NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE NCVET Code

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2022/ITES/NIELIT/05878

CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE

Name and address of submitting body:

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No 3, PSP Pocket, Institutional Area
Sector-8, Dwarka, South West Delhi, Delhi-110077

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Shri Rajneesh Asthana

Position in the organisation: Joint Director (Academics)

Address if different from above: Same as above

Tel number(s): 011 25308300 Ext 412

E-mail address: [email protected]

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File
Annexure I – Detailed Curriculum
(A) Syllabus and Lesson Plan
(B) Indicative list of hardware and software to conduct the training
(C) Trainer’s qualification
(D) Practical & Project guidelines
(E) Credit system
(F) Sample Practical Assignments
(G) Sample question papers

Annexure II – List of Recognitions

Annexure III – ISO Certificate
Annexure IV – International Recognitions
Annexure V – Accreditation Norms
Annexure VI – Multiple entry exit channel
Annexure VII – Constitution of Committee
(i) Academic Advisory Committee
(ii) Examination Board
Annexure VIII – Registered and certified candidates of last three years.

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SUMMARY

O Level ‘IT’
1 Qualification Title
NIELIT/IT/L5/003
2 Qualification Code, if any
2166.0300, 2511.0100, 2512.0100
3 NCO code and occupation
IT/ITES Skilling Course with the sole purpose
to generate skilled manpower in the area of
Nature and purpose of the Information Technology (IT) at the national
qualification (Please specify level by utilizing the facilities and
4
whether qualification is short infrastructure available with the
term or long term) institutions/organizations in the non-formal
sector.

Examination Wing, NIELIT Headquarters,

National Institute of Electronics and
Information Technology (NIELIT)
Body/bodies which will award
5 NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No 3, PSP Pocket,
the qualification
Institutional Area, Sector-8, Dwarka, South
West Delhi, Delhi -110077

NIELIT Headquarters,
National Institute of Electronics and
Body which will accredit Information Technology (NIELIT)
6 providers to offer courses NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No 3, PSP Pocket,
leading to the qualification Institutional Area, Sector-8, Dwarka, South
West Delhi, Delhi -110077

Whether accreditation/
affiliation norms are already in Yes, Given in Annexure V
7
place or not, if applicable (if yes,
attach a copy)

i. User Interface (UI) Designer

ii. Web Designer
Occupation(s) to which the iii. Web Publication Assistant
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qualification gives access iv. Office Automation Assistant
v. IoT Application Integrator

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After undergoing this qualification, candidate

will be able to perform different job roles. The
job roles are User Interface (UI) designer,
Web Designer, Web Publication Assistant,
Office Automation Assistant and IoT
Application Integrator.

The job of a UI designer is to make software

interfaces interactive in terms of looks, style
and customer’s experience in accessing
website/applications.

The job of a Web Designer is to design the

layout of website and coding. Web Designer
further focuses on graphics and contents part
of web site and its flow.
Job description of the
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occupation The responsibility of a Web Publication
Assistant is to upload images, contents,
videos and other web site related material on
web site. Before uploading material, a Web
Publication Assistant ensures that data is
correct in all respects.

The responsibility of Office Automation

Assistant is to format and edit any type of
document using tools. The person is also
responsible for maintaining records digitally.

IoT Application Integrator ensures that all

the IoT Devices, IoT Data, IoT Platforms
and applications work together in an
organization in order to meet business
objectives.

10 Licensing requirements -NA-

Statutory and Regulatory
requirement of the relevant
11 -NA-
sector (documentary evidence
to be provided)
Level of the qualification in the
12 4
NSQF
540 hrs learning hours
Anticipated volume of
13 training/learning required to
Including 60 hours of Project and the
complete the qualification
minimum period to cover contents is one year

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for candidates undergoing ‘O’ Level after

10+2 and six months for candidates
undergoing ‘O’ Level after Graduation.

