Model Curriculum

QP Name: Technician 5G – Active Network Installation

QP Code: TEL/Q6213

Version: 2.0

NSQF Level: 4

Model Curriculum Version: 1.0

Telecom Sector Skill Council || 3rd Floor, Plot No 126, Sector – 44

Gurgaon - 122003

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 Table of Contents
Training Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Program Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Training Outcomes ........................................................................................................................ 4
Compulsory Modules ..................................................................................................................... 4
Module 1: Introduction to the role of a 5G Technician – Active Network Installation........................... 6
Module 2: Process of carrying out rack-level installation..................................................................................... 7
Module 3: Process of carrying out 5G active network installation................................................................... 9
Module 4: Process of following the occupational health and safety instructions during tower
climbing ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Module 5: Process of organising work and resources as per health and Safety standards ...............13
Module 6: Process of interacting effectively with team members and customers........................ 15
Module 7: On-the-Job Training .........................................................................................................................................17
Module 8: DGT/VSQ/N0102 Employability Skills (60 hours) …………………………………………….……18
Annexure ......................................................................................................................................................................................20
Trainer Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................20
Assessor Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................21
Assessment Strategy .........................................................................................................................................................24
References ...................................................................................................................................................................................25
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................................................25
Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................26

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 Training Parameters
Sector Telecom

Sub-Sector Network Managed Services

Occupation Network (Active Components) Installation

Country India

NSQF Level 4

Aligned to NCO/ISCO/ISIC Code NCO-2015/NA

11th grade pass
OR
Completed 1st year of 3- year diploma (after 10th) and
pursuing regular diploma
OR
10th grade pass and pursuing continuous schooling
OR
Minimum Educational Qualification and 10th Grade Pass with 2-year relevant experience
Experience OR
Previous relevant Qualification of NSQF Level 3 Last Mile -
Active Network Comp Installer with minimum education as
5th Grade pass with 2-year relevant experience
Pre-Requisite License or Training NA

Minimum Job Entry Age 17 Years

Last Reviewed On 31/03/2022

Next Review Date 31/03/2025

NSQC Approval Date 31/03/2022

QP Version 2.0

Model Curriculum Creation Date 31/03/2022

Model Curriculum Valid Up to Date 31/03/2025

Model Curriculum Version 1.0

Minimum Duration of the Course 570 Hours

Maximum Duration of the Course 570 Hours

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 Program Overview
This section summarizes the end objectives of the program along with its duration.

Training Outcomes
At the end of the program, the learner should have acquired the listed knowledge and skills to:
• Demonstrate the process of installing the relevant 5G network infrastructure.
• Demonstrate the process of maintaining the 5G network infrastructure.
• Describe the process of following the occupational health and safety instructions during tower
climbing.
• Explain the importance of implementing effective communication and coordination at work.
• Explain the importance of managing work and resources, and ensuring health and safety at
work.

Compulsory Modules
The table lists the modules and their duration corresponding to the Compulsory NOS of the QP.

NOS and Module Details Theory Practical On-the-Job On-the-Job Total

Duration Duration Training Training Duration
Duration Duration
(Mandatory) (Recommended)
Bridge Module 20:00 10:00 00:00 - 30:00
Module 1: Introduction to
the role of a 5G Technician
20:00 10:00 00:00 - 30:00
– Active Network
Installation
TEL/N6104: Carry out
rack-level installation
NOS Version-1.0 50:00 60:00 40:00 - 150:00
NSQF Level- 4
Module 2: Process of
carrying out rack-level 50:00 60:00 40:00 - 150:00
installation
TEL/N6105: Carry out
5G active network
installation Version- 50:00 60:00 40:00 - 150:00
1.0 NSQF Level- 4
Module 3: Process of
carrying out 5G active 50:00 60:00 40:00 - 150:00
network installation
TEL/N6246: Follow the 40:00 40:00 40:00 - 120:00
occupational health and

