QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

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1 Page 1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY 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 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... [18] 6. Assessment Criteria.. [20] Qualifications Pack- Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: AGRICULTURE ALLIED ACTIVITY OCCUPATION: Fishing Assistance REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q5106 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/NIL A Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments is responsible for ensuring proper installation of all ancillary equipments on the fishing boat including licenses, where required. Brief Job Description: A Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments is responsible for providing orientation to the crew on safe operation procedures and basic troubleshooting. Additionally, s/he performs all hardware and software upgrades from the original equipment manufacturers and performs routine checks and maintenance of the equipments. Personal Attributes: A Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments must have the ability to prioritize tasks. He/she must possess commons sense and high physical stamina.

2 Job Details Qualifications Pack for Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments Qualifications Pack Code Job Role AGR/Q5106 Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Activities Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Occupation Fishing Assistance Next review date 19/05/2019 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) Performance Criteria Servicing technician for ancillary fishing equipments A Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments is responsible for ensuring proper installation of all ancillary equipments on the fishing boat including licenses where required 3 Class 5, preferably Not applicable On the job training 18 years Not applicable Compulsory: 1. AGR/N5111 Install ancillary equipments on boats 2. AGR/N5112 Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments 3. AGR/N5103 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Optional: Not applicable As described in the relevant OS units Page 2

3 Definitions Qualifications Pack for Servicing Technician for Ancillary fishing equipments 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. Page 3

4 Acronyms Qualifications Pack for Servicing Technician for Ancillary fishing equipments Keywords /Terms NOS QP OS PC SOP CRZ VHF GPS National Occupational Standard(s) Qualifications Pack Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Standard Operating Procedure Coastal Regulation Zone Very High Frequency Global Positioning System Description 4

5 AGR/N5111 Install ancillary equipments on boats National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about installing ancillary equipments on fishing boats. Page 5

6 National Occupational Standard AGR/N5111 Install ancillary equipments on boats Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N5111 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Install VHF radio Install GPS receiver Install Fish Finder Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its Install ancillary equipments on boats This OS unit is about installing ancillary equipments on fishing boats This unit/ task covers the following: Install VHF radio Install GPS receiver Install Fish Finder Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. monitor and implement the licensing procedures PC2. erect the antenna and make all connections PC3. test the equipment for correct functioning PC4. familiarise crew members with the press-to-talk release-to-listen (simplex) feature of radio communications PC5. teach crew members about the operations of the radio including emergency communications PC6. deal with common errors and failures effectively and in a timely manner To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. install the antenna and make all connections PC8. test the equipment for correct PC9. familiarise crew members with the operations like entering and naming positions PC10. save routes and positions of known fishing grounds PC11. activate emergency procedures like the Man Overboard function PC12. deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC13. install the transducer and make all necessary connections PC14. test the equipment for correct functioning PC15. explain operations of the fish finder to fellow crew members PC16. familiarize crew members on how to read the display and locate fish PC17. ensure that the depth and nature of bottom is read correctly PC18. ensure that bottom fish from the sea bed is distinguished properly PC19. deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. operations and how to trouble shoot the equipments as per the specifications of the organization KA2. precautions to be undertaken during operations as specified by the Page 6

7 AGR/N5111 processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills B. Professional Skills Install ancillary equipments on boats organization The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. software upgrades and other updates for the software; KB2. troubleshoot as per the original equipment manufacturer's guidelines. KB3. operating procedures for use and operations of the various equipments KB4. care and maintenance of the equipment while at sea Reading Skills SA1. read and comprehend all documents and manuals pertaining to the equipments and apply them Writing Skills SA2. keep a log of important events on board Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA3. interact positively with members of the fishing community and explain the working of ancillary equipment to crew members Decision Making SB1. decide on the kind of equipment a boat need, taking into account the nature of its fishing method, endurance etc. Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize training and orientation for the use of ancillary equipment Customer Centricity SB3. maintain good relationships with crew members Problem Solving SB4. troubleshoot failures, errors and glitches for all ancillary equipments Analytical Thinking SB5. apply domain information from the original equipment manufacturers to the ancillary equipment used in fishing boats. Critical Thinking SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 7

