Model Curriculum. Feed Technician SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

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1 Model Curriculum SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: Feed Technician AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES ASSISTANCE (FISHERIES) AGR/Q5109, v1.0 4

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Curriculum Trainer Prerequisites Annexure: Assessment Criteria 07 Feed Technician

4 Feed Technician CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a Feed Technician, in the Agriculture & Allied Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner Program Name Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. Feed Technician AGR/Q5109, v1.0 Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date Pre-requisites to Training Training Outcomes Class 10 After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Identify the suitable fish feed ingredients and feed additives and determine their quality, quantity and market price: identifying the different locally available conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients (both plant and animal origins) which are used as protein and energy sources and ensuring their quality, quantity, availability, market price (over the year) to meet the demand, identifying the suitable feed additives and other functional food aids to enhance the feed and nutrient utilization efficiency. Formulate the species specific diets for different life stages of fish (with the help of a researcher): identifying specific ingredients required for production of diets for larvae, fry, fingerling, adults and brood stock of commercially important fresh, brackish and marine fish and shellfish, collecting the fresh feed ingredients samples and analysing their chemical composition and formulating the diets for different life stages of fish. Procure the required/appropriate quantities of feed ingredient as per the demand: assessing the quantity of feed ingredients required to meet the feed demand and accordingly procuring the feed ingredients well in advance and timely supplying the required quantity of suitable feed ingredients to produce the species specific diets for different life stages of fish. Carry out suitable processing of fish feed ingredients: ensuring proper grinding and mixing of major and minor ingredients/nutrients used, adding adequate of moisture/water to the feed mix, pelleting the feed mix and drying of the feed pellets Operate different components of feed mill: carrying out regular check-up and maintenance of the different components/machineries of the feed mill before and during operation so as to avoid major break down or damage and evaluating performance efficiency of the different machineries of the feed mill. Carry out production of feed: ensuring standardization and maintenance of different processing conditions like ideal temperature, pressure and screw speed, etc., based on different Feed Technician 1

5 types of ingredients used for feed formulation and size of the feed pellets to be made, carrying out production of feed of required particle size, shape and forms as per the requirement of different life stages of fish. Assess the physical, chemical and biological quality of the prepared feed: observing physical (water stability, sinking rate, floating percentage, nutrient leaching and keeping quality), chemical (nutrient status) and biological (microbial infestation) properties of the prepared feed and assessing its quality. Carry out packaging and storage and intermediary quality check of stored feed: identifying and using of the suitable packing material to avoid/minimize transportation loss, storing the prepared feed in dry, well ventilated and illuminated house with suitable platform, less humidity, normal room temperature and free from insects and rodents, collecting the feed samples randomly from the stored feed bags and check the physical, chemical and biological properties of feed and discarding the nutritionally inferior quality and microbial infested feed. Carry out marketing related activities: assessing the demand for different types of feed and accordingly, arranging feed production and also developing marketing strategy to promote feed sale. Maintain a clean and efficient workplace: undertaking basic safety checks, reporting all potential hazards, assessing risks prior to performing manual handling jobs and recommending the safe practices, using equipment and materials safely and correctly, disposing off waste safely and correctly in a designated area, minimizing environmental damage, following work instructions, reporting any accidents, incidents or problem immediately to the appropriate authority. Render appropriate emergency procedures: follow emergency procedures, standards and equipment for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, providing treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries, providing appropriate first aid equipment and reporting details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures Feed Technician 2

6 This course encompasses 3 out of 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Feed Technician Qualification Pack issued by Agriculture Skill Council of India. Sr. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required No. 1 Introduction Laptop, white board, marker, projector Theory Duration 06:00 Practical Duration 00:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module Understand general discipline in the class room (Do s & Don ts) Study the importance of fish nutrition and scope for formulated feed Indian aquaculture Understand the role of a Feed Technician and the progression pathways 2 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation Theory Duration 18:00 Practical Duration 52:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N Perform production of feed and marketing Theory Duration 26:00 Identify the different locally available fish feed ingredients and ascertain their quality, quantity available and market price over the year. Know the other feed additives and chemicals that are being used for increasing the feed and nutrient use efficiency, improving the growth and immunity in fish. Estimate the proximate/chemical composition of the different feed ingredients used and the formulated feed and determine their quality. Formulate the species specific feeds for different life stages of all commercially important fish and shellfish based on their nutritional requirement. Estimate the exact quantity of different feed ingredients that are required for feed production Formulate the feed based on the nutrient requirement of the fish at their different life stages. Arrange procurement of required feed ingredients (major and minor) and other chemicals well in advance based on the feed formulation and supply it timely so Instruments/equipment for estimating the crude protein (Kjeldahl), ether extract (Soxtech), crude fibre (Fibretech), gross energy (Bomb caloriemeter), Moisture and Dry matter (Hot air oven), Ash (Muffle furnace), hot plate, autoclave, desiccator, fridge, deep freeze, buckets, laptop, white board, marker, projector, glassware and plastic wares, feed mill having grinder/pulveriser, mixer, pelletizer, extruder, dryer, oil sprayer, conveyer belt, and storage bin, boiler unit, on-line UPS, generator back up, tractor/vehicle for transfer of feed ingredients and prepared feed. Instruments/equipment for estimating the crude protein (Kjeldahl), ether extract (Soxtech), crude fibre (Fibretech), gross energy (Bomb Feed Technician 3