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safety instructions
during tower climbing
NOS Version-1.0
Level- 4
Module 4: Process of
following the occupational
health and safety 40:00 40:00 40:00 - 120:00
instructions during tower
climbing
TEL/N9101: Organise
Work and Resources as
per Health and Safety
Standards 10:00 20:00 00:00 - 30:00
NOS Version-1.0
NSQF Level-4
Module 5: Process of
organising work and
10:00 20:00 00:00 - 30:00
resources as per health
and Safety standards
TEL/N9102: Interact
Effectively with Team
Members and
Customers 10:00 20:00 00:00 - 30:00
NOS Version-1.0
NSQF Level-4
Module 6: Process of
interacting effectively with
10:00 20:00 00:00 - 30:00
team members and
customers
DGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills (60 60:00 00:00 00:00 - 60:00
Hours) NSQF Level 4
Total Duration 240:00 210:00 120:00 - 570:00

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 Module Details
Module 1: Introduction to the role of a 5G Technician – Active Network
Installation
Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

• Discuss the job role of a 5G Technician – Active Network Installation.

• Explain the scope of work for a 5G Technician – Active Network Installation.

Duration: 20:00 Duration: 10:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Describe the size and scope of the • Role play based on case studies,
Telecom industry and its sub-sectors. outlining the scope, responsibilities,
and challenges of a 5G Technician –
• Discuss the role and responsibilities
Active Network Installation.
of a 5G Technician – Active Network
Installation. • Analyse the requirements for the
course and prepare for the pre-
• Identify various employment
requisites of the course.
opportunities for a 5G Technician –
Active Network Installation. • Creating and implementing
functional computer networks,
• Discuss the organisational policies on
connections, and cabling.
workplace ethics, managing sites,
quality standards, personnel • identifying bottlenecks to ensure
management and public relations network long-term efficiency and
(PR). Troubleshooting system failures.
• Describe the process workflow in the • Demonstrate Software testing and
organization and the role of a 5G configuration, as well as hardware
Technician – Active Network and peripheral device maintenance
Installation in the process. and repair.
• List the various daily, weekly, • Evaluate network performance and
monthly operations/activities that find ways of improvement.
take place at the site under a 5G
Technician – Active Network
Installation.
Classroom Aids
Training Kit - Trainer Guide, Presentations, Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop, Video Films
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements
NA

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Module 2: Process of carrying out rack-level installation
Mapped to TEL/N6104, v1.0

Terminal Outcomes:

• Describe the process of preparing for the installation.

• Demonstrate the process of carrying out the installation.

Duration: 50:00 Duration: 60:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• List different types of racks used for • Prepare a sample plan for the
the installation of different types of IT placement of the racks in relation to
equipment. the room and important resources,
such as power circuits and cooling
• State the standard dimensions of
equipment.
racks, i.e., height, width, depth, and
load rating. • Demonstrate the process of setting
up gNodeB and other 5G network
• State the standard dimensions of
equipment on racks safely and
different types of IT equipment, such
securing them using nuts and screws,
as servers, storage equipment,
adhering to the load rating of racks.
network switches, routers,
telecommunications hardware, etc. • Demonstrate the process of carrying
out the installation of blade servers
• Explain different components of
and other high-density and high-
racks, such as doors, roof panels, side
wattage loads in multiple racks to
panels, locks, hinged wall brackets,
prevent problematic hot spots.
casters, levellers, etc.
• Demonstrate the process of carrying
• State the criteria for selecting a
out troubleshooting for any faults/
room/ space for the installation of
malfunctions identified in the
racks to house 5G network
equipment, as per the
equipment.
manufacturer's instructions.
• List different types of racks used for
• Demonstrate the process of
the installation of 5G network
configuring the operating system
equipment.
with the VM ware.
• State the criteria for selecting
appropriate types of racks for the
safe placement of various 5G network
equipment.
• Explain the importance and process
of ensuring the availability of correct
voltages and sufficient amperage for
all the 5G network equipment.
• Explain the importance of ensuring
that there are no sources of heat in
and around the room selected for the
installation of racks and equipment.
• Explain the importance of ensuring
adequate active or passive ventilation

