Model Curriculum

Industrial Automation Technician

SECTOR : INSTRUMENTATION AUTOMATION SURVEILLANCE &
COMMUNICATION
SUB-SECTOR : INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION
OCCUPATION : INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
REF ID : IAS/Q5601, V1.0
NSQF LEVEL : 4

Industrial Automation Technician

Industrial Automation Technician
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01

2. Trainer Prerequisites 07

3. Assessment Criteria 08

Industrial Automation Technician

 Industrial Automation
Technician
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Industrial Automation Technician”, in the
“Instrumentation Automation Surveillance & Communication Sector Skill Council” Sector/Industry and
aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner

Program Name Industrial Automation Technician

Qualification Pack Name

IAS/Q5601, v1.0
& Reference ID

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 17th Oct. 2018

Pre-requisites to Training ITI (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation) or 3 Years Diploma in

(Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation)
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
 Identify client requirements of control panels.
 Prepare installation and integration of control panel
 Carryout installation of control panel
 Carryout testing of control panel
 Carryout integration of control panel with customer system
 Carryout commissioning of control panel
 Follow health and safety norms of the industry and the
organization to ensure health and safety of self, others, asset
and environment.
 Work effectively in a team

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 This course encompasses 3 out of 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Industrial
Automation Technician” Qualification Pack issued by “Instrumentation Automation Surveillance &
Communication Sector Skill Council”.

Sr. Equipment
Module Key Learning Outcomes
No. Required
1 Introduction to • Identify the components and technologies Laptop, white
Industrial Automation involved in a typical automation system. board, marker,
System and Basic • Describe basic concepts of current, projector, Model
Electricals and voltage, power factor & power, ohms Control Panel
Electronics law, kirchhoff’s laws, line & neutral, with Instruments,
single and three phase systems. Controllers,
Theory Duration
• Identify basic electronic components viz Devices,
(hh:mm) Sensors, Cables,
diodes, triodes, transistors, resistors,
12:00 Tool Set
capacitors, inductors, LEDs, thermistors
Practical Duration etc.
(hh:mm) • Identify basic electrical components push
16:00 buttons, indicating lamps, selector/key
switches, limit switches, and proximity
Corresponding switches etc.
NOS Code • Identify transformers (CT/PT),
IAS/N5605 voltmeter, ammeter, energy meter,
terminal blocks & din rails
• Describe basic concept of relays and
contactors (NO/NC).
• Describe the properties of shielded &
unshielded cables, cable gauges & AWG
sizes, IS standards for color codes &
application.
• Describe electrical circuits (series /
parallel), star & delta connections, bus
bars, line chokes & capacitors, ISA
Symbols.

2 Install and Commission • Identify the inventory of components and Laptop, white
Control Panel sub systems received at customer board, marker,
location projector, Model
• Identify the wired / unwired control panel Control Panel
Theory Duration according to design with Instruments,
(hh:mm) Controllers,
• Carryout installation/positioning of control
16:00 Devices,
Practical Duration panel according to drawing and
Sensors, Cables,
(hh:mm) specifications. Tool set
16:00 • Carryout cable routing and cable
termination to control panel according to
Corresponding drawing and specification .
• Carryout testing of earth quality.
NOS Code
• Carryout connection of tested earth
IAS/N5605
system to the control panel .
• Carryout continuity check of all
connections.
• Carryout powering of control panel from
correct power source (UPS or other
source).
• Carryout basic integrity test of the control
panel for proper operation, without
connecting to the customer system.

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 3 Integrating Control • Carryout integration with customer Laptop, white
Panel with Customer systems such as PLC, DCS, VFD, motor board, marker,
Systems Under control panel, pump control panel etc. projector, Model
Guidance using drawing of the customer system. Control Panel
• Prepare plan for cable routing and with Instruments,
Theory Duration related work. Controllers,
(hh:mm) • Identify the shutdown requirement for the Devices,
08:00 integration work in coordinate with the Sensors, Cables,
customer representative. Tool set, Meter
Practical Duration • Carryout the required installation and sets.
(hh:mm) connection to the customer system.
08:00 • Demonstrate mounting of cable gland,
cable end terminations and
Corresponding labeling etc.
• Follow safety and quality standards of the
NOS Code
industry and the organization.
IAS/N5605
• Prepare report of integration work
performed in a format specified by the
commissioning engineer.

