit is about employability skills, Constitutional values, becoming a professional in the 21st Century,
digital, financial, and legal literacy, diversity and Inclusion, English and communication skills, customer
service, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeship, getting ready for jobs and career development.

Scope

The scope covers the following :

Introduction to Employability Skills

Constitutional values - Citizenship
Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century
Basic English Skills
Career Development & Goal Setting
Communication Skills
Diversity & Inclusion
Financial and Legal Literacy
Essential Digital Skills
Entrepreneurship
Customer Service
Getting ready for Apprenticeship & Jobs

Elements and Performance Criteria

Introduction to Employability Skills

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. identify employability skills required for jobs in various industries
PC2. identify and explore learning and employability portals
Constitutional values – Citizenship
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC3. recognize the significance of constitutional values, including civic rights and duties,
citizenship, responsibility towards society etc. and personal values and ethics such as
honesty, integrity, caring and respecting others, etc.
PC4. follow environmentally sustainable practices
Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC5. recognize the significance of 21st Century Skills for employment
PC6. practice the 21st Century Skills such as Self-Awareness, Behaviour Skills, time management,
critical and adaptive thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, social and cultural
awareness, emotional awareness, learning to learn for continuous learning etc. in personal
and professional life
Basic English Skills
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:

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PC7. use basic English for everyday conversation in different contexts, in person and over the
telephone
PC8. read and understand routine information, notes, instructions, mails, letters etc. written in
English
PC9. write short messages, notes, letters, e-mails etc. in English
Career Development & Goal Setting
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC10. understand the difference between job and career
PC11. prepare a career development plan with short- and long-term goals, based on aptitude
Communication Skills
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC12. follow verbal and non-verbal communication etiquette and active listening techniques in
various settings
PC13. work collaboratively with others in a team
Diversity & Inclusion
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC14. communicate and behave appropriately with all genders and PwD
PC15. escalate any issues related to sexual harassment at workplace according to POSH Act
Financial and Legal Literacy
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC16. select financial institutions, products and services as per requirement
PC17. carry out offline and online financial transactions, safely and securely
PC18. identify common components of salary and compute income, expenses, taxes, investments
etc
PC19. identify relevant rights and laws and use legal aids to fight against legal exploitation
Essential Digital Skills
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC20. operate digital devices and carry out basic internet operations securely and safely
PC21. use e- mail and social media platforms and virtual collaboration tools to work effectively
PC22. use basic features of word processor, spreadsheets, and presentations
Entrepreneurship
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC23. identify different types of Entrepreneurship and Enterprises and assess opportunities for
potential business through research
PC24. develop a business plan and a work model, considering the 4Ps of Marketing Product, Price,
Place and Promotion
PC25. identify sources of funding, anticipate, and mitigate any financial/ legal hurdles for the
potential business opportunity
Customer Service
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC26. identify different types of customers
PC27. identify and respond to customer requests and needs in a professional manner.

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PC28. follow appropriate hygiene and grooming standards

Getting ready for apprenticeship & Jobs
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC29. create a professional Curriculum vitae (Résumé)
PC30. search for suitable jobs using reliable offline and online sources such as Employment
exchange, recruitment agencies, newspapers etc. and job portals, respectively
PC31. apply to identified job openings using offline /online methods as per requirement
PC32. answer questions politely, with clarity and confidence, during recruitment and selection
PC33. identify apprenticeship opportunities and register for it as per guidelines and requirements

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. need for employability skills and different learning and employability related portals
KU2. various constitutional and personal values
KU3. different environmentally sustainable practices and their importance
KU4. Twenty first (21st) century skills and their importance
KU5. how to use English language for effective verbal (face to face and telephonic) and written
communication in formal and informal set up
KU6. importance of career development and setting long- and short-term goals
KU7. about effective communication
KU8. POSH Act
KU9. Gender sensitivity and inclusivity
KU10. different types of financial institutes, products, and services
KU11. how to compute income and expenditure
KU12. importance of maintaining safety and security in offline and online financial transactions
KU13. different legal rights and laws
KU14. different types of digital devices and the procedure to operate them safely and securely
KU15. how to create and operate an e- mail account and use applications such as word processors,
spreadsheets etc.
KU16. how to identify business opportunities
KU17. types and needs of customers
KU18. how to apply for a job and prepare for an interview
KU19. apprenticeship scheme and the process of registering on apprenticeship portal

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. read and write different types of documents/instructions/correspondence

GS2. communicate effectively using appropriate language in formal and informal settings

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GS3. behave politely and appropriately with all

GS4. how to work in a virtual mode
GS5. perform calculations efficiently
GS6. solve problems effectively
GS7. pay attention to details
GS8. manage time efficiently
GS9. maintain hygiene and sanitization to avoid infection

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Introduction to Employability Skills 1 1 - -

PC1. identify employability skills required for jobs

- - - -
in various industries

PC2. identify and explore learning and

- - - -
employability portals

Constitutional values – Citizenship 1 1 - -

PC3. recognize the significance of constitutional

values, including civic rights and duties,
citizenship, responsibility towards society etc. and - - - -
personal values and ethics such as honesty,
integrity, caring and respecting others, etc.

