QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY. Qualifications Pack- Barefoot Technician (BFT)

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY 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 Cont act Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India, 6th Floor, Building No. 10, GNG Tower, Sector 44, Gurgaon Haryana T: ceo@asci-india.com Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts.[1] 2. Qualifications Pack....[2] 3. OS Units.. [3] 4. Glossary of Key Terms.[5] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS..[33] 6. Assessment Criteria..[35] Qualifications Pack- Barefoot Technician (BFT) SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Industries OCCUPATION: Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q7801 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL Introduction Barefoot Technician (BFT): BFT are required at village level in the rural India to provide technical support to the infrastructure activities and works taken up under MGNREGS for improving the quality and durability of the assets to be created. Brief Job Description:The role involves working as a junior technical assistant and perform tasks under the instruction and guidance of the Technical Assistant/ Junior Engineer/ Assistant Engineer. The individual is expected to carry out the functions of Technical Assistant/Overseer/Work Inspector in providing technical services at village level such as identification, setting & layout, work management, supervision for ensuring the quality and specifications of works taken up under MGNREGS. The individual should ensure activity specific compliance to environment, community facilitation requirements, health and safety aspects while executing the works Personal Attributes: Physically fit and adaptable to work in difficult and challenging terrain worksites and with local communities while responding to the needs and requirement of the relevant tasks 1

2 Qualifications Pack For Barefoot Technician Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7801 Job Role Barefoot Technician Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 26/12/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17 Occupation Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises Next review date 14/06/21 NSQC Clearance on 18/06/2015 Job Role Barefoot Technician Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) To perform all relevant tasks under supervision and guidance of Qualified Technical Assistant/Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer. The individual should manage MGNREGS work sites with Labourers and guide the Mates/Masons in executing the works under MGNREGS 4 10 th Pass Under Graduate Not Mandatory; Should have basic numerical ability 18 Years Preferably should have worked as MGNREGS labourer at least for 30 days in any year Compulsory: 1. AGR/N7801 Assist in identifying the scope and nature of proposed work under MGNREGS 2. AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out of works under MGNREGS 3. AGR/N7803 Assist in planning and estimating works under MGNREGS 4. AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS 5. AGR/N7805 Supervise/oversee work under MGNREGS 6. AGR/N7806 Maintain technical records and registers under MGNREGS Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units 2

3 AGR/N7801 Assist in Identifying the scope and nature of proposed works under MGNREGS National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about the skills and knowledge required by an individual to assist in identifying the scope and nature of proposed works to be taken up under MGNREGS as required 3

4 National Occupational Standard AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N7801 Assist in Identifying the scope and nature of proposed works under MGNREGS This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to assist the Technical Assistant/Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer identifying the scope and nature of proposed works under MGNREGS This unit/task covers the following: Assistance to TA/JE/AE in the identification of works to be taken up under MGNREGS in the process of providing wage employment to the laborers. collection of baseline information (land use, ownership) making presentation to Grama Sabha for approval Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Assist in identifying works to be taken up Assist in the collection of baseline information (land use, ownership) Performance Criteria PC1. read the topographic sheets/maps to identify the water bodies, gullies, ridges, contours etc in the map and identify the areas where possible works may be taken up PC2. accompany the TA/JE/AE in going around the village with farmers and villagers for a reconnaissance survey and identify the potential works and work sites which are suitable for taking up the works under MGNREGS PC3. assist the TA/JE/AE in facilitating the communities to draw social and resource maps on the ground and identify the possible works to be taken up under MGNREGS PC4. collecting the information of beneficiary farmers from each of the work and collecting the farmer wise details of the land by going to the field using predefined criteria and assessment formats PC5. completing the work input data sheet meant for preparation of the work estimates PC6. taking measurements length, breadth, depth/thickness, area, volume/quantity and other technical details of the proposed works at work site PC7. taking note of type of soils at work site PC8. taking note of slopes of the area at work site PC9. preparing maps, sketches and index maps for the each of the works Assist in making presentation to Grama Sabha for approval PC10. ranking the works as per the priorities mentioned in schedule I in the MGNREG Act and prepare works proposal to be furnished before Grama Sabha for their approval PC11. presenting the works proposals in the Grama Sabha for their approval 4

