NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE

NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE Approved in 7th NSQC Meeting – NCVET – 25th March 2021

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CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE Name and address of submitting body: CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute

Address: Adyar, Chennai – 600 020

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission Name: Dr. K J Sreeram

Position in the organisation: Director, CSIR – CLRI

Tel number(s): 044-24910897

E-mail address: [email protected]

Principal Investigator Name:

S. No.

Name Position in the organisation

Tel number(s) E-mail address

1. Dr. Swarna V Kanth Senior Principal Scientist, CHORD

044 - 24437243

[email protected]

2. R. Suthanthara Rajan

Chief Scientist, Head – Environmental Science & Engineering Division

044 - 24437240

[email protected]

Course Coordinators

S. No.

Name Position in the organisation

Tel number(s) E-mail address

1. Dr. K. Sri Bala Kameswari

Principal Scientist, Environmental Science & Engineering Division

044 - 24437240

[email protected]

2. Dr. S.V. Srinivasan Senior Scientist, Environmental Science &

044 - 24437240

[email protected]

NCVET Code

2021/LT/CSIR/04187


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Engineering Division

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File 1. Career Progression Pathways (Annexure 1)

2. Qualification Pack – Occupational Standard for Short Term Executive Training

Programme on Waste Management for Leather Sector

3. Industry Validations


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SUMMARY 1 Qualification Title Short Term Executive Training Programme

on Waste Management for Leather Sector 2 Qualification Code, if any CLRI/ETPWML/Q43 3 NCO code and occupation NA; Operator 4 Nature and purpose of the

qualification (Please specify whether qualification is short term or long term)

This is a Qualification Pack (QP) containing National Occupational Standards for the job role – Executive Programme on Waste Management for Leather Sector

The main purpose of the qualification is to provide an overview of management techniques for Leather industry wastes. The course will also highlight the different treatment options for Tannery wastes

5 Body/bodies which will award the qualification

CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)

6 Body which will accredit providers to offer courses leading to the qualification

CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)

7 Whether accreditation/affiliation norms are already in place or not , if applicable (if yes, attach a copy)

No

8 Occupation(s) to which the qualification gives access

Operator – Leather Industry

9 Job description of the occupation

Present scenario of industrial waste management in India nationally, in Tamil Nadu and in other states with specific reference to Leather Sector

Introduction to solid and liquid waste management and treatment methods

Monitoring and evaluation procedures of waste management

10 Licensing requirements NA

11 Statutory and Regulatory requirement of the relevant sector (documentary evidence to be provided)

Documentary evidence as per regulatory norms

12 Level of the qualification in the NSQF

4

13 Anticipated volume of training/learning required to complete the qualification

140 Hours


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14 Indicative list of training tools required to deliver this qualification

Classroom lecture- OHP, PC, Printers, stationery, Laboratory training- General Lab Instruments

15 Entry requirements and/or recommendations and minimum age

Participants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry or 12th pass with 2 years of experience in the leather industry. Minimum Age: 21 Years

16 Progression from the qualification (Please show Professional and academic progression)

The candidates will be trained in various waste management concepts for leather industry. They can start their career as Operator from level 4 and leads to further levels or they can become entrepreneur after having relevant experience in leather industry.

1. Operator 2. Supervisor 3. Technical Executive 4. Assistant/ Technical Manager 5. Manager 6. General Manager 7. Director/Consultant

17 Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior learning (RPL)

NA

18 International comparability where known (research evidence to be provided)

NA

19 Date of planned review of the qualification.

2-3 Years after submission

20 Formal structure of the qualification Mandatory components

Title of component and identification code/NOSs/Learning outcomes

Estimated size (learning hours)

Level

(i) Fundamentals of waste management

5

4

(ii) Waste management in leather sector

30

(iii) Understand waste water characterization and treatment of tannery waste water

25

(iv) Waste water treatment system –Design, process & standards

15


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(v) Quantification and treatment options available for the solid waste generated from tanning industry

10

(vi) Management of Pre-treatment, primary treatment sludge in Secured Landfill Facility (SLF)

10

(vii) Business Communication 5

(viii) Develop entrepreneurship skills 5

Total 105


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SECTION 1 ASSESSMENT 21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:

Name of assessment body: CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute

22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out? NA

23 Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always valid, reliable and fair and show that these are in line with the requirements of the NSQF. Assessment methodology has been designed keeping in mind the geographical/Physical constraints and target segment which assess a trainee’s knowledge and skill set through three methods:

a. Multiple choice questions and theory questions b. Actual demonstration on the field c. Viva

The questions are prepared by subject matter experts who are established in their fields ensures the validity of the test. Fairness is ensured as the students are given equal opportunity irrespective of their religion, social back ground or gender. The roll numbers assigned to the candidates conceal their identity and making the evaluation impartial. CLRIs assessment strategy:

Question sets are developed as per the weightage of each NOS of the Qualification Pack.