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 for the dissipation of heat generated
by the equipment.
• Describe the process of planning the
placement of racks in relation to the
room and important resources, such
as power circuits and cooling
equipment.
• Describe the process of arranging
racks in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle layout
to reduce energy use.
• Describe the process of planning the
installation of equipment on racks.
• Describe the process of checking
gNodeB damages and faults.
• Explain the importance of ensuring to
place the heavy equipment at the
bottom of racks to prevent them
from becoming top-heavy and prone
to tipping over.
• Explain the importance of installing
blade servers and other high-density
and high-wattage loads in multiple
racks to prevent problematic hot
spots.
• List the common faults/malfunctions
experienced with the 5G network
equipment.
• Explain networking fundamentals,
such as Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP)/ Internet Protocol (IP),
Domain Name System (DNS), Secure
Shell (SSH), Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL), Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTP)
Classroom Aids
Training Kit (Trainer Guide, Presentations). Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements
Fiber Cable Port, POE Switch, Optical Fiber Cable, Transceiver, Patch Panel

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Module 3: Process of carrying out 5G active network installation
Mapped to TEL/N6105, v1.0

Terminal Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the process of carrying out a power, earthing and RF cabling.

• Demonstrate the process of installation and commissioning backhaul connectivity.

Duration: 60:00 Duration: 60:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Explain the importance of the 3rd • Demonstrate the process of installing
Generation Partnership Project power cables between the
(3GPP) and their releases relevant to equipment and power source to
the 5G network. ensure power supply to the
equipment.
• Explain the constituent modules of
5G gNodeB and their functions. • Demonstrate the process of installing
earthing cables to the earth source.
• Describe the process of determining
the power requirements of the • Demonstrate the process of carrying
gNodeB and other equipment. out the installation of RF cables
between gNodeB/ other equipment
• Explain the use of different types of
and the antennas on the cell tower.
power, earthing and RF cables.
• Show how to check for transmission
• Explain the importance of ensuring
between the equipment and the
appropriate routing and termination
antennas and carry out appropriate
of cables between omnidirectional
troubleshooting, as required.
and directional or sector antennas to
allow their easy maintenance. • Demonstrate the process of
establishing high throughput
• Explain the importance of making the
ethernet/ fiber based backhaul
gNodeB visible in the central unit so
connectivity on the Ethernet
that commissioning commands can
interface.
be given from the central unit.
• Show how to use fiber optic for
backhaul connectivity for the 5G
network.
• Demonstrate how to terminate the
backhaul connectivity to ensure
gNodeB is configurable and
connected to the central office.
• Show how to create a Centralised
Unit–Distributed Unit (CU-DU) split
base station.
• Show how to configure gNodeB to the
Centralised Unit (CU).
• Demonstrate the process of installing
the appropriate environmental alarm
systems and configuring them to the
central unit so that the site can be

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 monitored in the network operation
centre.
• Demonstrate the process of installing
the appropriate Operating System
(OS) and the Virtual Machine (VM)
ware.
Classroom Aids
Training Kit (Trainer Guide, Presentations). Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements
Earthing Cable, Signal Analysis Software, 5G Multiband Transceiver, Centralised Unit–Distributed
Unit (CU-DU), RF Cable, Fibre Optic Cable, RF Connectors, 5G Radio Unit.

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Module 4: Process of following the occupational health and safety
instructions during tower climbing
Mapped to TEL/N6246, v1.0

Terminal Outcomes:

• Describe the process of performing the pre‐climb tower inspection.

• Describe the process of checking the safety equipment and work site conditions.
• Demonstrate the process of carrying out tower operations following safety instructions.

