NCVT Courses proposed for alignment with NSQF during the 10 th Meeting of NSQC 1

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility th class 3965 hrs Vertical Progression* 28Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMECHANIC CONSUMER ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES (CTS) *Vertical Progression: 1.Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronics’ course (To be aligned with NSQF, prospectively at Level 5) 2.Many Indian Universities and State Directorate of Technical Education are offering lateral entry to the Diploma in Electronic and Telecommunication course for those candidates who have passed ITI of at least two years duration in the relevant field (who have passed 10 th level school leaving examination). 2

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility th class3965 hrsVertical Progression* 28Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationTechnician Power Electronics Systems (CTS) 3 *Vertical Progression: 1.Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) ‘Mechanic Power Electronics (Inverters, UPS and Maintenance of Drives)’ course (Yet to be aligned with NSQF, prospectively at Level 5). 2.Many Indian Universities and State Directorate of Technical Education are offering lateral entry to the Diploma in Electronic and Telecommunication course for those candidates who have passed ITI of at least two years duration in the relevant field (who have passed 10 th level school leaving examination)

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility th class with Maths and Science 1980 hrsHorizontal/ Vertical progression* 31Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMECHANIC AUTO BODY PAINTING (CTS) 4 *Horizontal/Vertical progression: 1.Craftsmen Training Scheme (MES) ‘Mechanic Motor Vehicle’ course (Level 4). [And subsequently to Apprenticeship Training Scheme course ‘Mechanic Motor Vehicle’ (To be aligned with NSQF, prospectively at Level 5)]

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry / Institute validation Internati onal compara bility th class with Maths and Science 1980 hrsHorizontal/ Vertical progression* 31Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMECHANIC AUTO BODY REPAIR (CTS) 5 *Horizontal/Vertical progression: Craftsmen Training Scheme (MES) ‘Mechanic Motor Vehicle’ course (Level 4). [And subsequently to Apprenticeship Training Scheme course ‘Mechanic Motor Vehicle’ (To be aligned with NSQF, prospectively at Level 5)]

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility 05GAR th Class + 14 years of age 520 hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationORNAMENTALIST - HAND WORK SPECIALIST COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT SKILLS (MES) 6 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 5 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility 06FAD 712 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 680Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMACHINE AARI (MES) 7 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 7 th / 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility 07GAR 514 2Passed 5 th Class + 14 years of age 208 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSURFACE ORNAMENTATION TECHNIQUES (MES) 8 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 5 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility 08GAR 502 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 680Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationZIG - ZAG MACHINE EMBROIDERY (MES) 9 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute validation Internati onal compara bility 09GAR 503 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 360 hrs hrs. Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL FINISHER AND CHECKER (MES) 10 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 10GAR 504 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 360 hrs hrs. Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationINDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE TECHNICIAN (MES) 11 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 11GAR 505 2Passed 5 th Class + 14 years of age 360 hrs hrs. Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationGARMENT PACKER/ IRONER/ FUSING TECHNICIAN (MES) 12 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 5 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 12GAR 506 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 680 hrs hrs. Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationVISUAL MERCHANDISING (MES) 13 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 15--4Passed 10 th class 2080 hrsPl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationCOMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT (CTS) 14 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Computer Operator and Programming Assistant’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 16--4Passed 10 th Std hrsPl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationDESK TOP PUBLISHING OPERATOR (CTS) 15 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Desktop Publishing Operator’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 17--4Passed 10 th class 3865 hrsPl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationINFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CTS) 16 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for horizontal progression. 2.Many Indian Universities and State Directorate of Technical Education are offering lateral entry to the Diploma in Electronic and Telecommunication course for those candidates who have passed ITI of at least two years duration in the relevant field (who have passed 10 th level school leaving examination).

