IFICA QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND

ALLIED INDUSTRY

Contents
1. Introduction and Contacts……………………. [1]

What are 2. Qualifications Pack……………………………….. [2]

Occupational 3. Glossary of Key Terms…………………………… [3]
Standards(OS)? 4. OS Units……………………………………………….. [5]
5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS.... [15]
 OS describe what
individuals need to 6. Assessment Criteria…………………………….. [17]
do, know and
understand in
order to carry out Introduction
a particular job
role or function Qualifications Pack- Fisheries Extension Associate
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED
 OS are
performance SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries
standards that
individuals must OCCUPATION: Assistance (Fisheries)
achieve when
carrying out REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q5107
functions in the
workplace, ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL
together with
A Fisheries Extension Associate is responsible for mobilizing members of the
specifications of
fishing community for extension training and other activities at community
the underpinning level.
knowledge and
understanding Brief Job Description: A Fisheries Extension Associate is responsible for
providing assistance in ensuring active community participation, identifying
Contact Us: target group for the training and other community level activities.
Agriculture Skill Council
of India (ASCI) Personal Attributes: A Fisheries Extension Associate must possess excellent
304-305, 3rd Floor, communication, facilitation, organizing and implementations skills for various
Bestech Chambers development programmes. S/he must be able to comprehend and synthesize
Sushant Lok-1, the socio-political situation and decide strategies and actions accordingly.
Gurgaon, Haryana
E mail:
ceo@asci-india.com

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Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q5107

Job Role Fisheries Extension Associate

Job Details

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16
Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16
Occupation Next review date
Assistance (Fisheries) 31/10/19

NSQC Clearance on N/A

Job Role Fisheries Extension Associate

A Fisheries Extension Associate is responsible for mobilizing

Role Description members of the fishing community for extension training and
other activities at community level.

NSQF level 3
Minimum Educational Qualifications Class 8, preferably
Maximum Educational Qualifications Not applicable
Training
On the job training
(Suggested but not mandatory)
Minimum Job Entry Age 18 years
Experience 0-6 months as a facilitator in development projects

Compulsory:
1. AGR/N5113 Assist in organizing extension training and
Applicable National Occupational implementation of developmental programmes in fisheries
2. AGR/N5114 Ensure highest level of participation
Standards (NOS)
by the fishing community
Optional:
Not applicable

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

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Keywords /Terms Description

Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and
Definitions

interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components
share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests
of its components.
Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an
industry.
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation,
or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions
are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the
function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment
opportunity in an organisation.
Occupational Standards OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a
(OS) function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to
meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.
Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance
required when carrying out a task.
National Occupational NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Standards (OS)
Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria
required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.
Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’
Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.
Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone
searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have
to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of
performance required.
Knowledge and Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical,
Understanding generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in
order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it
operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant
areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated
responsibilities.
Core Skills/ Generic Skills Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in
today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today’s world.
These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these
include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

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Keywords /Terms Description

NOS National Occupational Standard(s)
Acronyms

QP Qualifications Pack
OS Occupational Standard
PC Performance Criteria
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone
VHF Very High Frequency
GPS Global Positioning System

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National Occupational
Standard

Overview
This OS unit is about providing assistance in organizing extension training and
implementation of development programmes in fisheries.

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Unit Code AGR/N5113

Unit Title Assist in organizing extension training and implementation of development
National Occupational Standard

(Task) programmes in fisheries

Description This OS unit is about providing assistance in organizing extension training and
implementation of development programmes in fisheries.
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
 Identify target group and determine number, location, date and time of
training
 Organize logistics and provide assistance in organizing the training
 Collect feedback, responses and announce follow-ups, if any
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Identify target group, To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
and determine PC1. identify the target group in the village and number of trainees
number, location, PC2. plan the training keeping in mind fishing holidays as they are the only days
date and time of active fishermen can be mobilised
training PC3. roll out the training calendar

Organize logistics and To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
provide assistance PC4. organize the logistics required for the training
during the training  venue
 training materials
 training equipments
 practical handouts/training handouts
 participant handbooks
PC5. provide assistance during the training as briefed by the trainer
PC6. keep records of the training process and ensure the training proceeds
smoothly
Collect feedback, To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
responses and PC7. assist the trainer in collecting feedback from the training
announce follow ups PC8. collect outputs if any, and signatures of participants wherever required
if any PC9. announce the date and time of the next training, which would be carried out
as a follow up

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA1. procedures followed for community participation and mobilisation by the
(Knowledge of training organisation
the company / KA2. rules and regulations to be followed according to fishing industry standards
and as set by the training organisation
organization and
KA3. administrative and financial rules of the training organisation
its processes) KA4. record keeping procedures followed by the organisation

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B. Technical The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

Knowledge KB1. community mobilization techniques
KB2. dynamics of the fishing community in terms of individuals and groups
KB3. constraints of time when fishermen are ashore
KB4. daily routine of fishermen
KB5. effective means of disseminating information about training and its efficacy
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Reading Skills
Generic Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read and understand all base documents pertaining to the conduct of the
training
SA2. read procedure and any material that may be required to be read while
carrying out training activities

Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. maintain minutes of the training
SA4. maintain attendance reports
SA5. write simple letters for invitation and other purposes to community leaders
SA6. compile feedback forms and short reports
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA7. interact positively with members of the fishing community
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB1. assist in deciding target group for training and choose participants as
indicated by the training organisation
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize trainings well ahead keeping in mind participants
schedules and holidays
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. maintain good relationships and politeness with fisher folk and encourage
them to attend trainings
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. assist in solving problems that may occur at any stage during the course of
the programme
Analytical Thinking

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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. apply domain information about the fishing community so as to mobilise
them effectively for training

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis
SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems
SB8. understand and analyze dynamics of the fishing community

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N5113

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16
Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16
Occupation Next review date
Assistance (Fisheries) 31/10/19

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National Occupational
Standard

Overview
This OS unit is about providing assistance in ensuring the highest level of participation by the
fishing community for training activities.

