Core Skills (TM) - Cits
Core Skills (TM) - Cits
CORE SKILLS
(Training Methodology)
CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEME (CITS)
NSQF LEVEL - 5
Revised in 2023
Developed By
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CONTENTS
1. General Information 1
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Qualification:
National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in any of the
variants under DGT /B.Ed /ToT from NITTTR or
equivalent.
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Syllabus - Training Methodology
(Common for all CITS Trades)
Unit Reference Learning
TM Practical TM Theory
No. Outcome
1. Plan & prepare the Roles and Responsibilities of an Roles and Responsibilities of an
learners for the class Instructor Instructor
using basics of 1.1 What kind of Learner are you • Current Skill Development
educational psychology - Questionnaire to be programmes of DGT
& motivational answered by Trainees. • Difference between Training
techniques. 1.2 What do you already know and Education
(Mapped NOS: about training procedures - • Difference between
MEP/N9401) Questionnaire - By Trainees. Vocational Education and
(Professional Skills – 20 1.3 Video show of a Trainer Vocational Training
hrs., delivering classroom • Principles of Vocational
Professional Knowledge lecture/demonstration to the Training.
– 18 hrs.) trainees. • Instruction vs. Teaching –
1.4 Conduct a group discussion (i) Principles of Instruction.
among the trainees about the (ii) Difference between
topic. Instruction and Teaching.
1.5 Video/PPT for highlighting (iii) Common defects in
the principles of Vocational Instruction.
Training. • Characteristics of good
1.6 Video/PPT for highlighting Instruction.
the topic. • Qualities, Personality Traits
1.7 PPT for highlighting specific and Responsibilities of good
traits and skills for specific Instructor
trades.
2. -do- Psychology of Learning Psychology of Learning
2.1 Ppt. / Video Show / • Developmental psychology -
Educational Film based on Developmental tasks based
psychological parameters like on stages of development
Personality, Aptitude, Skills, (Age 14 yrs. onward.)
values and Potentials. • Psychology of learning (i)
2.2 PPT/Video show for showing Nature and Principles of
the effects of psychology of Learning (ii)Factors
learning in Education & (Motivation, Interest and
Training. Attitude) affecting Learning.
2.3 PPT/Video show of different • Theories of learning –
experiments on theories of Pavlov, Throndike,
learning by the different Kohler/Gestalt and Skinner.
psychologists and their effect • Individual differences of
in learning situation and learners.
relation with Laws of • Motivation – (i) Concept of
learning. Motivation (ii) Determinants
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2.4 PPT / Video Show on of Motivation (Anxiety, Need
Modality Learning (Auditory, & Difficulty of tasks) (iii)
Visual and Kinesthetic Theories of Motivation –
modality). Maslow, Mc Clelland and
2.5 Ppt. / Video Show / Atkinsons.
Educational Film on • Transaction analysis in a
Motivating the Trainees. Class room.
2.6 Transaction analysis in a • Assessment of Prior Learning
workshop. to identify the strength &
2.7 Questionnaire on personality Weakness of Trainees and
development for assessing Planning the Strategies of
the psychological attributes. Delivery.
3. Analyze the syllabus of Analysis of Syllabus and Course Analysis of Syllabus and Course
the Course. Construction Construction
(Mapped NOS: 3.1 Group discussion on • Syllabus and its formation -
MEP/N9405) designing a training Factors for formulation of
curriculum - By Trainer. syllabus, aims and writing
(Professional Skills – 20 3.2 Group task on Analysis of Learning outcomes.
hrs., (with a sample of syllabus) • • Methods of Analyzing the
Professional Knowledge Job / Task • Elements of skills Syllabus - Breakup of
– 10 hrs.) - Discussions by Trainees and syllabus and schedule of
Trainer. instruction with time
3.3 Outlines of a syllabus: • Must duration.
know, should know & could • Identification of skills and
know - Discussion by Trainees Knowledge ADDIE Model
and Trainer. Instructional Designing
3.4 Preparation of schedule of Process.
instructions – By Trainees. • Construction of course
3.5 Course Construction: Simple outline
to complex, Concrete to • Time management and its
Abstract – Trainer. concept in formulation of a
trade syllabus and
instruction with time
duration.