5 AGR/N7803 Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to work KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information, clarifications and support KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work B. Technical Knowledge The BFE on the job should know and understand the following: KB1. provisions of the schedule I of the MGNREG Act relating to works category of permissible works, KB2. annual Planning process labour budget preparation KB3. role clarity of each of the technical and general functionary in the MGNREGS KB4. simple Construction Measurements Length, Area, Volumes, Slopes, Weights and Densities of basic construction materials, and basic geometrics KB5. the important technical features of the works mentioned in schedule I of the Act: i. water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds, boulder checks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and spring shed development; ii. drought proofing including forestation and tree plantation; iii. iv. irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works; provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm building and land development on land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the beneficiaries under the Indira Awash Yojana of the Government of India; renovation of traditional water bodies including de-silting of tanks; v. land development; vi. vii. viii. flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water drains for coastal protection; rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and roads within a village, wherever necessary; construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level; ix. agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermicomposting, liquid bio-manures; x. livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor, urine tank and fodder trough for cattle shed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement; 5

6 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS xi. fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land; xii. works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation; xiii. rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits; xiv. rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines,school toilet units, anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management; xv. construction of anganwadi centers xvi. construction of playfields (Each of the region in the country may restrict to the works which are relevant to their region) Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. assist the TA/JE/AE in preparing works proposals SA2. assist the TA/JE/AE in preparing drawings/maps/ sketches of the works to be taken up SA3. assist the TA/JE/AE in transferring resource maps from ground to drawing sheets Reading Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. read instructions, guidelines, training material, SA5. interpret simple drawings and maps Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA6. listen and follow instructions given from his TA/JE/AE SA7. communicate effectively with communities in grama sabha, par exercises and labour groups at work site which requires working knowledge of local dialect etc The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take preventive action Plan and Organize The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. use ideas in particular situations SB4. implementation Planning: Develop approaches for implementing an idea Customer Centricity The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. make use of exposure visits to model farms 6

7 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS SB6. discuss possible solutions Problem Solving The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and take up an optimum / best possible solution(s) SB8. equipment Selection: Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job / task SB9. troubleshooting: Determine what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it Analytical Thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB10. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB11. monitor the growing plants Critical Thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB12. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action SB13. judge the safety of jobsites and quality of hand tools SB14. assess the health and conditions of trees, shrubs, plants and other planting materials SB15. he is responsible for his own working and learning 7

8 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7801 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture & Allied Drafted on 26/12/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17 Occupation Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises Next review date 14/06/21 8

9 AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS National Occupational Standard Overview This NOS covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to assist in technical survey and setting out of works to be taken up under MGNREGS 9

10 National Occupational Standard AGR/N7802 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to assist the TA/JE/AE in carrying out technical surveys of proposed works under MGNREGS This unit/task covers the following: Assistance to TA/JE/AE: in undertaking measurements and carrying out topographical survey. Interpret plans, drawings and work documentation prepared Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Assist TA/JE/AE in undertaking measurements and carrying out topographical survey Interpret plans, drawings and work documentation prepared by the TA/JE/AE Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Performance Criteria PC1. assist the TA/JE/AE in taking measurements of various identified works proposed to take up under MGNREGS PC2. mark contours for various components of works using the A-frame PC3. measure and mark out slopes of various works using Abney level, hydro marker or line-level PC4. assist the TA/JE/AE in recording the measurements in input data sheet/ work book PC5. interpret index map/site plan explaining about the location of the work with reference to the land marks in the village PC6. read work drawings and transfer to ground PC7. read and interpret the estimates of the works from the standard format The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to work KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information, clarifications and support KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work B. Technical Knowledge The BFE on the job should know and understand the following: KB1. provisions of the schedule I of the MGNREG Act relating to works category of permissible works KB2. role clarity of each of the technical and general functionary in the 10

11 AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS MGNREGS KB3. simple Construction Measurements Length, Area, Volumes, Slopes, Weights and Densities of basic construction materials, and basic geometrics KB4. the important technical features of the works mentioned in schedule I of the Act: i. water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds, boulder checks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and spring shed development; ii. drought proofing including forestation and tree plantation; iii. irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works; iv. provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm building and land development on land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the beneficiaries under the Indira Awash Yojana of the Government of India; renovation of traditional water bodies including de-silting of tanks; v. land development; vi. flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water drains for coastal protection; vii. rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and roads within a village, wherever necessary; viii. construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level; ix. agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermicomposting, liquid bio-manures; x. livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor, urine tank and fodder trough for cattle shed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement; xi. fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land; xii. works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation; xiii. rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits; xiv. rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines,school toilet units, anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management; xv. construction of anganwadi centers xvi. construction of playfields (Each of the region in the country may restrict to the works which are relevant to 11