Indicative list of training tools

14 required to deliver this Given in Annexure I (B)
qualification
1. Students registered through O-Level
Accredited Institutes:

12th
Or

ITI Certificate (Two Years) after class 10

Or

ITI Certificate (One Years) after class 10 with

one year of experience post qualification.
Or

Successful completion of the second year of

a Government recognized polytechnic
engineering diploma course after class 10,
Training of ‘O’ Level course concurrently
during the third year of the said 3 years
Entry requirements and/or Polytechnic engineering diploma course.
15 recommendations and minimum
age The certificate of ‘O’ level will be awarded
only after successful completion of the
polytechnic engineering diploma.
Or

10th pass and certification in the immediate

previous NSQF Level Qualification in
relevant field.
Or

Relevant Qualification of immediate previous

NSQF Level with 2 Years of experience.

2. Direct Applicants
As mentioned at Point 1 above with an
additional of two-years of relevant
experience.

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Relevant experience connotes job

experience in IT, including teaching in a
recognized institution as a faculty member,
excludes coaching.

3. Students from Central/State

Education Boards/University/
Recognized Schools authorized for
conducting “O” Level Course:

Students continuing regular schooling from

class 9th and onward. Such students have to
concurrently undergo training of “O” Level
course in their school itself (or at any
Accredited NIELIT Institute if the facility is not
available at School) with regular classes till
class 12th or other qualifications after Class
10th as detailed in point 1 above. The
certificate of ‘O’ level will be awarded only
after successful completion of qualifications
as detailed in point 1 above i.e. the minimum
qualification for attaining “O” Level
qualification as an institute candidate and
completing all requirements of “O” Level
qualification.

If candidate’s dropout from regular classes,

then the candidates has to reregister fulfilling
criteria as per Point 1 or Point 2 above.
Exemption in the modules passed will be
given as applicable, to the eligible candidate
as per the exemption policy of NIELIT.

Age: No Bar
Progression from the Academic:
qualification (Please show O level->A Level ->B level
Professional and academic
progression) Professional:
User Interface Designer-> UX Designer -
16 >Graphics Designer

Web Designer->Web Developer-> Front-end

Developer

Web Publication Assistant-> Sr Web

Publication Assistant-> Sr. Web Designer

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Office Automation Assistant ->Senior

Assistant ->Section Manager

IoT Application Integrator-> IoT Support

Engineer-> IoT Application Developer

Arrangements for the

Yes, Given at Sr. no 15
17 Recognition of Prior learning
(RPL)
Yes. Given in Annexure IV
International comparability ‘O’ Level course of NIELIT is equivalent to
18 Where known (research TQC Certification of Computer skill
Evidence to be provided) Foundation (CSF) Standards, Taiwan.

19 Date of planned review of the 5 years

Qualification
20 Formal structure of the Qualification

Mandatory components

Title of Component and Estimated size Level

Identification (learning hours)
Code/NOSs/Learning outcomes
Theory Practical
Learning Learning
Hours Hours
M1-R5: Information Technology 48 72 4
Tools and Network Basics
M2-R5: Web Designing & 48 72 4
Publishing
M3-R5: Programming and Problem 48 72 4
Solving through Python
M4-R5: Internet of Things and its 48 72 4
Applications
PJ1-R5: Project 60 4
Sub Total (A) 540
Optional Components
Title of Component and Identification Estimated size Level
Code/NOSs/Learning outcomes (learning hours)
Sub Total (B) -
Total (A+B) 540

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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT

Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:

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1 Examination Wing, NIELIT Headquarters,
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No 3, PSP Pocket, Institutional Area, Sector-8, Dwarka, South West
Delhi -110077
2 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?
2
Details provided at Sr. No. 15.

2 Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which have
3 been put in place to ensure that assessment is always valid, reliable and fair and
show that these are in line with the requirements of the NSQF.

23.1 Classification of examination: The examination of each paper/module will be

comprised of theory and practical examinations.
(a) Papers/ Modules in O Level and having equivalent modules/papers in
A/B Level: 04 nos.
(b) Theory : 04 examinations
(c) Practical : 04 examinations
(d) Project : 01 no.
23.2 Mode of Examination – Theory: Dual Mode Online / OMR Based.
23.3 Mode of Examination – Practical: Practical examination of three hours duration
and 100 marks would be conducted. The emphasis is on the practical demonstration
of skills & knowledge based on the performance criteria. Practical exam carrying 100
marks, out of which 80 marks shall be for the Practical/Hands-on and 20 marks for
Viva Voce.