4 Wiring Drawings of • Demonstrate use of basic auto CAD Laptop, white

Control Panels commands. board, marker,
• Demonstrate editing auto CAD drawings projector,
Theory Duration of panel wiring. AutoCAD
(hh:mm) • Demonstrate creating of auto CAD Software
08:00 drawings of panel wiring.
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
16:00
Corresponding
NOS Code
IAS/N5605
5 Electrical Safety • Demonstrate correct use of rubber soled Laptop, white
Theory Duration shoes, gloves and goggles. board, marker,
• Demonstrate the correct use of MCBs, projector,
ELCBs, fuses, SFUs electrical safety
Theory Duration • Demonstrate the correct use of earthing pit accessories,
(hh:mm) design, earthing plates & strips etc. electrical
04:00 switchgear,
conductivity
Practical Duration meter, earth pit
(hh:mm) and its
08:00 components
Corresponding
NOS Code
IAS/N5605
6 Tools & Equipment • Identify the appropriate tools and Laptop, white
equipments viz multi-meter, tong-tester, board, marker,
Theory Duration pliers and wire stripper , power drill (drill projector, tool
(hh:mm) bits), megger , shielded cable sets, meter sets,
02:00 tools, LAN cable tools etc. wires, cables,
terminals,
Practical Duration sockets,
(hh:mm) supporting
06:00 infrastructure

Corresponding
NOS Code
IAS/N5605

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 7 Maintaining Control • Carryout testing for continuity Laptop, white
Panel • Demonstrate the correct use of ferrules & board, marker,
cable lugs projector, tool
Theory Duration • Carryout checking the circuits sets, meter
(hh:mm) sets, wires,
• Carryout dressing the cables
04:00 cables,
• Demonstrate the correct use of cable terminals,
glands (single compression /double sockets,
compression) panels, cable
Practical Duration
tray, ferrules,
(hh:mm)
cable glands,
08:00
supporting
infrastructure
Corresponding
NOS Code
IAS/N5605

8 Identifying Faulty • Carryout the testing of power supply, Laptop, white

Components CT/PT, relays & contactors board, marker,
• Carryout testing of instrumentation projector, Tool
(temperature/ RH sensors, flow meters, sets, meter sets,
Theory Duration actuators) wires, cables,
(hh:mm) • Carryout testing of pushbuttons, terminals, sockets,
08:00 indicating lamps & selector switches. supporting
infrastructure
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
12:00

Corresponding
NOS Code
IAS/N5605

9 Assist in • Demonstrate the use of appropriate Laptop,

Commissioning of tools to carry out commissioning. white board,
Control Panel • Prepare user acceptance test sheet/report marker,
in the format agreed upon by the projector
Theory Duration engineer and customer.
(hh:mm) • Demonstrate the use of control inputs from
08:00 the panel or from the customer system
• Prepare the specified observation
Practical Duration sheet for display readings/control
(hh:mm) outputs.
12:00 • Prepare the test report in the format
agreed with the customer.
Corresponding • Prepare record of all settings, adjustments
NOS Code of the control panel and of the connected
IAS/N5605 system to the extent relevant.
• Prepare record of any connection or
wiring changes to the supplied technical
documents.
• Create a backup of the software program
running on the system, along with data, in
the format specified

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 10 Health and Safety in • Illustrate the importance of safety and first Laptop, white
Workplace aid. board, marker,
• Identify the components of a basic first projector, Fire
Theory Duration aid kit, safety tools, equipments. Drill
(hh:mm) • Administer basic first aid at the time of accessories,
04:00 emergency. First Aid kit,
Practical Duration • Demonstrate correct use of fire Protective
(hh:mm) extinguishers at the time of emergency. Gear, ESD
08:00 • Follow the general safety procedures as accessories
defined by the organization
• Follow electrical safety measures while
Corresponding NOS
operating electrical tools and RF
Code
equipment
IAS/N9002 • Illustrate practices for maintaining safe and
secure workplace
• Participate in safety drills at workplace