7 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required Practical Duration 72:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR / N5119 as to run the feed mill most efficiently and meet the feed demand by the consumers. Ensure proper feed production process such as selecting the good quality ingredients, grinding/pulverising, mixing/blending, adding water/moisture, extrusion processing, pelleting and drying, packaging and storing of the prepared feed and maintain ideal different processing conditions like temperature, pressure and screw speed, etc., based on different types of ingredients used. Carry out regular check-up of the different components/machineries of the feed mill and perform the timely maintenance and repair. Observe physical, chemical and biological properties of the freshly prepared feed to ascertain the intended nutritional quality parameters Pack and store the feed suitably to maintain its nutritional quality. Check time to time the physical, chemical and biological properties of prepared feed by random sampling and discard the nutritionally inferior quality feed. Identify the market demand for different types of feed and accordingly, arrange feed production schedule and marketing strategy. caloriemeter), Moisture and Dry matter (Hot air oven), Ash (Muffle furnace), hot plate, autoclave, desiccator, fridge, deep freeze, buckets, laptop, white board, marker, projector, chemicals, glassware and plastic wares, feed mill having grinder/pulveriser, mixer, pelletizer, extruder, dryer, oil sprayer, conveyer belt, and storage bin, boiler unit, on-line UPS, generator back up, tractor/vehicle for transfer of feed ingredients and prepared feed, some basic tools for minor repairing of feed mill. 4 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Theory Duration 12:00 Practical Duration 24:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N9903 Undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and identify the potential hazards they caused, if any Use protective clothing or equipment as per the work requirement. Assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to recommended safe practices. Dispose-off waste safely and correctly in a designated area to minimize the environmental damage. Report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay and follow emergency procedures required, if any, in compliance with company standard. Use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace First aid box, hand gloves, boots, head gear, apron, fresh towel, cotton, hand wash Feed Technician 4

8 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required Total Duration: Theory Duration 62:00 Practical Duration 148:00 requirements. Provide recognized first aid treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries. Unique Equipment Required: Instruments/equipment for estimating the crude protein (Kjeldahl), ether extract (Soxtech), crude fibre (Fibretech), gross energy (Bomb caloriemeter), Moisture and Dry matter (Hot air oven), Ash (Muffle furnace), hot plate, autoclave, desiccator, fridge, deep freeze, buckets, laptop, white board, marker, projector, chemicals, glassware and plastic wares, feed mill having grinder/pulveriser, mixer, pelletizer, extruder, dryer, oil sprayer, conveyer belt, and storage bin, boiler unit, on-line UPS, generator back up, tractor/vehicle for transfer of feed ingredients and prepared feed, some basic tools for minor repairing of feed mill. Grand Total Course Duration: 210 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India) Feed Technician 5