The Practical examination of the particular module will be based on the syllabi based
on the corresponding M1-R5, M2- R5, M3-R5 and M4-R5 modules of ‘O’ Level course.

Laboratory/ Practical work may be conducted at Institutions / organizations, which are

running the course along with other facilities having sufficient resources to conduct
practical examinations.

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Efforts shall be made to make practical examinations completely online and remote
proctor based to avoid dependency on the practical examination centres.

23.4 Mode of submission of Project: The Project is to be carried out after completing
all the training of the modules by the student. The project is to be done under guidance
and support of faculty and management of the respective Institute/ Organization).
Project Completion Certificate is mandatory to qualify ‘O’ Level-IT.
23.5 The question paper for Theory examination would be MCQ based.
23.6 The examination pattern for 01 module/paper is tabulated below:

Weightage
Min.
Mode of No. of Max. in Final
Examinati Pattern of Pass
DurationExaminatioQuestion Mark Total per
on Question Mark
n s s paper/Modu
s
le
Online /
Theory 2 Hours 100 MCQ 100 33% 60%
OMR
Lab Demonstrati
Practical & 80
3 Hours Session / 3/4 on 33% 40%
Viva Viva 20
Online
Minimum Pass Percentage is 50% of total weightage (Theory + Practical) in
each module

23.7 Minimum and Maximum Marks Matrix is as under:

S No Title of Component Theory Practical Module Marks

and Identification Marks Marks (60% of Theory
Marks+
40% of Practical
Marks)
Min Max Min Max Min Max
M1-R5:
Information
1 Technology Tools 33 100 33 100 50 100
and Network
Basics
M2-R5: Web
2
Designing & 33 100 33 100 50 100
Publishing
M3-R5:
3 33 100 33 100 50 100
Programming and

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Problem Solving
through Python
M4-R5: Internet of
4 Things and its 33 100 33 100 50 100
Applications
Project completion certificate is required to qualify
6 PJ1-R5: Project
‘O’ Level-IT
Maximum Marks in the level 400

And the qualification matrix for 01 module/paper is:

Theory Practical Result Re-appear

Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying NA

criteria) criteria) 50% criteria)
Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying 33% Fail (Not qualifying Need to re-
criteria) criteria) 50% criteria) appear in
both theory
and
practical.
Pass (Qualifying 33% Fail (Not qualifying Qualifying 50% -do-
criteria) 33% criteria) criteria, but Fail
Fail (Not qualifying Pass (Qualifying 33% Qualifying 50% -do-
33% criteria) criteria) criteria, but Fail
Fail (Not qualifying Fail (Not qualifying Fail -do-
33% criteria) 33% criteria)
Absent Pass / Fail (as per 33% Fail -do-
(Zero marks would be qualifying criteria)
awarded)
Pass/Fail Absent Fail -do
(as per 33% qualifying (Zero marks would be
criteria) awarded)

23.8 There would be no negative marking in theory examination.

23.9 The marks will be translated into grades, while communicating results to the
candidates. No rounding takes place in the calculation of grades. The gradation
structure is as given-

Pass Percentage Grade

Failed (<50) F
>= 50% to < 55% D
>= 55% to < 65% C
>= 65% to < 75% B
>= 75% to < 85% A

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>=85% S

23.10 The candidates who have passed practical examination in the previous pattern
of examination whereas yet to pass all the required theory modules/papers, would
require to take the examination of remaining modules/papers in the new pattern. The
final grade of the candidates would be calculated sans practical marks, and certificate
would also be issued sans independent practical examination grades, so as to
maintain the uniform certificate issuance.
23.11 The candidates who have already passed in the previous pattern of examination
all the four theory modules/ papers, but yet to pass the practical examination would
be given two chances to pass the practical examination (July 2022 and January 2023
Examination Cycles).
23.12 The candidates would be required to apply for the examinations at the online
portal as per the existing procedure.
23.13 The candidates would be issued separate Admit Cards for appearing in Theory
and Practical Examinations.
23.14 The candidates would be issued other examination related
instructions/guidelines along with the Admit Card.