11 Work Effectively With • Coordinate effectively with team members Laptop, white
Teams to achieve work objectives board, marker,
• Communicate effectively with the team. projector, MS
Theory Duration • Demonstrate active listening skills while Office / Open office
(hh:mm) communicating software, email,
08:00
Printer
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
08:00

Corresponding NOS
Code
IAS/N9001

Total Duration Unique Equipment Required:

• Laptop, white board, marker, projector,
Theory Duration • Model Control Panel with Instruments, Controllers, Devices
82:00 Sensors, switches, indicators, pushbuttons etc.
• Electrical safety accessories, Electrical switchgear,
Practical Duration Conductivity meter, Earth pit and its components
118:00 • Tool sets, Meter sets, Wires, Cables, Terminals, Sockets,
Panels, Cable tray, Ferrules, Cable Glands, Supporting
infrastructure
• Fire Drill accessories, First Aid kit, Protective Gear, ESD
accessories
• AUTOCAD Software, MS Office / Open office software,
email, Printer

Grand Total Course Duration: 200 Hours, 00 Minutes

Recommended OJT Hours : 20 Hours, 00Minutes

(This Syllabus curriculum has been approved by Instrumentation Automation Surveillance & Communication Sector
Skill Council of India)

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 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Industrial Automation Technician” mapped
to Qualification Pack: “IAS/Q5601, v1.0”
Sr.
Area Details
No.
1 Description Industrial Automation Technician is employed by System Integrators
who develop control systems for industries using OEM C&I products
and other bought out components. The Technician assembles and wires
these in control panels; programs, tests, installs and integrates with
customer systems, under guidance of the Installation Engineer.
The Technician assists the Engineer in Commissioning and powering up
the panel at the customer site.
2 Personal This job requires interdisciplinary aptitude, ability to learn, ability to deal
Attributes with a variety of technology and people of different trades and skills.
3 Minimum ITI, Preferably Diploma in (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation)
Educational
Qualification
4a Domain Certified for Job Role: “Industrial Automation Technician” mapped to
Certification QP: “ IAS/Q5601, V1.0” . Minimum accepted score is 80%
4b Platform Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the Job Role:
Certification “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification Pack: “MEP/Q0102”. Minimum
accepted score is 80%.

5 Experience For candidates with ITI qualification, relevant experience of 3 Years.

For candidates with Diploma qualification, relevant experience of 1 Year.

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 Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria
Job Role Industrial Automation Technician
Qualification Pack IAS/Q5601, V1.0
Sector Skill Council Instrumentation Automation Surveillance &
Communication

Guidelines for Assessment Criteria

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualifications Pack will be approved 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 approved by the SSC.

3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/
NOS/ Set of NOS.

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at
each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below).

5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student
at each examination/training center based on this criterion.

6. To pass the Qualifications Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks.

7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

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 Compulsory NOS Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Outcomes Out Theory Practical
Outcomes of
PC1. identify accurately the work requirements and 4 1 3
delivery time schedule from authorized sources
PC2. carry out micro-level planning for installation and 4 1 3
commissioning activities
PC3. clarify doubts by referring to design, drawing, job 4 1 3
instructions and work manuals before going to the
site
PC4. identify tools and tackles required at the site 4 1 3

