QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY. SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries

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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 Contact Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) , 3 rd Floor, Bestech Chambers Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon, Haryana E mail: ceo@asci-india.com Contents Introduction 1. Introduction and Contacts. [1] 2. Qualifications Pack.. [2] 3. Glossary of Key Terms [3] 4. OS Units.. [5] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS... [22] 6. Assessment Criteria.. [24] Qualifications Pack- Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries OCCUPATION: Aquaculture REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q4911 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL An Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in carrying out tests and experiments, maintaining lab supplies inventory, anticipating needed supplies, and maintaining clean and efficient workplace. Brief Job Description: An Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in the maintenance of lab equipments, handling regulatory protocols, ensuring compliance of all safety regulations, performing experiments, documentation, maintaining live specimens for experimental purposes, testing of water and soil quality, maintaining a safe working environment and assisting with other duties, as assigned. Personal Attributes: An Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant must possess decent communication, facilitation and organizing skills. S/he must also possess good analytical skills and high physical stamina. 1 P a g e

2 Qualifications Pack For Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q4911 Job Details Job Role Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Aquaculture Next review date 31/10/19 NSQC Clearance on N/A Job Role 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) Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant An Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in carrying out tests and experiments, maintaining lab supplies inventory, anticipating needed supplies, and maintaining clean and efficient workplace 4 Class 10, preferably Not applicable On the job training 18 years Not applicable Compulsory: 1. AGR/N4939 Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing 2. AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations 3. AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Performance Criteria Optional: Not applicable As described in the relevant OS units 2 P a g e

3 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Definitions Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Sub-function Job role Occupational Standards (OS) Performance Criteria National Occupational Standards (OS) Qualifications Pack (QP) Unit Code Unit Title Description Scope Knowledge and Understanding Organisational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills/ Generic Skills Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS. Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts. Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code. Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for. Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required. Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles. 3 P a g e

4 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Acronyms Keywords /Terms NOS QP OS PC SOP CRZ National Occupational Standard(s) Qualifications Pack Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Standard Operating Procedure Coastal Regulation Zone Description 4

5 AGR/N4939 Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about maintaining work area and lab equipments. 5 P a g e

6 AGR/N4939 Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N4939 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Prepare and maintain work area Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing This OS unit is about maintaining work area and lab equipments This unit/ task covers the following: Prepare and maintain work area Maintain lab equipments and tools Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. clean and maintain the cleanliness of the work area using approved sanitizers/disinfectants and keep it free from dust, waste, and spillage PC2. ensure that the work area is safe and hygienic PC3. dispose waste materials as per defined SOPs and industry requirements PC4. understand and identify microbiological hazards and ensure biosafety level Maintain lab equipments and tools To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. check the working and performance of all machineries and tools used for the process PC6. clean the equipments and glass wares used with recommended sanitizers/disinfectants following specifications and organizational standards PC7. attend minor repairs/faults of equipments, if required PC8. organize glass wares and equipments for analysis Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. standards, process standards and procedures followed in the organization KA2. dress code to be followed KA3. job responsibilities/duties The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. types of chemicals, materials and equipment required for the cleaning and maintenance KB2. cleaning methods for all equipments KB3. supplier/manufacturer s instructions related to cleaning and maintenance of equipments KB4. equipment maintenance and calibration 6 P a g e

7 AGR/N4939 Generic Skills Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated by the supervisor SA2. note down observations (if any) related to the process Reading Skills SA3. read equipment manuals to understand the equipments operation and process requirement SA4. read internal information documents given by internal teams SA5. read instructions on using and handling of sanitizers/disinfectants/chemicals Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA6. discuss task lists, schedules and activities with the supervisor SA7. effectively communicate with the team members SA8. attentively listen and comprehend the information given by the speaker B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. analyze critical points in day to day tasks through experience and observation and identify control measures to solve the issue SB2. handle issues in case the supervisor is not available (as per the authority matrix defined by the organization) Plan and Organize SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time and equipment effectively SB5. organize all process/ equipment manuals so as to access information easily Customer Centricity SB6. work as a team and communicate lab results effectively Problem Solving SB7. troubleshoot minor glitches in equipment maintenance and calibration SB8. take action on non-compliance of safety regulations to ensure all round safety Analytical Thinking SB9. apply domain information about equipments and calibration Critical Thinking SB10. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB11. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 7

8 AGR/N4939 Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4939 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Aquaculture Next review date 31/10/19 Back to Top 8

9 AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about maintaining lab inventory, stock cultures, log books, conducting basic quality tests and providing assistance in carrying out experiments/research projects. 9 P a g e

10 AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N4940 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintain lab inventory Maintain live specimens and stock cultures Conduct basic soil and water quality tests Carry out basic laboratory operations This OS unit is about maintaining lab inventory, stock cultures, log books, conducting basic quality tests and providing assistance in carrying out experiments /research projects This unit/ task covers the following: Maintain lab inventory Maintain live specimens and stock cultures Conduct basic soil and water quality tests Keep a record of data in log books and assist in experiments/research projects Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. assist in maintaining lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level PC2. anticipate needed supplies PC3. place and expedite orders for supplies PC4. verify receipt of supplies PC5. make common stock buffers,reagents and microbiological media To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC6. assist in maintaining of stock culture PC7. assist in making large culture populations of strains PC8. maintain live specimens in a healthy condition, including upkeep of freshwater and marine aquariums To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to : PC9. test water quality parameters such as ph, salinity, oxygen, NH4, nitrate, nitrite, alkalinity, hardness PC10. test soil quality parameters such as ph, etc. PC11. prepare microbiological plates and slants PC12. prepare slides for histological studies Keep a record of data in log books and assist in experiments/research projects Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to : PC13. record data in log books and computer spreadsheets PC14. record and report lab results systematically PC15. assist in performing experiments PC16. set up laboratory with required instructional materials and supplies for the research project The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization s guidelines on stock culture KA2. organization s procedures on maintenance of lab inventory KA3. ethical guidelines for maintaining experimental animals KA4. standard guidelines for maintaining log books 10 P a g e