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 18ICT 7033Passed 10 th Class 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationCOMPUTER HARDWARE ASSISTANT (MES) 17 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Computer Hardware and network Maintenance’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 19ICT 7043Passed 10 th Class 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationCOMPUTER NETWORK ASSISTANT (MES) 18 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Computer Hardware and network Maintenance’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 20ICT 7023Passed 10 th Class 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationDTP & PRINT PUBLISHING ASSISTANT (MES) 19 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Desktop Publishing Operator’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 21ICT 7073Passed 10 th Class + 14 years of age 1000 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationWEB DESIGNING & PUBLICATION ASSISTANT (MES) 20 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Information Technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 22ICT7013Passed 10 th Class 500hrs+ 100 hrs Pl. see the remarks below 40Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationACCOUNTS ASSISTANT USING TALLY (MES) 21 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Computer Operator and Programming Assistant’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 23FPP 701 3Passed 10 th Class + 14 years of age 500Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationFRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROCESSING (MES) 22 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course Fruits and Vegetables Processing (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility Passed class X under 10+2 system with minimum of 40% independently in Science and Mathematics 1985hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT (CTS) 23 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Architectural Assistant’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 25--4Passed 8 th standard 1985hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationCARPENTER (CTS) 24 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Carpenter’, or ‘Shipwright (wood)’ or Furniture and Cabinet Maker’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility th Passed or failed 1985hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPLUMBER (CTS) 25 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Plumber’ or ‘Pipe Fitter’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 27--4Pass 10 th Class under system of education 3865 hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (CTS) 26 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic’ or ‘Mechanic (Domestic, Commercial, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)’ or ’Mechanic (Central Air Conditioning Plant, Industrial Cooling and Package Air Conditioning)’ or ‘Mechanic (Cold storage, Ice plant and Ice candy Plant)’ or ‘Mechanic (Dairy Maintenance)’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility th class1990 hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSURVEYOR (CTS) 27 Progression: 1.The trainee can take up the ATS course ‘Surveyor’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 5), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 29GAR th +14 years of age 520Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-KNITS (FOUNDATION) (MES) 28 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the MES course ‘APPAREL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY – KNITS (ADVANCED) (GAR 902)’ (Proposed at Level 3), for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 30GAR th + GAR 702 [Apparel manufacturing technology-knits (foundation)] 520 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY – KNITS (ADVANCED) (MES) 29 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS courses (1) Sewing Technology (L4) or (2) Dress Making (L4) for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 31GAR th + GAR 502 (Zig-Zag Machine Embroidery) + 14 years of age 360 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL PRODUCT SPECIALTY TROUSER, KNITS, JACKETS, LOUNGE WEAR (MES) 30 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 32GAR th + 01 year exp in garment making 520 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL PRODUCTION SUPERVISION (MES) 31 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS courses (1) Sewing Technology (L4) or (2) Dress Making (L4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 33GAR th 1040 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE (MES) 32 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS courses (1) Sewing Technology (L4) or (2) Dress Making (L4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 34CON 712 2Passed 10 th Class + 18 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationJUNIOR LAND SURVEYOR (MES) 33 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the MES courses ‘Senior Land Surveyor (CON 718)’, proposed at Level 3, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 35CON th + CON 712 [Junior Land Surveyor] 500 hrsPl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSENIOR LAND SURVEYOR (MES) 34 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other the CTS course ‘Surveyor’, proposed at Level 4, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 36FAD th Standard with 14 yrs. of age 520 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationRETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES (MES) 35 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS courses ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 37FAD th Standard with skills in sketching and basic computer operation & 14 yrs. of age 580 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSOFTWARE APPLICATION IN FASHION DESIGN (MES) 36 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 38FAD th with 01 year industry experience or certificate in fashion design/ Garment manufacturing 220 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSOFTWARE APPLICATION IN APPAREL MERCHANDISING (MES) 37 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4) for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 39FAD 703 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 680 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationASSISTANT FASHION SALES AND SHOWROOM REPRESENTATIVE (MES) 38 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 40FAD 704 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 400 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAPPAREL ORNAMENTALIST- GRADE I (MES) 39 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 41FAD 705 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationBATIK PRINTING SPECIALIST (MES) 40 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 42FAD 706 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationTIE AND DYE SPECIALIST (MES) 41 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up other MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 43FAD 707 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationBlock Printer (MES) 42 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 44FAD 708 2Passed 7 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationACCESSORIES DESIGNER (MES) 43 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses in the Sector with 7 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 45FAD 709 2Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 680 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationHOME FURNISHING (MES) 44 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 46FAD th Standard680 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMERCHANDISING (MES) 45 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 47FAD th Standard + Minimum one year experience in Garment Industry 680 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationEXPORT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURE (MES) 46 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 48FAD th Standard1040 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationFASHION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (MES) 47 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 49FAD th + Fashion Design Technology (FAD 801) 1040 hrsPl. see the remarks below 28Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationADVANCE FASHION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (MES) 48 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Fashion Design technology’ (To be aligned to NSQF, prospectively at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 50REF 701 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING PLANT (MES) 49 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 51REF th Std.