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

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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, 6th Floor, Building No. 10, GNG Tower, Sector 44, Gurgaon Haryana Ph: 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 [27] 6. Assessment Criteria..[29] Qualifications Pack Agri Commodity Quality Assayer SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Industries OCCUPATION: Commodity Management REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q7902 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL An Agri Commodity Quality Assayer is responsible for the overall quality of the agricultural commodities to ensure that only high quality commodities are entering the market. Brief Job Description: An Agri Commodity Quality Assayer is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the overall quality of the agricultural commodities. The asseyor is also responsible for coordinating with the inspecting authorities to oversee the quality inspection processes and ensuring that the quality standards are met. Personal Attributes: An Agri Commodity Quality Assayer must have good observation skills and an eye for quality. The individual must possess good reporting skills. The individual must have basic communication and reading and writing skills.

2 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Job Details Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7902 Job Role Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.4 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 NSQC clearance on N/A Role Description Job Role NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Agri Commodity Quality Assayer An Agri Commodity Quality Assayer is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the overall quality of the agricultural commodities. The assayer is also responsible for coordinating with the inspecting authorities to oversee the quality inspection processes and ensuring that the quality standards are met. 5 Graduate in Agriculture Studies, preferably Not applicable 1. Commodity quality standards 2. Reporting formats 3. FSSAI standards 22 years Preferably 1-2 years experience of working as a quality assayer in a commodities firm Compulsory NOS: 1. AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse 2. AGR/N7906 Identify and implement quality standards to be followed 3. AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management 4. AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace 5. AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units Page 2

3 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Definitions Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Job Role OS Performance Criteria NOS Qualifications Pack Code Qualifications Pack Unit Code Unit Title Description Knowledge and Understanding Organizational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills or Generic Skills Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses 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 area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through analysis and form the basis of OS. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization. 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. Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack. Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification 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. Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organizational Context includes the way the organization 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 key to learning and working 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 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Acronyms Keywords /Terms GAP NOS NSQF OS PC QP SSC Description Good Agricultural Practices National Occupational Standard National Skill Qualification Framework Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Qualification Pack Sector Skill Council Page 4

5 AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about inspecting the commodities that arrive at the warehouse and ensuring adherence to the required quality standards. Page 5

6 AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N7905 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Conduct quality checks on the commodities Identify commodities that are of substandard quality Prepare quality reports and communicate to stakeholders Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse This OS unit is about inspecting the commodities that arrive at the warehouse and ensuring adherence to the required quality standards This unit/task covers the following: Conduct quality checks on the commodities Identify commodities that are of substandard quality Prepare quality reports and communicate to stakeholders Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC1. collect samples of commodities to conduct quality checks PC2. oversee quality check operations, physically or by other means at the supplier end and on arrival at the warehouse PC3. monitor if transportation temperatures standards have been followed PC4. conduct quality check after unloading and storage at the warehouse To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC5. ensure that the sub-standard commodities are removed from the stock PC6. ascertain what is to be done with the commodities that do not meet the quality standards PC7. review the supplier inspection reports To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC8. prepare quality information reports PC9. share the reports in the prescribed format with the stakeholders PC10. discuss and take action on steps to improve quality The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. procedures followed in the organization for commodity quality checking KA2. guidelines for dealing with poor quality commodity supplies KA3. code of business conduct KA4. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. agricultural supply chain and its components KB2. methods of quality checks KB3. quality criteria for agricultural commodities KB4. how to report cases of poor quality Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated Page 6

7 AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse SA2. document information to be communicated to the team Reading Skills SA3. read and interpret the process required for inspection of commodities Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. effectively communicate with team members SA5. attentively listen to and comprehend the information given by the speaker SA6. communicate clearly on the issues being faced B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. handle issues as per the authority matrix defined by the organization Plan and Organize SB2. plan and prioritize work SB3. plan to utilise time effectively Customer Centricity SB4. understand customer requirements and their priority and respond as per needs Problem Solving SB5. discuss the possible solutions for problem solving Analytical Thinking SB6. apply domain information about inspection quality management and technical knowledge about reporting and communication Critical Thinking SB7. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB8. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 7

8 AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7905 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 Back to Top Page 8

9 AGR/N7906 Identify and implement quality standards to be followed National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about identifying the quality standards to be followed by the organization and overseeing the development of the quality manual, scheduling of quality audits. Page 9