9 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: Feed Technician mapped to Qualification Pack: AGR/Q5109, v1.0 Sr. No. Area Details 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees major and minor nutrients, nutrient requirement of commercially important fish and shellfish in their various life stages, various ingredients required for fish feed formulation, selection of the good quality ingredients, analysis of ingredients for their proximate chemical compositions, anti-nutritional factors present in different feed ingredients, feed additives, fish feed formulations, types of feeds used in aquaculture, size, shape and colour of fish feed, processing of the feed ingredients, components of feed mills, operation and maintenance of each components of feed mill, basic knowledge on minor repairing of the feed mill, feed manufacturing process such as grinding, pulverizing, mixing/blending, pelleting, extrusion processing, adding of water and moisture, drying, coating the feed pellets with oil and specific nutrients/functional food aids, suitable packaging and proper storing, evaluating the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of prepared feed, intermediary quality check of the stored feed, health and safety standard maintained for workers working in the fee mill. 2 Personal Attributes Trainer should be a Subject Matter Expert. He/ she should have good communication, leadership, observation and practical oriented skills. 3 Minimum Diploma in Fisheries Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certification Certified for Job Role: Feed Technician mapped to QP: AGR/Q5109, v1.0. Minimum accepted score is 80%. 4b Platform Certification Certified for the Job Role: Trainer, mapped to the Qualification Pack: MEP/Q0102. Minimum accepted % as per respective SSC guidelines is 80%. 5 Experience B. F. Sc/ M.F.Sc./ M.Sc. in Marine Biology/ Industrial Fisheries/ Mariculture B. Sc (Fisheries)/M.Sc. Zoology with 1 year of relevant work experience B. Sc. Zoology with 2 years of relevant work experience Diploma (more than 12 months) in fisheries with 3 years of relevant work experience Feed Technician 6

10 Annexure: Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Job Role Feed Technician Qualification Pack AGR/Q5109, v1.0 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack Feed Technician 7

11 Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/ N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation 2. AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing Assessment criteria for outcomes PC1. identify locally available conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients PC2. ensure the quality and quantity of requisite ingredients to meet the demand PC3. identify cost-effective protein (plant / animal origin) and energy sources PC4. determine the market price of the feed ingredients over the period of one year PC5. identify the suitable feed additives such as binders, probiotics, antioxidants, immune stimulants, preservatives, growth promoters, natural colouring agents, synthetic amino acids, vitamin-mineral premix and other functional food aids to enhance the feed and nutrient utilization efficiency PC6. identify specific ingredients required for production of diets for larvae, fry, fingerling, adults and brood stock of carp, catfish, murrel, koi, tilapia, shrimp, cobia, sea bass, milk fish, crab, pearl spot and fresh water and marine ornamental fish PC7. collect the fresh feed ingredients samples and analyse their proximate composition PC8. procure the required quantity of suitable feed ingredients to produce the species specific diets for different life stages of fish PC1. analyse the dry matter, crude protein, crude lipid, NFE, gross energy and total ash contents of the feed ingredients PC2. formulate the ingredient composition of the feed based on the nutrient requirement of the fish at their different life stages PC3. arrange timely supply of the required fish feed ingredients and other materials PC4. arrange procurement of fresh feed ingredients well in advance as per the demand of the feed PC5. purchase the ingredients at different time intervals instead of bulk purchase at a time PC6. ensure proper grinding of the ingredients, thorough mixing Total Marks (300) Marks Allocation Out Of Theor y Skills Practical Feed Technician 8

12 PC7. ensure supply of required quantity of minor nutrients and feed additives at the appropriate time PC8. carry out proper blending of the minor nutrients, and addition of requirement quantity of water PC9. carry out proper pelleting of the feed and adequate drying of the feed pellets PC10. carry out regular check-up of the different components/machineries of the feed mill before operation PC11. ensure day to day cleaning and maintenance of the feed mill after the operation PC12. detect problem in functioning of the feed mill early so as to avoid major break down or damage PC13. evaluate performance efficiency of the different machineries of the feed mill PC14. ensure usage of protective clothing and equipment during operation in a feed mill PC15. ensure standardization and maintenance of different processing conditions like ideal temperature, pressure and screw speed, etc., based on different types of ingredients used for feed formulation size of the feed pellets to be made PC16. carry out production of feed of required particle size, shape and forms as per the different life stages of fish PC17. observe physical properties of the prepared feed (water stability, sinking rate, floating percentage, nutrient leaching and keeping quality) PC18. observe chemical (nutrient status) and biological (microbial infestation) properties of the prepared feed PC19. identify suitable (air tight and strong) packing material to avoid any loss during transportation PC20. store the prepared feed in dry, well ventilated and illuminated house with suitable platform, less humidity, normal room temperature and free from insects PC21. collect the feed samples randomly from the stored feed bags and check the physical, chemical and biological properties of feed PC22. discard the nutritionally inferior quality and microbial infested feed PC23. identify the demand for different types of feed and accordingly, arrange feed production schedule Feed Technician 9

13 3. AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace PC24. determine the appropriate market for sale of feed PC25. determine the market strategy to promote feed sale PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc. PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practices PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures Feed Technician 10

14 Total Percentage Weightage: 30% 70% Minimum Pass% to qualify (aggregate): 70% Feed Technician 11