Scheme Guidelines For Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi Mou)
Scheme Guidelines For Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi Mou)
Scheme Guidelines For Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi Mou)
For
Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi MoU)
(wef. 28.02.2019)
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ACRONYMS
CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
MSME Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
NCVT National Council for Vocational Training
NCVET National Council for Vocational Education & Training
NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework
NTC National Trade Certificate
ES Employer Skiller
OJT On-the-Job Training
ITP Industrial Training Partner
TT Cell Trade Testing Cell
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1. Background
Flexible Memorandum of Understanding or Flexi-MoU scheme is designed to cater to the needs of both
industry as well as trainee, allowing industries to train candidates as per their skill set requirements and
providing trainees with an industry environment aligned with the market demand and latest technology
to undergo training.
The scheme gives the industry the flexibility to create tailored skilling programmes with customized
courses, having content and curriculum that is market relevant and meets the industry requirements. The
industry also gets the flexibility to select trainees, conduct practical assessments, and add industry ready
trainees to its workforce.
The concept of Flexi-MoU was introduced in the year 2014 and policy guidelines for the same were
implemented vide letter dated 31st July 2014, which were later revised on 3rd Oct. 2016 vide letter no.
MSDE (DGT)-19/11/2016-CD. In the sub-committee meeting dated 28th August 2018 chaired by DG, DGT
on Norms and Courses, a number of recommendations were made by the participating members for
revising the Flexi MoU scheme.
Subsequently, the revision activity was undertaken to align the guidelines of Flexi-MoU with CTS scheme
and for incorporating various reforms activities undertaken by DGT including exam reforms. Inputs have
been taken from consultations held with various stake holders including State Governments, Industry
Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Industries implementing the scheme, as well as Skill Universities.
Same has been incorporated in revised guidelines.
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3.1. For participating Industries
i. Create new course with customized content and curriculum tailored to their needs and get
the same approved from DGT.
ii. Flexibility of selecting the candidates for the training.
iii. Flexibility to tie up with external vocational training providers for imparting classroom
training, mobilizing trainees and conducting session on soft-skills/ career counselling.
i. Industry/Organization – under this provision, eligible industries will directly enter into an
agreement/MoU with DGT. Industries meeting the following criteria are eligible -
a. Industry must be an eminent Manufacturing/ Service Sector /IT & ITES industry with
a minimum strength of 500 employees.
b. Industry must have minimum annual turnover of INR 100 crores and positive net-
worth during the last 3 fiscal years.
c. Industry may be a Limited Company, Private Limited Company, State Undertaking,
Public Sector Establishments, or Central Sector Establishments.
d. In new age sectors, conditions (a) and (b) above may be relaxed.
ii. Industry Clusters/ Associations - under this provision, eligible industry associations or
industry cluster will directly enter into an agreement/MoU with DGT. Industry
cluster/association meeting the following criteria is eligible -
a. Industry cluster/association with cumulative annual turnover of member industries
INR 100 crores or more.
b. Industry cluster/Association with cumulative employee strength of 500 employees
or more.
c. All participating industries/ member industries of participating industry association
or cluster must be registered MSMEs, Industry/ establishment having valid
registration with the State/ Central authority registered for at least for 2 years.
Establishments include entities registered with any government/local authorities/
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shops covered under Factories Act 1948 and Shops and Establishments Act applicable
for the concerned State.
iii. Skill Universities– under this arrangement, MoU will be signed between Skill University and
DGT. The candidates undergoing training under this arrangement shall be sent to industry by
Skill University, for industry training component.
a. The participating Skill University must be approved by University Grants Commission
(UGC) under provisions made for Skill University in the UGC Act, 1956 OR
b. ‘Skill University’ established under the State Legislature Act.
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7. Course, Content and Curriculum
i. Industrial Training Partner will have the flexibility for developing and running (DGT approved)
tailored courses with customized content and curriculum to meet their requirements.
ii. NSQF compliance is desired but not mandatory at the time of commencement of program.
iii. If public funding (center/state) is involved, then NSQF compliance will be mandatory before
enrollment under flexi-MoU.
iv. Courses developed by Industry under flexi-MoU scheme must have high employment potential,
should be different from existing CTS courses and should be given a different nomenclature
accordingly, so that there is no confusion.
v. Curriculum of courses developed should be designed with more weightage towards industrial
training, and the duration of theoretical and practical training components for each course must
be defined in hours.
vi. For IT/ITES and similar sectors, courses developed may be purely online.
vii. ITP shall have a dedicated trainer and supervisor assigned to each batch of trainees.
viii. Industrial Training Partner (ITP) may engage external agencies/ experts for developing customized
content.