12 AGR/N7802 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS their region) Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:assist the TA/JE/AE in: SA1. taking measurements of various works to be taken up under MGNREGS SA2. preparing Drawings/Maps/ Sketches of the works to be taken up SA1. preparing estimates in standard estimate template Reading Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read instructions, guidelines, training material, SA3. interpret simple drawings and maps Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. listen and follow instructions given from his TA/JE/AE SA5. communicate effectively with technical approval authority SA6. interact effectively with users in capturing measurements of the work The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. use basic survey equipment and tools like A frame, Abney level, Hydro marker and Line-level SB2. assist TA/JE/AE in identifying and suggesting right types of works for given worksites Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: assist the TA/JE/AE in: SB3. preparing the drawings of works SB4. preparing the estimates of the works SB5. assist in economising resources by optimising the components of the proposed works Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. answerable to TA/JE/AE/GP for relevant performance criteria SB7. guide communities/mates/farmers and work in coordination with /GP members and TA, JE and AE Problem Solving 12

13 AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. facilitate the wage workers to take up works in difficult terrains also so that the productive assets are generated in the village Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Not Applicable Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: assist the TA/JE/AE in: SB9. checking the slopes for suitability of certain works SB10. checking the technical feasibility of works 13

14 AGR/N7802 Assist in technical survey and setting out work under MGNREGS NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7802 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture & Allied Drafted on 26/12/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17 Occupation Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises Next review date 14/06/21 14

15 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS National Occupational Standard Overview This NOS covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to assist in planning and estimating the proposed works under MGNREGS 15

16 National Occupational Standard AGR/N7804 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to assist the TA/JE/AE in carrying out the planning and estimating for proposed works under various government schemes such as MGNREGS This unit/task covers the following: Assistance to TA/JE/AE in Planning of Works in the preparation of estimates in obtaining approval from GP / competent authority for final proposal Commence (open work) on advice from GP Prepare work schedule that documents required material, and labour inputs Update shelf of works Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Assist in planning of works Performance Criteria assist the TA/JE/AE in: PC1. idenfying works sufficient for labour budget. PC2. preparing proposal of works for which approval should be obtained from Gram Panchayat Assist in the preparation of estimates Assist in obtaining approval from GP / competent authority for final proposal Commence (open work) on advice from GP Prepare work schedule that documents required material, and labour inputs PC3. assist the TA/JE/AE in preparing the estimates in the standard formats PC4. present the works and work wise costs in Grama sabha PC5. prepare shelf of works register after obtaining sanctions from competent authority PC6. prepare the list of works to be opened based on the demand from wage workers taking week/month as unit and take the approval of GP PC7. prepare for simple works schedules of required material and person days Update shelf of works Knowledge and Understanding (K) PC8. update shelf of works based on the completion of works and left out works in the shelf of works register 16

17 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS A. Organizational The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: Context (Knowledge of KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work the company / KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work organization and its environment processes) KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to work KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information, clarifications and support KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work A. Technicial Knowledge The individual on the job should know and understand how to effectively assist the TA/JE/AE in: KB1. provisions of the schedule I of the MGNREG Act relating to works category of permissible works, KB2. annual planning process labour budget preparation KB3. wage employment demand and unemployment allowance KB4. preparation of the estimates of works in the standard format KB5. measurements length, area, volumes, slopes, weights and densities of basic construction materials, and basic geometrics KB6. all the below works mentioned in schedule I of the Act I. water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds, boulder checks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and springshed development; II. drought proofing including afforestation and tree plantation; III. irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works; IV. provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm bunding and land development on land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the beneficiaries under the Indira Awas Yojana of the Government of India; V. renovation of traditional water bodies including de-silting of tanks; VI. land development; VII. flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water drains for coastal protection; VIII. rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and roads within a village, wherever necessary; IX. construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level; 17