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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

24. Assessment evidences -

(i) M1-R5: Information Technology Tools and Network Basics

Outcomes to be Assessment criteria for the outcome

assessed/NOSs to be
assessed
Introduction to  Identify computers, IT gadgets
Computer-  Their evolution and applications.
 Identify various input, output and hardware
components of a computer along with storage
devices.
 familiar with various types of software, utilities
used for computer and mobile apps.
Introduction to Operating  Use of Operating System for both desktop and
System mobile devices.
 Identify various desktop screen components and
modify various properties, date, time etc.
 Add and remove new program and features,
manage files and folders.
 Well versed with printing
 Various types of file extensions.
Word Processing  Usage of Word Processing, details of word
processing screen.
 Opening, saving and printing a document
including pdf files.
 Document creation, formatting of text,
paragraph and whole document.
 Inserting Header and Footer on the document.
 Finding text on a word document and correcting
spellings.
 Inserting and manipulating tables, enhancing
table using borders and shading features.
 Preparing copies of a document labels etc. for
sending various recipients using Mail Merge.

 Use of Spreadsheet Processing and details of

Spreadsheet screen.
 Opening, saving and printing a Spreadsheet.
Spreadsheet  Spreadsheet creation, inserting and editing
data in cells, sorting and filtering of data.
 Inserting and deleting rows/columns.
 Use of basic formulas and functions.
 Preparation of chart to represent the information
in a pictorial form.

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Presentation  Create Presentation

 Opening/saving a presentation and printing of
slides and handouts.
 Manipulating slides to enhance the look of the
slides as well as whole presentation by inserting a
picture, objects, multimedia formatting etc.
 Running a slide show with various transitions.
Introduction to Internet  Test of knowledge of various types of networks
and WWW and topologies
 Use of the Internet and various browsers
available to access the Internet.
 Connect to the Internet using various
modes of connections/devices available.
E-mail, Social Networking  Creation of an email account, compose an email,
and e-Governance reply an email and send the email along with
Services attachments
 Use of Social Networking sites, Instant
Messaging and Blogs.
 Get familiar with e-Governance Services,
 e-Commerce and Mobile Apps.
Digital Financial Tools and  Use of Digital Financial Tools.
Applications  Use of Internet Banking Modes.
 Use of the Digital Locker and will be able to store
documents in Digital Locker.
Overview of Future Skills  Latest trends and technologies in upcoming fields
& Cyber Security in IECT.
 Need of Cyber Security and will be able to secure
their PC and Mobile devices by using basic
security features.
Means of assessment Assessment details are given at Sr. no 23

Pass/Fail Pass/Qualifying Criteria is also given at Sr. no 23.

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(ii) M2-R5: Web Designing & Publishing

Outcomes to be Assessment criteria for the outcome

assessed/NOSs to be
assessed
Introduction to Web  Types of web site.
Design  Role of front end and back end application.
 Concept of client-side scripting and server-side
scripting
Editors  Use of different editors available for writing
code.
 Working of editors.
HTML Basics  Develop static website using different HTML
Controls.
Cascading Style  Purpose of CSS.
Sheets (CSS)  Role of CSS in web sites.
 Roles of effects in Web site.
CSS Framework  Use of CSS Framework to develop web site
effectively.
JavaScript and  Apply client-side scripting.
Angular JS  Addition of validations and checks on
forms (web pages).
Photo Editor  Editing of images and embed in web pages.

Web Publishing and  Publish the web sites.

Browsing
Means of assessment Assessment details are given at Sr. no 23

Pass/Fail Pass/Qualifying Criteria is also given at Sr. no 23.