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Unit Code AGR/N5114

Unit Title
National Occupational Standard

Ensure highest level of participation by the fishing community

(Task)
Description This OS unit is about providing assistance in ensuring the highest level of participation
by the fishing community for training activities
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
 Conduct meetings with community leaders and other key informants
 Identify location, date and time of training in advance
 Mobilize community for training

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria
Conduct meetings To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
with community PC1. locate active fishermen or influential (key) fishermen
leaders and other key PC2. find out the times they go out to the waters and the times they are available
informants PC3. assist in organizing series of meetings with the key people of the meeting and
provide information on importance of the training
PC4. make them comfortable so as to be able to participate fully in the training
PC5. assist the trainer in using techniques such as posters, interactive sessions to
convey the information
Identify location, To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
date and time of PC6. locate a venue suitable and acceptable for members of community that is
training in advance accessible
PC7. fix a date and time that's convenient for fishermen
PC8. send reminders at regular intervals
Mobilize community To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
for training PC9. mobilize majority of the fishing community from all social, economic and
gender sects to attend
PC10. listen, put views and assist in influencing the decisions in formal and informal
meetings at village level
PC11. assist in addressing issues and grievances arising from the community
PC12. create awareness amongst the community about the importance of training

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA1. guidelines on community mobilization and participation
(Knowledge of KA2. best practices in community participation
the company /
organization and
its processes)

B. Technical The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

Knowledge KB1. tools and techniques of community mobilization and organization

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KB2. sequence of arrangement of training tools and techniques

Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Reading Skills
Generic Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read and understand all base documents pertaining to the conduct of the
training
SA2. read procedure and any material that may be required to be read while
carrying out training activities

Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. maintain minutes of the training
SA4. maintain attendance reports
SA5. write simple letters for invitation and other purposes to community leaders
SA6. compile feedback forms and short reports
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA7. interact positively with members of the fishing community
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB1. assist in deciding target group for training and choose participants as
indicated by the training organization
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize trainings well ahead keeping in mind participants
schedules and holidays
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. maintain good relationships and politeness with fisher folk and encourage
them to attend trainings
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. assist in solving problems that may occur at any stage during the course of
the programme
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. apply domain information about the fishing community so as to mobilise
them effectively for training
Critical Thinking

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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis
SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems
SB8. understand and analyze dynamics of the fishing community

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N5114

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16
Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16
Occupation Next review date
Assistance (Fisheries) 31/10/19

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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack
9 characters
[ABC]/ Q 0101

[Insert 3 letter code for SSC] QP number (2 numbers)

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

Occupational Standard

An example of NOS with ‘N’ 9 characters

[ABC] / N 0101

[Insert 3 letter code for SSC] OS number (2 numbers)

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

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Range of Occupation
Sub-sector numbers
Agriculture Crop Production 01 – 40
Dairying 41 – 42
Poultry 43 – 44
Animal Husbandry 45 – 48
Fisheries 49 – 51
Agriculture Allied Activities 52 – 60
Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy 61 - 70
Management
Agriculture Industries 71 – 90
Generic Occupations 96 - 99

Sequence Description Example

Three letters Industry name AGR

Slash / /

Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N

Next two numbers Occupation code 01

Next two numbers OS number 01

Note:

 The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and
future occupations in a segment
 Occupation numbers from 91 – 95 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any
emerging segment in future.

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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Fisheries Extension Associate

Qualification Pack AGR/Q5107
Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be
assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC 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 SSC
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 this 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

Marks Allocation
Assessment outcomes Assessment criteria for outcomes Total Skills
Out Of Theory
Marks Practical
1. AGR/N5113 Assist in organizing PC1. identify the target group in the village 100
extension training and and number of trainees 11 3 8
implementation of developmental
programmes in fisheries PC2. plan the training keeping in mind
fishing holidays as they are the only
11 4 7
days active fishermen can be mobilised

PC3. roll out the training calendar 11 3 8

PC4. organize the logistics required for the

training

 venue 12 4 8

 training materials

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 training equipments

 practical handouts/training handouts

 participant handbooks

PC5. provide assistance during the training

as briefed by the trainer 11 3 8

PC6. keep records of the training process

and ensure the training proceeds
11 4 7
smoothly

PC7. assist the trainer in collecting feedback

from the training 11 3 8

PC8. collect outputs if any, and signatures

of participants wherever required 11 3 8

PC9. announce the date and time of the

next training, which would be carried
11 3 8
out as a follow up

 100 30 70
2. AGR/N5114 Ensure highest PC1. locate active fishermen or influential 100
level of participation by the (key) fishermen 8 2 6
fishing community
PC2. find out the times they go out to the
waters and the times they are available 8 3 5

PC3. assist in organizing series of meetings

with the key people of the meeting
and provide information on 9 3 6
importance of the training

PC4. make them comfortable so as to be

able to participate fully in the training 8 2 6

PC5. assist the trainer in using techniques

such as posters, interactive sessions to
9 3 6
convey the information

PC6. locate a venue suitable and acceptable

for members of community that is
8 2 6
accessible

PC7. fix a date and time that's convenient

for fishermen 8 2 6

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PC8. send reminders at regular intervals 8 2 6

PC9. mobilize majority of the fishing
community from all social, economic
9 3 6
and gender sects to attend

PC10. listen, put views and assist in

influencing the decisions in formal and
9 3 6
informal meetings at village level

PC11. assist in addressing issues and

grievances arising from the community 8 2 6

PC12. create awareness amongst the

community about the importance of 8 3 5
training

100 30 70

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