What Is NCVT and VTP
What Is NCVT and VTP
What Is NCVT and VTP
OBJECTIVES of NCVT certified VTP: Ministry of labour & Employment under look development of a new
strategic frame work for Skill development for early school leaves and existing workers, especially in unorganized
sector in close consultation with industry, Micro enterprises in the organized sector state government experts and
academic which was essential considering their educational, social and economic background.
Public Private Partnership (PPP) envisaged in the form of active participation of the industry / Private Sector in
every stage of design and implementation of the scheme. Industry bodies are represented in the Central Apex
Committee and State Committees which have overall responsibility of implementation of this scheme.
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS :
The minimum age limit for persons to take part in the scheme is 14 years but there is no upper age limit.
List of Sectors and Courses :
there are more than 1400 courses under various sectors available for certification by the National Council for
Vocational Training (NCVT) based on MES.
Benefits of NCVT certificate:
If you have NCVT certificate,you can:
1. Get loan for self employment
2. Get registered in Employment exchange
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Following categories of Educational and Training Institutes having requisite facilities for conducting training
courses would be eligible for becoming VTP for conducting MES courses:
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Private Institutes of repute affiliated/ accredited to a Board / University / Council (NCVT, AICTE etc.) set up
by Central Government / State Governments / UT Administrations
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necessary management structures at National, Regional and State level (Apex committee, NPMC, Regional Cells,
State Committees, State Cells) for managing and monitoring the scheme would be setup. Development of
assessment tools and learning material would be done. Assessing bodies would be selected. State Governments
and other stakeholders would be familiarised with the scheme procedures. Pilot programmes would be run for
validating effectiveness of systems and procedures. Therefore, focus during the first year would be on development
work and pilot programmes. There would be constraints in terms of reach of assessing bodies as well as budget
availability. Accordingly, only 10,000 persons are to be trained / tested in the 2007-08. It would be required to take
up implementation in select states (say 2 States/ UTs from each of the regions) and select cities in the first year and
then gradually implement the scheme in other States/ UTs. States/UTs which accept terms, conditions and roles of
States and ITIs prescribed under the scheme will be eligible to participate in the scheme.
Quality Assurance for VTPs: Separation of training delivery and assessment functions are aimed at
ensuring
better quality. Performance of the VTPs would be closely monitored
based on the outputs and outcomes of training provided by them. Rating would be awarded to the
VTPs.
Accreditation/ registration of VTPs
The procedure for registration of VTPs is given below:
(i)
DGET will give advertisement for inviting VTPs which wants to run MES courses under SDI scheme
to get themselves registered with RDATs. State Govts. may also give advertisements.
(ii)
VTPs will apply to the respective State Director dealing with vocational training with a copy to
the respective RDAT. VTP will give a certificate that it has necessary training infrastructure to run
the programme. If at any stage it is found that VTP has started courses without necessary training
infrastructure, its registration will be cancelled.
(iii)
State Committees after verifying the records will send the list of recommended VTPs to RDAT
for registration.
(iv)
If no information is received from the State within 4 weeks from the last date for receipt of
application, RDAT can issue registration number to VTPs based on data available with DGET.
(v)
The registered VTPs would be eligible to run MES courses. However, DGET can restrict funding
to VTPs.
State Governments /UT administrations will issue admission notice four times in a year in leading newspapers
or in any other media which will reach out to the largest number of people. VTPs can also issue admission notice.
The notice will contain following information :
a)
b)
Names of DGE&T approved Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) and details of the courses
Reservation policy as applicable for admission to government ITIs in the concerned States/UTs
Fee structure and relaxation in fee for SC/ST and women candidates.
e)
Reimbursement of prescribed training fee to students who pass the trade tests conducted by
Persons will get themselves registered in DGE&T approved Vocational Training Providers. VTP will not admit
VTP will submit list of the trainees admitted to the nodal Government ITIs, notified by Director looking after
the work of vocational training, before commencement of course with a copy to the concerned Director, RDAT.
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Nodal Govt. ITI will enter data on the web based software within a week after receiving details.
Training Fee
Following training fee which includes cost of material, honorarium, etc. has been prescribed:
I.
II.
Rs.1000 per module for modules having duration from 91 to 180 hrs.
III.
Rs.1500 per module for modules having duration from 181 hrs to 270 hrs.
IV.