11 AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. maintenance of live specimens in a healthy condition in a lab KB2. procurement of supplies and inventory management KB3. basic microbiological techniques, water and soil quality testing KB4. equipment maintenance and calibration KB5. biological nature of microorganisms KB6. microbiological hazards and biosafety level KB7. how to handle any kind of emergency and minor accidents /mishaps in the laboratory KB8. data entry in log books KB9. precautions to be undertaken while performing experiments KB10. data entry using computers Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated by the supervisor SA2. note down observations (if any) related to the process being undertaken SA3. record details of lab inventory Reading Skills SA4. read equipment manuals and SOPs to understand the equipments operation and process requirement SA5. read internal information documents given by internal teams Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA6. discuss task lists, schedules and activities with the supervisor SA7. effectively communicate with the team members SA8. attentively listen and comprehend the information given by the speaker B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. analyze critical points in day to day tasks through experience and observation and identify control measures to solve the issue SB2. handle issues in case the supervisor is not available (as per the authority matrix defined by the organization) Plan and Organize SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time and equipment's effectively SB5. organize all process/ equipment manuals so as to access information easily Customer Centricity 11

12 AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations SB6. work as a team and communicate lab results effectively Problem Solving SB7. troubleshoot problems related to maintenance of stock culture SB8. troubleshoot minor glitches in equipment maintenance and calibration SB9. take action on non-compliance of safety regulations to ensure all round safety SB10. take appropriate control measures to maintain live animals Analytical Thinking SB11. apply domain information about experiments, results, maintaining of cultures and live specimens Critical Thinking SB12. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB13. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 12

13 AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4940 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Aquaculture Next review date 31/10/19 Back to Top 13

14 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety at the workplace. 14

15 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N9903 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintain a clean and efficient workplace Maintain health and safety at the workplace This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety of self and coworkers at workplace. This unit/task covers the following: Maintain a clean and efficient workplace Render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual must be able to: 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 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 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 Render appropriate emergency procedures To be competent, the individual must be able to: 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 15

16 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills B. Professional Skills 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 The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA2. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA3. personal protective equipment to be worn and its care KA4. correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for work KA5. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA6. safe disposal methods for waste KA7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those risks in area of work KB2. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace injuries/illnesses KB3. basic emergency first aid procedure KB4. local emergency services KB5. importance of reporting accidents, incidents and problems and appropriate action to be taken Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA2. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA3. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports Reading Skills SA4. read instruction manual for hand tool, equipments and first aid procedures Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned officer/stakeholders SA6. comprehend information shared by senior people and experts Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly Plan and Organize SB3. schedule daily activities and draw up priorities; allocate start times, estimate 16

17 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace completion time and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion Customer Centricity SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers Problem Solving SB5. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation and identify appropriate control measures Critical Thinking SB8. take responsibility for own work and learning 17

18 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9903 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Aquaculture Next review date 31/10/19 Back to Top 18

19 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] Q denoting Qualifications Pack QP number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with N 9 characters [ABC] / N 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] N denoting National Occupational Standard OS number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Back to top 19

20 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production Dairying Poultry Animal Husbandry Fisheries Agriculture Allied Activities Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management Agriculture Industries Generic Occupations Sequence Description Example Three letters Industry name AGR Slash / / Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N Next two numbers Occupation code 01 Next two numbers OS number 01 Note: The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and future occupations in a segment Occupation numbers from have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any emerging segment in future. 20

21 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Job Role Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant Qualification Pack AGR/Q4911 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 Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N4939 Prepare and maintain work area for lab testing PC1. Assessment criteria for outcomes clean and maintain the cleanliness of the work area using approved sanitizers/disinfectants and keep it free from dust, waste, and spillage Total Marks 100 Marks Allocation Out Of Theory Skills Practical PC2. PC3. PC4. ensure that the work area is safe and hygienic dispose waste materials as per defined SOPs and industry requirements understand and identify microbiological hazards and ensure biosafety level PC5. PC6. check the working and performance of all machineries and tools used for the process clean the equipments and glass wares used with recommended sanitizers/disinfectants following specifications and organizational standards

22 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant 2. AGR/N4940 Carry out basic laboratory operations PC7. PC8. PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. PC5. PC6. PC7. attend minor repairs/faults of equipments, if required organize glass wares and equipments for analysis assist in maintaining lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipate needed supplies place and expedite orders for supplies verify receipt of supplies make common stock buffers,reagents and microbiological media assist in maintaining of stock culture assist in making large culture populations of strains PC8. PC9. maintain live specimens in a healthy condition, including upkeep of freshwater and marine aquariums test water quality parameters such as ph, salinity, oxygen, NH4, nitrate, nitrite, alkalinity, hardness PC10. test soil quality parameters such as ph, etc PC11. prepare microbiological plates and slants PC12. prepare slides for histological studies PC13. record data in log books and computer spreadsheets PC14. record and report lab results systematically PC15. assist in performing experiments PC16. set up laboratory with required instructional materials and supplies for the research project

23 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant 4. AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace 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 of chemicals used in laboratory 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. PC6. use equipment and materials safely and correctly dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. PC8. PC9. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce microbiological hazards and other risks associated with jobs in the workplace perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely 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

24 Qualifications Pack for Aquatic Animal Health Lab Assistant 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