PC4. follow environmentally sustainable practices - - - -

Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century 2 4 - -

PC5. recognize the significance of 21st Century

- - - -
Skills for employment

PC6. practice the 21st Century Skills such as Self-

Awareness, Behaviour Skills, time management,
critical and adaptive thinking, problem-solving,
creative thinking, social and cultural awareness, - - - -
emotional awareness, learning to learn for
continuous learning etc. in personal and
professional life

Basic English Skills 2 3 - -

PC7. use basic English for everyday conversation

in different contexts, in person and over the - - - -
telephone

PC8. read and understand routine information,

notes, instructions, mails, letters etc. written in - - - -
English

PC9. write short messages, notes, letters, e-mails

- - - -
etc. in English

Career Development & Goal Setting 1 2 - -

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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

PC10. understand the difference between job and

- - - -
career

PC11. prepare a career development plan with

- - - -
short- and long-term goals, based on aptitude

Communication Skills 2 2 - -

PC12. follow verbal and non-verbal

communication etiquette and active listening - - - -
techniques in various settings

PC13. work collaboratively with others in a team - - - -

Diversity & Inclusion 1 2 - -

PC14. communicate and behave appropriately

- - - -
with all genders and PwD

PC15. escalate any issues related to sexual

- - - -
harassment at workplace according to POSH Act

Financial and Legal Literacy 2 3 - -

PC16. select financial institutions, products and

- - - -
services as per requirement

PC17. carry out offline and online financial

- - - -
transactions, safely and securely

PC18. identify common components of salary and

compute income, expenses, taxes, investments - - - -
etc

PC19. identify relevant rights and laws and use

- - - -
legal aids to fight against legal exploitation

Essential Digital Skills 3 4 - -

PC20. operate digital devices and carry out basic

- - - -
internet operations securely and safely

PC21. use e- mail and social media platforms and

- - - -
virtual collaboration tools to work effectively

PC22. use basic features of word processor,

- - - -
spreadsheets, and presentations

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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Entrepreneurship 2 3 - -

PC23. identify different types of Entrepreneurship

and Enterprises and assess opportunities for - - - -
potential business through research

PC24. develop a business plan and a work model,

considering the 4Ps of Marketing Product, Price, - - - -
Place and Promotion

PC25. identify sources of funding, anticipate, and

mitigate any financial/ legal hurdles for the - - - -
potential business opportunity

Customer Service 1 2 - -

PC26. identify different types of customers - - - -

PC27. identify and respond to customer requests

- - - -
and needs in a professional manner.

PC28. follow appropriate hygiene and grooming

- - - -
standards

Getting ready for apprenticeship & Jobs 2 3 - -

PC29. create a professional Curriculum vitae

- - - -
(Résumé)

PC30. search for suitable jobs using reliable offline

and online sources such as Employment
- - - -
exchange, recruitment agencies, newspapers etc.
and job portals, respectively

PC31. apply to identified job openings using offline

- - - -
/online methods as per requirement

PC32. answer questions politely, with clarity and

- - - -
confidence, during recruitment and selection

PC33. identify apprenticeship opportunities and

- - - -
register for it as per guidelines and requirements

NOS Total 20 30 - -

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code DGT/VSQ/N0102

NOS Name Employability Skills (60 Hours)

Sector Cross Sectoral

Sub-Sector Professional Skills

Occupation Employability

NSQF Level 4

Credits 2

Version 1.0

Last Reviewed Date 27/01/2022

Next Review Date 27/01/2025

NSQC Clearance Date 27/01/2022

Assessment Guidelines and Assessment Weightage

Assessment Guidelines

Guidelines are as per the requirement

Minimum Aggregate Passing % at QP Level : 70

(Please note: Every Trainee should score a minimum aggregate passing percentage as specified above, to
successfully clear the Qualification Pack assessment.)

Assessment Weightage

Compulsory NOS

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National Occupational Theory Practical Project Viva Total

Weightage
Standards Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks

ELE/N1002.Apply health and

safety practices at the 35 65 - - 100 25
workplace

ELE/N5806.Planning, Design &

Installation of electrical & 40 60 0 0 100 25
electronics sub system

ELE/N5805.Testing,
Commissioning, Maintenance, 40 60 0 0 100 25
Fault Finding & Repair

DGT/VSQ/N0102.Employability
20 30 0 0 50 25
Skills (60 Hours)

Total 135 215 0 0 350 100

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Acronyms

NOS National Occupational Standard(s)

NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework

QP Qualifications Pack

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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Glossary

Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having

similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct
Sector
subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics
and interests.

Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the

Sub-sector
characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of

Occupation
functions in an industry.

Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
Job role
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
Occupational
Knowledge and Understanding (KU) they need to meet that standard
Standards (OS)
consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance Criteria (PC) are statements that together specify the
(PC) standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

National
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
Occupational
context.
Standards (NOS)

QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
Qualifications Pack
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
(QP)
qualifications pack code.

Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is

Unit Code
denoted by an ‘N’

Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
Unit Title
should be able to do.

Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be

Description 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

Scope individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on quality of performance required.

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Knowledge and Understanding (KU) are statements which together

Knowledge and specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific
Understanding (KU) knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required
standard.

Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured

Organisational
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
Context
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish

Technical Knowledge
specific designated responsibilities.

Core skills or Generic Skills (GS) are a group of skills that are the key to
learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed
Core Skills/ Generic
in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically
Skills (GS)
needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

Electives are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as

contributive to specialization in a job role. There may be multiple
Electives
electives within a QP for each specialized job role. Trainees must select
at least one elective for the successful completion of a QP with Electives.

Options are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as

Options additional skills. There may be multiple options within a QP. It is not
mandatory to select any of the options to complete a QP with Options.

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