10 AGR/N7906 Identify and implement quality standards to be followed National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N7906 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Identify the quality standards to be followed Develop the quality manual for the organization Communicate the importance of quality in the organization Schedule quality audits in the organization Identify and implement quality standards to be followed This OS unit is about identifying the quality standards to be followed by the organization and overseeing the development of the quality manual, scheduling of quality audits This unit/task covers the following: Identify the quality standards to be followed Develop the quality manual for the organization Communicate the importance of quality in the organization Schedule quality audits in the organization Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/individual must be able to PC1. conduct benchmark studies to identify the quality standards for commodities PC2. liaise with crop experts to develop quality standards PC3. liaise with government authorities to identify the statutory standards for agricultural commodities To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC4. develop a quality manual to be followed in the organization PC5. coordinate with experts and authorities to get the manual validated To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC6. devise different methods to communicate the importance of quality in the organization PC7. ensure awareness of statutory standards and adherence to the same To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC8. coordinate with the authorities and schedule the audits in the warehouses PC9. ensure that all quality standards are met prior to the audit by the authorities PC10. oversee the audit checks and ensure that all checks are conducted in the appropriate manner PC11. ensure that all the statutory approvals are taken from the authorities PC12. ensure that all necessary paper work is completed and submitted to the relevant stakeholders 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. procedures for identifying the quality standards KA2. quality manual of the organization KA3. code of business conduct KA4. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. agricultural supply chain and its components Page 10

11 AGR/N7906 Skills (S) Identify and implement quality standards to be followed KB2. quality standards to be followed KB3. how to develop good manuals on quality KB4. how to communicate the importance of quality effectively KB5. frequency at which quality audits should be scheduled A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document information to be communicated to the team Reading Skills SA3. read and interpret the process required to identify and implement quality standards Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. effectively communicate with team members SA5. attentively listen to and comprehend the information given by the speaker SA6. communicate clearly on the issues being faced B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. handle issues as per the authority matrix defined by the organization Plan and Organize SB2. plan and prioritize the work SB3. plan to utilise time effectively Customer Centricity SB4. understand customer requirements and their priority and respond as per their needs Problem Solving SB5. discuss the possible solutions for problem solving Analytical Thinking SB6. apply domain information about quality standards and statutory standards Critical Thinking SB7. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB8. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 11

12 AGR/N7906 Identify and implement quality standards to be followed NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7906 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 Back to Top Page 12

13 AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about documenting and maintaining records of the various procedures used in commodity management, the various data collection sources used and reports generated. Page 13

14 AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N7904 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Document and maintain records of detailed steps and procedures Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management This OS unit is about documenting and maintaining records of the various procedures used in commodity management, the various data collection sources used and reports generated. This unit/task covers the following: Document and maintain records of detailed steps and procedures Document and maintain records of the trends and patterns Document and maintain records of tools used for of data collection and reports generated Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC1. document and maintain record of details of the steps and procedures used in analysis PC2. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the methods of analysis PC3. document and maintain record of management strategies followed Document and maintain records of the trends and patterns Document and maintain records of tools used for of data collection and reports generated To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC4. document and maintain record of details of the trends, patterns, other findings post analysis PC5. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the factors that impact commodity management To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC6. document and maintain record of details of the software and other instruments used for analysis, if any PC7. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the reports generated PC8. document and maintain record details of the sources of primary & secondary data collection 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. procedures followed in the organisation for documentation and record keeping KA2. code of business conduct KA3. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures Page 14

15 AGR/N7904 B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. details to be recorded on market trends and patterns KB2. documentation system followed in the organization on impact analysis KB3. methods to record and maintain records on observations (if any) related to KB4. how to enter details in the ERP system followed by the organisation Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document the information to be communicated to the team Reading Skills SA3. read and interpret the process required Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. effectively communicate with team members SA5. attentively listen and comprehend the information given by the speaker SA6. communicate clearly on the issues being faced B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. handle issues in case the manager is not available (as per the authority matrix defined by the organization) Plan and Organize SB2. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received SB3. plan to utilise time effectively Customer Centricity SB4. understand customer requirements and their priority and respond as per their needs Problem Solving SB5. discuss the possible solutions with the manager for problem solving Analytical Thinking SB6. apply domain information processes and technical knowledge about research and analysis Critical Thinking SB7. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB8. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 15

16 AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N7904 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 Back to Top Page 16

17 AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about adhering to workplace hygiene and safety practices and rendering appropriate emergency procedures as and when required. Page 17

