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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 43 NSQF aligned QPs, 4 Micro-Credentials and 9 Standalone NOS which cover 8 sub sectors of Food Processing Industries:
Click here to download the list of active Qualification Packs
Diclaimer: Last updated on 18th June 2025
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Processing Operator | FIC/Q7102 | 4 | 1 | 990 | 1 | 31-05-2027 | English |
| Sugar Processing Operator Elective 1-clarification of sugarcane Juice | FIC/Q7102 | ||||||
| Sugar Processing Operator Elective 2-Evaporation of sugarcane Juice | FIC/Q7102 | ||||||
| Sugar Processing Operator Elective 3-crystallization of sugarcane Juice | FIC/Q7102 | ||||||
| Sugar Processing Operator Elective 4-refining of crystal sugar | FIC/Q7102 | ||||||
| Sugar Processing Operator Elective 5-drying of crystal sugar | FIC/Q7102 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products Processor | FIC/Q2001 | 4 | 3 | 900 | 1 | 26-08-2027 | English |
| Dairy Products Processor Elective1-Curd,Lassi & Shrikhand | FIC/Q2001 | ||||||
| Dairy Products Processor Elective2- Butter, Cream, Khoa & Channa | FIC/Q2001 | ||||||
| Dairy Products Processor Elective 3: Ice-cream & Frozen Yoghurt | FIC/Q2001 | ||||||
| Dairy Products Processor Elective 4: Sweet Condensed Milk | FIC/Q2001 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Sea Food Jr. Processor | FIC/Q4001 | 3 | 4 | 300 | 1 | 26-08-2027 | English |
| Seafood Processor | FIC/Q4003 | 3.5 | 1 | 330 | 1 | 30-01-2027 | English |
| Seafood Processor Elective 1- mince-based products | FIC/Q4003 | ||||||
| Seafood Processor Elective 2- extruded products | FIC/Q4003 | ||||||
| Seafood Processor Elective 3- pickled products | FIC/Q4003 | ||||||
| Seafood Processor Elective 4-battered and breaded products | FIC/Q4003 | ||||||
| Seafood Processor Elective 5-intermediate moisture products | FIC/Q4003 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Miller Elective 1 - Rice, Elective 2 - Pulses | FIC/Q1003 | 3 | 4 | Min 300 - Max 450 | 4 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Fortified Rice Technician | FIC/Q1010 | 4 | 1 | 390 | 1 | 30-04-2028 | English |
| Millet Products Processor | FIC/Q1011 | 3 | 1 | 360 | 1 | 22-06-2026 | English |
| Millet Products Processor Elective 1-Baked Products | FIC/Q1011 | ||||||
| Millet Products Processor Elective 2-Instant Idli and Dosa Mix | FIC/Q1011 | ||||||
| Millet Products Processor Elective 3-Extruded Products | FIC/Q1011 | ||||||
| Food Fortification Associate | FIC/Q1012 | 4 | 1 | 240 | 1 | 30-01-2027 | English |
| Food Fortification Associate Elective 1-fortified rice | FIC/Q1012 | ||||||
| Food Fortification Associate Elective 2-fortified edible oil | FIC/Q1012 | ||||||
| Food Fortification Associate Elective 3-fortified salt | FIC/Q1012 | ||||||
| Food Fortification Associate Elective 4-fortified milk | FIC/Q1012 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Pickle band Paste Making Technician (Fruits & Vegetables) | FIC/Q0203 | 3 | 2 | 360 | 1 | 16-12-2027 | English |
| Preservation Technician-Fruits and Vegetables | FIC/Q0111 | 3 | 2 | 390 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Assistant Sorter and Grader - Fruits and Vegetables | FIC/Q0108 | 3 | 5 | 300 | 1 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Fruit Pulp Jr. Processor | FIC/Q0106 | 3 | 4 | 450 | 1 | 30-04-2028 | English |
| Fruit Pulp Jr. Processor Elective 1- Squash & Juice | FIC/Q0106 | ||||||
| Fruit Pulp Jr. Processor Elective 2- Jam, Jelly & Ketchup | FIC/Q0106 | ||||||
| Jr. Coconut Processing Operator | FIC/Q0206 | 3 | 1 | 300 | 1 | 30-01-2027 | English |
| Jr. Coconut Processing Operator Elective 1- Desiccated Coconut, Milk & Oil | FIC/Q0206 | ||||||
| Jr. Coconut Processing Operator Elective 2- Coconut Water | FIC/Q0206 | ||||||
| Jr. Coconut Processing Operator Elective 3- Coconut Jaggery | FIC/Q0206 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Technician – Cold Storage | FIC/Q7004 | 3 | 3 | 300 | 1 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Microbiologist (Food) | FIC/Q7603 | 5 | 4 | 510 | 3 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Food Product Developer | FIC/Q9301 | 5 | 2 | 510 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager (Food) | FIC/Q9002 | 6 | 3 | 630 | 2 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Food safety team leader | FIC/Q7604 | 5 | 2 | 510 | 3 | 16-05-2027 | English |