Duration: 40:00 Duration: 40:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Explain the importance of getting • Demonstrate how to use binoculars
adequate training and practice in to check for loose or missing
tower climbing to minimize the hardware.
injuries and untoward incidents
• Show how to use a full‐body harness
during tower climbing.
tied off at appropriate spots on the
• Explain the importance of ensuring tower to maintain complete tie-off
the availability of well-maintained while on the tower.
safety equipment before climbing
• Demonstrate the use of a safety cable
towers.
climb or two or more lanyards.
• List various PPE required for tower
• Demonstrate the use of the
climbing.
appropriate PPE while climbing up
• Explain the importance of ensuring and down and working on towers.
the availability of a fully-equipped
• Demonstrate the process of
first aid kit at the work site.
administering first aid for different
• Explain the benefit and importance of types of medical emergencies.
using two‐way radio for telecom
riggers to maintain communication
with ground crew.
• Explain the importance of identifying
unsafe conditions at the work site
and reporting them promptly to the
appropriate authority following the
applicable reporting process.
• Explain the importance of checking
the availability of relevant PPE and
not undertaking any rigging work
without PPE.
• Explain the importance and process
of checking the PPE to ensure it is
functioning properly and safe to use.
• Explain the importance of conducting
comprehensive safety planning,
including a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
and an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

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 for every job site.
• Explain the importance and process
of checking weather conditions and
avoiding any work at heights during
adverse weather conditions.
• Explain the importance of not
working at heights in case of impaired
physical health, such as being under
medication that may cause
drowsiness affecting the ability to
work with concentration at
elevations.
• Explain the importance of continually
enhancing safety skills and awareness
through regular training.
• Describe the process of conducting
inspections of tools, hoisting and
rigging equipment, and other
machinery.
• Explain the applicable electrical
health and safety standards.
• State the appropriate climbing and
working practices to be adopted for a
range of telecom structures, such as
towers, poles and other steel
structures.
• Explain the applicable health and
safety standards and regulations.
• Explain the importance and process
of preparing and reviewing incident
reports for tower climbing incidents
to avoid any similar incidents in
future.
Classroom Aids
Training Kit (Trainer Guide, Presentations). Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements
PPE Kit, Safety Kit, Carabiners Connectors, Harnesses, RF Safety, Two Way Radios, Tower Climbing
Kits, Helmet, RF Monitor.

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Module 5: Process of organising work and resources as per health and
Safety standards
Mapped to NOS TEL/N9101 v1.0

Terminal Outcomes:

• Explain the importance of performing work as per quality standards.

• Explain the importance of maintaining a safe, healthy and secure working environment.
• Explain the importance of conserving material/energy/electricity.
• Describe the process of using effective waste management/recycling practices.

Duration: 10:00 Duration: 20:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes
• Explain various strategies pertinent • Demonstrate how to
to their field (such as internet record/document tasks completed as
searches, asking peers and managers, per the requirements within specific
enrolling for courses and timelines.
certifications, etc.) that can be used
• Show how to analyse problems
to pursue advancement in their skills.
accurately and communicate
• State key performance indicators for different possible solutions to the
the new tasks. problem.
• Describe feedback processes and • Demonstrate how to report any
formats. identified breaches in health, safety,
and security policies and procedures
• Explain timelines and goals as well as
to the designated person.
their relevance to work allocated.
• Demonstrate the process of using
• Explain the importance of quality and
safety materials such as goggles,
timely delivery of the
gloves, earplugs, caps, ESD pins,
product/service.
covers, shoes, etc.
• Explain the escalation matrix and its
• Demonstrate the process of handling
importance, especially in case of
heavy and hazardous materials with
emergencies.
care, while maintaining appropriate
• Explain various ways of time and cost posture.
management.
• Demonstrate the process of carrying
• State the rules/regulations for out routine cleaning of tools,
maintaining health and safety at the machines and equipment.
workplace.
• Demonstrate ways to optimise the
• Explain the meaning of hazard, use of electricity/energy in various
different types of health and safety tasks/activities/processes.
hazards found in the workplace, risks
• Demonstrate the process of
and threats based on the nature of
performing periodic checks of the
work.
functioning of the
• Explain the relevant signage, equipment/machine and rectify
warnings, labels or descriptions on wherever required.
equipment, etc. while carrying out