4. Plan & prepare the Planning for Instruction and Planning for Instruction and
training session using skills practice skills practice
various methods viz. 4 4.1 Make the trainees to frame • Skill and its basic elements
step method, question questions on different levels • Phases of acquiring skills.
& questioning of learning. • Steps in imparting Skills.
technique etc. 4.2 PPT /Video show for • Question & questioning
(Mapped NOS: highlighting the different techniques.
MEP/N9406) phases of skill learning. • Lesson plan.
4.3 Video show or giving a full • Demonstration plan.
(Professional Skills – 20 demonstration about the • Different methods of
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hrs., steps of imparting skills. imparting skills.
Professional Knowledge 4.4 Question - Answer - Debate • Delivery techniques of
– 10 hrs.) session. different methods (4 Step
4.5 Defining objectives and method).
preparation of lesson plan. • Introduction to Bloom’s
4.6 Defining objectives and taxonomy (cognitive,
preparation of demonstration effective and Psychomotor
plan. domains)
4.7 Teaching practice - body
languages – skills in
presentation.
5. Communicate Instructional Technology and Instructional Technology and
effectively with the facilitate learning facilitate learning
trainees both verbally 5.1 Group discussion of 4 step • Teaching practice through
and nonverbally. method and analyze a Video moderation 2. A comparison
(Mapped NOS: show of a trainer conducting with conventional method
MEP/N9407) a class by 4-step method. with modern Training – By
5.2 Practice to identify the Trainer 3. Group discussion
(Professional Skills – – process of communication of 4 step method – Test
15 Hrs and use of non-verbal method – By Trainer 4.
Professional Knowledge communication to convey Project work & display on
– 10 Hrs) messages Practice on pre- making working model –
listening activity and respond mockups Project Work By
them and respond after the Trainer & Trainees.
Use Instructional CD track by directed by CD • Communication: (Class
Technology & facilitate track. Room) 1. Communication
the training program. 5.3 PPT/Video show for process & elements of
(Mapped NOS: highlighting the effects of communication – By Trainer.
MEP/N9408) Dale cone of experience in 2. How good listener and
(Professional Skills – 15 learning Preparation of what type of communicator
Hrs charts, transparencies, slides, you are - By Trainer 3.
Professional Knowledge posters, mock-ups. Discussion with trainer on
– 10 Hrs) 5.4 Training different types of improving individual talents
board in a classroom session : in public speaking - By
Black board, white board, Trainees.
flannel board, magnetic • Dale cone of experience
board etc. Different Types of Teaching
5.5 Use and maintenance of OHP. Learning Aids: Projected/
5.6 Use and maintenance of Non Projected Using
Digital Camera. different types of board in a
5.7 Use and maintenance of LCD class room session. Black
projector and smart board. board, White board, Flannel
5.8 Teaching practical – micro board, Magnetic board etc.
teaching analysis. • Chalk Board/ White Board
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practice How to use it.
• Application, use &
maintenance of OHP.
• Application, use &
maintenance of Digital
Camera.
• Application, use &
maintenance of LCD
projector and Smart board.
• Micro – Teaching concept.
6. Design written Written Instructional Materials Written Instructional Materials
instructional materials 6.1 Make the trainees to prepare • Written Instructional
and implement for the different WIM. Materials.
imparting training. 6.2 Teaching practice (Lesson & • Operation sheet.
(Mapped NOS: Demonstration) – Micro • Job sheet.
MEP/N9409) teaching. • Information Sheet.
6.3 Guide the trainees how to • Assignment Sheet.
(Professional Skills – 18 maintain the records • Experiment Sheet.
Hrs properly. • Pre-job Check Sheet.
Professional Knowledge • Final Job Check Sheet.
– 10 Hrs) • Daily Dairy, Progress Chart,
Maintaining Theory &
Practical records.
7. Assess, evaluate and Assessment and Certification Assessment and Certification
certify the tests. Test & Evaluation – its Test & Evaluation – its
(Mapped NOS: importance importance
MEP/N9410) 7.1 Case study on different types • Assessment & types of
of test & its necessity – By assessment
(Professional Skills – 20 Trainer. • Current assessment
hrs 7.2 Various test conducted under methods applied in DGT
Professional Knowledge aegis of NCVT. Schemes.