18 AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace Unit Code AGR/N9911 National Occupational Standard Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Adhere to personal hygiene practices and ensure cleanliness around workplace Adhere to safety guidelines and render appropriate emergency procedures Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace This OS unit is about adhering to workplace hygiene and safety practices and rendering appropriate emergency procedures as and when required This unit /task covers the following: Adhere to personal hygiene practices and ensure cleanliness around workplace Adhere to safety guidelines and render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria \ Skill Set To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC1. comply with organization s health and hygiene policies and procedures PC2. adhere to garbage and trash disposal guidelines PC3. identify and report poor organizational practices with respect to hygiene and cleanliness PC4. ensure personal hygiene as well as grooming and adhere to the dress code of the organization PC5. ensure cleanliness of respective workstation at beginning and end of day PC6. inform reporting manager on personal health issues related to injuries and infectious diseases PC7. share knowledge of health and hygiene related guidelines with team members To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC8. check various areas of the workplace and report leakages, water logging, pests, fire, etc. PC9. ensure prevention of accidents and damages at the workplace PC10. attend fire drills and other safety related workshops organized at the workplace PC11. use safety materials or equipments as applicable to the workplace PC12. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC13. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC14. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC15. administer first aid as and when required PC16. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures Page 18

19 AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA2. health and safety guidelines as laid down by the organization KA3. emergency evacuation and first aid procedures defined by the organization KA4. different types of breaches in health, safety and security and how and when to report these The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KB2. safe disposal methods for waste KB3. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work KB4. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KB5. evacuation procedures for workers and visitors KB6. how to summon medical assistance and the emergency services, where necessary KB7. how to use the health, safety and accident reporting procedures and the importance of these KB8. government agencies in the areas of safety, health and security and their norms and services Writing Skills SA1. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA2. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports Reading Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making SA3. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand safety related guidelines SA4. read internal information documents sent by internal teams Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. effectively communicate with co-workers SA6. comprehend information shared by experts and senior management SB1. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly Plan and Organize Page 19

20 AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace SB2. plan and organize work to meet health and safety requirements Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with co-workers and managers may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. apply problem solving techniques in different situations Analytical Thinking SB5. assess situations and identify appropriate control measures Critical Thinking SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 20

21 AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9911 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 Back to Top Page 21

22 AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about collaborating with team members and working effectively within teams. Page 22

23 AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N9912 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Carry out interactions with reporting manager Ensure teamwork and coordination with colleagues Knowledge and Understanding (K) Collaborate with team members and work effectively This OS unit is about collaborating with team members and working effectively within teams. This unit /task covers the following: Carry out interactions with reporting manager Ensure teamwork and coordination with colleagues Performance Criteria \ Skill Set To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC1. receive instructions from reporting manager on the work to be carried out PC2. communicate work done/activities performed to the reporting manager as required PC3. elicit feedback on work done PC4. rectify actions/procedures based on feedback given PC5. escalate any issues and concerns to the reporting manager PC6. participate in discussions with reporting manager when required To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC7. ensure clear and concise communication with the team and colleagues PC8. plan work and tasks with team members on a regular basis PC9. share knowledge of processes, techniques with the team PC10. treat team members with respect and dignity PC11. demonstrate responsible and disciplined behaviour PC12. adhere to the timeliness of work commitments made to fellow colleagues PC13. inform colleagues in advance if unable to carry out work commitments, citing reasons for the same PC14. address work related issues among the team PC15. participate in team interaction sessions/activities as and when required PC16. adhere to organization s policies and procedures for working with colleagues PC17. discuss/report any concerns to senior management A. Organizational Context The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. guidelines laid down by the organization for working in teams KA2. legislations, standards, policies and procedures applicable to workplace KA3. code of conduct to be followed when working in teams KA4. roles and responsibilities as defined by the organization Page 23

24 AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills KA5. authority matrix and the right person to be approached in case of any concerns KA6. delivery standards as defined by the organization The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. types of information to be communicated to/exchanged with colleagues KB2. team problem solving techniques KB3. effective modes of communication within teams KB4. importance of effective communication and relationship building KB5. how to interact with seniors effectively KB6. best practices on working effectively with colleagues Writing Skills SA1. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA2. communicate effectively with teams in writing Reading Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making SA3. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA4. read important guidelines, instructions, rules and regulations Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. effectively communicate with co-workers SA6. comprehend information shared by experts and senior management SB1. identify suitable courses of action to be taken on a day to day basis Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize work to meet targets and deadlines Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with co-workers and senior management Problem Solving SB4. apply problem solving techniques in different situations Analytical Thinking SB5. assess situations and identify appropriate control measures Page 24