8 AGR/N5111 Install ancillary equipments on boats NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N511 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Fishing Assistance 19/05/2019 Back to Top 8

9 AGR/N5112 Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about carrying out routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments on a fishing boat.. Page 9

10 National Occupational Standard AGR/N5112 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments AGR/N5112 Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments This OS unit is about carrying out routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments on a fishing boat This unit/ task covers the following: Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of all equipments Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of all equipments Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks PC2. monitor and implement the routine maintenance procedures such as: make routine adjustments and repairs according to operating manuals/manufacturer s specifications/and supervisor s instructions ensure the equipments are cleaned and stored as per specifications test the range of all connections PC3. check and record error logs PC4. record any feedback received from users of the equipments PC5. report major malfunctions, faults, wear and damage to the supervisor according to supervisor requirements The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures with regard to maintenance activities KA2. procedures and tools used by the organization in use and maintenance of equipments B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. types, characteristics and functions of machinery and equipment KB2. machinery and equipment testing and operating procedures Reading Skills SA1. read and comprehend all documents and manuals pertaining to the equipments and apply them Writing Skills SA2. keep a log of important events on board Page 10

11 AGR/N5112 Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA3. interact positively with members of the fishing community and explain the working of ancillary equipment to crew members B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. decide on the kind of equipment a boat need, taking into account the nature of its fishing method, endurance etc. Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize training and orientation for the use of ancillary equipment Customer Centricity SB3. maintain good relationships with crew members Problem Solving SB4. troubleshoot failures, errors and glitches for all ancillary equipments Analytical Thinking SB5. apply domain information from the original equipment manufacturers to the ancillary equipment used in fishing boats. Critical Thinking SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 11

12 AGR/N5112 Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N5112 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Fishing Assistance 19/05/2019 Back to Top 12

13 AGR/N5103 Qualifications Pack For Wheat Farmer Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about following safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance 13

14 National Occupational Standard AGR/N5103 Qualifications Pack For Wheat Farmer Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Unit Code AGR/N5103 Unit Title (Task) Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Description This OS unit is about following safety, hygiene and sanitation, practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Scope Follow onboard safe working practices Ensure safety at sea during navigation and fishing operations Ensure personal safety and hygiene while handling of fish Maintain safety and hygiene during fishing assistance Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Follow onboard safe working practices Ensure safety at sea during navigation and fishing operations Ensure personal safety and hygiene while handling of fish Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. use safe working and emergency procedures of all machinery used, their controls and limitations PC2. update self with areas such as seamanship, rope work, working with nets and other onboard fishing equipment, all life saving and firefighting equipment on board, their uses and applications PC3. monitor pollution laws related to the disposal of fish, fisheries management laws related to fishing methods and gear, conservation laws related to banned species To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. monitor international regulations for preventing collisions at sea pertaining to fishing boats, and the CRZ pertaining to inshore areas PC5. update self with underwater dangers along the fishing route PC6. predict close quarter situations with other boats/ships well in advance PC7. apply emergency measures during rough weather PC8. demonstrate signals to exhibit while fishing PC9. identify poisonous sea creatures that come up with the catch and dispose of them safely To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC10. carry out use of all personal life saving equipment on board, as and when required PC11. monitor the effect of bacteria on fish, rate of decomposition, how and why gutting prolongs freshness, importance of chilling quickly PC12. handle fish without bruising it, store without crushing and in a hygienic manner Maintain safety and hygiene during fishing assistance To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC13. update self with knowledge of risks, dangers and limitations of fishing in the sea PC14. ensure the assistance provided can withstand the rigors of the sea and does not endanger life or machinery 14