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(iii) M3-R5: Programming and Problem Solving through Python

Outcomes to be Assessment criteria for the outcome

assessed/NOSs to be
assessed
1. Introduction to  Concept of Programming.
Programming  History and evolution of Programming.
2. Algorithm and  Purposes & concepts of algorithm and flowchart.
Flowcharts to  Use of algorithm and flowchart to solve
solve problems problem independent of language.
 Different constructs of algorithm and flowchart.
3.Introduction to  Why it one the most popular languages in the
Python industry i.e., features of Python.
 Structure of Python problem.
 Scope of Python.
4. Operators,  Use of the basic operators and expressions
Expressions and available in Python in developing program.
Python Statements  Use of various Python statements like conditional
constructs, looping constructs in writing Python
program.
5. Sequence data types  Work with various built-in Sequence datatypes
and their use.
 Use of mutable and immutable objects and their
concepts.
6. Functions  Apply the in-built functions available in Python in
solving different problems.
 Work with modular approach using user defined
functions.
7. File Processing  Work with files
 Reading/ writing onto files.
8. Modules  Concept of modules
 Modular Programming
 Importing
9. NumPy Basics  Work on NumPy array manipulation to access
data and subarrays and to split, reshape, join
arrays etc
Means of assessment Assessment details are given at Sr. no 23

Pass/Fail Pass/Qualifying Criteria is also given at Sr. no 23.

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(iv) M4-R5: Internet of Things and its Applications

Outcomes to be Assessment criteria for the outcome

assessed/NOSs to be
assessed
1. Introduction to IoT –  Applications, protocols, architecture, etc. of
Applications/ Devices, IoT
Protocols and  Characteristics of IoT devices.
Communication Model  Physical Design/Logical Design, Functional
blocks of IoT and Communication Models.
2.Things and Connections  Closed loop/ feedback loop system.
 Use of sensors, actuators and controllers in
the IoT process flow.
 TCP/IP Versus OSI models.
 Wired and wireless connectivity.
3.Sensors, Actuators  The role of Sensors, transducers in
and Microcontrollers measuring physical quantities.
 Working and characteristics
of actuators.
 Role and use of microcontroller in building
various electronic devices.
4.Building IoT  Working of microcontroller and
Applications hardware prototyping Arduino platform.
 The role of ‘C’ language in building IoT
applications.
 Built-in Data-type, operators’
expressions
 Conditional statements and loops.
 Arrays, functions.
 Digital, analog pins of Arduino.
 Interfacing sensors, actuator.
 Use of ArduBlock GUI tool.
5. Security and Future of  Need of security in IoT.
IoT Ecosystem
 Various basic concept of security.
 Security levels.
 Need of powerful CPU for Future IoT eco
system.
6. Soft skills- Personality Role of positive personality
Development and determinants of personality.
 Test of Communication and writing skills.
Means of assessment Assessment details are given at Sr. no 23

Pass/Fail Pass/Qualifying Criteria is also given at Sr. no 23.

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SECTION 2
25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL
OPTION A

Title /Name of Qualification/Components: O Level ‘IT’ Level: 4

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
Process Candidate is required to install and maintain Job that requires well developed skill, with clear 4
operating system, create documentation, make choice of procedures in familiar context
charts, handle database, apply formulas and
functions, make presentations and web sites
publishing, programming using Python, familiar
with various protocols of IoT, cyber security etc.

.
Professional Candidate on the job needs to have factual Knowledge of facts, principles, processes and 4
Knowledge knowledge of computer hardware, software, general concepts in the field of work or study
operating systems, creating documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, database
handling, and web designing and publishing
tools, cyber security, knowledge of social
networking sites, programming using Python,
knowledge of internet of Things, protocols etc.
and implementation of IoT.
Professional Candidate needs to recall and demonstrate A range of cognitive and practical skills required 4
Skills practical skill related to basic computer, internet to accomplish tasks and solve problems by
activities and programming related to web site selecting and applying basic methods, tools,
development. testing, designing and modifying materials and information
programs related to IoT/website development in