18 AGR/N7803 Skills (S) A. CoreSkills/Generic Skills Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS X. agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermicomposting, liquid bio-manures; XI. livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor, urine tank and fodder trough for cattle shed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement; XII. fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land; XIII. works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation; XIV. rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits; XV. rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines, school toilet units, anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management; XVI. construction of anganwadi centres XVII. construction of playfields (Each of the region in the country may restrict to the works which are relevant to their region ) Writing Skills The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA1. read and interpret various technical documents and formats related to works such as Estimate format, data format, Lead charts etc. SA2. describe in principle the concept of estimates of the works Reading skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read instructions, guidelines, training material, SA4. interpret simple drawings and maps Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA5. listen and follow instructions given from his TA/JE/AE SA6. communicate effectively with communities in Grama sabhas, and Labour groups at work site which requires working knowledge of local dialect etc B. Professional Skills Decision Making The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB1. guide Grama Panchayat to open appropriate works depending upon the size of the demand and the season. SB2. complete the works or to bring the work to logical end and ensure to make the completed work delivers the expected use to the user communities SB3. ensure that each of the work provide wage employment and meet the demand of the wage workers who demanded for wage employment Plan and Organize 18

19 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to assist the TA/JE/AE to: SB4. present the Work proposals in Grama sabha in an appropriate language where people especially poor can understand easily (not in technical language) SB5. facilitation and organisation of Grama sabhas SB6. plan opening of works group wise, community wise, vulnerability wise depending on number of labourers in each group. SB7. plan and arrange special tools if required before opening the works Customer Centricity The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB8. answer to GP/TA/JE/AE for relevant performance criteria SB9. work in coordination with communities/mates/farmers/gp members and TA, JE and AE Problem Solving The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB10. manage the labour force in case of severe droughts where the demand for wage employment will go fourfold increase SB11. how to manage the labour force in a given week if big numbers report to work site. Analytical Thinking The individual on the job should know and understand how to assist the TA/JE/AE to: SB12. analyse which work is more beneficial in terms of cost benefit ratio Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB13. open works for disabled wage workers SB14. plan and Integrate effectively OH&S measures to all planned work activities 19

20 AGR/N7803 Assist in Planning and estimating works under MGNREGS NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7803 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture & Allied Drafted on 26/12/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17 Occupation Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises Next review date 14/06/21 20

21 AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS National Occupational Standard Overview This NOS covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to prepare for works on site. 21

22 National Occupational Standard AGR/N7804 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to prepare for works on site This unit/task covers the following: preparations required for the works and worksites so that the works executed as per the specifications. Also to ensure that all appropriate work site facilities are provided Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Lay/mark/set-out work using necessary tools/materials according to plan Brief workers and Rojghar sevak on scope of work and job requirements/specification Provide on-the-job training to labourers mates as required to ensure necessary skills for the job tasks Liaise with mates and Roighar sevak to allocate work tasks to labour groups Briefe workers on piece / task rate / wage for activities involved Guide workers on necessary occupational health and safety requirements Performance Criteria PC1. mark out work on the ground using rope, tape and white powder/ash or strings and pegs PC2. mark out perpendicular lines on the ground using method or using appropriate methods PC3. mark-out of slopes using A Frame, Hydro meter, water tubes or linelevels PC4. assist TA/JE in setting out in case of technically challenging works PC5. brief labourers, Mate and Rojghar Sevak on scope of work and specification by informing them the purpose of the particular activity PC6. provide specific on-the-job training where ever required to Labourers, Mates, Rojghar sevak on specific skills of a work component/job tasks where ever relevant PC7. allot various tasks at various places to various labour groups at work site so that the work is done without any overlap among labour groups PC8. allot the tasks and fix the quantities per group based on the number of labourers in each group and the type of task PC9. brief the Mates and labourers on the concept of piece/task rates for each of the activities of that particular work at work site and brief them about the specific target each labour group has to achieve to get their specified wage rate every day. PC10. organise training to Mates and labourers on various activities at work site PC11. guide workers at work site on necessary health and safety requirements where ever necessary and relevant 22

23 AGR/N7804 Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to work KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information, clarifications and support KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work A. Technicial Knowledge The individual on the job should know and understand how to effectively assist the TA(JE/AE in: KB1. role of Labour Groups, Mates, Rojghar sevak, GP, GP members, GP secretary, KB2. specified wages KB3. task rates concept calculation of task rates, using ready reckoner of task rates of all the sanctioned works KB4. work site facilities provided under MGNREGS KB5. setting-out on ground using L scale, A frame, hydro meter, water tube, line level, rope, measuring tape KB6. applicable construction activities, their units and their quality specifications KB7. how to carry out the preparation activities for the below works mentioned in schedule I of the Act I. water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds, boulder checks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and springshed development; II. drought proofing including afforestation and tree plantation; III. irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works; IV. provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm bunding and land development on land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the beneficiaries under the Indira Awas Yojana of the Government of India; V. renovation of traditional water bodies including de-silting of tanks; VI. land development; VII. flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water drains for coastal protection; VIII. rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and 23