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 work activities. • Demonstrate ways to use electrical
equipment and appliances properly
• Describe the procedures to report
breaches in health, safety and • Demonstrate the process of disposing
security. non-recyclable and hazardous waste
as per recommended processes.
• Describe the organisation's
procedures for different emergency
situations and the importance of
following the same.
• Describe different methods of
cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation,
and sanitisation.
• Explain the significance of personal
hygiene practice including hand
hygiene.
• Explain the path of disease
transmission.
• Describe the correct method of
donning and doffing of PPE.
• Explain different ways of managing
resources and material efficiently.
• Explain common electrical problems
and common practices of conserving
electricity.
• Explain categorisation of waste into
dry, wet, recyclable, non-recyclable
and items of single-use plastics and
use of different colours of dustbins.
• Describe the organisation's
procedures for minimising waste.
• Explain waste management and
methods of waste disposal.
• State common sources of pollution
and ways to minimise it.
Classroom Aids:
Training Kit (Trainer Guide, Presentations). Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop

Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Relevant Stationery, First Aid Kit and Equipment used in Medical Emergencies.

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Module 6: Process of interacting effectively with team members and
customers
Mapped to TEL/N9102 v1.0

Terminal Outcomes:

• Explain the importance of interacting effectively with superiors, colleagues and customers.
• Explain the need of respecting differences of gender and ability.

Duration: 10:00 Duration: 20:00

Theory – Key Learning Outcomes Practical – Key Learning Outcomes

• Explain the organisation's policies on • Demonstrate ways to communicate

dress code, workplace timings, professionally using different
workplace behaviour, performance techniques such as face-to-face,
management, incentives, delivery telephonic and written means.
standards, information security, etc.
• Demonstrate appropriate verbal and
• Explain the organisation's hierarchy non-verbal communication while
and escalation matrix interacting with People with
Disability (PwD).
• Explain the importance of
establishing good working
relationships with colleagues and
superiors.
• Explain the importance of helping
colleagues with problems, in order to
meet quality and time standards as a
team.
• Describe different means and
methods of communication.
• State different types of information
that colleagues might need and the
importance of providing this
information in an appropriate
manner.
• Describe the organization's policies
and procedures for working with
colleagues and superiors.
• Explain the importance of
understanding the consequences of
gender based behaviour.
• Describe gender based concepts,
issues and legislation
• State the organization standards and
guidelines to be followed for PwD and
knowledge about laws, acts and
provisions defined for PwD by the
statutory bodies and the right way to

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 use them including various medical
conditions associated with PwD
• Explain the health and safety
requirements at a workplace for PwD.
• Describe the process of recruiting
people for a particular job profile
w.r.t PwD and gender.
• Explain various government / private
schemes and benefits available for
PwD and information about various
institutes working for PwD to enable
in providing livelihood opportunities
for PwD.
Classroom Aids
Training Kit (Trainer Guide, Presentations). Whiteboard, Marker, Projector, Laptop
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment, Hygiene Equipment and Materials like Sanitizer, Soap, Mask, etc.