Rs.2000 per module for modules having duration more than 270 hrs.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST category and women will be given relaxation of 25% in fee. In order to
motivate trainees to take the training programme seriously, training fees of all those trainees who successfully
complete the training would be refunded to them. The fee structure has been prescribed initially for one year and if
required, the Apex Committee may revise the training fee.
Reimbursement of Training cost
Apex Committee can revise rate of reimbursement of training cost and the procedure for release of funds.
What are features of VTP scheme ?
To provide vocational training to school leavers, existing workers, ITI graduates, etc. to improve their employability
by optimally utilizing the infrastructure available in Govt., private institutions and the Industry. Existing skills of the
persons can also be tested and certified under this scheme.
To build capacity in the area of development of competency standards, course curricula, learning material and
assessment standards in the country
Objective
The objective of the scheme are:
to provide vocational training to school leavers, existing workers, ITI graduates, etc. to improve
their employability by optimally utilizing the infrastructure available in Govt., private institutions
and the Industry. Existing skills of the persons can also be tested and certified under this scheme.
to build capacity in the area of development of competency standards, course curricula, learning
material and assessment standards in the country.
Demand driven short term training courses based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) decided in
consultation with Industry. MES is the minimum skills set which is sufficient for gainful
employment.
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Central government will facilitate and promote training while industry, private sector and State
Governments will train the persons.
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4.
Flexible delivery mechanism (part time, weekends, full time, onsite/ offsite) to suit needs of
various target groups.
5.
Different levels of programmes (Foundation level as well as skill upgradation) to meet demands of
various target groups.
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Courses would also be available for persons having completed 5th standard.
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Testing of skills of trainees by independent assessing bodies, which would not be involved in
training delivery, to ensure that it is done impartially.
10. The essence of the scheme is in the certification that will be nationally and internationally
recognized.
Public Private Parternership (PPP)
Public Private Partnership (PPP) envisaged in the form of active participation of the industry / Private Sector in every
stage of design and implementation of the scheme. Industry bodies are represented in the Central Apex Committee
and State Committees which would have overall responsibility of implementation of the scheme. Other areas of
partnership are:
Target Group
MES would benefit different target groups like :
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Target Group
Training
Testing &
Certification of
No.
Competencies
Skills
acquisition
Skills upgradation
Workers
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Less educated/
Out of school
youth/
unemployed
ITI graduates
3
Project Output
One million persons would be trained or their existing skills tested and certified, over a period of five years. About
200 modules for employable skills as per Industry and labour market demands would be identified and course
curriculum developed.
Age of Participants
The minimum age limit for persons to take part in the scheme is 14 years but there is no upper age limit.
Curriculum Development Process
Identification of Employable Skills set in a sector based on division of work in the labour market
in consultation with Industry
Vetting by a trade committee comprising representatives of Industry, training providers & trade
experts
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Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC): First Sector Skill Council, promoted by Auto industry, approved
by the Government and funded by National Skill Development Corporation and Ministry of Heavy Industry.
Objective
Conduct research and analysis to establish the skill gaps & develop modular courses to fill such gaps.
Improve competitiveness by integrating new requirements such as fuel cells, electric cars, new materials,
telematics and mechatronics with automotive engineering.
Enhance and standardize the delivery mechanism for the courses through existing institutes/ delivery partners.
Scope
A. Conducting Research Skill gaps, Standards, Benchmarks, Productivity and Technology
B. Delivery Mechanism Curriculum development, faculty training, delivery methods, training of new and existing
manpower
C. Quality Assurance Certification of teachers and students, Course standardization, accreditation of courses and
delivery partners
OVERVIEW OF ASDC
ASDC to be promoted by industry bodies (SIAM / ACMA/ FADA) with equity participation from Government &
NSDC
Ministry of Heavy Industries has proposed that ASDC be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
ASDC will be managed by a governing Board with participation from the promoting bodies and industry
representatives
ASDC will be initially headquartered at Delhi (NCR) and may set up three regional offices in due course (based
on expansion of activities)
ASDC is under the process of establishment and will start functioning by Jan 2011
About National Skill Development Corporation
Mr Sunil K Chaturvedi, Automotive Skills Development Council(ASDC), Core 4-B, 5th Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,New Delhi 110003 Phone: 91-11-24647810-12
Fax: 91-11-24648222, Email-Id : skc.asdc@gmail.com