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routine and repeat them until required outcomes

are met. The outcomes of these test cases are
recorded using appropriate rules, tools & using
quality concepts through appropriate templates.
Need to be competent to identify technical
requirements in terms of hardware, software
and other IT related devices.
Core Skills The candidate should possess good Desired mathematical skill; understanding of 4
communication skills both verbal and written, social, political; and some skill of collecting and
with the required clarity in order to understand organizing information, communication.
the work. should have knowledge of basic
arithmetic and algebraic principles, to
demonstrate knowledge of the foundational
mathematical concepts in computing.
Candidate should be able to create and
maintain effective working relationships and
team environment.
Responsibility They would able to develop web site or initially Responsibility for own work and learning and 4
assist web developer. They assist in the some responsibility to other’s works and learning.
analysis and design phase of the project and
designing websites in a timely, accurate fashion
and provide status/report. Candidate is
independently responsible to perform all the
tasks as per requirements of the job, hence is
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SECTION 3
EVIDENCE OF NEED

26 What evidence is there that the qualification is needed? What is the

estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of this estimate?

Basis In case of other Awarding Bodies (Institutes under Central

Ministries and states departments)

Need of the This course has been designed to meet the increasing
qualification manpower requirements in computers after discussion with
various ministries, MHRD etc.
Recognition has been given by the Government of India to
NIELIT ‘O’ level examination conducted by the NIELIT as
equivalent to Foundation Course in IT for the purpose of
employment to the posts and services under Central
Government.

Industry Enrolment and certified details of last 3 years are attached.

Relevance The job role defined for the qualification is as per the National
Qualification of Occupation 2015 which is developed by
Employment Directorate under the ministry of Labour and
Employment in collaboration with different industry partners and
as per ILO guidelines. This justifies the qualification is very much
relevance for industry
Usage of the With this qualification student will be equipped with required
qualification knowledge to develop web site/software. Participants can be
employed as Web Designer/ Office Automation Assistant/IoT
Support Engineer
Estimated uptake NIELIT is having 46 Centers of its own and 800+ Accredited
Centres spread all over India and approx. 50,000 candidates per
year are expected to register in this course.

27 Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the

Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary evidences
This qualification is run by National Institute of Electronics & Information
Technology (NIELIT). It is an Autonomous Scientific Society under the
administrative control of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(MoE&IT), Government of India.

28 What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does (do) not
duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF? Give
justification for presenting a duplicate qualification

As the understanding and adoption models of QPs evolve in the industry and across
its sub-sectors, we foresee consolidation of qualification packs as a natural

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progression. The Qualification does not exist as per information available in public
domain.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has earlier recognized
'O' level examination conducted by the Computer Society of India (CSI) under the
Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) Scheme
as equivalent to Foundation Level course for the purpose of employment to posts
and services under the Central Government w.e.f. 1st March 1995 vide their
notification No: F 18-23/92-TD.V/TS-IV dated 1st March 1995.

29 What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the qualification(s)?

What data will be used and at what point will the qualification(s) be revised or
updated? Specify the review process here

The Qualification is to be monitored and reviewed every 5 years.

The following data will be used
1. Results of assessments
2. Employer feedback will be sought post-placement
3. Student feedbacks
4. Workshops and seminar for reviewing the qualifications
5. Industry Requirements
6. Consultation/ Tie-up with Industries or Expert for review of the Curriculum

SECTION 4
EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION
30 What steps have been taken in the design of this or other qualifications to
ensure that there is a clear path to other qualifications in this sector?
Show the career map here to reflect the clear progression

This qualification consists of both technical and analytical skills and designed in
such a way that it will provide core concepts of IT Skills and leading various
programming techniques.
This course gives link to higher qualification which is existing like ‘A’ level of
NIELIT vide notification No: F2/ 6/ 97-TS.IIIa (.) 54 dated 26th September 2000).
A successful candidate will get a certificate from NIELIT, which gives the
following options of progression to the candidate
i. User Interface (UI) Designer
ii. Web Designer
iii. Web Publication Assistant
iv. Office Automation Assistant
v. IoT Application Integrator

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