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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 71 NSQF aligned QPs which cover 9 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 | English |
| Industrial baker | FIC/Q5006 | 4 | 380 | English |
| Plant Biscuit Production Specialist | FIC/Q5003 | 4 | 330 | English |
| Craft Baker (V3) | FIC/Q5002 | 4 | 390 | English |
| Baking Assistant | FIC/Q5007 | 2.5 | 210 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisanal Chocolate Maker - Entrepreneur | FIC/Q7101 | 4 | 450 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisanal Cheese Maker - Entrepreneur | FIC/Q2008 | 4 | 450 | English |
| Butter and Ghee Processing Operator | FIC/Q2003 | 3 | 300 | English |
| Cottage Cheese Maker | FIC/Q2005 | 3 | 330 | English |
| Dairy Processing Equipment Operator | FIC/Q2002 | 4 | 400 | English |
| Dairy Products Processor | FIC/Q2001 | 5 | 540 | English |
| Ice Cream Processing Technician | FIC/Q2004 | 4 | 330 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Miller | FIC/Q1001 | 5 | 510 | English |
| Corn Processing Technician | FIC/Q1009 | 4 | 390 | English |
| Grain Mill Operator | FIC/Q1003 | 3 | 330 | English |
| Milling Technician | FIC/Q1002 | 4 | 380 | English |
| Oil Extraction and Refining Technician | FIC/Q1008 | 4 | 390 | English |
| Soya Products Processor | FIC/Q8004 | 4 | 476 | English |
| Fortified Rice Technician | FIC/Q1010 | 4 | 390 | English |
| Millet Products Processor | FIC/Q1011 | 3 | 360 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisanal Fruit Wine Maker | FIC/Q0201 | 5 | 400 | English |
| Fruit Pulp Processing Technician (V3) | FIC/Q0106 | 3 | 330 | English |
| Fruits and Vegetables Drying/Dehydration Technician | FIC/Q0105 | 3 | 300 | English |
| Fruits and Vegetables Selection In-Charge | FIC/Q0108 | 3 | 300 | English |
| Jam, Jelly and Ketchup Processing Technician | FIC/Q0103 | 3 | 300 | English |
| Pickle and Paste Making Technician | FIC/Q0203 | 3 | 400 | English |
| Pickle Making Technician | FIC/Q0102 | 3 | 270 | English |
| Preservation Technician-Fruits and Vegetables | FIC/Q0111 | 4 | 400 | English |
| Squash and Juice Processing Technician | FIC/Q0101 | 3 | 270 | English |
| Fruits and Vegetable Processing Operator | FIC/Q0204 | 2 | 210 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Electrician - Food Processing Facility | FIC/Q9504 | 3 | 280 | English |
| Assistant Lab Technician - Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7601 | 4 | 340 | English |
| Cold Storage Technician | FIC/Q7004 | 3 | 270 | English |
| Effluent Treatment Plant Operator-Food Processing Facility | FIC/Q9502 | 3 | 280 | English |
| Fitter - food Processing facility | FIC/Q9503 | 3 | 320 | English |
| Food Microbiologist | FIC/Q7603 | 6 | 400 | English |
| Food Packaging Developer | FIC/Q9302 | 5 | 400 | English |
| Food Product Developer | FIC/Q9301 | 5 | 400 | English |
| Food Products Packaging Technician | FIC/Q7001 | 4 | 280 | English |
| Food Regulatory Affairs Manager | FIC/Q9002 | 6 | 600 | English |
| Food safety team leader | FIC/Q7604 | 5 | 340 | English |
| Food Sales Promoter | FIC/Q9701 | 3 | 270 | English |
| Hygiene Coordinator - Supervisor | FIC/Q7606 | 4 | 390 | English |
| Industrial Production Worker-Food Processing | FIC/Q9005 | 2 | 270 | English |
| Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing) | FIC/Q9007 | 4 | 880 | English |
| Packing Machine Worker-Food Processing | FIC/Q7002 | 3 | 270 | English |
| Processed Food Entrepreneur | FIC/Q9001 | 4 | 480 | English |
| Production Manager | FIC/Q9003 | 7 | 600 | English |
| Purchase Assistant - Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7005 | 3 | 280 | English |
| Quality Assurance Manager | FIC/Q7602 | 7 | 600 | English |
| Refrigeration Technician-Food Processing Facility | FIC/Q9501 | 4 | 340 | English |
| Sanitation Worker | FIC/Q9008 | 2 | 280 | English |
| Store Assistant-Food Manufacturing Facility | FIC/Q9101 | 3 | 280 | English |
| Technical Lead - Food Analysis | FIC/Q7605 | 5 | 440 | English |
| Food Analyst | FIC/Q7607 | 4 | 510 | English |
| Internal Auditor-Food Processing | FIC/Q7608 | 6 | 600 | English |
| Small Food Business Operator | FIC/Q9702 | 2 | 300 | English |
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries | FIC/Q9009 | 5 | 480 | English |
| Food Sampler | FIC/Q7609 | 3.5 | 390 | English |
| Food Lab Instrumentation Specialist | FIC/Q7610 | 5 | 540 | English |
| Multiskill Technician - Fruits and Vegetables | FIC/Q0205 | 3 | 600 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Recommended Notional Hours | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience Food Maker - Ready to Eat & Instant Foods | FIC/Q8503 | 4 | 360 | English |
| Spice Processing Technician (V3) | FIC/Q8502 | 3 | 390 | English |
| Traditional Snack and Savoury Maker | FIC/Q8501 | 3 | 300 | English |
| Traditional sweet and savoury product maker | FIC/Q8504 | 3 | 320 | English |
| Food Technologist - Plant Based Proteins | FIC/Q9303 | 5 | 510 | English |
| Honey Processor | FIC/Q9011 | 2 | 240 | English |