24 AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS roads within a village, wherever necessary; IX. construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level; X. agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermicomposting, liquid bio-manures; XI. livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor, urine tank and fodder trough for cattle shed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement; XII. fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land; XIII. works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation; XIV. rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits; XV. rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines, school toilet units, anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management; XVI. construction of anganwadi centres XVII. construction of playfields Skills (S) A. CoreSkills/Generic Skills (Each of the region in the country may restrict to the works which are relevant to their region ) Writing Skills The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA1. read and interpret drawings and transfer the same on ground to execute the same by labourers. SA2. give Measurements on ground Reading skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read instructions, guidelines, training material, drawings, estimates, ready reckoners of piece rates etc Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA4. listen and follow instructions given from his TA/JE/AE SA5. communicate effectively with labourers at work site which requires working knowledge of local dialect etc B. Professional Skills Decision Making 24

25 AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB1. convince the labourers and Mates to position themselves at the appropriate place to execute the given tasks SB2. complete the works or to bring the work to logical end and ensure that the completed work delivers the expected use to the user communities SB3. ensure that each of the work provides wage employment and meets the demand of the wage workers who demanded for wage employment Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB4. guide the Mates to execute the tasks by the labourers and earn their specified wages SB5. guide the Mates to achieve the quality aspects of various tasks to meet their specifications SB6. plan to ensure specified wages to all groups community wise, vulnerability wise depending on number of labourers in each group SB7. train work groups and individual on-the-job how to carry out the given work activities effectively and efficiently using the correct tools SB8. ensure that only good quality and save hand-tools are being issued/used Customer Centricity The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB9. answerable to GP/TA/JE/AE for relevant performance criteria SB10. work in coordination with communities/mates/farmers/gp members and TA, JE and AE Problem Solving The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB11. facilitate non SC/ST wage workers also to work in the lands of SC/STs so that the assets of SC/STs are also created. SB12. facilitate the labourers to take up difficult tasks also so that the work is completed in all respects SB13. facilitate the labourers to work for full 8 hours so that they earn their wages and execute the allotted tasks with the expected quality Analytical Thinking The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB14. analyse the different types of works which gives fairly good wages and which doesn t give good wages. SB15. analyse the turn out of the women labourers and men labourers who are working out Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB16. make sure to get specified wages to labourers. SB17. make sure disabled wage workers are allocated with suitable tasks SB18. make sure OH&S measures are applied at all times 25

26 AGR/N7804 Prepare for work on site under MGNREGS NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7804 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture & Allied Drafted on 26/12/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17 Occupation Agri-Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises Next review date 14/06/21 26

27 AGR/N7805 Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS National Occupational Standard Overview This NOS covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to supervise the works 27

28 National Occupational Standard AGR/N7805 Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N7805 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Ensure work is proceeding according to specification, work standards and as planned Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to supervise the works taken up under MGNREGS This unit/task covers the following: Supervision of the work and worksite management to be carried out under MGNREGS Performance Criteria PC1. visit the work site and ensure that the work is carried out as planned, setout and in accordance with specifications and established work standards PC2. guide the Mate and Rojghar sevak in providing work site facilities Liaise with GP/supplier to ensure timely delivery of materials at the quality and quantity as detailed in the specification Maintain MAS register at site Check for safe work practices and use of appropriate OH&S arrangements Provide on-the-job training to workers to ensure work is completed to the specified standards Take weekly group wise work measurements and enter into the measurement book Contact TA/JE to obtain check-measurement and PC3. guide the GP in the procurement of quality construction material, like cement, stones, bricks etc. PC4. store the material at worksite in a systematic manner so that the quality of the material is not affected and wastage is avoided PC5. maintain the workwise material at site ( MAS) register by entering receipt and consumption of various materials for each of the works PC6. check whether the labourers are using their personal protective equipment at worksite PC7. ensure that the labourers apply the occupational health and safety measures PC8. ensure that the each labour group has a full first-aid kit on site and that the mate of the group is trained in providing first aid PC9. ensure that all work-site safety and protection measures are taken, such as barriers, warning signs, etc PC10. provide on-the job training to workers as required to ensure work is completed to the specified standards and within the given time PC11. take the measurements of work done for each of the groups and record in the Measurement book (M Book) PC12. calculate the quantities of work done and inform the group how much wages each of the labourers will receive PC13. request the TA/JE/AE to check the measurements by showing the group 28