| Assistant Food Sales Promoter | FIC/Q9701 | 3 | 3 | 300 | 3 | 26-08-2027 | English |
| Hygiene Coordinator | FIC/Q7606 | 4 | 2 | 390 | 2 | 30-12-2024 | English |
| Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing) | FIC/Q9007 | 4 | 3 | 870 | 1 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Packing Machine Operator-Food Industry | FIC/Q7002 | 3 | 4 | 300 | 1 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Processed Food Entrepreneur | FIC/Q9001 | 4 | 4 | 480 | 2 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Production Manager (Processed Food Industry) | FIC/Q9003 | 6 | 3 | 600 | 2 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Purchase Assistant - Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7005 | 3 | 3 | 300 | 2 | 21-10-2027 | English |
| Quality Assurance Manager (Processed Food Industry) | FIC/Q7602 | 6 | 3 | 600 | 2 | 17-02-2028 | English |
| Food Analyst Elective 1- analysis of packaging material used for food | FIC/Q7607 | 4 | 1 | 510 | 1 | 17-11-2025 | English |
| Internal Auditor-Food Processing | FIC/Q7608 | 6 | 1 | 600 | 1 | 17-11-2025 | English |
| Small Food Business Operator | FIC/Q9702 | 2 | 1 | 300 | 2 | 17-11-2025 | English |
| Food Sampler | FIC/Q7609 | 3.5 | 1 | 390 | 2 | 22-06-2026 | English |
| Food Lab Instrumentation Specialist | FIC/Q7610 | 5 | 1 | 540 | 1 | 22-06-2026 | English |
| Multiskill Technician - Fruits and Vegetables | FIC/Q0205 | 3 | 1 | 600 | 1 | 22-06-2026 | English |
| Food Handler | FIC/Q9012 | 2 | 1 | 210 | 1 | 30-01-2027 | English |
| Assistant Lab Technician - Food and Agricultural Commodities | FIC/Q7601 | 3 | 3 | 330 | 1 | 26-08-2027 | English |
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries | FIC/Q9009 | 5 | 1 | 480 | 1 | 17-11-2025 | English |
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries Elective 1- Bakery Products | FIC/Q9009 | ||||||
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries Elective 2- Fruit and Vegetable Products | FIC/Q9009 | ||||||
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries Elective 3- dairy products | FIC/Q9009 | ||||||
| Supervisor-Food Processing Industries Elective 4- meat and poultry products | FIC/Q9009 | ||||||
| Food Handling and Service Assistant | FIC/Q9703 | 2.5 | 1 | 240 | 1 | 07-05-2028 | |
| Sales Associate-Food Industry | 4 | 1 | 450 | 2 | 07-05-2028 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Processor | FIC/Q8502 | 3 | 4 | 360 | 1 | 30-04-2028 | English |
| Traditional sweet and savoury product maker | FIC/Q8504 | 3 | 1 | 300 | 1 | 30-04-2028 | English |
| Food Technologist - Plant Based Proteins | FIC/Q9303 | 5 | 1 | 510 | 1 | 30-06-2025 | English |
| Honey Processor | FIC/Q9011 | 2 | 1 | 240 | 1 | 22-06-2026 | English |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nutrition & Diet | FIC/MCr0001 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Fundamentals of Internal Audit- Food Industry | FIC/MCr-0002 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 07-05-2028 | |
| Fundamentals of HACCP Implementation- Food Industry | FIC/MCr-0003 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 07-05-2028 | |
| Fundamentals of FSSAI Guidelines- Labelling & Display | 3 | 1 | 7.5 | 3 | 07-05-2028 |
| Qualification Pack Name | QP Code | NSQF Level | Version | Total Hours | Cost Norms | Valid Upto | Download QP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Jam Processing & Packaging | FIC/N0211 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Introduction to Jelly Processing & Packaging | FIC/N0213 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Introduction to Ketchup Processing & Packaging | FIC/N0212 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Basics of Pickle Processing & Packaging | FIC/N0214 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Basics of Processing and Packaging of Edible Paste | FIC/N0215 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Introduction to Murabba and Chutney Processing & Packaging | FIC/N0216 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 17-02-2028 | |
| Fundamentals of Managing Cloud Kitchen | 3 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 07-05-2028 | ||
| Concepts of Food Safety in Food Processing Unit | 4 | 1 | 60 | 2 | 07-05-2028 | ||
| Fundamentals of Food Quality and Testing | 4 | 1 | 60 | 2 | 07-05-2028 |
