Qualification Pack and National Occupational Standards

National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe best practices by bringing together performance criteria, knowledge and skills pertaining to a job role. A set of NOSs related to a specific job role is called Qualification Pack (QP). Each NOS defines one key function in a job role.

A set of NOSs, aligned to a job role, called Qualification Packs (QPs), would be available for every job role in each sector of Food Processing Industry. These packs are pegged at various NSQF level, such as level 1 to 10 and they drive the creation of curriculum and content.

FICSI is responsible for development of QPs and NOSs and we currently have 66 NSQF aligned QPs which cover 8 sub sectors of Food Processing Industries:

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Baking Technician/Operative FIC/Q5005 3 300 Download
Industrial baker FIC/Q5006 4 380 Download
Plant Biscuit Production Specialist FIC/Q5003 4 330 Download
Craft Baker (V3) FIC/Q5002 4 390 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Artisanal Chocolate Maker - Entrepreneur FIC/Q7101 4 450 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Artisanal Cheese Maker - Entrepreneur FIC/Q2008 4 450 Download
Butter and Ghee Processing Operator FIC/Q2003 3 300 Download
Cottage Cheese Maker FIC/Q2005 3 330 Download
Dairy Processing Equipment Operator FIC/Q2002 4 400 Download
Dairy Products Processor FIC/Q2001 5 540 Download
Ice Cream Processing Technician FIC/Q2004 4 330 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Fish and Sea Food Processing Technician FIC/Q4001 3 270 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Chief Miller FIC/Q1001 5 510 Download
Corn Processing Technician FIC/Q1009 4 390 Download
Grain Mill Operator FIC/Q1003 3 330 Download
Milling Technician FIC/Q1002 4 380 Download
Oil Extraction and Refining Technician FIC/Q1008 4 390 Download
Soya Products Processor FIC/Q8004 4 476 Download
Fortified Rice Technician FIC/Q1010 4 390 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Artisanal Fruit Wine Maker FIC/Q0201 5 400 Download
Fruit Pulp Processing Technician (V3) FIC/Q0106 3 330 Download
Fruits and Vegetables Drying/Dehydration Technician FIC/Q0105 3 300 Download
Fruits and Vegetables Selection In-Charge FIC/Q0108 3 300 Download
Jam, Jelly and Ketchup Processing Technician FIC/Q0103 3 300 Download
Pickle and Paste Making Technician FIC/Q0203 3 400 Download
Pickle Making Technician FIC/Q0102 3 270 Download
Preservation Technician-Fruits and Vegetables FIC/Q0111 4 400 Download
Squash and Juice Processing Technician FIC/Q0101 3 270 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Assistant Electrician - Food Processing Facility FIC/Q9504 3 280 Download
Assistant Lab Technician - Food and Agricultural Commodities FIC/Q7601 4 340 Download
Cold Storage Technician FIC/Q7004 3 270 Download
Effluent Treatment Plant Operator-Food Processing Facility FIC/Q9502 3 280 Download
Fitter - food Processing facility FIC/Q9503 3 320 Download
Food Microbiologist FIC/Q7603 6 400 Download
Food Packaging Developer FIC/Q9302 5 400 Download
Food Product Developer FIC/Q9301 5 400 Download
Food Products Packaging Technician FIC/Q7001 4 280 Download
Food Regulatory Affairs Manager FIC/Q9002 6 600 Download
Food safety team leader FIC/Q7604 5 340 Download
Food Sales Promoter FIC/Q9701 3 270 Download
Hygiene Coordinator - Supervisor FIC/Q7606 4 390 Download
Industrial Production Worker-Food Processing FIC/Q9005 2 270 Download
Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing) FIC/Q9007 4 880 Download
Packing Machine Worker-Food Processing FIC/Q7002 3 270 Download
Processed Food Entrepreneur FIC/Q9001 4 480 Download
Production Manager FIC/Q9003 7 600 Download
Purchase Assistant - Food and Agricultural Commodities FIC/Q7005 3 280 Download
Quality Assurance Manager FIC/Q7602 7 600 Download
Refrigeration Technician-Food Processing Facility FIC/Q9501 4 340 Download
Sanitation Worker FIC/Q9008 2 280 Download
Store Assistant-Food Manufacturing Facility FIC/Q9101 3 280 Download
Technical Lead - Food Analysis FIC/Q7605 5 440 Download
Food Technologist - Plant based proteins FIC/Q9303 5 510 Download
Food Analyst FIC/Q7607 4 510 Download
Internal Auditor-Food Processing FIC/Q7608 6 600 Download
Small Food Business Operator FIC/Q9702 2 300 Download
Supervisor-Food Processing Industries FIC/Q9009 5 480 Download

Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Recommended Notional Hours Download QP
Convenience Food Maker - Ready to Eat & Instant Foods FIC/Q8503 4 360 Download
Spice Processing Technician (V3) FIC/Q8502 3 390 Download
Traditional Snack and Savoury Maker FIC/Q8501 3 300 Download
Traditional sweet and savoury product maker FIC/Q8504 3 320 Download
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