PC5. ensure availability of control panel and tools 4 1 3

required for installation at the site before visiting
1.IAS/N5605 the site
Install PC6. ensure adequacy of working space, access and 4 1 3
And
Commission maintenance facilities at the site and ensure
Control panel fixing is proper
Panel PC7. inspect and determine any transit damage of 4 1 3
goods and equipment
PC8. prepare transit damage report accurately in the 4 1 3
presence of customer representative and proceed
as per organization SOP
PC9. ensure required tools are available to carry out 4 1 3
the installation
PC10.prepare a physical verification of the equipment 4 1 3
and accessories that are available at site as per
the check list
PC11.ensure that all the devices in the panel are dust 4 1 3
free
PC12.check the internal panel wiring and ensure that it 4 1 3
is in accordance with the design drawing
PC13.check insulation of internal panel wiring and 4 1 3
devices within the panel
PC14.check if batteries and chargers have been 4 1 3
assembled in accordance with manufactures
recommended procedures
PC15.verify the electrical conductor’s sizes and 4 1 3
capacity for installation according to
specifications
PC16. ensure that panel is positioned as prescribed, 4 1 3
following safety norms
PC17.inspect the connection to socket outlets, 4 1 3
switches and protective conductors
PC18.verify and / or perform settings of various 4 1 3
components/sub-systems of the control panels
supplied as per design and customer
requirements
PC19.ensure that fuses, switches and other protective 4 1 3
devices are labelled correctly
PC20.prepare ground and earth the panels 4 1 3

PC21.check for various voltage levels on charged 4 2 2

panel, danger and warning notices, if necessary

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 PC22.follow company approved standard procedures 4 2 2
in erection and commissioning process
PC23. use the wiring diagram to validate the accuracy 4 2 2
of the installation to meet the specifications
PC24. ensure that applicable local electrical codes and 4 2 2
standards are used
PC25. ensure that no installation damage has 4 2 2
occurred, if there is damage to the panel while
installing, prepare report and proceed as per
organization SOP to rectify the damage
PC26. determine the process for testing the control 4 2 2
panel and identify requirements for connections
to the customer system, by referring to the
organization SOP for panel testing and
instruction therein
PC27. ensure cable ends, glands and terminators are 4 2 2
properly processed
PC28. ensure end to end continuity of all the cables 4 2 2

PC29. ensure control panel is grounded properly 4 2 2

PC30. ensure continuity of all the fuses 4 2 2

PC31. test MCB functioning to ensure it is according to 4 2 2

panel design
PC32. check the electrical load of the control panel and 4 2 2
verify that it is within the specification
PC33. check control systems interlocks, record any 4 2 2
faults and create rectification list
PC34. check each digital control point by comparing the 4 2 2
command at the control panel and status of the
devices that it controls
PC35. perform continuity check, insulation resistance, 4 2 2
functions of all devices after completion of
installation of all devices
PC36. check the functional testing information to be 4 2 2
carried out in accompaniment with client and
record and document the same
PC37. prepare work site test report and document for 4 2 2
future use
PC38. interact with commissioning engineer in order to 4 2 2
understand customer system integration
requirements and work schedule
PC39. check the design/ drawing of the customer 4 2 2
system to extract relevant information for
integration
PC40. check the location of the customer system and 4 2 2
plan for cable routing and related work, ensuring
safety and efficiency
PC41. check with customer’s engineer or authorized 4 2 2
person for planned integration work and ensure
availability of the system
PC42. check shutdown requirement for the integration 3 2 1
work then coordinate with the customer
representative and ensure availability

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 PC43. perform the required installation and or 3 2 1
connection to the customer system , preferably in
the presence of a customer representative
PC44. ensure that cable gland mounting , cable end 3 2 1
terminations and labelling are properly done
PC45. check the cleanliness of customer system and 3 2 1
ensure that the work area is free from any
packing material or debris etc.
PC46. prepare a report of integration work performed 3 2 1
in a format specified by the commissioning
engineer
PC47. rectify any identified errors and retest to verify 3 2 1
correct operation, if the fault persists, report to
the engineer and seek guidance
PC48. check that the required tools are available to 3 1 2
carry out the commissioning process
PC49. prepare the user acceptance test performance 3 1 2
sheet in the format agreed upon by the engineer
and customer
PC50. apply the control inputs from the panel or from 3 1 2
the customer system and record resultant
readings and control outputs in the specified
observation sheet
PC51. achieve set productivity targets consistently 3 1 2

PC52. maintain record of damaged components as 3 1 2

received, damaged during installation and
damaged during testing
PC53. ensure compliance with health and safety 3 1 2
guidelines and rules
Total 200 80 120
PC1. Know and understand the team objectives and 3 1 2
goals
PC2. Know team members by name. Greet them 2 1 1
appropriately and respond to their greetings.