Assessment criteria for each Qualification Pack developed, in which each Performance criteria (PC) assigned marks based on NOS

Question Bank is developed to assess the theoretical and practical knowledge. To ensure the quality, each trainees get different set of question

Empanelment of subject matter expert as assessor primarily from the Industry to assess trainee specifically on practical skills as per Industry demands

Assessments are preferably conducted on tablets or pen and papers in regional languages according to the requirement.

Questions are uploaded in the tablets only on the day of assessment It is ensured that TP/trainer are not present during assessment


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24. Assessment evidences

Assessable Outcomes

Assessment Criteria Total Mark

s

Out of

Theory

Practical Skills

Fundamentals of waste management

1. Waste management strategies

2. Collection and handling of waste

PC1. Explain waste management strategies and organization

30

5 5 0

PC2. Classify different types of waste 5 5 0

PC3. Carry out waste generation and collection of wastes 5 5 0

PC4. Execute handling, separation and storage of wastes 5 5 0

PC5. Identify processing and disposal of wastes 5 5 0

Job Role: Short Term Executive Training Programme on Waste Management for Leather Sector Qualification Pack: CLRI/ETPWML/Q43 Sector Skill Council: Leather Assessment Guidelines:

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the CLRI. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. CLRI will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the CLRI. 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below). 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on these criteria. 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 50% in aggregate. 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack


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PC6. Identify possible energy generation from wastes 5 5 0

Total 30 30 0

Waste management in leather sector

1. Organic and inorganic pollutants of tannery

2. Characterization of leather wastes

PC1. Understand the pollution hazards in tanning industry

25

5 5 0

PC2. Identify the effect of tannery waste discharges on environment, ecology and ecosystems 5 5 0

PC3. Classify types of wastes generation in unit operations of Leather processing 5 4 1

PC4. Understand the composition and characteristics of organic and inorganic pollutants of tannery 5 3 2

PC5. Identify waste inventory and carry out characterization of leather wastes 5 3 2

Total

25 20 1

Understand waste water characterization and treatment of tannery waste water

1. Unit operations and processes for waste water treatment

2. Tannery effluent treatment methods

3. Solid waste management

PC1. Understand the unit operations and processes for the treatment of tannery waste water

100

10 8 2

PC2. Understand the terms BOD/COD/DO/TDS/TSS/Sulphides/Cr/SO₄ etc. 10 8 2

PC3. Carry out tannery effluents treatment methods – Aerobic and anaerobic digestions 10 8 2

PC4. Identify the principles of primary physical treatment: screening, mixing, equalization, sedimentation and filtration 10 8 2

PC5. Identify the principles of primary chemical treatment: coagulation, flocculation, precipitation and flotation(filtration) 10 8 2


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PC6. Study the objectives of Secondary biological treatment systems: Activated Biological treatment, lagoon treatment, aeration systems, trickling filter, design criteria, biotechnology in effluent treatment and disposal. 10 8 2

PC7. Carry out Tertiary treatment and disposal 10 8 2

PC8. Solid waste management: Land fill, vermin composting, anaerobic digestion and thermal incineration

10 8 2

PC9. Assess the competency in waste water characterization and treatment

20 16 4

Total 100 80 20

Waste water treatment system –Design, process & standards

1. Waste water treatment in leather industry

2. Maintenance of effluent treatment plants

PC1. Understand process and work flow of waste water treatment in leather industry

25

5 4 1

PC2. Execute design and systems of tannery waste water treatment units 5 4 1

PC3. Carry out cost analysis and maintenance of effluent treatment plants 5 4 1

PC4. Understand Indian & International standards specifications for tannery effluent discharge 5 4 1

PC5. Understand the types of tannery effluent disposal in recent developments 5 4 1