– 10 Hrs) 7.3 Purpose, application & • Characteristic of a good
comprehension of a test. Test.
7.4 Group assignment on setting • Rule for preparation of
different types of question on Objectives types test Items.
different levels of learning in Preparing Student Multiple
cognitive domain according Choice Types Matching
to Bloom Taxonomy – By Types Short Answer Types.
Trainees. • Preparation of Questions
7.5 Setting an ideal question Paper.
paper & evaluation – By • Evaluation of Theory &
Trainees. Practical Test
7.6 Evaluation techniques • NCVT as a certifying agency
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&marking schemes Theory & – certificates issue under
Practical by Trainer & aegis of NCVT.
Trainees Formative • Concept of formative
Assessment techniques for assessment and summative
awarding seasonal marks. assessment.
7.7 Discussion among the • Prepare for undertaking
trainees. assessment of competence
7.8 Undertake competence as per standards.
based assessment as per • Conduct assessment of
standards. competence.
8. Organize workshop and Organization and Management Organization and Management
classroom learning of Instructional Functions of Instructional Functions
observing instructional 8.1 Group discussion among the • Training & Managerial
methods. (Mapped trainees. responsibilities Introduction
NOS: MEP/N9426) 8.2 Instructional areas layout – & discussion on managerial
utility space – By Trainer. responsibilities.
(Professional Skills – 20 8.3 Group activities to complete • Management of Workshop
hrs., a particular job. & Class room.
Professional Knowledge 8.4 Showing a model video of • Group teaching and
– 10 hrs.) proper housekeeping and learning.
analyze the same. • Instructional area – house
8.5 Debate on conventional keeping Need for proper
housekeeping vs. 5’s concept housekeeping & safety rules
– By Trainer & Trainees. and overview – By Trainer.
8.6 Introductions to Colour • Basic quality Concept & 5’S.
Dynamics. • Colour Dynamics.
8.7 Safety measure, slogans, • Safety in Instructional Area.
precaution etc. – By Trainers.
9. Counsel & mentor the Counseling & Mentoring Counseling & Mentoring
trainees by identifying 9.1 Communication Lab - • Handling trainee’s
their Strength & Language Proficiency. grievances - Define
Weaknesses. 9.2 Determine the rating of Grievances, Types of
(Mapped NOS: characteristic according to Grievances, Cooperate
MEP/N9428) graph printing. Analyze the Grievances, Do’s & Don’ts in
different characteristics that Grievances.
(Professional Skills – 20 forms the base of ethics. • Boosting Morale - Boosting
hrs., React to real life ethical ethics & Development work
Professional Knowledge situation. environment, ethics theory,
– 10 hrs.) 9.3 Prepare the parameters for Development of work
skills required to become a environment & training
good trainer and list out in process, knowledge of
the chart format. Rate your presentation & self
skills in each area by circling motivation.
the appropriate number. • Identifying the strengths -
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9.4 Group discussion. SWOT Analysis. Define
9.5 Tips to crack interview SWOT analysis, Important of
Answer questions about SWOT analysis,
yourself, your skills with characteristics of SWOT
confidence. Practice tricky analysis, Example of SWOT
questions meant to test your analysis related with Trade
thinking skills using lateral development in detail.
thinking. • Techniques of writing good
CV.
10. Develop Entrepreneurship Development Entrepreneurship Development
Entrepreneurship skills. 10.1 Case study on • Leadership - Define
(Mapped NOS: Entrepreneurship skills. leadership, types of
MEP/N9438) 10.2 Video (Current leadership, leadership Traits,
Entrepreneur)/ Case Functions of leadership,
(Professional Skills – 20 studies. styles of leadership.
hrs., 10.3 PPT/Video show for • Stress management - Define
Professional Knowledge highlighting how to Management, Type of stress
– 12 hrs.) improve stress in Management, How to
workplace. improve stress in workplace,
10.4 PPT/Video show for Team leader in workplace.
highlighting the • Time management -
importance. Workplace time
10.5 Trace and interpret the Management, maintain Time
sequence of operation for management, Benefits of
setting up a small business Time Management in
from the flow sequence workplace, Time
diagram. management schedule.