15 AGR/N5103 Qualifications Pack For Wheat Farmer Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context The individual on the job needs to know and understand KA1. organization standards and procedures followed safety, hygiene and sanitation KA2. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA3. job responsibilities/duties for following food safety, hygiene and sanitation KA4. personal protective equipment and clothing to be used KA5. safe methods to use materials and equipment KA6. housekeeping methods and importance KA7. safe disposal methods for waste KA8. methods for minimizing environmental damage KA9. importance of following health, hygiene and safety standards and the impact of not following the standards B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand KB1. prevention of infections KB2. personal hygiene requirements KB3. different types of sanitizers to be used KB4. method of maintaining safety checklist Reading Skills SA1. read and monitor and process flow SA2. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA3. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand the equipments operation and process requirement B. Professional Skills Decision Making Writing Skills SA4. record and maintain information and methods on controlling and prevention of diseases Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA5. effectively communicate with the staff and colleagues The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB1. decide when to turn back during rough weather, identify potential dangers early enough and avert emergencies Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB2. plan to reach a fishing ground and return home using the shortest and safest route 15

16 AGR/N5103 Qualifications Pack For Wheat Farmer Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB3. maintain good relationships with staff Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB4. send distress messages through all available means in adverse situations SB5. discuss possible solutions with team for problem solving Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. apply domain information about navigation related processes and technical knowledge about tools and equipment Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB7. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB8. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems SB9. use intuition to detect any potential problems which could arise during operations 16

17 AGR/N5103 Qualifications Pack For Wheat Farmer Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N5103 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Fishing Assistance 19/05/2019 Back to Top 17

18 Qualifications Pack For Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments 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) Back to top 18

19 Qualifications Pack For Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production 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. 19

20 Assessment Criteria CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Job Role Servicing Technician for Ancillary Fishing Equipments Qualification Pack AGR/Q5106 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 60% 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 Marks Allocation Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N5111 (Install ancillary equipments on boats) PC1. PC2. Assessment criteria for outcomes monitor and implement the licensing procedures erect the antenna and make all connections Total Marks Out Of Theory Skills Practical PC3. test the equipment for correct functioning PC4. familiarize crew members with the press-to-talk release-to-listen (simplex) feature of radio communications PC5. teach crew members about the operations of the radio including emergency communications PC6. deal with common errors and failures effectively and in a timely manner

21 PC7. Assessment Criteria install the antenna and make all connections PC8. test the equipment for correct PC9. familiarize crew members with the operations like entering and naming positions PC10. save routes and positions of known fishing grounds PC11. activate emergency procedures like the Man Overboard function PC12. deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner PC13. install the transducer and make all necessary connections PC14. test the equipment for correct functioning PC15. explain operations of the fish finder to fellow crew members PC16. familiarize crew members on how to read the display and locate fish PC17. ensure that the depth and nature of bottom is read correctly PC18. ensure that bottom fish from the sea bed is distinguished properly PC19. deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner AGR/N5112 (Ensure routine maintenance and servicing of ancillary equipments) PC1. PC identify tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks monitor and implement the routine maintenance procedures such as: make routine adjustments and repairs according to operating manuals/manufacturer s specifications/and supervisor s instructions ensure the equipments are cleaned and stored as per specifications

22 Assessment Criteria test the range of all connections PC3. check and record error logs PC4. record any feedback received from users of the equipments PC5. report major malfunctions, faults, wear and damage to the supervisor according to supervisor requirements AGR/N5103 (Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fishing and fishing assistance) PC1. PC2. use safe working and emergency procedures of all machinery used, their controls and limitations update self with areas such as seamanship, rope work, working with nets and other onboard fishing equipment, all lifesaving and firefighting equipment on board, their uses and applications PC3. monitor pollution laws related to the disposal of fish, fisheries management laws related to fishing methods and gear, conservation laws related to banned species PC4. monitor international regulations for preventing collisions at sea pertaining to fishing boats, and the CRZ pertaining to inshore areas PC5. update self with underwater dangers along the fishing route PC6. predict close quarter situations with other boats/ships well in advance PC7. apply emergency measures during rough weather PC8. demonstrate signals to exhibit while fishing PC9. identify poisonous sea creatures that come up with the catch and dispose of them safely PC13. carry out use of all personal life saving equipment on board, as and when required

23 Assessment Criteria PC14. monitor the effect of bacteria on fish, rate of decomposition, how and why gutting prolongs freshness, importance of chilling quickly PC15. handle fish without bruising it, store without crushing and in a hygienic manner PC16. update self with knowledge of risks, dangers and limitations of fishing in the sea PC17. ensure the assistance provided can withstand the rigors of the sea and does not endanger life or machinery