industry qualifications india - cdr(retd.) kartik vig
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Content
• Introduction
• Potential For Skilling in India
• Skill Development Policy- India
• Industry Qualifications India
• Benefits
• Way Forward
Introduction• India - maximum population in the world under the age of 29 by
2020
• Growing need to increase employability in the country
• Quality training required, which meets industry requirements – at national and international level • Competently skilled candidates – employable in India and overseas
• International Certification – • To meet international requirements and standards
• Enable acceptance of vocational training at an international level
• With IQ, we intend bringing stringent norms and associated quality to India
Potential For Skilling in India
• Number of individuals who underwent skill development training
• 2009 – 2014 – 35 lakhs (3.5 million) out of which 14 lakhs (1.4 million) individuals were enrolled and skilled between 2013 and 2014 alone
• Total amount spent by the Indian government to date INR 2333 crores (USD 359 million)
• Manpower skilling target for 2015 - 24 Lakhs (2.4 million)
• Funds allocated - INR 1500 crore (USD 230 million)
• Make in India effect – 2.75 lakh (0.275 million) jobs created between Jul – Dec 2014 – increasing employment by 118%
• India aims to skill 420 million individuals by 2022
Skill Development Policy - India• Aims
• Match supply with demand
• Bridge existing skill gaps
• Promote industry engagement and apprenticeship
• Establish quality assurance framework
• Leverage technology for delivery and quality assurance
• Establish common norms to define
• Activities constituting 'Skill Development' in the country
• Align skill development courses to National Skills Qualification Framework
• Recognize prior learning• Measure outcome of training in terms of placement & self-
employment
Industry Qualifications India• Map/ Align existing courses/ qualifications based on
National Occupation Standards to international standards
• Development of new qualifications in niche fields
• Unique position to offer International Certification in• Qualifications from 100 years old Institute of Administrative
Management
• Over 200 qualifications
• Implementation of IQ quality assurance norms
• Identify skill sets of individuals by use of Skill Cards
• Bring in reliability and acceptance of IQ certifications
Benefits• Nation
• Increase in forex inflows
• Enhanced per capita income
• Decrease in unemployment
• Gaining of international exposure and experience
• Reduce strain on existing infrastructure
Benefits
• Industry • Assurance in terms of -• Quality of imparted training• Skilling of individuals
• Platform to bridge the gap between industry requirements and education
• Develop new qualifications where required
• ‘Skill Cards’ – quantifying skill sets
Benefits
• Educational Institutes • Benefit from the credibility and quality attached to IQ
certificate
• Facilitation of admissions into UK Universities and colleges for pursuing further studies
• Better prospects of employability
• Modular nature of the qualifications will provide greater flexibility while pursuing diplomas and career progression
• Acceptability of credits associated with each qualification
Way Ahead• Expand operations to cover Pan India
• Draw synergy with various Government agencies involved
• Develop niche courses to meet industry requirements
• Offer International Accreditation to Organisations
• Ensure tie ups between industry and training providers
• Assist State Governments in vocational skilling