10.6 Draw a similar diagram for • Self Employment as a Career
the product chosen by you. path - Define
10.7 Trainee has to prepare the Entrepreneurship, Strategy
impact of quality and list of entrepreneurship, Market
the importance of quality Research.
and analyze. • Implementation of self
10.8 Group discussion. Employment in workplace,
10.9 Case study/ video. Mange self employment in
workplace.
• Quality consciousness – its
relevance.
• Interaction with Industries
current example of different
ITI.
11. Apply ICT & Internet in ICT and Internet ICT and Internet
training (computer 11.1 Use of internet, Email • Use of Internet in teaching,
based training) and application etc. Training and learning - How
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various types of 11.2 Preparation of Slides by to use internet, Email
Distance learning Power Point. application.
programmes. (Mapped Distance Learning Programme • Computer aided learning,
NOS: MEP/N9439) 11.3 Interactive Class on Video training and teaching.
Conference / Practice. • Use, application and
(Professional Skills – 20 11.4 Practice on installation and maintenance of computer.
hrs., commissioning of Distance Learning Programme
Professional Knowledge equipments at Spokes. • Why Distance Learning -
– 10 hrs.) Define Distance Learning,
Types of Distance Learning
Advantages & Disadvantages
of Distance Learning,
Importance of distance
Learning.
• Organizations adopting
Distance Learning.
• Initiative of DGT – current
detail/ History of DGT
&Further scope.
• Current Trends – Smart
Learning, eLearning, Virtual
Classroom.
• Limitations of Distance
Learning.
12. Plan and conduct Interpret NSQF and QP Interpret NSQF and QP
sessions to impart 12.1 Discussion on NSQF. • Overview of NSQF, QP, NOS,
competency based 12.2 Interpret one QP. Learning outcomes (LOs),
skills and knowledge. 12.3 Interpret one NOS. Performance criteria.
(Mapped NOS: 12.4 Interpret learning • Role of NSDA, NSDC and SSC.
MEP/N9440) outcomes.
(Professional Skills – 18
hrs.,
Professional Knowledge
– 10 hrs.)
13. Apply Adult Learning Principles of Adult Learning Principles of Adult Learning
Principles. 13.1 Apply adult learning in • Malcom Knowles
(Mapped NOS: simulated environment. assumptions of Adult
MEP/N9441) 13.2 Role plays using the learning.
principles of adult learning. • Principles of adult learning
(Professional Skills – 15
hrs., and how to apply them in
Professional Knowledge training delivery.
– 10 hrs.) • Characteristics of adult
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learners
• Factors affecting adult
learning.
• Techniques to create and
maintain a positive learning
environment.
14. Develop and implement Prepare for Continuing Prepare for Continuing
continuous professional Professional Development Professional Development
development plan. 14.1 Develop a professional • Importance of continuous
(Mapped NOS: development plan to learning and professional
MEP/N9442) enhance professional development.
capabilities. • Personal development and
(Professional Skills – 14
hrs. Professional 14.2 Group discussion on CPD professional goals &
Knowledge – 10 hrs.) and its importance. objectives.
14.3 Make Professional • Professional Development
Development plan for plan.
trainees and trainers
15. Develop employability 15.1 Identify ways to learn Advanced Language Skills
skills for the industrial English, practice sentences • Describing Words,
needs. (Mapped NOS: for different situations and Objects,
MEP/N9475) rearrange words to create Surroundings and
meaningful sentences. Processes
(Professional Skills –15 15.2 Identify and adopt types of • Punctuation
hrs. Professional good communications skills • Pronunciation
Knowledge – 15 hrs.) to enhance your • Simple conversations
communication ability and • Writing Simple
mange conflicts & handle Sentences
criticism in work place Effective communication Skills
15.3 Make role play/ activity of • Importance of
mock group discussion Communication
15.4 Make role play/ activity of • Verbal Communication:
job readiness/ mock Speaking & writing
interview. • Non-Verbal
15.5 Prepare a study report to Communication
become a good • Effective Communication
entrepreneur techniques
15.6 Prepare and practice to
• Workplace
enhance your skills as per
Communication
the industrial needs
• Listening and written
skills
• Effective Team Work
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• Managing Conflicts
• Handling Criticism
• Assessing Your
Communication Ability
Career Development and Goal-
Setting
• Job Market Research
• Interests and Abilities
• Setting Goals for Your
Career
• Building Your Career
Pathway
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Use of social media in the classroom, social media for professional
development.
Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Extended Reality
(AR/VR/XR):
Basic concepts of AR/VR/XR, use cases of AR/VR/XR, Working of
AR/VR/XR, benefits of AR/VR/XR, skills required to learn AR/VR/XR.
Digital content development: simulations, digital twins,
Metaverses, etc.
Introduction to content development and its importance, processes
involved in digital content development, difference between
simulation and digital twin, role of simulations, digital twins and
metaverses to accelerate digital transformation
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LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
1. Plan & prepare the learners Implement techniques based on psychological parameters like
for the class using basics of Personality, Aptitude, Skills, values and Potentials.
educational psychology Use different experiments on theories of learning by the different
&motivational psychologists and their effect in learning situation and relation
techniques.(NOS: with Laws of learning.
MEP/N9401) Demonstrate on Modality Learning (Auditory, Visual and
Kinesthetic modality).
Set Questionnaire on personality development for assessing the
psychological attributes.
Motivate trainees for the training session.
2. Analyze the syllabus of the Select salient points on designing a training curriculum.
Course. (NOS: MEP/N9405) Analyse a sample syllabus.
Discuss Elements of skills, Outlines of a syllabus.
Make project work on making break up of syllabus and list of
topics - Video show/PPT of ADDIE Model.
Design schedule of instructions.
Construct a sample course using principles of teaching.
3. Plan & prepare the training Set questions on different levels of learning in psychomotor
session using various domain according to Bloom Taxonomy.
methods viz. 4 step Demonstrate the steps of imparting skills.
method, question& Prepare lesson plan and demonstration plan using 4 Step
questioning technique etc. methods.
(NOS: MEP/N9406) Use questioning techniques.
5. Use Instructional Use various instructional Technologies viz. OHP, Digital Camera,
Technology & facilitate the LCD projector, smart board etc.
training program. Plan and design charts, transparencies, slides, posters, mock-ups
(NOS: MEP/N9408) etc.
Conduct micro teaching sessions.
6. Design written Plan & prepare different WIM viz. Operation sheet, Job sheet,
instructional materials and Information Sheet, Assignment Sheet, Experiment Sheet,
implement for imparting Experiment Sheet, Final Job Check Sheet etc.
training. Maintain various records viz. Daily Dairy, Progress Chart, Theory
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(NOS: MEP/N9409) &Practical records etc.
7. Assess, evaluate and certify Identify different types of test & its necessity.
the tests. Set different types of question on different levels of learning in
(NOS: MEP/N9410) cognitive domain according to Bloom Taxonomy.
Set an ideal question paper & evaluate.
Apply various evaluation techniques & marking schemes.
Undertake competence-based assessment as per standards.
Conduct formative assessment and summative assessment.
11. Apply ICT & Internet in Use internet, Email application, Fax etc.
training (computer-based Prepare transparency sheet with the help of computer.
training) and various types Prepare Slides by Power Point.
of Distance learning Conduct Interactive Class on Video Conference.
programmes. Install and commission equipments at Spokes level.
(NOS: MEP/N9439)
12. Conduct competency- Interpret one LO, QP, NOS for NSQF alignment.
based training using LO/ Explain learning outcomes.
QP/ NOS and NSQF Identify different roles of NSDA, NSDC and SSC.
guidelines.
(NOS: MEP/N9440)
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13. Apply Adult Learning Apply adult learning in simulated environment.
Principles. Identify various factors affecting adult learning
(NOS: MEP/N9441) Use role plays using the principles of adult learning.
Apply techniques to create and maintain a positive learning
environment.
14. Develop and implement Develop a professional development plan to enhance professional
continuous professional capabilities.
development plan. Implement CPD in instructor career.
(NOS: MEP/N9442)
15. Develop employability Implement sentences for different situations and rearrange words
skills for the industrial to create meaningful sentences.
needs. (Mapped NOS: Exhibit communications skills to manage conflicts & handle
MEP/N9475) criticism in work place.
Demonstrate report to become a good entrepreneur.
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Tools and Equipment for Training Methodology
(Common for all CITS Trades)
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