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Module 7: On-the-Job Training
Mapped to Technician 5G – Active Network Installation

Mandatory Duration: 120:00 Recommended Duration: 00:00

Location: On-Site

Terminal Outcomes
1. Explain the criteria for selecting a room/ space for the installation of racks to house 5G
network equipment.
2. Set up gNodeB and other 5G network equipment on racks safely and secure them using nuts
and screws, adhering to the load rating of racks.
3. Carry out the installation of blade servers and other high-density and high-wattage loads in
multiple racks to prevent problematic hot spots.
4. Configure the operating system with the VM ware.
5. Install power cables between the equipment and power source to ensure power supply to the
equipment.
6. Install earthing cables to the earth source.
7. Carry out the installation of RF cables between gNodeB/ other equipment and the antennas
on the cell tower.
8. Establish high throughput ethernet/ fiber based backhaul connectivity on the Ethernet
interface.
9. Terminate the backhaul connectivity to ensure gNodeB is configurable and connected to the
central office.
10. Create a Centralised Unit–Distributed Unit (CU-DU) split base station.
11. Install the appropriate Operating System (OS) and the Virtual Machine (VM) ware.
12. Report any unforeseen disruptions or delays to superiors and/or concerned persons.
13. Create schedules and rosters for the team to ensure they understand individual work
requirements.
14. Report any hazard outside the individual's authority to the relevant person in line with
organizational procedures.
15. Carry out routine cleaning of tools, machines and equipment.

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Module 8: DGT/VSQ/N0102 Employability Skills (60 hours)
Mapped to Technician 5G – Active Network Installation
Mandatory Duration: 60:00
Location: On-Site
S.N Duration
Module Name Key Learning Outcomes
o. (hours)
Introduction to • Discuss the Employability Skills required for jobs in various 1.5
Employability Skills industries.
1.
• List different learning and employability related GOI and
private portals and their usage.
Constitutional • Explain the constitutional values, including civic rights and 1.5
values - Citizenship duties, citizenship, responsibility towards society and
personal values and ethics such as honesty, integrity,
2. caring and respecting others that are required to become
a responsible citizen.
• Show how to practice different environmentally
sustainable practices.
Becoming a • Discuss importance of relevant 21st century skills. 2.5
Professional in the • Exhibit 21st century skills like Self-Awareness, Behavior
21st Century Skills, time management, critical and adaptive thinking,
3. problem-solving, creative thinking, social and cultural
awareness, emotional awareness, learning to learn etc. in
personal or professional life.
• Describe the benefits of continuous learning.
Basic English Skills • Show how to use basic English sentences for every day. 10
conversation in different contexts, in person and over the
telephone.
4.
• Read and interpret text written in basic English
• Write a short note/paragraph / letter/e -mail using basic
English.
Career • Create a career development plan with well-defined 2
5. Development & short- and long-term goals.
Goal Setting
Communication • Demonstrate how to communicate effectively using 5
Skills verbal and nonverbal communication etiquette.
• Explain the importance of active listening for effective
6.
communication.
• Discuss the significance of working collaboratively with
others in a team.
Diversity & • Demonstrate how to behave, communicate, and conduct 2.5
Inclusion oneself appropriately with all genders and PwD.
7.
• Discuss the significance of escalating sexual harassment
issues as per POSH act.
Financial and Legal • Outline the importance of selecting the right financial 5
Literacy institution, product, and service.
• Demonstrate how to carry out offline and online financial
8. transactions, safely and securely.
• List the common components of salary and compute
income, expenditure, taxes, investments etc.
• Discuss the legal rights, laws, and aids.
Essential Digital • Describe the role of digital technology in today’s life. 10
9.
Skills • Demonstrate how to operate digital devices and use the
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 associated applications and features, safely and securely.
• Discuss the significance of displaying responsible online
behavior while browsing, using various social media
platforms, e-mails, etc., safely and securely.
• Create sample word documents, excel sheets and
presentations using basic features.
• Utilize virtual collaboration tools to work effectively.
Entrepreneurship • Explain the types of entrepreneurship and enterprises. 7
• Discuss how to identify opportunities for potential
business, sources of funding and associated financial and
legal risks with its mitigation plan.
10.
• Describe the 4Ps of Marketing-Product, Price, Place and
Promotion and apply them as per requirement.
• Create a sample business plan, for the selected business
opportunity.
Customer Service • Describe the significance of analyzing different types and 5
needs of customers.
• Explain the significance of identifying customer needs and
11
responding to them in a professional manner.
• Discuss the significance of maintaining hygiene and
dressing appropriately.
Getting Ready for • Create a professional Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Apprenticeship & • Use various offline and online job search sources such as
Jobs employment exchanges, recruitment agencies, and job
portals respectively.
12 • Discuss the significance of maintaining hygiene and 8
confidence during an interview.
• Perform a mock interview.
• List the steps for searching and registering for
apprenticeship opportunities.
LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

