Qualification Pack and National Occupational Standards
National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe best practices by bringing together performance criteria, knowledge and skills pertaining to a job role. A set of NOSs related to a specific job role is called Qualification Pack (QP). Each NOS defines one key function in a job role.
A set of NOSs, aligned to a job role, called Qualification Packs (QPs), would be available for every job role in each sector of Food Processing Industry. These packs are pegged at various NSQF level, such as level 1 to 10 and they drive the creation of curriculum and content.
FICSI is responsible for development of QPs and NOSs and we currently have 49 NSQF aligned QPs which cover 9 sub sectors of Food Processing Industries:
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Bread and Bakery
Dairy Products
Fruits and Vegetables
Food Grain Milling
Meat and Poultry
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Fish and Sea Food
Soya Foods
Packaged Food
Multi Sectoral
The complete list of job role along with their NSQF level and Notional Hours is provided below. More QPs may be added in future when they get clearance from National Skill Development Agency (NSDA).
Qualification Pack and National Occupational Standards
| S.No. | QP Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Sector: Bread and Bakery | |||||
| 1 | Plant Baker | FIC/Q5001 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 2 | Craft Baker | FIC/Q5002 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 3 | Plant Biscuit Production Specialist | FIC/Q5003 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 4 | Mixing Technician | FIC/Q5004 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 5 | Baking Technician/Operative | FIC/Q5005 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Dairy Products | |||||
| 6 | Dairy Products Processor | FIC/Q2001 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 7 | Dairy Processing Equipment Operator | FIC/Q2002 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 8 | Butter and Ghee Processing Operator | FIC/Q2003 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 9 | Ice Cream Processing Technician | FIC/Q2004 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 10 | Cottage Cheese Maker | FIC/Q2005 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 11 | Milk Powder Manufacturing Technician | FIC/Q2006 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 12 | Supervisor- Dairy Products Processing | FIC/Q2007 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Fruits and Vegetables | |||||
| 13 | Squash and Juice Processing Technician | FIC/Q0101 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 14 | Pickle Making Technician | FIC/Q0102 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 15 | Jam, Jelly and Ketchup Processing Technician | FIC/Q0103 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 16 | Fruit Ripening Technician | FIC/Q0104 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 17 | Fruits and Vegetables Drying/Dehydration Technician | FIC/Q0105 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 18 | Fruit Pulp Processing Technician | FIC/Q0106 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 19 | Fruits and Vegetables Canning Technician | FIC/Q0107 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 20 | Fruits and Vegetables Selection In-Charge | FIC/Q0108 | 3 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 21 | Supervisor-Fruits and Vegetables Processing | FIC/Q0109 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Food Grain Milling | |||||
| 22 | Chief Miller | FIC/Q1001 | 6 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 23 | Milling Technician | FIC/Q1002 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 24 | Grain Mill Operator | FIC/Q1003 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 25 | Pulse Processing Technician | FIC/Q1004 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 26 | Extruder Operator-Food Processing | FIC/Q1006 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 27 | Corn Starch Manufacturing Technician | FIC/Q1007 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Meat and Poultry | |||||
| 28 | Meat and Poultry Processor | FIC/Q3004 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 29 | Offal Collector and Utilizer | FIC/Q3005 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 30 | Supervisor-Meat and Poultry | FIC/Q3007 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Fish and Sea Food | |||||
| 31 | Fish and Sea Food Processing Technician | FIC/Q4001 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Soya Food | |||||
| 32 | Soya Beverage Making Technician | FIC/Q8003 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Multi Sectorial | |||||
| 33 | Food Products Packaging Technician | FIC/Q7001 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 34 | Packing Machine Worker-Food Processing | FIC/Q7002 | 3 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 35 | Modified Atmosphere Storage Technician | FIC/Q7003 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 36 | Cold Storage Technician | FIC/Q7004 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 37 | Purchase Assistant – Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7005 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 38 | Assistant Lab Technician - Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7601 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 39 | Quality Assurance Manager | FIC/Q7602 | 6 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 40 | Food Microbiologist | FIC/Q7603 | 6 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 41 | Processed Food Entrepreneur | FIC/Q9001 | 5 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 42 | Food Regulatory Affairs Manager | FIC/Q9002 | 6 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 43 | Production Manager | FIC/Q9003 | 7 | 240 Hours | Download | 44 | Plant Manager | FIC/Q9004 | 9 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 45 | Industrial Production Worker- Food Processing | FIC/Q9005 | 3 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Sub Sector: Packaged Food | |||||
| 46 | Traditional Snack and Savoury Maker | FIC/Q8501 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 47 | Spice Processing Technician | FIC/Q8502 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| 48 | Convenience Food Maker | FIC/Q8503 | 4 | 240 Hours | Download |
| Miscellaneous | |||||
| 49 | Multiskill Technician | FIC/Q9007 | 4 | 600 Hours | Download |