+ Electrician Domestic (ELE701) 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREFRIGERATION/AIR CONDITIONING/ VENTILATION MECHANIC (ELECTRIC CONTROL) (MES) 50 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 52REF 703 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATOR (MES) 51 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 53REF 704 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONING (MES) 52 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 54REF 705 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF COOLERS (MES) 53 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 55REF 706 3Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 500 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 26Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WINDOW AND SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS (MES) 54 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 56FPP 702 2Minimum 8 th Standard + 14 years of age 500Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationBAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY (MES) 55 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 57FPP 703 3Minimum 10 th Standard + 14 years of age 500Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationAGRO BASED PRODUCTS (MES) 56 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Agro Processing’ (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 58FPP 606 3Bachelor degree in life science 350 Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMANUFACTURING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (MES) 57 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course Food Beverages (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 59FPP 607 3Minimum 12 th Standard + 18 years of age 350Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationTECHNOLOGY OF MANUFACTURING BAKERY PRODUCTS (MES) 58 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Baker and Confectioner’ in the Hospitality Sector (To be aligned to NSQF at Level 4), at an opportune time, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 60FPP 608 3Passed 12 th Class + 18 years of age 350Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPROCESSING OF SUGAR AND COCOA CONFECTIONARY PRODUCTS (MES) 59 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Baker and Confectioner’ in the Hospitality Sector (To be aligned to NSQF at Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 61FPP 609 2Passed 8 th Class + minimum 14 years of age 315 Hrs +100Hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPROCESSING AND PRESERVING MILK & MILK PRODUCTS (MES) 60 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 62FPP 610 2Passed 8 th Class + 14 years of age 314 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPROCESSING OF FISHES AND THEIR BY- PRODUCTS (MES) 61 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 63FPP th/8 th and minimum age of 14 years 273 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationSLAUGHTER HOUSE PRACTICES AND PROCESSING OF MEAT PRODUCTS (MES) 62 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 5 th /8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 64FPP 614 3Graduate with science stream + 20 years of age 361 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMANUFACTURING OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS (MES) 63 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the MES course ‘Food Safety and Microbial Analysis’ (To be aligned to NSQF prospectively at Level 4) or MSc (Nutrition Sciences) in Universities, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 65FPP th + 18 years of age 336 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMANUFACTURING OF TRADITIONAL FOODS AND THEIR INDIGENISATION (MES) 64 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 66FPP 616 3Minimum 12 th Standard + Minimum 16 years of age 315 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationHANDLING AND SAFE STORAGE OF FOOD GRAINS (MES) 65 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up the CTS course ‘Agro Processing ‘(NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 67FPP th + 18 years of age 350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPROCESSING OF SUGARCANE AND SUGAR (MES) 66 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course ‘Agro Processing’ (NSQF Level 4) /Food Beverages (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 68FPP th standard + 18 yrs of age 350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationWINE MAKING TECHNOLOGY (MES) 67 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course Fruits and Vegetables Processing (NSQF Level 4) / Food Beverages (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 69FPP 619 3Passed 12th + 18 years of age 350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPACKAGING TECHNOLOGY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (MES) 68 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 70FPP 620 3Passed 12th Class + 18 years of age 350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationBREWING TECHNOLOGY (MES) 69 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ (NSQF Level 4) / ‘Food Beverages’ (NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 71FPP th Standard350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationFOOD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (MES) 70 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up CTS course ‘Agro Processing’ (Level 4) / ‘Fruits and Vegetables Processing’ (NSQF Level 4) / ‘Food Beverages ‘(NSQF Level 4), at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 72FPP 625 4ITI / Diploma + Minimum age of 20 years 630 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationMANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES OF FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERIES (MES) 71 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up an ATS course or a Diploma course, at an opportune time, for the post ITI qualification/ Vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 73FPP 626 4ITI in relevant field or Diploma in Engineering/Food Processing with minimum age of 18 years 550 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationOPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENTS (MES) 72 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up an ATS course or a Diploma course, at an opportune time, for the post ITI qualification/ Vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 74FPP Minimum graduate with Science stream preferably with mathematics + 20 years of age 315 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationINSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION IN FOOD INDUSTRY (MES) 73 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up a relevant Graduate Apprenticeship course, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 75FPP Minimum Bachelor’s Degree + 20 years of age 315 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationFOOD INDUSTRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (MES) 74 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up a relevant Graduate Apprenticeship course, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 76FPP Minimum ITI/Diploma + 20 years of age 350 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY (MES) 75 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to trainees, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up a relevant ATS course, at an opportune time, for vertical progression.

Sl No Course Code LevelEntry Qualifications Notional Hours ProgressionIndustry/ Institute Validation Internati onal compara bility 77FPP 633) 2Minimum 8 th Standard + 14 years of age 315 hrs hrs Pl. see the remarks below 25Not at this stage Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shram Shakti Bhavan, New Delhi NCVT Course proposed for alignment with NSQF Name of qualificationPROCESSING OF SPICES & CONDIMENTS (MES) 76 Progression: 1.The course is part of the Modular Employable Skills under the Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme of Government of India. The main objective of the course is to provide employable skills to early school leavers, existing workers, etc., especially in the unorganised sector, in order for them to get gainful employment. In this context, a trainee undergoing this course progresses from the category of unskilled worker to partly- or semi-skilled worker. 2.The trainee can take up MES courses under the Sector with 8 th Class entry qualification, at an opportune time, for horizontal progression.