S No. Name of the Equipment Quantity

1. Computer (PC) with latest configurations – and Internet connection
with standard operating system and standard word processor and
As required
worksheet software (Licensed)
(all software should either be latest version or one/two version below)
2. UPS As required
3. Scanner cum Printer As required
4. Computer Tables As required
5. Computer Chairs As required
6. LCD Projector As required
7. White Board 1200mm x 900mm As required
Note: Above Tools &Equipment not required, if Computer LAB is available in the institute.

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 Annexure
Trainer Requirements
(Technician 5G – Active
Network Installation)

Trainer Prerequisites
Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training Experience Remarks
Educational Experience
Qualification Years Specialization Years Specialization
B.E./[Link] Electronics/Telecom/IT 1 Telecom 0 NA Eligible for
and other relevant Infrastructure ToT Program
fields - 5G
Networks

Trainer Certification
Domain Certification Platform Certification
Certified for Job Role “Technician 5G – Active Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the
Network Installation” mapped to QP: Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification
“TEL/Q6213, v2.0”, Minimum accepted score is Pack: “MEP/Q2601, v2.0”. The minimum accepted
80% score as per MEPSC guidelines is 80%.

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Assessor Requirements (Technician 5G – Active Network Installation)

Assessor Prerequisites
Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training/Assessme Remarks
Educational Experience nt Experience
Qualification Years Specialization Years Specializati
on
B.E./[Link] Electronics/Telec 1 Telecom 0 NA Eligible for
om/IT and other Infrastructure - ToT Program
relevant fields 5G Networks

Assessor Certification
Domain Certification Platform Certification
Certified for Job Role “Technician 5G – Active
Certified for the Job Role: “Assessor”, mapped
Network Installation”, mapped to QP:
to the Qualification Pack: “MEP/Q2701, v2.0”, with a
“TEL/Q6213, v2.0”, Minimum accepted score is
minimum score of 80%.
80%

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 Trainer Requirements (Employability Skills 60 hours)

Trainer Prerequisites

Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training Experience Remarks

Educational Experience
Qualification
Years Specialization Years Specialization

Graduate/CITS Any discipline 2 Teaching Prospective ES trainer

experience should:
Current ITI trainers Employability Skills • have good
Training (3 days communication skills
full-time course
• be well versed in
done between
2019-2022) English
• have digital skills
Certified current from Management • have attention to detail
EEE trainers (155 SSC (MEPSC)
• be adaptable
hours)
• have willingness to
Certified Trainer Qualification Pack: learn
Trainer
(MEP/Q0102)

Trainer Certification
Domain Certification Platform Certification
Certified in 60-hour Employability NOS (2022), with NA
a minimum score of 80%
OR
Certified in 120-, 90-hour Employability NOS (2022),
with a minimum score of 80%

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 Master Trainer Requirements (Employability Skills 60 hours)

Master Trainer Prerequisites

Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training Experience Remarks

Educational Experience
Qualification
Years Specialization Years Specialization

Graduate/CITS Any discipline 3 Employability Prospective ES Master

Skills curriculum trainer should:
training
experience with have good
•
an interest to communication skills
train as well as• be well versed in
orient other peer English
trainers
• have basic digital skills
Certified Master Qualification Pack: 3 EEE training of • have attention to
Trainer Master Trainer Management SSC detail
(MEP/Q2602 (MEPSC) • be adaptable
(155 hours) • have willingness to
learn
• be able to grasp
concepts fast and is
creative with teaching
practices and likes
sharing back their
learning with others

Master Trainer Certification

Domain Certification Platform Certification

Certified in 60-hour Employability NOS (2022), with a NA

minimum score of 90%.