25 AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively Critical Thinking SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 25

26 AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work effectively NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9912 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 30/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17 Occupation Commodity Management Next review date 20/07/20 Back to Top Page 26

27 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer 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 Page 27

28 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: 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 Page 28

29 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Job Role Agri Commodity Quality Assayer Qualification Pack AGR/Q7902 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES 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. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected elective NOS/set of NOS. OR 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected optional NOS/set of NOS. 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack Total Marks: 500 Assessable outcomes 1. AGR/N7905 Inspect commodities transported to the warehouse Compulsory NOS PC1. PC2. PC3. Assessment criteria for outcomes collect samples of commodities to conduct quality checks Total Marks 100 Marks Allocation Out Of Theory Skills Practical oversee quality check operations, physically or by other means at the supplier end and on arrival at the warehouse monitor if transportation temperatures standards have been followed PC4. conduct quality check after unloading and storage at the warehouse PC5. PC6. ensure that the sub-standard commodities are removed from the stock ascertain what is to be done with the commodities that do not meet the quality standards Page 29

30 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer PC7. PC8. PC9. review the supplier inspection reports prepare quality information reports share the reports in the prescribed format with the stakeholders PC10. discuss and action on steps to improve quality AGR/N7906: Identify and implement quality standards to be followed 3. AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management PC1. conduct benchmark studies to identify the quality standards for commodities PC2. liaise with crop experts to develop quality standards PC3. liaise with government authorities to identify the statutory standards for agricultural commodities PC4. develop a quality manual to be followed in the organization PC5. coordinate with experts and authorities to get the manual validated PC6. devise different methods to communicate the importance of quality in the organization PC7. ensure awareness of statutory standards and adherence to the same PC8. coordinate with the authorities and schedule the audits in the warehouses PC9. ensure that all quality standards are met prior to the audit by the authorities PC10. oversee the audit checks and ensure that all checks are conducted in the appropriate manner PC11. ensure that all the statutory approvals are taken from the authorities PC12. ensure that all necessary paper work is completed and submitted to the relevant stakeholders PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. document and maintain record of details of the steps and procedures used in analysis document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the methods of analysis document and maintain record of management strategies followed document and maintain record of details of the trends, patterns, other findings post analysis Page 30

31 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer PC5. PC6. PC7. PC8. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the factors that impact commodity management document and maintain record of details of the software and other instruments used for analysis, if any document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the reports generated document and maintain record details of the sources of primary & secondary data collection AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. PC5. PC6. PC7. PC8. PC9. PC10. PC11. PC12. PC13. PC14. comply with organization s health and hygiene policies and procedures adhere to garbage and trash disposal guidelines identify and report poor organizational practices with respect to hygiene and cleanliness ensure personal hygiene as well as grooming and adhere to the dress code of the organization ensure cleanliness of respective workstation at beginning and end of day inform reporting manager on personal health issues related to injuries and infectious diseases share knowledge of health and hygiene related guidelines with team members check various areas of the workplace and report leakages, water logging, pests, fire, etc. ensure prevention of accidents and damages at the workplace attend fire drills and other safety related workshops organized at the workplace use safety materials or equipments as applicable to the workplace follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace Page 31

32 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer requirements PC15. PC16. administer first aid as and when required report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures AGR/N9912: Collaborate with team members and work effectively PC1. receive instructions from reporting manager on the work to be carried out 100 PC2. communicate work done/activities performed to the reporting manager as required PC3. elicit feedback on work done PC4. PC5. PC6. PC7. PC8. PC9. PC10. PC11. PC12. PC13. rectify actions/procedures based on feedback given escalate any issues and concerns to the reporting manager participate in discussions with reporting manager when required ensure clear and concise communication with the team and colleagues plan work and tasks with team members on a regular basis share knowledge of processes, techniques with the team treat team members with respect and dignity demonstrate responsible and disciplined behavior adhere to the timeliness of work commitments made to fellow colleagues inform colleagues in advance if unable to carry out work commitments, citing reasons for the Page 32

33 Qualifications Pack For Agri Commodity Quality Assayer same PC14. PC15. PC16. PC17. address work related issues among the team participate in team interaction sessions/activities as and when required adhere to organization s policies and procedures for working with colleagues discuss/report any concerns to senior management Page 33