8. Fee Structure
i. All training related expenses under the MoU/Agreement shall be borne by the ITP and no fee shall
be levied from trainees in any form. Participating ITP may utilize CSR funds or funds allocated
under employer-skiller head for meeting the training cost arising out of theoretical training etc.
ii. Similarly, Skill University may charge reasonable fee from candidates for imparting theoretical
training. Maximum fee charged must be calculated only on hours of ‘theoretical training’ provided
during the course and as per Common Norms rates prescribed by MSDE (refer Annexure 4).
Duration of theoretical training should not exceed 30% of the total duration of the course.
iii. ITP may pay reasonable stipend to trainees during the industrial training phase.
9. Duration of Training
The minimum duration of training under Flexi-MoU shall be 6 months including classroom training and
industry training components, while the maximum duration shall be that of 24 months (2 years).
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iv. Selection criteria set up by ITP may include qualifying exam marks, physical fitness standards,
selection procedure, aptitude and skill/dexterity test of candidates or any other industry/sector
specific requirements.
v. ITP shall ensure before the admission of the aspiring trainee under the scheme, that the trainee
is well informed about the flexi-MoU scheme.
vi. Enrollment data of candidates selected by ITP must be uploaded by ITP on the scheme portal
within a fortnight of admissions. ITPs may use the attached sample ‘Admission Form’ format for
recording candidate data at time of admission (refer Annexure 5).
12. Placement
i. ITP must ensure placement of at-least 50% of the total successful trainees trained under the flexi-
MoU. Placements must be tracked by ITP for 1 year.
ii. Successful trainees can be placed/employed as regular employees, contractual employees or as
apprentices. Self-employment with proper documentation, will also be calculated towards
placement.
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iii. Scrutinize applications received from ITPs for approval as per procedure laid down under the
scheme guidelines.
iv. Carry out inspection if required, at the actual site proposed for training, before signing of MoU.
v. Sign MoUs with Industrial Training Partners post approval of proposal.
vi. Upload a copy of MoU at scheme portal.
vii. Provision of scheme portal for submission of proposal by ITPs, registration of ITPs, uploading
trainee details, including enrollment data, admit card, exam schedule, assessment marks
uploading, marksheet generation and issue of e-Certificate.
viii. Provide credentials and access to portal for ITP’s trainees and other stake holders.
ix. Issue Admit Cards and Conduct theoretical exams for enrolled candidates.
x. Issue e-NTC to successful candidates.
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15. Grievance Redressal
i. ITP should create an internal committee for managing trainee grievances, similar to the provisions
made for regular employees of Industrial Training Partner.
ii. Any grievances of ITP or enrolled candidates that are not solved by the ITP may be brought to the
notice of DGT for necessary review and intervention.
iii. In case of serious complaints, DGT may terminate the MoU at any time.
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Annexure 1: Flexi-MoU previous guidelines
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Annexure 2: Notification of Examination Pattern
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Annexure 3: ITP Application Form format
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APPLICATION FORM FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PARTNER (ITP)
Organization
Main Promoter
ITP Type
i.e. Industry/ Industry Cluster/ Industry Association/ Skill University
Member Industries
(for Industry Association/ Cluster)
Industry Sector(s)
(Skill University may provide list of sectors for providing training)
Date of Establishment
Date of Applications
2. Contact Details
Address:
District:
Pin Code:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-Mail:
Website:
Address:
District:
State/UT:
Pin Code:
Contact Number:
Training Center Infrastructure (Available/Proposed)
Net Worth
Annual Turn Over
(Attach last 3 years Balance Sheet)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Checklist of Documents to be attached
5. Photographs of the center with class room & reception area Yes/No
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Annexure 5: Trainee Admission Form format
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FLEXI-MOU
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
*E-Mail…………………………………………………………………
*Mobile………………………………………………………………..
2.
A. Highest Qualification: …………………………….(8th, 10th , 12th , ITI Pass, Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate)
B. Area of specialization (if applicable): …………………………………………………………………….
DECLARATION
I,………………………………………………………………………..S/o…………………………………………………………….aged……………….
resident of……………………………………………………………hereby declare that all information provided is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I hold myself responsible if any information is falsely provided or found
incorrect.
I have been informed about the terms and condition of flexi-MoU scheme and my role/responsibilities as a
trainee under the scheme guidelines.