Total 25 20 5

Quantification and treatment options available for the solid waste generated from tanning industry

1. Characteristics of solid waste

PC1. Determine the characteristics of solid waste such as pH, moisture content, ash content, chemical oxygen demand (COD), Total Organic 3+ Carbon (TOC), chromium(III) [(Cr )] and chromium(VI) 6+ [(Cr)]

30 10 8 2

PC2. Understand the Solid waste generation (sludge, shavings and buffing dust) and treatment options 10 8 2


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generated from tanning industry

2. Solid waste generation, treatment and utilization

PC3. Determine the utilization of solid waste in developing glue, gelatin, tanning agent, poultry feed, fertilizer and landfill sites 10 8 2

Total

30 24 6

Management of Pre-treatment, primary treatment sludge in Secured Landfill Facility (SLF)

1. Sludge handling and disposal methods

2. Systems followed for disposal and environmental monitoring

PC1. Understand the disposal of sludge in landfills and technical requirements of a safe landfill

30

5 4 1

PC2. Demonstrate landfill construction and operation by way of setting up basic model temporary safe landfills for disposal of sludge

5 4 1

PC3. Advantages of sludge handling and disposal methods

5 4 1

PC4. Application of proper liner system, leachate collection and appropriate treatment system in secured landfill system

5 4 1

PC5. Identify the objectives to be considered in the design of an engineered landfill

5 4 1

PC6. Environmental monitoring to maintain the quality of the landfill operation.

5 4 1

Total 30 24 6

Business Communication

1. Behaviour in interpersonal relationship 2.Conflict management strategy

PC1. Use theories of interpersonal communication to explain and evaluate their own behaviour in interpersonal relationships 20 10 8 2

PC2. Synthesize and apply appropriate and effective conflict management strategies 10 8 2

Total 20 16 4

Develop PC1. Understand the process and 30 5 4 1


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entrepreneurship skills

1. Importance of entrepreneurship

2. Strategy and entrepreneurship

importance of entrepreneurship

PC2. Elaborate Entrepreneurship framework

5 4 1

PC3. List of Entry barriers 5 4 1

PC4. Explain Strategic management process

5 4 1

PC5. Understand the Linkage of strategy and entrepreneurship

5 4 1

PC6. Factors influencing business environment, Opportunity assessment, Business forecasting and prospective in leather sector

5 4 1

Total 30 24 6

Title of Component: Outcomes to be assessed/NOSs to be assessed

Assessment criteria for the outcome


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Means of assessment 1

The assessment comprises of:

Written Assessment Practical assessment Viva

Means of assessment 2 Add boxes as required.

Pass/Fail The Pass mark of written assessment is 50% and for viva and practical assessment is 50%. Total passing mark is 50%.


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SECTION 2 25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL OPTION B Title/Name of qualification/component: Short Term Executive Training Programme on Waste Management for Leather Sector Level: 4 NSQF Domain

Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level descriptors

NSQF Level

Process

The individual should understand about the various types of tannery wastes and its management techniques; theoretical and practical concepts using suitable tools and materials. He/ She should be able to develop creative solutions for the problems faced during the treatment process. He/ She should avoid waste and dispose waste as per procedure. He/ She is also expected to collect samples of waste water at treatment plant and analyze. He/she should know how to segregate the waste product for treatment and by-product utilization.

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to develop creative solutions for the problems.

Considering the outcomes, the QP is fixed at level 4.

4

Professional knowledge

The individual should have knowledge about the principles involved in waste management. The individual should know the sequence of unit operations in making leather and know the wastes produced in each unit operation. He/ She should know the characteristics and composition of wastes produced in each

Undertakes self-study; demonstrates intellectual independence, analytical rigour and good communication

Considering the in-depth professional and factual knowledge; this QP is fixed at level 4.

4


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process. He/ She should communicate effectively to his/her team members and create awareness about waste management and its treatment processes. He/ She should know general procedures, standards and protocols related to sample collection, segregation, characterization, treatment methods, managing the various type of wastes which is to be disposed, which is to be send for by product utilization. He/ She should know how to convert the tannery waste into useful products. He/ She should periodically check and take measures to maintain the BOD/COD/TDS etc. of tannery wastes within permissible limits.