OR
Certified in 120-, 90-hour Employability NOS (2022),
with a minimum score of 90%

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 Assessment Strategy
Assessment System Overview:
• Batches assigned to the assessment agencies for conducting the assessment on SDSM/SIP or
email.
• Assessment agencies send the assessment confirmation to VTP/TC looping SSC.
• Assessment agency deploys the ToA certified Assessor for executing the assessment.
• SSC monitors the assessment process & records.
2. Testing Environment:
• Confirm that the centre is available at the same address as mentioned on SDMS or SIP.
• Check the duration of the training.
• Check the Assessment Start and End time to be as 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• If the batch size is more than 30, then there should be 2 Assessors.
• Check that the allotted time to the candidates to complete Theory & Practical Assessment is
correct.
• Check the mode of assessment—Online (TAB/Computer) or Offline (OMR/PP).
• Confirm the number of TABs on the ground are correct to execute the Assessment smoothly.
• Check the availability of the Lab Equipment for the particular Job Role.
3. Assessment Quality Assurance levels / Framework:
• Question papers created by the Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Question papers created by the SME verified by the other subject Matter Experts.
• Questions are mapped with NOS and PC.
• Question papers are prepared considering that level 1 to 3 are for the unskilled & semi-
skilled individuals, and level 4 and above are for the skilled, supervisor & higher
management.
• Assessor must be ToA certified & trainer must be ToT Certified.
• Assessment agency must follow the assessment guidelines to conduct the assessment.
4. Types of evidence or evidence-gathering protocol:
• Time-stamped & geotagged reporting of the assessor from assessment location.
• Center photographs with signboards and scheme specific branding.
• Biometric or manual attendance sheet (stamped by TP) of the trainees during the training
period.
• Time-stamped & geotagged assessment (Theory + Viva + Practical) photographs & videos.
5. Method of verification or validation:
• Surprise visit to the assessment location.
• Random audit of the batch.
• Random audit of any candidate.
6. Method for assessment documentation, archiving, and access:
• Hard copies of the documents are stored.
• Soft copies of the documents & photographs of the assessment are uploaded / accessed
from Cloud Storage.
• Soft copies of the documents & photographs of the assessment are stored in the Hard
Drives.
Assessment Strategy (Employability Skills 60 hours)
The trainee will be tested for the acquired skill, knowledge and attitude through formative/summative
assessment at the end of the course and as this NOS and MC is adopted across sectors and qualifications,
the respective AB can conduct the assessments as per their requirements.
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References
Glossary
Term Description

Declarative Declarative knowledge refers to facts, concepts and principles that need to
Knowledge be known and/or understood in order to accomplish a task or to solve a
problem.

Key Learning The key learning outcome is the statement of what a learner needs to know,
Outcome understand and be able to do in order to achieve the terminal outcomes. A
set of key learning outcomes will make up the training outcomes. Training
outcome is specified in terms of knowledge, understanding (theory) and
skills (practical application).

OJT (M) On-the-job training (Mandatory); trainees are mandated to complete

specified hours of training on-site

OJT (R) On-the-job training (Recommended); trainees are recommended the

specified hours of training on-site

Procedural Procedural knowledge addresses how to do something, or how to perform a

Knowledge task. It is the ability to work or produce a tangible work output by applying
cognitive, affective or psychomotor skills.

Training Outcome Training outcome is a statement of what a learner will know, understand
and be able to do upon the completion of the training.

Terminal Outcome The terminal outcome is a statement of what a learner will know,
understand and be able to do upon the completion of a module. A set of
terminal outcomes help to achieve the training outcome.

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Term Description
NOS National Occupational Standard (s)
NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework
OJT On-the-job Training
QP Qualifications Pack
PwD People with Disability
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ES Employability Skills

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