29 AGR/N7805 to carry out quality checks as required Supervise remedial work if check-measurement and quality checks show deficiencies Ensure return of surplus materials to GP Ensure safe keeping and maintenance of tools and equipment Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS wise work done in the M Book PC14. request the TA/JE/AE to check the quality of the works carried out by the groups and approve the work PC15. organise and carry out corrective works if any defects are identified by the check measurement authority PC16. ensure that the left out material is kept protected at work site for next day/week consumption PC17. ensure that the balance material is returned to Gram Panchayat and store in a proper procedure PC18. ensure safe keeping and maintenance of tools and equipment used for work on site, like concrete mixer, vibrator, handtools etc. Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to work KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information, clarifications and support KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work A. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job should know and understand: KB1. role of Labourers, Mates, Rojghar sevak, GP, GP secretary in procurement of materials required for the work KB2. m book procedure KB3. provide on-the-job training to labourers KB4. check measurement and quality control procedures and role of check measurement authority KB5. check OH&S arrangements on site KB6. work site facilities provided under MGNREGS KB7. fill the Measurement book ( M Book) KB8. check the quality of the material required for the works to be taken up under MGNREGS KB9. apply the procurement procedures to be adopted by GP KB10. ensure protection of materials at work site 29

30 AGR/N7805 Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS KB11. apply personal protective equipment and how to ensure operational health and safety standards and guidelines KB12. fill the Material at work site (MAS) register KB13. implement the below works mentioned in schedule I of the Act on sitethrough group-wise work methods: i) water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds, boulder checks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and springshed development; ii) drought proofing including afforestation and tree plantation; iii) irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works; iv) provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm bunding and land development on land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the beneficiaries under the Indira Awas Yojana of the Government of India; v) renovation of traditional water bodies including de-silting of tanks; v) land development; vi) flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water drains for coastal protection; vii) rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and roads within a village, wherever necessary; viii) construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level; ix) agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermicomposting, liquid bio-manures; x) livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor, urine tank and fodder trough for cattle shed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement; xi) fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land; xii) works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation; xiii) rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits; xiv) rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines, school toilet units, anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management; xv) xva) construction of anganwadi centres xvi) xvb) construction of playfields (Each of the region in the country may restrict to the works which are relevant to their region ) 30

31 AGR/N7805 Skills (S) A. CoreSkills/Generic Skills Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS Writing Skills The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA1. organise, guide, train and supervise labour-groups to carry out all listed MGNREGS works to the required specifications and with the approved work methods Reading skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read instructions, guidelines, training material, drawings, estimates being issued by department on various issues related to technical, safety procedures etc Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SA3. listen and follow instructions given from his TA/JE/AE SA4. communicate effectively with labourers at work site which requires working knowledge of local dialect etc B. Professional Skills Decision Making The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB1. convince the labourers and Mates to use the personal protective equipment and follow the operational safety standards SB2. complete the works or to bring the work to logical end and ensure that the completed work delivers the expected use to the user communities SB3. ensure that each of the work provides wage employment and meets the demand of the wage workers Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB4. effectively and economically use material at work site SB5. keep the material in safe custody SB6. guide the Labourers and Mates to achieve the quality of works as per defined standards and specifications within the given time frame and with the planned resources SB7. use the material in right proportions so as to ensure the specification is fulfilled and material also over used SB8. maintain the MAS register with actual receipts and consumption every day SB9. control quality of works throughout the work process to ensure concurrence with the specifications and approved work methods SB10. ensure good workmanship for all work activities by continuously coaching labourers and Mates SB11. ensure that only good quality and save hand-tools are being issued/used Customer Centricity 31

32 AGR/N7805 Supervise/Oversee work under MGNREGS The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB12. interact with the labour groups in ensuring the quality aspects of the work SB13. work in coordination with communities/mates/farmers/gp members SB14. answerable to GP/TA/JE/AE for relevant performance criteria Problem Solving The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB15. facilitate the labourers to accept the measurements they feel they are getting less wages and encourage them to do good work in the next weeks. SB16. facilitate the labourers to work for full 8 hours so that they earn their wages and execute the allotted tasks with the expected quality Analytical Thinking The individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB17. analyse the different types of works which gives fairly good wages and which doesn t give good wages. Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job should know and understand how to: SB18. make work site more safer by thinking in advance the possible problems the work site may have SB19. foresee potential problems in carrying out the works on site and take preventive actions 32