Professional skill

The individuals expected to have cognitive, theoretical knowledge and practical skills to accomplish the given task. He/ She should have the skills for taking correct readings, periodic checks, maintain log of databases and reports, calibration used. The individual should keep himself updated on standards to be maintained for tannery wastes and follow up. He/ She should co-ordinate with seniors/researchers on characterizing and treating the tannery wastes.

A range of cognitive and practical skills required to accomplish tasks and accept challenges by selecting and applying basic methods, tools, materials and information in tannery waste management Hence NSQF Level is 4.

4

Core skill

The individual is required to have the knowledge of waste management and general management. He/ She has to supervise the

Desired analytical skill, understanding of social and organising information, communication to the next level is required

4


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activity plan in the context of work/study having unpredictable changes. He/ She should conduct appropriate discussions with within the team and report to higher authority. He/ She should deliver present facts and circumstances and use appropriate terminology related to work.

Hence NSQF Level is 4.

Responsibility

The individual is expected to work independently and he/she should be responsible for their own work and the work of others. His/ her responsibilities include performing timely inspection of tannery waste waters, its storage and treatment outcomes, health and safety precautions that need to be followed while collecting samples, clean work area and/or laboratory equipment in order to maintain hygiene, maintaining log of sample collections under the supervision of the seniors hence can be placed at level 4.

Responsibility for own work and learning and some responsibility for other's works and learning

Hence NSQF Level is 4.

4


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SECTION 3 EVIDENCE OF NEED 26. What evidence is there that the qualification is needed? CSIR-CLRI is an apex body catering to Research and Development (R&D), Human Resource Development (HRD) and other services at all levels of skill development for the benefit of the Leather Sector. Today, leather industry occupies a significant position in the Indian economy and is the 8th largest foreign exchange earner for the country. The industry has adapted changes in traditional practices followed hitherto. The role of CSIR-CLRI and the industry partners is indispensable in enabling this transition. CSIR-CLRI has supported the leather industry’s growth over the decades through design, development and delivery of knowledge Various education and training programmes were designed and conducted at CSIR-CLRI ever since its inception to suit varied human resource needs of the leather industry. The relevant needs of the industry are closely monitored and incorporated in the framework of the education and training programmes. Although, there are many institutions that came into existence providing leather education of late, CSIR-CLRI still remains unique in its endeavour. Sixty percent of tertiary human resource of national leather sector comprises alumni of CSIR-CLRI only. Over the period of time, its far-reaching contributions were at all levels of HRD: primary, secondary and the pioneering tertiary. Currently CSIR-CLRI is the first of its organization in CSIR to develop manpower at all the 10 levels of National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). HRD for leather sector along with research is one of the maiden objectives of CSIR-CLRI. It has set an example to all other research labs in India in that every R&D establishment has an intrinsic commitment to be a ‘Teacher of the society concerned’ Feedback from the industry was collected with respect to the past and projected industry growth, projected employee growth during next 5 years, skill gaps identified in entry level qualified workforce for the sub-sector, and current employment number for the qualification. This enabled prioritization of the development of the qualification packs What is the estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of this estimate?

Occupation Map and KPMG Report for the skill gap between the industry demand institutional supply provide the basis for estimated uptake. This is the basis for planning training with the industry and training providers.

We also had done skill gap study in different states of the country to understand the demand and supply for estimated uptake. Assuming the study finding base for


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entire leather industry across the nation, employment opportunity is expected to grow approximately at the rate of 30% in the coming 5 years.

Any industrial back ground individuals and interested personnel can take up this course

27. Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary evidences

28. What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does/do not duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?

Career path in leather sector is designed based on the terms of work and responsibilities undertaken.

29. What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the qualification(s)? What data will be used and at what point will the qualification(s) be revised or updated?

Technical Committee’s inputs are sought from time-to-time as needed to check the relevance of QP/ NOSs, and the revision exercise is undertaken, as needed. Qualification Packs shall be revised annually.

SECTION 4 EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION 30 What steps have been taken in the design of this or other

qualifications to ensure that there is a clear path to other qualifications in this sector? Show the career map here to reflect the clear progression


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Annexure 1: Career Map of Short Term Executive Training Programme on Waste Management for Leather Sector

Level - 8 Manager

Director/Consultant

General Manager

Level - 10

Level – 9

M.Voc

Technical Executive

Level - 6

Assistant/ Technical Manager

Level – 7

Level - 5 Supervisor

Level - 4 Operator

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