PC3. Know the roles and responsibilities of team 2 1 1

members Ensure others know about you and your
role in the team
PC4. Learn about the culture and preferences of team 5 1 4
2. IAS/N9001
members – especially if they belong to other
Work
organizations or nationalities
effectively
with Teams PC5. Follow organization’s policies and procedures for 2 1 1
working with team members within and outside the
organization – especially relating to privacy,
confidentiality and security.
PC6. Create an environment of trust and mutual respect 3 1 2

PC7. Use appropriate mode of communication –verbal, 2 1 1

written, mail, phone or text and clearly articulate
your message to ensure that the recipient
understands the message.
PC8. Listen to team members and try to understand 3 1 2
what they are wanting to say. Seek or provide
clarifications if you see any gap in understanding

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 PC9. Communicate professionally and follow 4 1 3
organization protocols. Do not overload the team
members with unnecessary and unsolicited
information
PC10.Share important information with the team timely. 3 1 2
PC11.Respond to communications promptly. 3 1 2

PC12.Perform own role and produce output in time other 3 1 2

team members to consume
PC13.Receive inputs from others and work upon it per 2 1 1
role requirement
PC14.Make adjustments within the permissible rules so 2 1 1
that work flows smoothly.
PC15.Help team members to perform their role 2 1 1
effectively and provide any clarifications and
support they need
PC16.Share tools and common resources fairly, taking 2 1 1
cognizance of others’ needs and schedules
PC17.Resolve any contentious issues amicably, 2 1 1
involving the team lead or the supervisor if
needed
PC18.Let team members know in good time if you 2 1 1
cannot carry out your commitments, explaining
the reasons and alternate solutions, if any. Let
the team lead know about this.
PC19.Think positively and make constructive 2 1 1
suggestions to meet the goals
PC20.Accept and give suggestions with open mind 2 1 1
PC21.Take initiatives and volunteer to contribute 2 1 1
PC22.Help team members with facts and figures to 2 1 1
arrive at workable decisions
PC23.Accept decisions professionally and support
these, even if these do not match your 4 1 3
suggestions and personal views
PC24.Act in the interest of the team and the
organization to ensure that things do not ‘fall
4 1 3
through the gap’ and team goals are achieved.
PC25.Take initiative to correct the situation if
something seems to be going wrong. 2 1 1

PC26.Seek help or escalate if the situation demands 2 1 1

PC27.Follow organization’s and statutory guidelines 2 1 1

about making references or comments to social
customs or preferences
PC28.Refrain from making any comments to hurt 2 1 1
sentiments
PC29.Accommodate team members’ preferences to the 2 1 1
extent feasible. If these come in the way of
fulfilling team goals, discuss with the supervisor/
team leader.
PC30. Seek information and clarifications from others if 2 1 1
you do not understand any customs.
Total 75 30 45

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 PC1. Comply with general safety procedures followed in 3 2 1
the company
PC2. Follow standard safety procedures while handling 2 1 1
an equipment, hazardous material or tool
PC3. Remove finger rings or any other metal objects 4 2 2
likely to interfere with the work before working on
the unit
PC4. Use of safety materials such as goggles, gloves, 4 1 3
ear plugs, caps, ESD pins, covers, shoes, etc.
PC5. Escalate about any hazardous materials or things 4 1 3
3.IAS/N9002
found in the premises
Health and
PC6. Report about any breach of safety procedure in 3 1 2
Safety in
the company
Workplace
PC7. Ensure zero accidents at work 5 2 3
PC8. Avoid damage of components due to negligence in 4 1 3
ESD procedures
PC9. Participate regularly in fire drills or other safety 5 2 3
related workshops organized by the company
PC10.Ensure no loss for company due to safety 4 1 3
negligence
PC11. Maintain appropriate posture, especially in long 4 2 2
hours of sitting or standing position and in
handling heavy materials
PC12. Participate in company organized health sessions 4 2 2
such as yoga, physiotherapy or games
PC13. Handle heavy and hazardous materials with care 4 2 2
and using appropriate tools and handling
equipment such as trolleys, jacks and ladders
Total 50 20 30

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